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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
Oct 1, 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
Sep 8, 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.
Gordon Elliot
Aug 29, 20231 min read


The Bull
Today (22 August) the editors have had a sneak preview of The Bull by invitation of Matthew Freud. It is very impressive. There are 18...
Gordon Elliot
Aug 22, 20232 min read


Sylvia McLintock
We are sorry to report the death of Sylvia, Lady McLintock. She was a notable former resident of Fulbrook and then Burford until she...
Gordon Elliot
Aug 21, 20233 min read


Cole's Field - Yet Again
Message from Burford Town Council COLE’S FIELD 7 Back to the barricades! Greystoke Land has lodged Notice of Appeal against WODC’s...
Gordon Elliot
Aug 8, 20231 min read


Forthcoming Events in Northleach
Friday 8 September The Bookseller of (Renaissance) Florence - talk by Ross King Northleach Church 6.30pm Thursday 19 October Orchestra...
Gordon Elliot
Jul 21, 20231 min read


New Hotel Opening Soon
We understand that The Bull in Burford High Street will have some "soft" launch events in August and will be fully open in September. We...
Gordon Elliot
Jul 20, 20231 min read


MP Launches Petition Against Botley Solar Farm
Robert Courts MP has started a petition against the proposed solar farm in West Oxfordshire. The farm would occupy 2,500 acres and would...
Gordon Elliot
Jul 19, 20231 min read


Halfpenny Bridge Closure
It appears that Halfpenny Bridge over the Thames at Lechlade will remain closed until possibly 20 September following damage incurred...
Gordon Elliot
Jun 30, 20231 min read


Taynton Gardens Open
Six gardens in Taynton were opened today (17 June) so that visitors could visit them and enjoy tea and cakes at Mill House where this...
Gordon Elliot
Jun 17, 20231 min read


Dr Simon Albert
We are sorry to report the sudden death of Dr Simon Albert, senior partner in Burford Surgery. This announcement was issued by the surgery.
Gordon Elliot
Jun 17, 20231 min read


Zebra Crossing for Burford Hill?
From Peter Higgs, mayor of Burford Three months ago I reported in The Bridge that we were looking at improving the crossing at the top of...
Gordon Elliot
Jun 12, 20231 min read


Coronation Day
Residents gathered in the Warwick Hall in Burford to watch the coronation of King Charles and Queen Camilla.

The Bridge Burford
May 7, 20231 min read


Happy Coronation Day
We wish all readers of The Bridge a happy Coronation Day, whether you plan to spend the day in front of the television, at a bigger event...

The Bridge Burford
May 5, 20231 min read


It's Bigger Than Potholes
Public concern about untreated sewage being pumped into rivers and seas is now greater than that about potholes in our roads, or so we...

The Bridge Burford
Apr 28, 20231 min read


Road Wars
Panorama on BBC1 this week was called Road Wars: Neighbourhood Traffic Chaos. It described the disputes that have arisen over traffic...

The Bridge Burford
Apr 21, 20233 min read


The 1953 Coronation - A View From The Gallery
A local resident tells us of his experience singing at the Coronation in 1953 The Choir wearing their Coronation medals. Allan is on the...

The Bridge Burford
Apr 10, 20233 min read


Congestion on Outdated A-roads "threatens economic growth"
A report from the National Infrastructure Commission says that many major roads in this country are so congested that they risk damaging...

The Bridge Burford
Apr 7, 20231 min read


FaB WI Events Coming Up
The Fulbrook and Burford Women's Institute is running the following events this month: Tuesday 11 April - Vintage Cup Cake making at...

The Bridge Burford
Apr 2, 20231 min read
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