Monthly Archives: July 2013

Chippy Police Station To Close

Posted on July 17, 2013 by Chipping Norton News

There was sadness at this week’s Chipping Norton Town Council meeting when PCSO Cheryl Harrison told councillors that Chipping Norton Police Station would close in 2015. The police station, located on London Road, was one of the first purpose-built police … Continue reading →

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Business Owners Protest About Road Closure Impact

Posted on July 16, 2013 by Chipping Norton News

It was standing room only at the Town Hall last night, as Chippy’s shop and business owners turned up in force to make their views known on the impending closure of the High Street and Horsefair. At the Town Council … Continue reading →

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VodaNoFone: Chippy Customers Not Impressed

Posted on July 14, 2013 by Chipping Norton News

Many of you are Vodafone customers – and it seems that several of you are not happy bunnies at the moment. There are problems with one of the two main masts that serve Chipping Norton, and this has resulted in … Continue reading →

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Go-ahead for third kebab outlet in town

Posted on July 5, 2013 by Chipping Norton News

The Oxford Times is reporting that the West Oxfordshire District Council Uplands planning committee has granted planning permission for a new kebab shop on Horsefair, next to the bridal shop. This follows an earlier application two years ago, which was … Continue reading →

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Main road to close for the summer

Posted on July 5, 2013 by Chipping Norton News

Oxfordshire County Council is to undertake “carriageway maintenance”, drainage improvements and new road markings on Horsefair and the High Street over the summer. The works are due to start on 5 August, take around three weeks, and so end by … Continue reading →

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New edition out now!

Posted on July 3, 2013 by Chipping Norton News

The bumper summer edition of Chippy News is now out in town, at all the usual stockists. This latest edition, which covers July and August, features the usual mix of news, sports, arts, clubs, and schools. It’s where you can … Continue reading →

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Festival brings town together

Posted on July 2, 2013 by Chipping Norton News

Sunday saw a popular return for the annual Chipping Norton Festival (#chipfest). Blessed with sunshine and warmth, the event saw local singers and groups perform for an appreciate audience on Topside, while town charities and groups, such as the West … Continue reading →

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Maternity Unit reopens

Posted on July 1, 2013 by Chipping Norton News

The Cotswold Maternity Unit, based at the new War Memorial Hospital on London Road, has reopened today, following a nearly seven month long closure. As Chippy News reported last month, the Oxford University Hospitals Trust has said that the unit … Continue reading →

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