The A34 Botley interchange is to get a facelift with the installation of new traffic lights and a pedestrian crossing.

The lights are designed to help reduce congestion and delays for drivers using the A34 and local roads.  The pedestrian crossing will link the existing foot and cycle paths, providing a safe place for people crossing over the A420 junction. 

The work will take place between 10pm to 6am from Monday, March 8, lasting for seven weeks.

Varsity Express is to launch a new week-daily route from London Oxford Airport to Newcastle.

The new regional operator is also offering a second week-daily service to Edinburgh from April 5.

Flights will initially run every afternoon from Monday to Friday, with introductory fares from £49 one way, including taxes and charges.  The firm said bookings for the Edinburgh route, which launches next month, have exceeded expectations.

“We are delighted to be announcing a second UK route...

Oxfordshire County Council has appealed to the public for help as it bids to repair more than 5,000 potholes a month after a dramatic increase following week’s of snow.

The council has been forced to spend an extra £1m to top up its regular maintenance budget to deal with the added holes, which cost around £75 each to repair.

The authority has around 20 repair teams at work across the county, and may need to invest more money in maintenance if the bad weather continues in February and...

Varsity Express is to launch new scheduled flights from London Oxford Airport to Edinburgh on March 1.  Flights will run from Monday to Friday with tickets available from £49.

Varsity Express commercial director Will Gilligan said: “We have been looking to start a regular shuttle service on this sought after route for some time.  Oxford is the third most visited English city by international visitors (10 million per annum) and Edinburgh is the second most popular destination, after...