Edition #2104: Speed Limits, Spider Bites & Ancient Art
16 April 2026
We kick off with crucial updates on A40 speed limits during construction. Plus, spider bites are on the rise and Witney Museum's new interactive displays promise a gripping experience.
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Opening Theme
A40 Speed Limit Due To Construction
Oxfordshire Council confirms 50 mph speed limit on A40 due to construction for access project; Major scheme progressing with expected completion by summer 2026; Night closures ongoing and scheduled for April and May.
Motorbike Rider Broke Leg Injunction Crash with BMW
WASP Campaigners on TV
Dead Birds in Chipping Norton
Reflection with Hilary Ewing
Drug Offender Wins Judge’s Approval
Three Short Items - Drunk Driver, Free Coffee, Pet Food Donations
Museum Reopening with New Interactive Displays
Witney Museum reopens with interactive displays. Grant from National Lottery Heritage Fund ensured museum’s future. Community-led exhibits engage visitors and showcase local treasures.
Cokethorpe Pupils Canoe Challenge
Help for Children Affected by Domestic Abuse
Blenheim Palace Bust Heads to Rome
Spider Bite Admissions Skyrocket
Spider bites send more Britons to hospitals due to false widow boom; Increase blamed on warmer climates; Admissions double, now exceeding 95 annually.
Potholes Deepen with Rising Oil Costs
Editor’s Choice - Travelogue
Noticeboard
Quiz
Beatles quiz revealed answers; Questions covered their early songs and history; Last week’s theme was Hamburg, where they honed skills.
Chase Spinoff Winner to Run London Marathon
Two Short Items - Green Bins, Blenheim Leadership
Sweet Shop Turns 15 with Free Shakes
Cotswold Wildlife Park Best Zoo
Goodbye!
Post-processing details for visually impaired listeners; Returning memory sticks with reversed labels via postal services; Team acknowledgments and farewells