Balscote

They arrived to find residents of Balscote making their way to the home in Middle Lane to help. Firefighters used hose reels to hold back the flames while residents lined up to try and save as much as possible from inside the house. Incident Commander ...

Local residents formed a human chain to salvage belongings after a devastating thatch blaze in Oxfordshire. Thames Valley Fire Control Service received a call to a fire at a thatched house in Middle Lane, Balscote on Tuesday morning. Six fire engines ...

"I have to say a special thanks the villagers' of Balscote who showed real community spirit, they descended on the property within minutes and were a tremendous help with the salvage operations." Fire crews will remain on scene for several hours ...

“I have to say a special thanks the villagers' of Balscote who showed real community spirit, they descended on the property within minutes and were a tremendous help with the salvage operations. “In this instance the occupier discovered the fire as he ...

"I have to say a special thanks the villagers' of Balscote who showed real community spirit, they descended on the property within minutes and were a tremendous help with the salvage operations." Fire crews will remain on scene for several hours ...

Winter festivals around the world made a colourful and seasonal display in the village hall and church at Balscote. The event included tableaux of the Nativity, Diwali, Hanukkah and Norwegian Yuletide which was presented by villager Christine Wells who ...