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Yahoo
13-07-2025
- Yahoo
Arson investigation after men caught burning Lime Bike in Oxford park
Arson is suspected after several men set fire to an electric Lime Bike in a park in Oxford yesterday afternoon. Emergency services responded to an incident in the car park of Hinksey Park, of Abingdon Road, at about 5.45pm yesterday, Saturday, Jul 12. Three men were seen by eyewitnesses lighting the Lime Bike, a hireable E-bike available in Oxford city centre, on fire before fleeing when firefighters and police officers arrived. READ MORE: Jeremy Clarkson revealed text to sacked Christian Horner A spokesperson for Thames Valley Police said: "Thames Valley Police is investigating an incident suspected to be an arson in Abingdon Road yesterday afternoon. "Thames Valley Police were contacted by Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service at 5.45pm yesterday to reports that an E-bike was on fire in a car park on Abingdon Road. Help support trusted local news Sign up for a digital subscription now: As a digital subscriber you will get: Unlimited access to the Oxford Mail website Advert-light access Reader rewards Full access to our app "The fire is suspected to be an incident of arson. "The fire service extinguished the fire and nobody was injured. The bike has been badly damaged and is not usable. No arrests have been made. READ MORE: Concerns raised in Didcot as new council HQ approved "We would ask anybody who witnessed the incident or who has any information that may assist our investigation to contact Thames Valley Police on 101, quoting reference 43250350513." It comes as temperatures reached more than 30 degrees on Saturday, and large numbers of people gathered in open spaces like Hinksey Park to enjoy the sunshine. Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue have been approached for comment.
The Sun
19-06-2025
- Automotive
- The Sun
Huge blow as drivers' go-to car repair garage abruptly shuts up shop after motoring retailer ‘reviews estate'
A GO-TO car repair garage has suddenly closed its doors in a devastating blow to motorists in the area. The abrupt closure comes after a " review of our estate" by the company. 1 National Tyres and Autocare, which is a Halfords company, has shut in Oxford on Abingdon Road. A spokesperson for Halfords said: "We can confirm that our National Tyres and Autocare garage on Abingdon Road has closed following a review of our estate in the area. "We are committed to supporting impacted colleagues and are offering alternative roles at nearby Halfords locations where possible." The company also thanked its customers and pointed them towards the Halfords Autocentre in Oxford Trade Centre, Harrow Road, This is Oxfordshire has reported. They also have the option of Halfords Mobile Expert, which provides services at residents' doorsteps. It comes amid a series of stores closures along that same road in Oxford. Akiport Convenience Store, Akiport Cafe, and the Berkshire pub all shut last year due to traffic restrictions on the road, the Oxford Mail has reported. Gwyngrocers, also known as Top Tackle, closed its doors on Abingdon Road in January. Oxford City Councillor deputy leader and cabinet member for zero carbon Oxford Anna Railton told This is Oxfordshire: "I'm sorry to see a business in Abingdon Road close. "But I'm glad to see and support the two new nearby businesses and the emerging plans for a Chinese in the Berkshire. "There remain many great independent businesses on the road – but you do have to use them or lose them." The Abingdon Road garage closure comes after another branch site shut its doors last month. Like in Oxford, this came following what the company calls a "review of our estate".
