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The Sun
5 days ago
- Business
- The Sun
‘Catastrophic' – New 16,000-seater Championship stadium delayed by ‘ancient woodland' amid warnings over club's future
OXFORD UNITED will be forced to wait a further two weeks for a decision regarding their proposed new stadium after a nearby woodland was designated as "ancient". The Championship side are hoping to build a 16,000-seater stadium at The Triangle, which is located by nearby Kidlington. 3 3 Plans were first unveiled in 2023, but have been marred by a series of delays. Cherwell District Council had been scheduled to come to a decision at a planning committee on July 31. Remarkably, this meeting has been delayed by two weeks to August 14 following a ruling by Natural England. Oxford 's proposed Triangle site borders the Stratfield Brake woodland. The woodland area was recently handed "ancient" status - sparking fresh concerns over whether this could affect the council's decision on Oxford's proposed new stadium. Upon the delay, U's development director Jonathon Clarke said: "It's frustrating that this delay has been caused by a last-minute submission from a statutory consultee, particularly given they had previously raised no objections to the application. 'However, we have provided comprehensive evidence addressing the points raised. This is an incredibly detailed, robust application. 'We will continue our work towards a positive recommendation as we await a new committee date.' BEST ONLINE CASINOS - TOP SITES IN THE UK Natural England claim that Oxford's plans "have the potential to adversely affect" the woodland. But the organisation does not oppose the stadium build. Championship club could be left without a stadium as EFL deadline looms Oxford play at the Kassam Stadium, having moved there since 2001. In May the second-tier side extended their lease at the Kassam to 2027, with an option for a further year. The site is still owned by Oxford's former owner Firoz Kassam, and Oxford City Council plans could see the Kassam Stadium torn down and replaced by as many as 150 homes in future. Oxford's proposed new Triangle home would boast plenty of community facilities in addition to the stadium, including a 180-bed hotel, restaurant, conference centre and community plaza. 'CATASTROPHIC' Labour MP for Oxford East Anneliese Dodds has stressed the importance of the U's receiving planning permission. She wrote on X: "I'm disappointed by the delay in deciding on @OUFCOfficial's new stadium. "OUFC, its fans, and Oxfordshire need this stadium for the benefits it will bring. "A positive decision is crucial, as more delays could have a catastrophic impact on the club." Oxford are currently preparing for their second season back in the Championship following their promotion in 2023-24. Gary Rowett 's side finished 17th last term, four points clear of the drop zone. 3
Yahoo
20-06-2025
- Yahoo
Man who exposed himself to drivers on M40 overbridge wanted by police
A manhunt has been launched for a man who exposed himself to drivers on an overbridge of the M40 in Oxfordshire. The incident occurred at on the M40 junction 11 at Banbury on June 18, at about 5.45pm, in which a male was standing on the overbridge exposing himself. Thames Valley Police for Cherwell have today (June 20) launched an appeal for anyone who witnessed the exposure incident to come forward. READ MORE: Reports of fire at Oxfordshire M40 major crash A spokesperson for the force said: "Were you travelling on the M40 at junction 11 on June 18 at 5.45pm? Experience the pulse of Oxford at your fingertips 🗞️ With our flash sale, Oxford Mail keeps you updated for less: only £4 for 4 months or save 40 per cent on an annual subscription. Don't miss out on what's happening locally #DigitalDeal #LocalJournalismhttps:// — Oxford Mail (@TheOxfordMail) June 16, 2025 "If you were you may be able to help us with an investigation of exposure we are currently looking into. "If you saw the male or have any Dashcam footage that may help us to identify who they are please can you make contact." Anyone with information relating to this incident should contact police by calling 101 or making a report online quoting reference number 43250302938.
BBC News
28-05-2025
- Business
- BBC News
MP urges residents to comment on Oxford United's stadium plans
An MP has urged her constituents to take part in a public consultation on Oxford United's proposed move to a new purpose built Dodds, who represents Oxford East, said she would "urge all local representatives at all levels to get behind the Yellows and support the club's proposals".She has previously spoken of her support for the club's plans for a new 16,000-capacity stadium on land known as the Triangle, near proposals are currently being considered by Cherwell District Council, with a public consultation into the plans due to end on Friday. More than 3,800 people and organisations have so far submitted their views on the scheme, which would include a hotel, restaurant and gym. Urging residents to take part in the consultation, Dodds said she "wholeheartedly" supported the plans as the club's current stadium, the Kassam, was "not up to standard"."It lacks a fourth stand, the club is being charged unviable rent, and there are many other problems," the former cabinet minister said."The loss of a stadium would be a huge hit to our football club – I will keep fighting for the new stadium to be built." Earlier this month, the U's reached an agreement with the stadium's owner, Fikora Group, to stay at the Kassam for a maximum of two further parties said no further extensions or new lease agreements would be possible following the its plans for the new stadium, the club predicts 1,000 new jobs will be created and £32m a year added to the local development would also become the UK's first all-electric stadium, the club say.A decision on the plans is expected to be made by Cherwell District Council by the end of July. You can follow BBC Oxfordshire on Facebook, X (Twitter), or Instagram.
BBC News
19-05-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
🎧 July date for Oxford stadium plans
Oxford United's plans for a new stadium will face a crucial planning hearing on 3 July, says the club's development director Jon U's have agreed a deal to continue playing at the Kassam Stadium for a maximum of three want to build a new ground at the Triangle site near Kidlington and their planning application will be heard by Cherwell councillors in six weeks time."We have a clear plan to deliver (the new stadium) and the next big step is to get that planning decision from the committee," Clarke told BBC Radio can hear the full interview with Jon Clarke of BBC Radio Oxford's podcast, The Dub.
Yahoo
19-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Town mourns loss of 'best of Bicester' after fire
There is an "outpouring of grief and shock" in the town where two firefighters and a man were killed in a fire at a business park, a councillor has said. Jennie Logan, 30, and Martyn Sadler, 38, died while tackling the fire at Bicester Motion on Thursday evening. David Chester, 57, a father of two who ran a business at the site and lived in Bicester, was also killed. Many observed a two-minute silence in the town's Garth Park on Sunday and Bicester Town Council will open its book of condolence at Garth House from 09:00 BST on Monday. Nicholas Mawer, who represents Bicester North on Cherwell District Council, told the BBC: "These people are the best of Bicester." Another two firefighters who suffered serious injuries remain in hospital, Thames Valley Police has said. Mr Mawer, who attended a service at St Edburg's Church on Sunday, added: "Thankfully these incidents are very rare but it's deeply affected the community. "You could tell how affected the people were and at the centre of this are the families of the people who we lost." He said town councillors were in early discussions regarding some kind of memorial for those who died, and that it would be further discussed in the annual town meeting later. "I'm sure in the fullness of time we'll bring forward a proposal that's suitable," he said. Michael Brooker, a fire officer with Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service and friend of Martyn Sadler, said the photo that had been distributed of Mr Sadler with a "big beaming smile - that was Martyn". "He always made sure we had fun," he continued. "It's kind of surreal because the room would light up when he turned up, and he would just have this air of confidence that would say, 'you know what, we've got this, we can do whatever we need to do'. "He really did have a generous heart, he was a really amazing guy." Mr Brooker told the BBC that he and his colleagues "have cried together... we've laughed together again". "It's not going to be easy the next couple of weeks, we know that, and we need to make sure we keep going," he continued. "We're resilient people, we do hurt, but we do need to honour them and continue doing what they loved doing themselves." Ms Logan and Mr Sadler were involved in Bicester Rugby Union Football Club's (BRUFC) women's team, Bicester Vixens. "We are a tight-knit club," BRUFC's chairman Paul Jaggers said. "We are a family and it's hit the club and the wider community very hard. "Obviously losing two of your members in any situation is really tough and it's had a profound impact." Both firefighters worked for Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service and Mr Sadler was also part of the London Fire Brigade. Mr Chester, who ran family business Chesters & Sons at Bicester Motion, joined the estate when it was bought 12 years ago and was described as "part of the fabric of our estate and a friend to us all". Historic England, which had worked with Mr Chester, said he had been a "valued partner" who it was a "privilege" to work alongside. Fire investigators and Thames Valley Police are working to establish the cause of the blaze in what the police said was a "complex investigation which may take some time". You can follow BBC Oxfordshire on Facebook, X (Twitter), or Instagram. Services and silence for killed firefighters and father Tributes to firefighters and father killed in blaze Firefighters killed in business park blaze named Firefighters and member of public die in blaze at business park Fire at motor and aviation site 'under control'
