A road was closed for three hours in Bicester yesterday after power lines came down.

Kings End was shut between Coker Close and Queens Avenue between about 10.15am and 1.10pm. Southern Electric spokesman Gavin Steel said no customers were affected, but apologised for any inconvenience caused.

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