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New bus lane approved for Headington Road in Oxford

Oxfordshire County Council has approved plans for a new bus lane on Headington Road in Oxford.

New bus lane approved for Headington Road in Oxford

Man who snuck into derelict cottage 'out of curiosity' ended up getting STUCK inside

A man whose curiosity ‘got the better of him’ and broke into a derelict lock keeper’s cottage ended up getting bolted inside.

Man who snuck into derelict cottage 'out of curiosity' ended up getting STUCK inside

Leisure cruising on England's restored canals evolves into full-time floating lifestyle

Leisure cruising on England's restored canals evolves into full-time floating lifestyle

Dad sets world record in sheep shearing — by trimming 872 lambs in nine hours

Dad sets world record in sheep shearing — by trimming 872 lambs in nine hours Adam Bennett Updated: 21:24 ET, Aug 3 2021 Adam Bennett A DAD has set a world record in sheep shearing — by trimming 872 in nine hours. Stuart Connor, 38, shaved an average of almost 97 lambs an hour to take the title. 5 5 His effort has eclipsed the previous best tally of 867 set in 2016. Stuart told The Sun: “I was so relieved when I reached the final sheep. “I trained for this for so long, it was so overwhelming that I had finally reached my goal. “The record is huge. I reckon I’ll stay in first place for a while.”

On England's Canals, Boaters Embrace the Peace and Pace of a Floating Life

Plans for nine new homes in village near Banbury draw more than 100 comments from public

Updated Friday, 28th May 2021, 1:44 pm Plans for up to nine new homes have been submitted to Cherwell District Council in the village of Great Bourton near Banbury (Image from the planning application submitted to CDC online) Local area developers Fernhill Estates has submitted a planning application for up to nine entry-level affordable houses on land west of Foxden Way, Great Bourton. The development proposals include a pedestrian linkage from South View to the allotments, which they contend will enhance pedestrian safety for existing residents who currently access the allotments by walking along School Lane, Crow Lane and Foxden Way. The planning application contends there several key benefits in supporting this development, which include how it helps fulfil the unmet housing needs in Cherwell District against a rapidly growing housing waiting list, including specific housing needs in Great Bourton and the surrounding villages.