Ben Hardy

Oxford

Digital Audience and Content Editor at Oxford Mail

Digital audience and content editor @TheOxfordMail

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Building 'not safe to enter', police say in statement on fire probe

2 weeks ago | oxfordmail.co.uk | Ben Hardy

Thames Valley Police has issued a fresh statement this evening after three lives were lost at the Bicester site off Buckingham Road on Thursday evening. The fire claimed the lives of firefighters Jennie Logan, 30, and Martyn Sadler, 38. It also claimed the life of father-of-two David Chester, 57, who worked at the site. READ MORE: Update issued on two firefighters in hospital after Bicester blaze Specially trained officers continue to support the families of the three who died.
Police in talks over protest taking place outside college

2 weeks ago | oxfordmail.co.uk | Ben Hardy

A group called Oxford Against Genocide has gathered outside Magdalen College. Thames Valley Police is engaging with Oxford University and Magdalen College over the protest. READ MORE: 'We are being bullied': Curry house hit with £25K fines over smell Commenting on Saturday afternoon, a spokesman for the force said: "We are aware of a protest at Madaglen College.
'We are being bullied': Curry house hit with £25K fines over smell

2 weeks ago | oxfordmail.co.uk | Ben Hardy

Cinnamons Restaurant in Wheatley has been investigated by South Oxfordshire District Council after neighbours moaned about cooking smells. The district council said Cinnamons Cuisine Limited, which runs the restaurant, has "failed to follow our recommendations" and has "breached an environmental abatement notice on several occasions between October 2023 and April 2024".
'They were both well-loved': Union pays tribute to two firefighters

2 weeks ago | oxfordmail.co.uk | Ben Hardy

Firefighters Jennie Logan, 30, and Martyn Sadler, 38, died while dealing with the fire at Bicester Motion on Thursday evening. David Chester, 57, from Bicester, was also killed. READ MORE: Fire services across country pay respects after Oxfordshire tragedy Two more firefighters, both FBU members, are still in hospital.
Bicester Motion three fire victims are named by police

2 weeks ago | thisisoxfordshire.co.uk | Ben Hardy

A major incident was declared on Thursday night following a fire at the Bicester Motion site off Buckingham Road. Two firefighters from the fire service died in the line of duty while attending this incident. READ MORE: Police launch 'unexplained death investigation' following fatal Bicester fire A third person, who is a member of the public, also died in the incident, while two other firefighters have been injured and are being treated in hospital.
Bicester Motion three fire victims are named by police

2 weeks ago | oxfordmail.co.uk | Ben Hardy

A major incident was declared on Thursday night following a fire at the Bicester Motion site off Buckingham Road. Two firefighters from the fire service died in the line of duty while attending this incident. READ MORE: Police launch 'unexplained death investigation' following fatal Bicester fire A third person, who is a member of the public, also died in the incident, while two other firefighters have been injured and are being treated in hospital.
Fire services across country pay respects after Oxfordshire tragedy

2 weeks ago | oxfordmail.co.uk | Ben Hardy

Two Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service firefighters and a member of the public lost their lives after a large fire broke out at the business complex. A further two firefighters have sustained serious injuries and were taken to hospital. 'You are loved and missed': Appeal to locate man last seen over a month ago Crews were called to the site off Buckingham Road at 6.30pm on Thursday and the fatalities were confirmed this morning.
Police turn workers away from fire site as road closures lifted

2 weeks ago | oxfordmail.co.uk | Ben Hardy

Smoke was seen billowing across the skyline from Bicester Motion after a fire with witnesses reporting loud explosions from around 6.30pm. A total of 10 fire and rescue crews were called to the former RAF base while police cordoned off the A4421, A4095, Buckingham Road and Skimmingdish Lane. READ MORE: Bicester Motion statement after major fire incident Our reporter at the scene this morning said people who work at Bicester Motion are being told to stay away.
Co-op fire incident near Witney as road closed off

3 weeks ago | witneygazette.co.uk | Ben Hardy

2 1/1 A Co-op store was evacuated and the nearby road was cordoned after a fire scare this evening. Firefighters were called to the convenience store in Bampton's Market Square shortly before 6.45pm. The High Street outside the store was closed off. READ MORE: In pictures: Huge fire at Bicester Heritage seen from all over county An eyewitness, who asked not to be named, said: "I was driving through Bampton and saw the fire trucks.
Co-op fire incident near Witney as road closed off

3 weeks ago | oxfordmail.co.uk | Ben Hardy

Firefighters were called to the convenience store in Bampton's Market Square shortly before 6.45pm. The road outside the store was closed off but motorists were still able to pass via a small car park which was left open. READ MORE: In pictures: Huge fire at Bicester Heritage seen from all over county An eyewitness, who asked not to be named, said: "I was driving through Bampton and saw the fire trucks.