Kidlington4 days agoOxfordshire's fire service changes explainedOxfordshire's council says they will improve safety, but there are fears lives will be put at risk.4 days ago6 days agoMinister calls waste dump 'utterly appalling' An environment minister says the government is looking to introduce digital tracking to help combat waste crime.6 days ago13 Jan 2026Concerns raised over proposed fire service changesOxfordshire councillors have urged the County Council to rethink closure and reorganisation plans.13 Jan 20268 Jan 2026Tree felling ahead of waste mountain clearanceArborists are felling trees at the site entrance to allow safe passage to and from the main road.8 Jan 20268 Jan 2026Fire crew train with under-threat rescue vehicleThe specialist appliance at Kidlington Fire Station could be "removed from service" under council plans.8 Jan 20267 Jan 2026Waste mountain clearance 'to start in February'The government gives details of plans to remove a vast illegal waste tip in an Oxfordshire field.7 Jan 202624 Dec 2025No evidence waste mountain has polluted riverThe Environment Agency says the waste has not harmed the River Cherwell. 24 Dec 202524 Dec 2025No evidence waste mountain has polluted riverThere is no evidence a mountain of waste in Oxfordshire has polluted a nearby river, the Environent Agency says.24 Dec 202517 Dec 2025Government response to waste crime 'not sufficient'Baroness Shas Sheehan says her committee is troubled by "shortcomings in the current approach".17 Dec 2025...
