Edition #2100: Solar Showdown & School Saga
12 March 2026
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Opening Theme
Botley Solar Farm Face-off
Pipe Burst Halts Learning; Sewerage Pollution inquiry Ongoing
Schools closed due to water shortage, impacting thousands in Witney; Thames Water struggles with repairs; MP acknowledges disruption but praises response
Witney Schools Ranked by SATs
Surgical Scalpels Brandished in Oxfordshire
Pub Firm Liquidated, Riverside Inn Open
Couple Plans Traditional Pub Return
Reflection with Hilary Ewing
Hilary Wing reflected on preventing tulips from drooping by piercing their stems with a needle and connected this technique to the biblical ‘pierecing’ of Jesus for humanity’s sins.
Two Short Items - Emergency Incident, Protest at RAF
Fire crew and police rushed to incident in Chipping Norton; Details remain unspecified as Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service declined to comment; Incident involved seizure of car for driving with provisional license only
Deer Mercy Killing Leads to Unfair Dismissal
Mammoth Bomber Lands Amid Iran Strikes
RAF Begins Exercise Agile Warrior
Haulage Firm Closes After 35 Years
Fire Station Busy Despite Closure Threat
Quiz
Two Short Items - 200 Homes, Solar Farm Plans
Queen Mary’s Historic Oxford Visit
Queen Mary became first woman to receive honorary degree from University of Oxford; Crowds greeted her at train station; She admires curtains made by inmates at Cumnor Hill home.
Witney Civic Heroes Honoured
Eco-Friendly Cabins Underway
£24 million luxury cabin resort underway near Witney; expected opening in 2027. The site was originally a radio transmission station before becoming a motorsport facility. Construction is on track with eco-friendly cabins and nature-focused amenities.
Leave Mark on Historic Palace
Young architects invited to design slates for historic Blenheim Palace restoration; Competition coincides with exhibition celebrating building’s architectural legacy; Winners’ designs will be installed on palace roof.
Blenheim Palace’s Last Rooftop Views Near
Blenheim Palace’s iconic rooftop tour ends soon; Exclusive views and roof restoration project closeout; Last chance for visitors to access platform atop historic landmark.
Top Second Hand Children’s Books
Goodbye!
TNF Soundings Radio & TV Listings
A radio highlights show featuring various topics such as music, literature, and history. Key details include an interview with violinist Nigel Kennedy, a vintage comedy episode from Beyond Our Ken, opera performances by Puccini, and discussions on the Iraq war and Scottish landscape.