Miranda Norris

Mount Owen Road between Lew and Bampton near Witney is scheduled to close for three days, from August 10 to August 12, while Thames Water replaces a fire hydrant in the verge. Oxfordshire County Council will enforce the closure under an urgent-works traffic regulation notice, with alternative-route details available from the council.

Chiltern Grange, a David Wilson Homes development in Benson, is more than 90% sold, with fewer than 20 three-, four- and five-bedroom properties remaining. The final homes include ready-to-move-into options and incentives offering savings of up to £28,530. The developer says the site has attracted strong interest because of its village setting, amenities, schools, transport links and proximity to Oxford and Reading, and is urging prospective buyers to arrange viewings soon.

Ashurst Ward at Littlemore Mental Health Centre received Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust’s Exceptional People Team Award for its compassionate inpatient psychiatric care. A patient nomination highlighted staff kindness and support, praising several team members by name. The trust commended the ward’s commitment to creating a safe, caring environment for vulnerable patients across its service area.