An Oxfordshire farm at the centre of a suspected foot and mouth outbreak has been given the all-clear.

Restrictions at the Middleton Stoney farm, near Bicester, have now been lifted.

Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food spokeswoman Christine Smith said the premises would remain under observation.

Meanwhile, farms in Wendlebury, near Bicester, Medmenham, near Henley, and Grendon Underwood, near Bicester, are all still awaiting test results following suspected outbreaks of the disease.

The farm in Wendlebury remains a dangerous contact case because of its proximity to a confirmed case in Little Chesterton.

Events cancelled because of the outbreak include the British Horse Society's 'Saddle and Rug' lecture and demonstration at Common Leys Farm, Hailey, near Witney, which was due take place on Thursday, and the 'Stories in Springtime' event organised by Oxford City Council, which was planned for Sunday at Shotover Country Park.

The Youlbury International Scout campsite at Boars Hill, will remain closed until at least Monday, April 12. A decision about re-opening will be made closer to that date.

Meanwhile the Court Hill Ridgeway Centre youth hostel, near Wantage, has been closed until the foot and mouth crisis has passed.