Antiques saved in fire
A major fire at Manor Farm in Great Rollright destroyed a barn containing over 80 tonnes of straw and a combine harvester. more...
Charlbury Chipping Norton Eynsham Hook Norton Woodstock Banbury GuardianFire chief in plea for part-timers
A severe shortage of part‑time firefighters in Chipping Norton and Deddington is putting lives at risk and placing heavy strain on neighbouring fire stations in Banbury, Witney, and Burford. more...
Chipping Norton Deddington Banbury GuardianWorker is trapped in machinery
A 45‑year‑old Banbury worker, Rodney Brown, was rescued on Friday after becoming trapped by his legs inside machinery at a concrete plant at Ardley Quarry. more...
Kidlington Banbury GuardianBanbury Firemen’s Charity Cycle Ride
Banbury firemen are organising a 95‑mile charity cycle ride to raise money for their benevolent fund supporting firemen’s families in need. They’ll sell tickets inviting people to guess the exact time it takes to complete the ride, with bicycles donated by P. J. Wheels Ltd as prizes for the closest guesses. more...
Banbury Banbury GuardianNew fire station at Charlbury
Plans for a new fire station in Charlbury are progressing well, with Oxfordshire County Council reaching an agreement to purchase a site on Sturt Road from Crowsley Reynolds Ltd. more...
Charlbury Banbury GuardianNew fire station
Work on Chipping Norton’s new £29,000 fire station on Burford Road will begin in the New Year and is expected to take about a year to complete. The new facility will feature a lecture room, recreation room, and a drill yard. more...
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