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Let’s act over flooding

3:00pm Wednesday 19th June 2013

Sir – The recent serious flooding in much of central Europe suggests it is quite likely that we will have another flood this summer.

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Farm open day was fabulous

3:00pm Wednesday 19th June 2013

Sir – I wanted to thank all the friendly helpers and especially the farmers, Paul and Michele Tomlin, at Southdown Farm, near Witney, for a fantastic open day on Sunday, June 9.

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Pledge given over homes buffer zone

3:00pm Wednesday 19th June 2013

Sir – When planning permission for the Shilton Park estate was granted, the residents of Brize Norton were given assurances that no further development to the east of Carterton would be permitted.

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Air pollution policy conflicts with homes

3:00pm Wednesday 19th June 2013

Sir – BBC TV’s topical science programme Bang Goes the Theory recently looked at the huge problem Britain is facing with air pollution.

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Council is tackling sewage leaks issue

10:00am Wednesday 12th June 2013

Sir – The concerns of Keith Beckingham (Letters, June 5) with regard to sewage flooding are shared across the district.

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Thanks to person who handed in my purse

10:00am Wednesday 12th June 2013

Sir – We are used to reading bad news stories these days. Sometimes you wonder if there is any good or honesty left in society. Well let me share my story with you.

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Councillor took principled position

10:00am Wednesday 12th June 2013

Sir – In theory, this country has a tolerant society where everyone enjoys rights such as freedom of expression, freedom from discrimination and freedom of conscience and religion.

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JR bus link a wonderful idea

10:00am Wednesday 12th June 2013

Sir – Preoccupation with a family funeral has delayed the writing of this letter, but in no way detracts from the urgency I feel about the suggestion of a direct bus route between Carterton, Witney and the John Radcliffe Hospital (Gazette, May 29). What a wonderful idea.

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Bus to JR Hospital would be just the ticket

10:00am Wednesday 12th June 2013

Sir – If sustainable, the proposed direct bus link from West Oxfordshire to the John Radcliffe Hospital (Gazette, May 29), would be good, especially with hospital parking very expensive and spaces at a premium. I tend to use buses. I don’t drive.

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Discover more war memorial stories

10:00am Wednesday 5th June 2013

Sir – Congratulations to Jeff Clements for his ambitious war memorial stories project (Gazette, May 15).

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