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Oxford, Witney and Carterton rail link feasibility study is published in full

21
November
2023
| 09:00 Europe/London
A feasibility study stating the case for a railway route connecting Carterton, Witney, and Eynsham to Oxford has been published in full.The preliminary strategic outline case for the Carterton-Witney-Oxford Rail Corridor (CWORC) was commissioned by …
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Give your views on Witney High Street improvements

05
September
2023
| 12:17 Europe/London
Residents and visitors to Witney are being asked for their feedback and ideas to improve the town’s High Street and Market Square.Oxfordshire County Council has today (5 September 2023) launched a four week survey to capture people’s views and …
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Plans to improve journeys between Witney and Oxford take a step forward

11
July
2023
| 13:26 Europe/London
Improvements to bus lanes and walking and cycling upgrades along the A40 are among proposals to be discussed at Oxfordshire County Council’s cabinet on 18 July.  The proposals aim to improve access between Witney and Oxford. They include dedicated …
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Smoke-free playparks come to Witney

13
June
2023
| 15:59 Europe/London
Children in Witney can enjoy playgrounds without the risk of second-hand smoke as Oxfordshire County Council and Witney Town Council install signage with the hope of creating more smokefree environments around the town.Research has found that …
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Feasibility study for rail link between Oxford, Witney and Carterton is published

25
May
2023
| 09:09 Europe/London
The case for a railway route connecting Carterton, Witney, and Eynsham to Oxford has been set out in a new feasibility study.The preliminary strategic outline case for the Carterton-Witney-Oxford Rail Corridor (CWORC) was commissioned by Oxfordshire …
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Oxfordshire shepherd pleads guilty to leaving dead animals to rot

26
April
2023
| 19:13 Europe/London
A shepherd from the Witney area has pleaded guilty to leaving dead animals to rot.  Jonathon Simpson (38) who trades as Jon’s Shepherding of Hunters Close Farm, Middletown, Hailey, near Witney, pleaded guilty to 13 animal welfare and farming …
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Cycling and walking improvements set to come to Witney

24
March
2023
| 16:33 Europe/London
Witney residents and visitors are set to benefit from improvements that will encourage cycling and walking in and around the town.Oxfordshire County Council has adopted the Witney Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plan (LCWIP), which will set …
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Financial help still on offer to change lives - one musical at a time!

A second round of funding is now available for community groups and organisations supporting people to live well and independently within their own communities.

27
February
2023
| 14:32 Europe/London
Meet Katie from Witney. Like many people in their early thirties, Katie, who has a learning disability, enjoys going out to clubs and loves musical theatre.And thanks to a programme which introduced …
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West Oxfordshire bus service secured

08
February
2023
| 11:00 Europe/London
A vital bus service in west Oxfordshire will continue after Oxfordshire County Council stepped in to provide financial support.As a result of rising costs and reduced passenger numbers arising from the pandemic, West Oxfordshire Community Transport …
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