Gordon Elliot
Eco-Conscious Councils Using Lots of Power
It is reported that some local councils, including Oxfordshire, are still using lots of power in spite of claiming to be eco-friendly,...
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Gordon Elliot
Jan 193 min read
Cole's Field Letters
The editors have received a lot of letters in response to the article by Harry Watts in the December edition of The Bridge. All of them...
Gordon Elliot
Jan 170 min read
Gordon Elliot
Jan 102 min read
Chris Walker - RIP
We were very sorry to hear of the death of Chris Walker who passed away on Monday (8 January). He was perhaps best known in Burford as...
Gordon Elliot
Dec 19, 20231 min read
Changes to Bin Dates over Christmas and New Year
The information you've all been waiting for! Details of bin collections in West Oxfordshire can be found here:...
Gordon Elliot
Dec 15, 20232 min read
Delanns Jewellery Robbery - Appeal for Witnesses
Message from TVP: We are renewing our appeal for witnesses following a robbery in Burford. The incident happened at around 6.15pm on...
Gordon Elliot
Dec 8, 20231 min read
Three Wise Men?
The Magi arrived early in Burford this Christmas. Burford mayor Peter Higgs is shown flanked by his two immediate predecessors, John...
Gordon Elliot
Dec 2, 20231 min read
Brian Kay's Farewell Concert
Brian Kay being applauded at Burford Parish Church after his final concert as music director of the Burford Singers. Photograph kindly...
Gordon Elliot
Nov 30, 20231 min read
Is this the best Christmas window display in Burford?
A view of the window of the Helen & Douglas shop near the bottom of Burford High Street. Photo kindly provided by Paul Davidson
Gordon Elliot
Nov 29, 20231 min read
Cotswolds to become new National Park?
The environment secretary says the government is thinking of creating a new National Park. The location has not yet been revealed but...
Gordon Elliot
Nov 24, 20231 min read
Where The Bridge leads...
We reported on X/Twitter on Sunday evening that a robbery at Delanns Jewels a few hours before and followed it up on this website on...
Gordon Elliot
Nov 23, 20231 min read
Burford on TV at Christmas?
This afternoon (Thursday 23 November if you're counting) we met a very pleasant young man setting up a camera on The Hill. He told us...
Gordon Elliot
Nov 22, 20231 min read
Police Seek Witnesses After Delanns Jewels Robbery
Message from Thames Valley Police We are appealing for witnesses following a robbery in Burford. At around 6pm on Sunday (19/11) a number...
Gordon Elliot
Nov 10, 20231 min read
Remembrance Sunday Events in our area
Burford - ceremony at the war memorial on The Hill at 10.50am followed by Service of Remembrance in the parish church Fulbrook - service...
Gordon Elliot
Oct 31, 20231 min read
Friends of Burford Festival Application Form
See article in the November Bridge
Gordon Elliot
Oct 18, 20231 min read
Lib Dem Candidate for Witney Adopted
The Liberal Democrats have adopted Charlie Maynard as their candidate for the Witney parliamentary constituency in the forthcoming...
Gordon Elliot
Oct 3, 20231 min read
Cassington Explosion - Food Waste Collections May Be Delayed
Message from WODC: Food waste collections may be delayed for some households this week following yesterday’s explosion at Severn Trent...
Gordon Elliot
Oct 1, 20231 min read
Mythbusters - Water Companies are Closely Monitored
See blog post from Windrush Wasp here: https://www.windrushwasp.org/single-post/mythbusters-water-companies-are-closely-monitored?utm_cam...
Gordon Elliot
Sep 8, 20231 min read
More about the Bull
You can find more about Burford's refurbished pub in an article in London newspaper the Evening Standard by following this link:...
Gordon Elliot
Aug 29, 20231 min read
Sylvia McLintock Memorial Service
A service of thanksgiving for the life of Lady McLintock will take place in Burford parish church on Wednesday 27 September at noon.
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