A NUMBER of travellers have moved on to the Waitrose site in Botley Road this morning.

Several caravans have turned up on the former Halfords building site, which has been earmarked for a new Waitrose store.

Residents said that they moved onto the land, which is surrounded by a white security fence, yesterday evening.

About five caravans have pitched up, along with several cars and vans. 

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