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Witney – water supply issues for Oxfordshire households
Households in the OX29 area are running without water this morning (Tuesday, June 23).
Thames Water said it is working to help get water back running through taps.
A spokesman said: “We’re sorry if your tap water isn’t running at the moment. We’re aware of an issue affecting customers in Witney, OX29 area.
“Our specialist team is on site at Poffley End to restore the flow of your water supply. We’re currently working to isolate this burst pipe and will be able to begin repairs shortly after.
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“We know how disruptive it is if you lose your water supply, so we’ll work hard to get things back to normal as soon as we can.
“If you or someone you know needs a little extra support, our free Priority Services Register can help us to understand your situation so we can take it into account as best we can.”
West Oxfordshire District Council said it is aware of the water supply issues and echoed what Thames Water said.
A spokesman added: “With hot weather continuing across the district, please check in on vulnerable neighbours, friends and relatives, particularly if they are without water.”
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Police responding to reports of criminal damage in Dover Avenue, just off Bretch Hill, in Banbury on Saturday, June 20.
Officers attended and found that four vehicles had been damaged.
Five men have been arrested and released on police bail.
Police are now asking anyone who witnessed the events to contact them.
Thames Valley Police has said they are working to understand the chronology of the events and that it is believed all parties arrested were known to each other. Also that they don’t believe there is a risk to the wider public.
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A Thames Valley Police spokesperson said: “At around 11.31pm on Saturday (20/6), we were made aware of a criminal damage incident in Dover Avenue, Banbury, following an altercation between a group of men.
“Officers attended the scene to find four vehicles damaged.
“Five men have been arrested in connection with this incident. All have subsequently been released on police bail.
“Officers are working hard to understand the circumstances and chronology of the events and it is believed all parties arrested were known to each other.
“We do not believe there is a risk to wider public.
“There will be an increased police presence through our Neighbourhood teams.
“If anyone witnessed this incident, they should call 101, quoting reference 43260311521.”
Danny Claridge, of Highworth Place, Witney, was sentenced at Oxford Crown Court on June 22.
The 39-year-old pleaded guilty to one count of criminal damage committed in Carterton on December 7 2024.
He had been due to stand trial for allegations of assault occasioning actual bodily harm and intentional strangulation, but these were dropped by the prosecution.
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According to the court record, the items damaged were a television, a wall, a clock, a wax burner, a door and a Christmas tree. The items were valued at around £475.
The court was told that Claridge had been in residential rehab for around 11 months. This was due to the impact of his brother’s death.
Judge Hassan Khan praised Claridge for the progress he’s been making.
For the criminal damage offence, he was given a 12-month conditional discharge. He was also ordered to pay compensation of £475.
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