TWO brothers have been jailed for causing death by dangerous driving after a bride-to-be was killed just four days before her wedding.

Bradley and Marcus Barney were sentenced to a combined total of 15 years behind bars at Oxford Crown Court after admitting causing death by dangerous driving.

The pair admitted that their reckless driving on the A4074 near Woodcote on July 31 last year had led to the death of Miss Tegg, of Gallowstree Common, just four days before she was due to marry fiancé Dave Farrell.

The court heard how Miss Tegg's Citroen Saxo hit a bus and then exploded into a fireball as it skidded to avoid colliding with the overtaking Volkswagen Passat and Peugeot 307 being driven by the brothers.

Witnesses told the court the cars were being driven recklessly and had overtaken up to 30 cars in a seven-mile stretch, doing speeds of up to 70mph.

Miss Tegg was described in court by her family as an "outgoing, beautiful young lady" who had left a huge void in their lives.

The court further heard that the traumatised driver of the bus had still not returned to work following the crash.

Both Bradley and Marcus Barney had previously denied the charges but last week changed their plea and revealed their grandfather had died in a road accident in April this year.

During the court case Bradley Barney broke down in tears as he said: "I would like to apologise to Miss Tegg's family and hope they can accept my sympathy.

"My grandfather died in a road traffic accident not long ago and I can truly sympathise with you all and understand how you may be feeling."

Brother Marcus said: "No words I can say can say how sorry I am for the anguish and heartache I have caused.

"I will have to live with this on my conscience for the rest of my life."

Judge Julian Hall sentenced Bradley Barney, of St James Road, Barton-Under-Needwood, Staffordshire, to eight years in prison and Marcus Barney, of Dale End Close, Hinkley, Leicestershire, to seven years.

They were also disqualified from driving for the same number of years as their respective sentences.

In a statement released after the hearing, Sgt Richard Thorpe, who led the investigation, said: "Marcus and Bradley Barney's driving on the 31 July 2006 along the Woodcote Road showed a complete and utter disregard for the safety of other road users and resulted in the death of an innocent young woman.

"As such, I am pleased with the result of today's hearing.

"I would like to express my sympathy to the family and friends of Carol Tegg.

"This has been a difficult and protracted case to investigate and I would like to thank the police officers, police support staff and all the witnesses who have helped to bring this case to a successful conclusion."