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Proposals for solar farm to power whole Oxfordshire town
WEB8 hours ago — A proposal to power nearly all households in an Oxfordshire town from a solar farm is being explored. Ampyr Solar Europe (ASE) is developing plans for a solar farm and battery energy storage system between Brize Norton and Curbridge, in West Oxfordshire. The facility will cover 46 hectares (114 acres) between Witney Road …
Oxford City Council calls for solidarity on October 7
WEB7 hours ago — Council leaders have called on all communities in the city "to stand shoulder to shoulder" as they marked a year of “terrible suffering" during the ongoing Middle East conflict. In a statement to be read at full council tonight the leader of Oxford City Council Susan Brown will say: “We are a year on from the attacks on 7 October last year ...
Oxfordshire flooding: Heavy rain causes Oxford flash floods
WEB16 hours ago — Flash floods on Botley Road. (Image: Newsquest) Parts of Oxfordshire have flooded again after more heavy rainfall across the county. Rainfall started on Sunday, October 20 and carried on throughout the following week causing widespread flooding and subsequent issues. Trains were cancelled, schools …
Oxford Half Marathon: Thousands to take to streets
WEB8 hours ago — Last year's event saw a record number of people take part as 13,000 runners took to the streets. The course takes runners through the winding streets of Oxford, beginning in the city centre and passing through the sites of Old Marston village, the River Cherwell, Oxford University’s impressive Lady Margaret Hall, before finishing on …
Plans to build up to 350 homes on northern edge of Carterton
WEB4 hours ago — Up to 350 new houses could be built on the north side of an Oxfordshire town if plans are approved. Harper Crewe Bloombridge intends to submit an outline planning application for the development off Burford Road in Brize Norton. The roughly 17 hectare site is on the northern edge of Carterton is currently undeveloped and …
Residents 'depressed' by Oxford Botley Road closure
WEBSep 4, 2024 — Some householders in Oxford are "deeply depressed" by the Botley Road closure, according to a city councillor. Last week it emerged that Network Rail bosses are now considering a series of options for the £161m scheme to revamp Oxford rail station. And one possibility - although it is the least likely option - is for the entire project to be ...
Storm Isha brings disruption across Oxfordshire and UK
WEBJan 23, 2024 — Storm Isha brought strong winds and heavy rain across Oxfordshire, leaving homes without power and a building partially collapsed. Wind speeds of more than 30mph were recorded in parts of the county on Sunday night and gales continued throughout Monday morning. The storm brought devastation …
Oxfordshire flooding: 38 alerts and 5 warnings in place
WEBFeb 22, 2024 — Five flood warnings and 38 flood alerts are currently in place for Oxfordshire. The number of flood warnings has increased from three this morning . The Met Office issued a yellow weather warning for strong winds and rain for today . Oxfordshire County Council said: “We still have widespread flood alerts in Oxfordshire along with three flood ...