NEW bus services will restore timetabled public transport coverage to many villages to the north of Bicester, a council has announced.

These will be operated by Ability CIC, with financial support from Oxfordshire County Council, from Monday, July 1.

Services 81 and 82 will operate on Monday to Saturday, offering three off-peak return trips, plus early morning and early evening facilities.

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Additionally, new service 108 journeys will supplement the existing provision between Langford Village and Bicester Town Centre, giving a total of four trips in each direction on Monday to Friday.

The communities covered by service 81 are Ardley Bucknell Caversfield Fewcott Fritwell Somerton Souldern Stoke Lyne.

Service 82 will cover Caversfield, Cottisford, Finmere, Fringford, Hethe, Mixbury, Newton Purcell, Stratton Audley.

Service 108 will cover Langford Village.