The Bridge BurfordDec 5, 20203 minWater Supply and PollutionThe water supply into our homes and the disposal of sewage are both on the agenda at the moment. Water Supplies As reported in the...
The Bridge BurfordNov 21, 20201 minHow To Help The HGV BanThe HGV ban in Burford is now in force but it is difficult to maintain vigilance to catch offenders 24 hours per day and seven days per...
The Bridge BurfordNov 17, 20201 minNew to Burford and the Area?Welcome. The Burford and District Society will be happy to deliver your copy of the "Living in Burford and District" pack with details...
The Bridge BurfordNov 10, 20201 minWorld Record for Burford CyclistSomeone familiar with speed is Burford resident Jonathan Shubert who has set a provisional world record for covering 100 miles by bicycle...
The Bridge BurfordOct 30, 20202 minThames Water Criticised Over PollutionThames Water, which has been regularly criticised for its failure to prevent sewage from polluting the Windrush, is in further...
The Bridge BurfordOct 20, 20202 minFacing the MusicI was very flattered when Brian Kay contacted me and asked me if I would be willing to review his memoir. As Brian’s legion of fans will...
The Bridge BurfordOct 13, 20201 minA40 Footbridge DemolishedThe footbridge over the A40 was removed on the night of Saturday 17 to Sunday 18 October as OCC concluded that it was beyond repair. The...
The Bridge BurfordOct 8, 20203 minBurford - The Civil War and the JacobitesThe English Civil War has been somewhat eclipsed in our history by the more dramatic Tudors, though readers of 1066 and All That will...
The Bridge BurfordOct 2, 20202 minTSB To Close in BurfordIn the editorial section of the October Bridge we wrote the following: ‘Rumour number two was that the TSB branch in Sheep Street is also...
The Bridge BurfordSep 18, 20202 minHGV Ban - Is It Working?Is is still early days but The Bridge has carried out a totally unscientific survey of a number of residents of The Hill to obtain their...
The Bridge BurfordSep 18, 20202 minEvery river in England fails to meet pollution standardsEvery river in England is polluted and only one in seven of them meet a “good” ecological standard, according to the latest government...
The Bridge BurfordSep 8, 20204 minSewage Pollution and Care for Our Common HomeI would like to endorse recent items in The Bridge magazine concerning Thames Water’s illegal practice of discharging untreated sewage...
The Bridge BurfordSep 3, 20201 minBurford In the PastThis image of Sheep Street is believed to date from the middle of the 19th century and was kindly provided by David Cohen. This is the...
The Bridge BurfordAug 18, 20204 minTen Years of The Bridge“This new community magazine fills the gap left by the demise of the Parish Magazine following the retirement of Greville Wain.” These...
The Bridge BurfordAug 18, 20201 minFuture of Burford Post OfficeWe understand that discussions are still taking place about Burford’s much-valued post office. It is hoped that it will be possible for...
The Bridge BurfordJul 23, 20201 minStagecoach takes over Oxford - Burford - Cheltenham Bus RouteSo farewell, then, the Swanbrook bus along the A40. Stagecoach West is taking over the operation of the 853-bus service, which connects...
The Bridge BurfordJul 20, 20203 minCar Park Recyling Centre To Close20 July 2020 WODC have announced that they are closing the recycling facility at the Guildenford car park in Burford. This is expected...
The Bridge BurfordJul 7, 20202 minCar Park Application RefusedThe application to WODC for planning permission for the proposed extension to the Guildenford car park was heard on Monday. The planning...
The Bridge BurfordJun 29, 20201 minBurford Festival LatestLet me ask the question for you. “Is there going to be a 2021 Burford Festival?” If only it was possible to give a firm answer, but with...