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This led to more than 300 flood warnings being issued by the Environment Agency, with extensive flooding affecting the River Trent, Severn, Avon and Thames. [2] Further bands of heavy rain over the following days worsened the situation, and a major incident was declared in Nottinghamshire on 4 January. [ 3 ]
Swinford Toll Bridge is a privately owned toll bridge across the Thames in Oxfordshire, England.It crosses the river just above Eynsham Lock, between the village of Eynsham on the north-west bank and the hamlet of Swinford on the south-east bank (in Berkshire until 1974).
The A40 is a trunk road which runs between London and Goodwick (), Wales, and officially called The London to Fishguard Trunk Road (A40) in all legal documents and Acts. Much of its length within England has been superseded by motorways, such as the M40, and has lost its trunk road status, though it retains it west of Gloucester, including its length within Wales.
Wind gusts of 74.9mph recorded at the Needles, off the Isle of Wight, the second highest in the UK.
In total, 91 flood warnings and 237 flood alerts were issued by the Environment Agency. [98] In many areas, more than 50 mm (2.0 in) of rain fell in less than 36 hours. [99] Flooding caused widespread travel disruption during the pre-Christmas rush, which is traditionally the busiest time of year for public transport in the United Kingdom. [100]
The pub in Asthall, near Burford in Oxfordshire, will re-open to the public at midday after being renamed The Farmer’s Dog. Jeremy Clarkson’s pub to open amid huge interest and traffic controversy
The A4074 is a British A road from the Reading suburb of Caversham to the Heyford Hill roundabout on the Oxford Ring Road. [1]The road starts from a junction with the A4155 close to the northern side of Caversham Bridge (over the River Thames) before climbing through the up-market residential area of Caversham Heights.