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Gordon Elliot
Jul 19, 20231 min read
MP Launches Petition Against Botley Solar Farm
Robert Courts MP has started a petition against the proposed solar farm in West Oxfordshire. The farm would occupy 2,500 acres and would...
Gordon Elliot
Jun 30, 20231 min read
Halfpenny Bridge Closure
It appears that Halfpenny Bridge over the Thames at Lechlade will remain closed until possibly 20 September following damage incurred...
Gordon Elliot
Jun 17, 20231 min read
Taynton Gardens Open
Six gardens in Taynton were opened today (17 June) so that visitors could visit them and enjoy tea and cakes at Mill House where this...
Gordon Elliot
Jun 17, 20231 min read
Dr Simon Albert
We are sorry to report the sudden death of Dr Simon Albert, senior partner in Burford Surgery. This announcement was issued by the surgery.
Gordon Elliot
Jun 12, 20231 min read
Zebra Crossing for Burford Hill?
From Peter Higgs, mayor of Burford Three months ago I reported in The Bridge that we were looking at improving the crossing at the top of...
The Bridge Burford
May 7, 20231 min read
Coronation Day
Residents gathered in the Warwick Hall in Burford to watch the coronation of King Charles and Queen Camilla.
The Bridge Burford
May 5, 20231 min read
Happy Coronation Day
We wish all readers of The Bridge a happy Coronation Day, whether you plan to spend the day in front of the television, at a bigger event...
The Bridge Burford
Apr 28, 20231 min read
It's Bigger Than Potholes
Public concern about untreated sewage being pumped into rivers and seas is now greater than that about potholes in our roads, or so we...
The Bridge Burford
Apr 21, 20233 min read
Road Wars
Panorama on BBC1 this week was called Road Wars: Neighbourhood Traffic Chaos. It described the disputes that have arisen over traffic...
The Bridge Burford
Apr 10, 20233 min read
The 1953 Coronation - A View From The Gallery
A local resident tells us of his experience singing at the Coronation in 1953 The Choir wearing their Coronation medals. Allan is on the...
The Bridge Burford
Apr 7, 20231 min read
Congestion on Outdated A-roads "threatens economic growth"
A report from the National Infrastructure Commission says that many major roads in this country are so congested that they risk damaging...
The Bridge Burford
Apr 2, 20231 min read
FaB WI Events Coming Up
The Fulbrook and Burford Women's Institute is running the following events this month: Tuesday 11 April - Vintage Cup Cake making at...
The Bridge Burford
Mar 12, 20231 min read
EcoDay - Saturday 18 March
Burford Environment Action Group (otherwise known as the BEAGles) are holding their first EcoDay on Saturday 18 March in the Warwick...
The Bridge Burford
Mar 9, 20231 min read
Burford "I4th Coolest Place to Live in Britain"
Burford is the 14th place to live in Britain. That's official! Well, not exactly. It's the result of yet another survey, this time of...
The Bridge Burford
Mar 4, 20231 min read
WASP to appear in TV Documentary
Paul Whitehouse has made a two part television film called Our Troubled Rivers,which deals with the problem of pollution in our otherwise...
The Bridge Burford
Mar 4, 20231 min read
Burford Bridge Closure
Several people have asked us if we know what is going to happen when Burford Bridge is repaired. We understand that the bridge will be...
The Bridge Burford
Mar 1, 20231 min read
Eynsham Park and Ride Under Construction
If you have noticed the work going on near Eynsham on the north side of the A40, you will probably know that this is the new Park and...
The Bridge Burford
Feb 28, 20231 min read
Counterfeit Notes in Burford
Message from PCSO Moulding, Thames Valley Police West Oxfordshire: Reports of counterfeit money, in this case £20 notes have been offered...
The Bridge Burford
Feb 14, 20232 min read
Review of Snow by John Banville
Provided by Alice's Book Group Snow by John Banville is aptly named, as all sounds are deadened by a heavy snowfall, with only the...
The Bridge Burford
Feb 7, 20231 min read
Cole's Field Latest
On 6th February 2023 the Uplands Area Planning Sub-Committee (“UAPSC”) of West Oxfordshire District Council voted unanimously to refuse...
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