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BBC News
5 days ago
- BBC News
Motorcyclist in his 40s killed in collision near Wantage
A motorcyclist in his 40s has died in a collision with a crash, involving a Honda motorcycle and a Volkswagen Golf, happened on the A417 Reading Road, between West Hendred and Ardington, near Wantage in Oxfordshire at about 22:00 BST on Valley Police said a man from Didcot who had been riding the motorcycle received emergency medical treatment but died at the car driver was not injured. Police said no arrests had been made and appealed for any witnesses to come forward. You can follow BBC Oxfordshire on Facebook, X (Twitter), or Instagram.
BBC News
6 days ago
- Business
- BBC News
South Oxfordshire and Vale councils' new HQ set for approval
Long-standing plans for two councils' new headquarters are set to be approved next week after facing various Oxfordshire District Council (SODC) wants to build the new four-storey complex opposite Didcot Parkway train station after its last permanent base, in Crowmarsh Gifford, was destroyed by fire in and Vale of White Horse District Council, which share staff, would use the building, having been based in Milton Park and Abbey House in Abingdon for the last councillors look set to approve the project at a meeting on Wednesday. The application was first submitted in August 2023 with the aim of being decided by May 2024. But a number of amendments were made to the plans, which were submitted last November, in April and this planning officers have said the HQ, which would accommodate 305 staff, should be authority received 45 objections from members of the public and three supporting comments. SODC and Vale Council want to merge with West Berkshire Council to form Ridgeway Council as part of for local government government will have the final say on how councils are organised in Oxfordshire. You can follow BBC Oxfordshire on Facebook, X, or Instagram.
Yahoo
23-06-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Nine-mile stretch of A34 to be closed for next TWO weekends
A long stretch of the A34 is scheduled to close for the next two weekends while National Highways resurfaces sections of the road. The nine-mile section begins at Junction 13, the Chieveley Interchange in Berkshire, which connects the A34 with the M4. It ends with the Chilton Junction near Didcot, which links the A34 with the A4185. A spokesperson for National Highways said: 'We need weekend closures due to the depth of resurfacing we have to do in some sections.' READ MORE: The first weekend closure will begin at 9pm on Friday, June 27 and last until 6am on Monday, June 20 while the second will start and end at the same time, only from Friday, July 5 to Monday, July 7. The suggested diversion route takes vehicles east along the M4 to Junction 8/9 at Maidenhead. Map of the section that will be closed (Image: Google Maps) From there, drivers should exit and travel north on the A404 until the M40 Handy Cross roundabout, where they can take the first exit onto the M40 northbound. 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 Motorists should then continue on the M40 until Junction 9 when they can exit for the A34 and travel south to Oxford. The total diversion travel distance is approximately 70 miles and will take drivers more than an hour. National Highways added: 'We apologise for the long diversion. However, it's the most suitable option for both car and HGV drivers. 'This is essential resurfacing work. We have chosen weekend work as the least disruptive option overall.'
BBC News
23-06-2025
- Business
- BBC News
Decision to come on 'eyesore' Didcot battery facility
Plans to build a "huge eyesore" battery facility in the Oxfordshire countryside are set for a decision next 300MW battery energy storage system would be built on agricultural land off the B4016 at Appleford, about two miles from would not produce electricity itself, but store surplus electricity to be fed back into the grid during periods of high of White Horse District Council's planning committee will decide on the plans on Wednesday. The facility would connect to the Didcot substation south-west of the site via an underground on the planning portal, resident Vicky Johnson said: "At a time when food security is more important than ever, the development will result in a loss of fully productive agricultural land and would have a major impact on the landscape and rural character of the area."The area which is already under threat from nearby development and many environmental harms from the adjacent waste transfer facility, landfill, and gravel and cement works."The development will be a huge eyesore and a highly visible industrial presence in a rural village setting."Officers have recommended the scheme for approval and said it "would not have a detrimental effect on the environment".In a report, they said benefits of the development included the "production of renewable energy for use by the technology centre, along with proposed landscape mitigation, benefiting both the site and wider landscape".If approved, the site would be operational for between 40 and 50 years, before reverting back to being agricultural fields. You can follow BBC Oxfordshire on Facebook, X (Twitter), or Instagram.
Yahoo
21-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Caprinos Pizza launches hot honey pesto pizza
A hot honey pesto pizza has been launched by a national pizza brand founded in Didcot. Caprinos Pizza has unveiled its latest menu addition, which features a garlic butter base on Caprinos' signature in-house dough, topped with mozzarella, pepperoni, pesto, and a drizzle of hot honey. Gul Nawaz and Khalil Rehman, co-founders of Caprinos Pizza, said: "Pizza lovers and Caprinos fans, get ready. Gul Nawaz and Khalil Rehman "We've worked extensively in our kitchens, taking a data-driven approach to customer trends to create a pizza that blends sweet, spicy and smoky flavour perfect for sharing with friends or family or a treat after a long day. "If you're bored of the same old pizzas from international chains, Caprinos Pizza – the home of affordable flavour innovation – is the takeaway destination for you." The launch follows the success of the brand's Shawarma Blast range, which included pizzas, loaded fries, and wraps and sold out at many locations. Caprinos' menu is fully halal and also offers sides, wraps, salads, desserts, and milkshakes. The hot honey pesto pizza is available in sizes from nine to 15 inches, with prices starting at £7.99. Since being launched in Oxfordshire in 2014, Caprinos has grown from its UK origins to become a rapidly expanding international presence with more than 100 stores globally. It also has shops across the UK, in England, Scotland, and Wales.
