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New Bus Service to Didcot
A new bus service is coming to Long Wittenham and Clifton Hampden. From 4th January, Thames Travel will be operating a service linking Didcot with the Culham Science Centre and Berinsfield. There will be seven buses a day, five days … Continue reading
Death of an Intrepid Cyclist
Come rain, come shine, Roger Stone was a regular cyclist on most days between the village and Didcot. But the familiar site of Roger on his bicycle is now a closed chapter. He died recently at his home in Saxon’s … Continue reading
Royal Mail Scams
We have had reports that residents in Saxons Heath and Westfield Road have been the targets of a scam where they have received text or email messages saying that Royal Mail has attempted to deliver a parcel and in order … Continue reading
High Street Cycle Lanes
Residents will have noticed that the work has finished on new cycle by-pass lanes in the High Street opposite Red Barn and number 35. The new features are designed to make it safer for cyclists and form part of the … Continue reading
Playgrounds Update
Under the new Covid-19 restrictions that are to be imposed by the Government from tomorrow (Thursday 5th November), playgrounds in the village can remain open. However, please be be aware that the equipment is not cleaned or sanitised and users … Continue reading
Extra Garden Waste Collection
Residents who are signed up for brown bin collections can put out twice as much garden waste on Thursday 5th November. South Oxfordshire District Council (SODC) is giving those who are part of the paid-for service the opportunity to put … Continue reading
Watch Out, Thieves About!
There have been reports of recent nefarious activity in the village. A catalytic converter was stolen from a car in Saxons Heath during the night last week, and someone was caught on camera in a garden in St John’s Row, … Continue reading
Citizens Advice Newsletter
Read the Autumn edition of the Citizens Advice Oxfordshire South and Vale quarterly newsletter. This issue includes a news update, provides information on the partial reopening of the Citizens Advice offices, and hears from one of the advice supervisors about … Continue reading
Crime and Security Websites
A resident has suggested that the following two websites might be useful in protecting ourselves from crime: https://www.immobilise.com/ This is the National Property Register that anyone can use for free to log valuable items. Anything with a serial number can … Continue reading
High Street Roadworks
The roadworks which had been scheduled to start on the High Street earlier in the month, are now expected to start on Monday 26th October. The works will create new ramped cycle by-pass lanes at the two build-outs opposite Red … Continue reading