SANDY Lane Tiddington is closed both ways between the A418 Oxford Road and Old London Road, because of flooding.
SOURCE: BBC Oxford – 01:10 hrs
Category: travel
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Tiddington road closed because of flooding
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Road deaths down by more than a quarter
THE number of road deaths in the Thames Valley has fallen to its lowest since the Force was formed in 1968.
A total of 57 people died on the Force’s road network in 55 fatal collisions during 2013. This has decreased by more than a quarter from 78 fatal collisions on roads in the Thames Valley in 2012. The number is down from 129 deaths on the road in the Thames Valley in 2004.
There were a total of 17 people killed in collisions in Oxfordshire, 17 in Berkshire and 23 in Buckinghamshire last year.
The Thames Valley Police Joint Operations Unit for Roads Policing works to reduce the number of deaths, injuries and crime on our roads. Chief Inspector Henry Parsons, head of Thames Valley Police Joint Operations Unit for Roads Policing, said: “There are many factors which may have contributed to the reduction in fatal road traffic collisions.
“Our officers conduct targeted enforcement to both educate and, where appropriate, prosecute offenders. Research shows that through targeting key offences such as speed, mobile phone use, not wearing a seatbelt and drink/drug driving, we can make the roads a safer place for everyone who uses them.
“We also run a number of campaigns such as Bike Safe and Safe Drive Stay Alive which are having an impact together with the work we conduct with our partner agencies.
“Our officers will continue to carry out this work 24/7 to continue to reduce the factors which contribute to collisions. Too many people continue to die on the roads despite every effort, and every one of these figures is a person who has died on the road network and who has not returned home to their loved ones.”
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Traffic disruption following M40 crash
THERE were long traffic queues between Thame and Tiddington this morning, and again later this afternoon, following a road traffic collision this morning (14/01).
The incident happened just before 7am in very icy conditions, and involved a coach, and a car. The northbound lane was closed for some time causing long tail-backs after the incident, and although the road was closed around 15:30 until 17:40, one lane only is now open while barrier repairs are carried out.
At this time, 22.00 hrs, traffic is described as moving well.
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Traffic disruption Thame to Aylesbury road
THE A418, Thame to Haddenham Road, will be severely restricted over night for several days. Full details HERE
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Driver escapes injury in Rycote Lane crash
THE A329, Rycote Lane, Thame, was closed in both directions for about an hour after a Road Traffic Incident at around 10am yesterday, December 1.
A blue BMW was the only vehicle involved and no injuries to those involved were reported.
A recovery was called to remove the damaged car.
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Is it worth the risk to drink or take drugs and drive this Christmas?
THAMES Valley Police and Hampshire Constabulary Joint Roads Policing Unit will be launching their Christmas anti-drink and drug drive campaign on Sunday (1/12).
The Staley family car after the crash Officers across the Thames Valley and Hampshire will be wearing purple ribbons in memory of those killed on our roads as a result of drink-driving. The purple ribbon is linked to the tragic death of Evey Staley in the Isle of Wight last August. Evey was just 10-years-old when she was killed by a drink and drug driver. Purple was Evey’s favourite colour. Read Evey’s story on the Hampshire Constabulary website
The two forces will be working in close partnership and conducting more cross-border operations than ever before with the aim of reducing the number of alcohol and drug related incidents on our roads.
Party-goers are being warned to think about the consequences before they consider having a drink and getting behind the wheel during the festive period.
In addition, many people are not aware of the continuing effects of alcohol the morning after. In many cases, alcohol is still present in the body and will be identified during the breath test.
The overall aim of the campaign is to reduce the number of people killed or seriously injured as a result of drink driving and to convince drivers that a conviction for drink/drug driving has the potential to ruin their life.
Thames Valley Police, Hampshire Constabulary and ACPO hope that understanding the consequences of their offending will deter people from being so irresponsible. A night in police cells sobering up with the possibility of being charged and going straight to court, followed by a lengthy ban, are the reality.
The crackdown follows last year’s successful enforcement activity, which saw 6,585 drivers breathalysed by Thames Valley Police between 1 December 2012 and 1 January 2013.
The campaign is part of a national crackdown by the Association of Chief Police Officers (ACPO) and the Department for Transport (DfT), aimed at reducing the number of people killed and injured on our roads by people who drink or take drugs and drive.
Impairment through drugs and/or alcohol is an important factor influencing both the risk of a road collision and the severity of the injuries that result from these collisions.
Across the Thames Valley, Hampshire, and the Isle of Wight, 68 people were killed or seriously injured last year (Jan-Dec 2012), where alcohol was a factor in the collision (61 seriously injured and 7 killed). In the first eight months of this year (Jan-Aug 2013), 38 people have been killed or seriously injured where alcohol was a factor in the collision (six killed and 32 seriously injured).
The campaign will also link with the European TISPOL police campaign during the second week of the campaign (9-15 Dec) where all police forces across Europe will tackle drink and drug driving concerns.
The Joint Roads Policing Unit will conduct road safety checks at all times of the day and night across the Thames Valley and Hampshire. Drivers will be asked to provide a specimen of breath in accordance with the Road Traffic Act 1988. Where there is no suspicion of alcohol, no moving traffic offences being committed, or no involvement in a collision, drivers will be offered the opportunity to participate in the campaign and provide a sample on a voluntary basis. We will explain the reasons for these checks to drivers and ask for the motoring public’s support.
Officers will also record additional information about those stopped, relating to what age bracket they fall into. This data will be provided to the DfT, who will analyse it to understand the level of drink-driving nationally and the correlation between age and drink-driving behaviour.
Ch Insp Henry Parsons, of Roads Policing for Thames Valley Police and Hampshire Constabulary, said: “We are asking the public to be safe rather than sorry. Collisions involving alcohol or drugs not only devastate the lives of victims and their families, they also ruin the lives of offenders, who could face a lengthy driving ban or imprisonment.
“As well as having to live with the lifelong guilt of having killed or injured someone through their reckless behaviour, offenders could also lose their job, home and their livelihood.
“If you are going out and know you will be drinking, organise alternative transport or a designated driver to ensure everyone is able to enjoy the festive period safely.”
Total number of breath tests in last year’s Christmas campaign:
Berkshire – 1,757
Buckinghamshire – 1,142
Milton Keynes – 1,169
Oxfordshire – 2,517
Total – 6,585Total number of arrests following positive breath tests during last year’s campaign:
Berkshire – 113
Buckinghamshire – 53
Milton Keynes – 38
Oxfordshire – 74
Total – 278For more information and advice about drink and drug driving visit our website.
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FREE Christmas parking days
ONCE again, there are to be FREE Christmas parking days throughout South Oxfordshire in the run up to Christmas, including in Thame.
The annual free parking tradition is provided by South Oxfordshire District Council in December to encourage people to shop locally for their Christmas presents.
The move also helps to boost the local town centre economy, with specific free parking days being agreed with the individual town councils depending on which day would best suit local traders.
At times when free Christmas parking is available people do not have to display a parking ticket.
Cllr Judith Nimmo-Smith, cabinet member for economic development and parking at South Oxfordshire District Council, said: “We are delighted to again be offering free parking on selected days in the run up to Christmas. Hopefully residents will respond by supporting their local traders and making the most of the wonderful choice of potential presents that can be found throughout the district.”
Drivers will be able to park for free in South Oxfordshire District Council car parks as follows:
Thame – all day on Saturdays 7, 14, and 21 December
Didcot – from midday onwards on Tuesdays 3, 10, 17 and 24 December
Goring – all day on Saturdays 7, 14, and 21 December
Henley – all day on Saturdays 7, 14, and 21 December
Wallingford – from midday onwards on Thursdays 5, 12 and 19 December. -
Disruption to buses as emergency work begins in Aylesbury Road
280 bus stops outside Thame Town Hall THE ARRIVA bus company has warned today that considerable disruption to local bus routes is likely from tomorrow (01/11/13) due to emergency road works.
The Aylesbury Road, Thame, will be closed from 07 30 hrs, November 1, until further notice due to a collapsed sewer. Buses 110, 111, 112, 113 and 280 will be diverted away from the closure and so bus stops at Queens Close and Cricket Ground will not be served during this time. This is likely to add more journey time to the bus services and possible disruption to these services.
Services 280 and 110 will need to divert away from the closure by using Thame by-pass and then double running into Thame via Oxford Road, Priestend and High Street, then turning via Bell Lane and North Street to pick up as usual at the Co-op going towards Oxford; or coming from Oxford via normal route to Town Hall and then via North Street, Bell Lane and High Street, Priestend, Oxford Road and Thame by-pass.
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Boxing Day trains to be piloted
CHILTERN Railways has announced that it will trial running trains to London on Boxing Day for the first time.
67010 powers through Haddenham & Thame Parkway station in a cloud of blown snow back in January 2013; Photo courtesy of Geoff Plumb Traditionally train companies are closed on Boxing Day so the move is good news for passengers who would otherwise have been unable to travel.
Trains will run from 08 00 hrs to 20 00 hrs with the first train northbound from London to Bicester North at 08 15 hrs and the last to Princes Risborough at 18 45 hrs. Southbound, the first train will run from High Wycombe to London at 08 29 hrs and the last will run from Bicester North to Marylebone at 18 57 hrs.
Check timetable here
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Police appeal after serious injury road collision
THAMES Valley Police is appealing for witnesses to a serious injury road traffic collision in Thame.
Police Accident sign near the scene of the incident A single-vehicle collision occurred at about 11pm on Sunday (27/10) on the A329, Rycote Lane, close to the Oxfordshire Golf Club. A blue Skoda Fabia left the road, went through a hedge and collided with two trees.
The driver, a 30-year-old man who was the sole occupant of the vehicle, sustained serious leg injuries.
He was taken to the John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford where he remains in a stable condition.
Officers are appealing for witnesses to the collision or anyone with any information to contact PC Martin Mann, of the Roads Policing Joint Operations Unit at Abingdon, via the Thames Valley Police Enquiry Centre on 101.
If you don’t want to speak directly to the police you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org . No personal details are taken, information is not traced or recorded and you will not go to court.