Article from Witney Gazette written by Miranda Norris senior reporter, about the opponents of the 20 mph scheme to be introduced in villages throughout England in 2022, and stating that the Bampton Parish Council supported the proposal and it would go ahead. Refers to a flawed Survey Monkey where 155 objections came from the same IP address. Bill Cotton, Corporate Director Environment and Place, wrote: “The parish council support the proposals as does the local elected county council member. Given this support it is considered that this outweighs the objections given.” Bampton resident Alan Oliver said: "It's not so much that the county council has discounted the consultation, they seem to have done that everywhere. But, basically, if Bampton Parish Council asked for 20mph they would get it."
Oxford Mail article by Fran Way dated 30th April 2020 announcing May Morning festivities had been cancelled amid the coronavirus lockdown, but revellers could still take part in spirit by holding events at home and sharing them online. The event has been going on for hundreds of years with celebrations kick-starting at 6am with the traditional singing of Hymnus Eucharisticus by choristers atop Magdalen College tower, followed by lively peels of bells. Strict rules ban mass gatherings and forbid people leaving their homes without a valid reason, such as going to work, food shopping or getting exercise.
Newspaper article by Trainee reporter Gergana Krasteva about Oxfordshire cadets congratulating Tom Moore on his 100th birthday dated 30th April 2020. Captain Tom Moore raised £28 million for the NHS by walking 100 laps of his garden, He was later knighted.
Article by Reporter Liam Rice The founder Shaun Foggett, Crocodiles of the World in Brize Norton said it could take years to recover from the impact of coronavirus. Due to the pandemic, the Zoo has been forced to close, whilst the majority of staff at the zoo have been furloughed, aside from essential zookeepers. That has led to the zoo starting a Crowdfunder in the hope to raise £35,000 to continue its conservation work.
