Oxfordshire Council cannot sue Network Rail over Botley Road’s extended closure due to permit extensions. Oxfordshire Council Cannot Sue Over Botley Road Closure Botley Road in Oxford has been closed since April 2023 due to upgrades at Oxford Station. Network Rail is in charge of the project. The road was supposed to reopen last October,…
Coroner raises concerns about the 30 mph speed limit on North Bar Street and its impact on pedestrian safety after a fatal accident. Banbury Speed Limit Under Review After Pedestrian Fatality Anthony Paine died on March 24, 2023. A red Nissan Pixo hit him on North Bar Street in Banbury around 10:45 p.m. He died…
Agostin Ndreaj, an Albanian man, was jailed for eight months for working at a large cannabis farm in Scarborough. Scarborough Cannabis Farm Worker Ndreaj Jailed Eight Months So, a judge heard about a cannabis case in Scarborough. Workers on a nearby roof smelled weed really strongly and noticed it was coming from a nearby house.…
Begbroke is getting a new A44 crossing for walkers and cyclists near Spring Hill Road, improving safety. Long Awaited A44 Crossing Coming to Oxfordshire Village of Begbroke They will build a crossing on the A44. It is for walkers and cyclists. It will be near Spring Hill Road in Begbroke. The road divides Begbroke, and…
Council to decide on 155 homes in Hordle amid local concerns over scale and road impact. Hordle Housing Plan Faces Crucial Council Vote on February 12 Bargate Homes and Vivid Homes want to build in Hordle. A council committee will discuss their plan on February 12. They want permission for 155 homes. This includes open…
Locals near Bicester, UK, are fighting £600m Puy du Fou park plans, fearing traffic, pollution & habitat damage. Puy du Fou Theme Park Plan Faces Local Opposition in Oxfordshire, UK Puy du Fou wants to create a park near Bicester. The park would be by junction 10 of the M40. This historical theme park would…
Peter Griffin skydives for Family Matters, aiding struggling parents with essential baby supplies in Dorset. Bovington Man Skydives to Boost Funds for Family Matters Charity Peter Griffin, 79, will skydive. He wants to support Family Matters. The charity helps struggling parents who need help buying baby supplies. Nappies and milk funds are always low. Peter…
Clara, 16, tackles a daring abseil down Anglesey Column, honoring her friend Maya and raising funds for Hope House Tŷ Gobaith. Girl’s Anglesey Abseil in Memory of Friend for Hospice A young girl named Clara lost her friend Maya. Maya passed away in 2015. Clara was just seven years old then. Maya had a life-threatening…
Leisure Centre hosts Hyrox simulation, dance event and other fundraising activities for their anniversary celebration. Hyrox Simulation at Bridport Leisure Centre to Celebrate Anniversary Hey, the local leisure center has some stuff planned. They want to celebrate and raise money. There is a Hyrox simulation on Saturday, April 5. It’s like a mini Hyrox race.…
Riviera Bar in Boscombe loses its licence after multiple incidents, including a serious safety breach discovered via CCTV footage. Bournemouth Bar Riviera Loses Licence Following Serious Incidents The Riviera bar got into trouble. It’s on Christchurch Road in Boscombe. Police visited the bar many times this past summer. BCP Council said Riviera’s staff needed training…