The Oxford Times | Floods

Update: Three rivers on flood watch

Mon, 08 Sep 2008 11:30:00 +0100

Flood warnings on two rivers in Oxfordshire were removed today.

Drivers warned as flood alerts issued

Fri, 05 Sep 2008 18:00:00 +0100

Oxfordshire was given a severe weather warning today as Met Office forecasters predicted heavy rain.

Downpours ruin allotment land

Sat, 19 Jul 2008 06:29:00 +0100

Calls have been made for more land in Oxford to be made available for allotments after it was claimed repeated flooding had left some plots unusable.

A year on from the floods

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 06:12:00 +0100

A year on, anyone wishing to discover how last July's devastating floods changed lives should meet Bill Bowell and his wife, Edna.

Extra floods cash provided

Thu, 17 Jul 2008 12:11:00 +0100

Oxfordshire has been awarded extra Government money for communities still affected hit by last year's flooding.

Fear over flood cover insurance deal

Thu, 17 Jul 2008 06:04:00 +0100

Fears have been raised that a new deal between the Government and insurance companies will not help many flood victims in Oxfordshire.

Freeze-dried flood books

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 15:16:00 +0100

Flood victims across Oxfordshire are turning to an Oxford bookbinder to help them save their precious collections.

Dutch flood experts fly in

Tue, 15 Jul 2008 12:31:00 +0100

Experts on flooding from Holland are coming to Oxford to pool their expertise with councillors.

Fair gives tips on fighting floods

Mon, 14 Jul 2008 06:03:00 +0100

A flood fair advising residents on how to prevent their homes from flooding is to take place in Oxford this week.

Deal struck for flood-risk homes

Fri, 11 Jul 2008 10:32:00 +0100

THE insurance industry and the Government have reached an agreement to ensure householders can get protection against flooding.

Flood victims told 'protect yourself'

Thu, 26 Jun 2008 08:11:00 +0100

FAMILIES and businesses have been told to do more to save their homes and buildings from flooding.

Update: UK 'ill prepared' for floods

Wed, 25 Jun 2008 12:05:00 +0100

People in Oxfordshire have been urged to make their homes more flood-proof because further downpours are unavoidable.

Tax boost for flood victims

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 08:29:00 +0100

SCORES of families left homeless by severe flooding were last night given a surprise cash boost by the Government.

More return after floods

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 08:41:00 +0100

Sixty families have returned to their homes in the past month after being forced into temporary accommodation by last summer's floods.

Floods: Wet summer forecast

Thu, 05 Jun 2008 08:04:00 +0100

FLOOD-HIT Oxfordshire has been warned it faces another wet summer, but officials have promised nervous householders they are now better prepared.

Floods: Roads still blocked

Wed, 04 Jun 2008 08:30:00 +0100

A NUMBER of roads across Oxfordshire are still blocked today following yesterday's flash flooding.

Teenager dies in storm waters

Wed, 04 Jun 2008 07:33:00 +0100

A 17-year old boy has died after being trapped in a storm drain in Witney.

Floods: Oxfordshire hit again

Tue, 03 Jun 2008 20:21:00 +0100

OXFORDSHIRE suffered major flooding for the third time in a year today as the county's infrastructure failed to cope with a heavy deluge.

Floods: Trains delayed

Tue, 03 Jun 2008 18:38:00 +0100

TRAINS between Oxford and Moreton-in-Marsh, in Gloucestershire, are being disrupted by flooding at Shipton-under-Wychwood.

Floods: Roads closed and homes hit

Tue, 03 Jun 2008 17:14:00 +0100

A SERIES of roads across the county have been closed due to flooding.