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WHILE ON his Sunday stroll, retired photographer John Welsby, spotted a group of canoeing enthusiasts enjoying the low water levels on Oxfords Castle Mill Stream. Mr Welsby, who lives on St Thomas Street near the stream’s edge, said he had seen the canoeists there on the ‘odd occasion’, and assumed it was dependent on the water levels. He said: “There were about nine or 10 canoes there, and it was a really nice day. “It was nice to see people out, there was a lot of colour on ...

WHILE ON his Sunday stroll, retired photographer John Welsby, spotted a group of canoeing enthusiasts enjoying the low water levels on Oxfords Castle Mill Stream. Mr Welsby, who lives on St Thomas Street near the stream’s edge, said he had seen the canoeists there on the ‘odd occasion’, and assumed it was dependent on the water levels. He said: “There were about nine or 10 canoes there, and it was a really nice day. “It was nice to see people out, there was a lot of colour on ...

The 4-month-old puppy which had recently undergone medical treatment at Thane met with a gruesome death last week at the Castle Mill area THANE: In response to a news report saying that a community dog was cruelly killed and that Thanes Rabodi police filed an FIR against unknown people, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) India is offering a reward of up to Rs 50,000 to anyone who provides information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person(s) responsible for this sava...

A NEW discount store offering half price bargains officially opened its doors today (Wednesday, March 10). The opening of the new Company Shop was attended by the Mayor of Dudley Cllr David Stanley and MP North Marco Longhi, with the Mayor cutting the ceremonial ribbon. Thousands of Company Shop members can now benefit from high-quality, low-cost food and products in store - helping to stretch family budgets. Its located at Castle Mill on Birmingham New Road and the shelves are stacked ...

A badger. Picture: Ben Birchall/PA BADGERS at a student block once called an eyesore, plans for zero carbon homes at a tradesmans yard and permission for a cash machine which has already been installed are some of the latest planning applications being considered by Oxford City Council. See more at oxford.gov.uk/planning A promise to keep an eye on how badgers put up with builders in exchange for allowing changes to the huge Castle Mill student halls has been noted by the council. Alter...

XMAS FLOOD FEAR Police urge 1,300 families to flee homes immediately in Bedfordshire due to flood risk as UK braces for Storm Bella Latest Updated: 26 Dec 2020, 12:19 Invalid Date, FAMILIES were "strongly" urged by cops to leave their homes immediately on Christmas Day due to a risk of flooding. More than 1,300 families living near the River Great Ouse in North Bedfordshire were told to find alternative accommodation or evacuate to local emergency centres. 36 That part of the UK has been hit ...