Oxford s dreaming spires Winter support is being rolled out for struggling families and individuals in Oxfordshire. Families and individuals struggling with finances or needing help because of Covid 19 this winter can now access support provided by the different councils in Oxfordshire as well as voluntary and community organisations. Oxfordshire s county and district councils have received £1.37 million from the government’s new Covid 19 Winter Grant Scheme to run local support schemes for those in need. They are working closely together to identify residents requiring urgent assistance, alongside local Citizens Advice services. Ian Hudspeth, leader of Oxfordshire County Council, said: “This Christmas will be different and difficult for every one of us, but I am determined that no resident will go without essentials. Families who are struggling because of the impact of Covid 19 will receive essential support to get them through the winter.
Church Lane, Cookhill. Picture: Google A WOMAN was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving following a fatal car crash near Alcester. An 83-year-old pedestrian was killed following a collision on Church Lane in Cookhill on Sunday, December 20. The local man was outside St Pauls Church Hall when the collision, which involved a Nissan X Trail, happened at approximately 5.30pm. West Midlands Ambulance Service attended but the man was pronounced dead at the scene. His next of kin have been informed and will be supported by a specially trained Family Liaison Officer. A 52-year-old Worcester woman was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving. She has since been bailed to return to the police station at a later date.