A HUMAN chain was formed in Botley today to demonstrate residents' opposition to the planned £100m West Way development.

An estimated 800 people carrying red balloons stood in a line from Field House to Westminster Way to illustrate how wide the new shopping centre would be.

They then released helium balloons tied to an arrow, allowing it to rise 27 metres to show the height of the eight storey building.

A marching jazz band and morris dancers also performed in West Way Square, while West Way Community Concern member Chris Church and Oxford West and Abingdon MP Nicola Blackwood gave speeches.

Mr Church said: "This shows how much people care about their centre and community."

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