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BBC News
27-05-2025
- General
- BBC News
West Oxfordshire council defends four litter fines in decade
Only four fines have been issued for littering by West Oxfordshire District Council in the past decade, figures obtained by the BBC have revealed.A Freedom of Information request showed a total of 401 fixed penalty notices for the offence have been handed out by councils across Oxfordshire since City Council gave the most at Oxfordshire District Council said it took environmental offences "seriously" but argued fines can only be given when people are seen littering, which can "limit enforcement opportunities". Liam Walker, a Conservative councillor on the council, said the low level of fines was "astonishing" but he was also shocked at the level of littering."It's not just about enforcement from the council... and government and police, it's all also about education - teaching people not to be throwing litter in this day and age," he were given powers to issue larger fines of up to £500 for littering in Adams is part of the group Thame Wombles and does a litter pick most days, collecting as much as eight bags of rubbish at a time. "To make an example of a few people, it just might stop others doing it," she said."[Littering is] just pure laziness from people." The Berks, Bucks and Oxon Wildlife Trust (BBOWT) warned that littering has a serious impact on Polonara, community wildlife officer, said small mammals like hedgehogs were at said: "There's a huge issue where they get stuck in a lot of different litter, especially when they're looking for food, they can't free themselves and then they die."When asked about the level of fines handed out, West Oxfordshire District Council said it did recognise the importance of keeping public spaces clean.A spokesperson said: "Fixed Penalty Notices (FPNs) for littering can only be issued when individuals are directly observed committing an offence, which can limit enforcement opportunities. "In many cases, litter found in public areas does not include identifying information, making it difficult to take formal action." You can follow BBC Oxfordshire on Facebook, X, or Instagram.
Times
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Times
Clarkson's Farm review — it's still fun at Diddly Squat, but something's missing
It would, being Jeremy Clarkson, only be a matter of time before Clarkson's Farm plunged its Hunter wellies down into the muck of controversy. Clarkson's Farm-based scandals have until now been minor. He is, for example, loathed by West Oxfordshire district council for having had the temerity to open a shop there that people actually visit. In series four, which is out this week on Prime Video, he risks angering them further by forcing upon them yet another wildly successful business — this time, a gastropub. But Clarkson's biggest farm-related controversy has been happening off screen and this time, to a certain extent, it's not his fault. It may not have escaped your attention that in between series three and four of Clarkson's Farm
The Sun
07-05-2025
- Automotive
- The Sun
Three injured as car smashes through Costa Coffee window with air ambulance deployed
THREE people have been hurt after a vehicle crashed through the window of a Costa. The horror incident happened in Carterton, West Oxfordshire. Police are urging people to avoid the area and the road has been closed. A spokesperson for Thames Valley Police said: "We are currently responding to an incident in Carterton. "A vehicle has been driven into Costa Coffee in Burford Road, injuring three people." The force urged the public not to share footage of the scene "out of respect for those who have been injured". Instead, those with video should contact police by calling 101 or online, quoting the reference number INC-20250507-1109. is your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video.
The Sun
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
David and Victoria Beckham WIN war with neighbours – as shock family feud rumbles on
DAVID and Victoria Beckham have been giving good news amidst their ongoing family feud after winning a war with neighbours. The Sun can exclusively reveal that the couple have been given the green light to build a barn on their £6million Cotswolds estate. 5 5 David, 50, and Victoria, 51, had riled locals with their plans for the barn, with one even objecting that it was "silly". Green-fingered David had asked planners for the right to build an 'agricultural storage barn for hay/straw and agricultural equipment' on his land. But the plans were criticised by neighbours, with one moaning: "This is just the latest in a long line of applications to build new structures on this land, plus a giant lake. "Why do famous people move out to the country and then clutter up their land with endless buildings and make silly alterations? It makes no sense.' Another disgruntled neighbour who complained to the council stated: "Many people locally indicated to West Oxfordshire Council that the increase in the residential curtilage of this property will see an ever-increasing number of buildings, and to date we have all been proved right.' Despite the complaints, the Beckhams ' timber-clad structure has been given the thumbs up by West Oxfordshire District Council. The council made the decision that the 'proposed development will not require approval' and stated it can be built in line with the submitted plans. The news comes amid David and Victoria's growing feud with their son Brooklyn. Last weekend, David threw a lavish bash for his 50th birthday but Brooklyn and his wife Nicola Peltz were been nowhere to be seen. The Sun was the first to reveal that their eldest son would be snubbing the celebrations in London after jetting back to the US. Becks held his huge party for his family and friends at Core restaurant in Notting Hill, London. As part of the evening's celebrations, their middle son Romeo delivered a heart-warming speech in place of his missing elder brother. The Mirror reported that Romeo, 22, started his speech - which involved a number of cue cards by saying: "Good evening everyone. I would like to start by thanking you all for being here tonight. "I know without many of you in here tonight he wouldn't be half of the man he is today. But to the man of the moment..." He then proceeded to talk at length about his father, who had a glittering career at football clubs including Manchester United and Real Madrid, as well as 58 caps and 115 appearances for England. A-list guests included Tom Cruise, Guy Ritchie and Gordon Ramsay as well as David's football pals including best friend Gary Neville, attended the party. David and Victoria have since shared an array of photographs taken on the night - but did not mention 26-year-old Brooklyn's absence. Victoria captioned hers on Instagram: "Creating special memories with family and friends." She also tagged her three youngest children, adding: "We love you all @romeobeckham @cruzbeckham #HarperSeven xx." David has, however, since posted a separate photo of Romeo and Cruz on a fishing trip in Scotland. He captioned it: 'You were missed Brooklyn'. Prior to the party getting underway, a source said: "David is heartbroken but putting a brave face on it. 'Tonight is all about celebration and love, and he is swimming in it. 'Brooklyn actually informed his parents a while ago that he and his wife, Nicola, would not be attending but, of course, David and Victoria desperately hoped he would change his mind. 'It's a dagger to the heart that he hasn't attended a single one of David's 50th celebrations - and hurts the whole family including the grandparents and siblings. 'Brooklyn is a really sweet boy and everyone loves him dearly. They just hope things can be patched up soon. 'In the mean time, everyone around David are doing all they can to give him a magical evening to remember.' Brooklyn, who previously fell out with his parents shortly after his marriage to American actress Nicola in 2022, was also nowhere to be seen on David's actual birthday in the south of France last Friday. 5 5 5
