Travellers left the Waitrose site in Botley Road today after being handed a 24-hour eviction notice.

The notice was given on Monday by land agents Workmen after the travellers moved eight caravans on to the site. Paul Dimoldenberg, for Workman, said the site would be cleared of rubbish so work could continue.

Plans for a 24,500 sq ft supermarket at the site were approved by Oxford City Council last May. Waitrose is expected to open the new store in the autumn.

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