Oxford

Lorry crash on A34 near Didcot causes rush hour delay

The crash happened on the northbound carriageway just before the Milton Interchange near Didcot[1].
Police attended the incident closing one lane which also disrupted the A4130 from Didcot and roads towards Milton Hill.

Drivers were brought down to an…

HTC Group acquires Barnes DAF

13:00 Wed 14th Feb 2024 | Posted By UKHAULIER

DAF Dealer group, HTC Group, has completed the acquisition of Barnes DAF, the long-standing and successful DAF Dealer with locations in Guildford and Shoreham.

HTC is one of the largest dealer grou…

Manchester Oxford Road Station Gets ?2.7m Upgrade

Network Rail[1] has announced a £2.7 million investment to upgrade Manchester Oxford Road station, aiming to improve the experience for commuters and visitors traveling through the city centre.
The project, set to begin in March 2024, will involve a re…

Tesla takes first steps into Oxfordshire at Bicester site

A CGI image of how Catalyst Bicester Technology Park will look once complete (Image: Albion Land)Tesla is setting up its first Oxfordshire site at a technology park in Bicester[1], alongside an undisclosed design and manufacturing company.The automotiv…

Updates for train station upgrade projects in Reading

There are a lot of benefits to travelling by train. You can sit back and read, do some work on your laptop, catch up on emails or just look out the window and take in the view as you speed along to your destination.
It is not, however, always as smooth…

A34 closed near Oxford as traffic delays following crash

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A34 Oxford multi-vehicle collision statement from police

The crash, involving a lorry and two cars, occurred on the southbound route of the A34 shortly after 2pm today (Thursday, January 11) .
It took place between Peartree Interchange and the Botley Interchange, causing long and ongoing delays.
South Centra…

Oxford High Street bus gate restrictions are suspended

The closure of the Abingdon[1] Road due to flooding, combined with the continued closure of Botley Road at the rail bridge has prompted the county council to open the High Street to all traffic 24 hours a day.
Ordinary traffic is usually banned from us…

Botley Road works not delayed by flooding say train bosses

Water levels have risen across Oxford[1] following rainfall from Storm Henk with Botley Road among the routes which have had surface water.
It comes as the key road into the city is closed to traffic at the rail bridge as the rail authority works on a …

HMV blames ‘lack of investment in Boston’ for store closure

A major entertainment retailer blamed a “lack of investment” in a Lincolnshire town for its decision to close a store. HMV will be closing up shop in Pescod Square in Boston[1] for the second time, having reopened the store in 2018.
Staff have been not…

Botley Road works ‘not delayed by flooding’, say train bosses

Water levels have risen across Oxford[1] following rainfall from Storm Henk with Botley Road among the routes which have had surface water.
It comes as the key road into the city is closed to traffic at the rail bridge as the rail authority works on a …