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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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Science Vale Cycling Network routes open to public

£5.8 million cycle and footpath project completed

26
January
2021
| 10:44 Europe/London
More commuters can leave their cars behind after the opening of a £5.8 million cycling and footpath network in South Oxfordshire, linking three large employment centres with nearby towns.Oxfordshire …
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New year present for bus passengers in Oxfordshire

31
December
2020
| 06:20 Europe/London
Bus passengers are set to be benefit as services across the county are set to be improved and maintained in the New Year thanks to Oxfordshire County Council working with local bus operators and major employers.Bus operators have also taken a number …
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Allie and Kim explain how Oxfordshire’s libraries are helping to #stopthespread

27
August
2020
| 15:46 Europe/London
Living in lockdown has been hard for us all, but our libraries have been busy getting on with plans to get services running again in a safe way for residents. Regular handwashing, keeping a safe distance from others, minimising the handling of …
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Active travel work comes to Abingdon

30
June
2020
| 12:21 Europe/London
People who are using two wheels to get round in Abingdon have received a boost from Oxfordshire County Council. Crews are out around Oxfordshire clearing cycle routes and repainting markings to make cycling easier to those who already do it, and …
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Drama on the doorstep in Abingdon

12
June
2020
| 11:41 Europe/London
Adult Social Care currently supports over 6,000 people every day in Oxfordshire. The safety and wellbeing of vulnerable people in Oxfordshire continues to be a priority during these unprecedented times. Social distancing rules may change the way …
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Oxfordshire gears up for next phase of lockdown easing on 15 June

11
June
2020
| 12:04 Europe/London
Residents are being advised to expect some changes on the road networks and in town centres as the county council seeks to make sure Oxfordshire remains safe but welcoming when the next major stage of lockdown easing begins on 15 June. From …
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