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Latest changes to Abingdon Bridge to balance pedestrian and traffic benefits

09
September
2021
| 08:40 Europe/London
Alterations to the extended temporary traffic restrictions on the damaged Abingdon Bridge have been made, in a bid to continue to provide some benefits to pedestrians while also improving traffic flow.The original restrictions were brought in by …
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Abingdon takeaway owner receives suspended prison sentence for fire safety breaches

16
August
2021
| 07:47 Europe/London
The owner of the Sami’s BBQ and takeaway in Ock Street, Abingdon has been sentenced by Oxford Crown Court (Friday 13 August) for multiple breaches of fire safety legislation, which put lives in danger.Fire safety inspectors from Oxfordshire County …
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Bridge trial in Abingdon set to be extended

04
August
2021
| 13:29 Europe/London
A trial to temporarily designate some additional carriageway space on Bridge Street in Abingdon for better pedestrian and cycling provision has been extended to provide more time to assess the impact and refine the arrangement. Originally …
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Book a test drive and join the electric vehicle revolution

28
July
2021
| 12:55 Europe/London
Three test drive events are taking place in Oxfordshire next month to showcase electric vehicles (EVs) and an innovative new way of charging them aimed at people without off-street parking.Oxfordshire’s park and charge team will be running live …
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Support for School Streets in Oxfordshire

26
July
2021
| 14:00 Europe/London
Residents and parents in Oxfordshire have given positive feedback from the School Streets trials that have taken place across Oxfordshire since March 2021. The pilot scheme trialled restricting motor traffic at the school gates at drop-off and …
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Five day trial to encourage walking and cycling over Abingdon Bridge

Bid to turn ‘issue into opportunity’ at damaged landmark

19
July
2021
| 12:04 Europe/London
Changes are taking place to the traffic restrictions on Abingdon Bridge as part of a five day trial to encourage more people to walk or cycle across it instead of driving.The restrictions were …
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Temporary traffic restrictions in place on Abingdon Bridge

20
May
2021
| 15:44 Europe/London
Motorists are being warned that traffic restrictions are in place on Abingdon Bridge in Abingdon after concerns were discovered during a routine inspection.Stonework to the eastern side of the northern arch of the bridge – which carries the A415 …
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Exhibition launched on plans for A34 junction at Lodge Hill

08
March
2021
| 08:48 Europe/London
Residents in the Abingdon area and users of the nearby A34 are set to benefit from major road improvements with plans to build a new south-facing slip road at Lodge Hill.The county council is now asking for the views of residents and roads users in …
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How the contents of a filthy gully can be a money-spinner

‘Circular economy’ approach could potentially save £4.3 million and 1,000 tonnes of carbon over four years

10
February
2021
| 13:01 Europe/London
Move over Marmite – when it comes to turning waste matter into usable products, there’s a new contender for the champion’s crown.The ‘love it’ or ‘hate it’ spread is made using yeast extract, a …
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