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‘Important’ Oxford inter-village access road could be closed

District councillor for Kidlington West, Dorothy Walker, said it is “practically set in stone” that Network Rail will close the Sandy Lane crossing which links Yarnton and Kidlington, north of Oxford[1].
This is one of three level crossings, including …

‘Illegal e-scooters could cause tragic accidents in county’

E-scooters in private ownership are increasingly seen on Oxford’s roads, footpaths, cycleways and the Thames tow path – all illegally. 
Their riders rarely wear hi-vis jackets – would you if you were committing a crime (motorised vehicles require insur…

Network Rail new designs for Yarnton and Sandy Lane crossing

To improve safety and to allow for additional trains, Network Rail is proposing to close the level crossings at Tackley, Sandy Lane and Yarnton.
It comes after a person was found dead on the railway which runs through Kidlington last month. [1]
Two peo…