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West Oxfordshire Council launches annual voter registration canvass

West Oxfordshire District Council has begun its yearly voter registration review, with officials asking local residents to verify their electoral enrollment information. The canvassing operation will...

Aldi Oxfordshire stores donate 19,000 meals during summer holidays

A supermarket chain has provided nearly 20,000 meals to assist vulnerable households across Oxfordshire during the recent summer break from school. Aldi outlets in the county directed 19,000 meals to...

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Rowan Cottage The Green, Grove, Wantage sold for £400,000 in July 2026

A detached property at Rowan Cottage The Green, Grove, Wantage, OX12 0AN sold for £400,000 on 17 July 2026, according to HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Across 44 detached property transactions recorded in postcode district OX12 during 2026, the median price paid was £472,500. This transaction was £72,500 below the m

Reading Blue Coat celebrates 380 years with scholarships and open days

Standing on the banks of the River Thames at Sonning, Reading Blue Coat occupies a 46-acre campus that has served as the institution's home since the late 1940s. The school traces its origins to 1646...

Gas leak closes Abingdon Road in Didcot until Wednesday

A section of road in Didcot has been closed under emergency measures following the discovery of a gas leak. Abingdon Road is inaccessible to traffic on Tuesday morning, with the closure point situate...

Miriam Margolyes, 85, embarks on 36-date autumn book tour for new memoir

The acclaimed actress and writer Miriam Margolyes continues to defy expectations at 85 years old. Despite facing mobility challenges, she has announced an extensive 36-date tour across the United Kin...

Abbey Meadow outdoor pool in Abingdon prepares for final Dog Swim of 2026 season

Abbey Meadow outdoor pool in Abingdon is set to conclude its summer programme with the annual canine swimming event. The facility will host its end-of-season Dog Swim before closing for the winter pe...

UK workers to get four-day holiday weekends in 2027 and 2028 due to calendar dates

Workers in Britain stand to gain additional extended breaks in the coming years, with calendar quirks delivering welcome long weekends in 2027 and 2028. The upcoming year follows traditional patterns...

Rubbish Shakespeare Company brings sausage roll Romeo and Juliet to Oxford

A comedic retelling of Shakespeare's most celebrated romance is set to arrive at a Oxford venue, bringing with it an unconventional approach to the Bard's work. The Rubbish Shakespeare Company will p...

Oxford home care provider Home Instead among top 3% with outstanding CQC rating

A domiciliary care company has been awarded the highest possible rating by the Care Quality Commission. Home Instead Oxford, which assists elderly individuals in maintaining independent living within...

Oxford woman Jo Godfrey to walk 200 miles Bristol to Gatwick for charity

A woman from Oxford is set to undertake a 200-mile solo trek to generate support for individuals affected by paralysis. Jo Godfrey, who serves as director at the Neurokinex spinal cord injury rehabil...

Kennington Post Office boss Ebby dies aged 74 after cancer battle

A postmaster who dedicated nearly three decades to serving a village community in Oxfordshire has passed away at the age of 74. Dr Asadollah Fatemian, widely referred to as Ebby, succumbed to illness...

Detached six-bedroom house with pool and sauna in Pullens Field, Headington, for £1.5m

A substantial detached residence featuring six bedrooms, a swimming pool, and a sauna has been listed for sale at a price of £1.5 million. The property occupies a position within Pullens Field, Headi...

Oxford girl, 8, climbs Snowdon raising £2,760 for stem cell charity

A children's picture book has been released following a young climber's fundraising efforts for blood cancer charities. Eight-year-old Eden, from Oxford, completed an ascent of Mount Snowdon, generat...

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West Oxfordshire Council launches annual voter registration canvass

West Oxfordshire District Council has begun its yearly voter registration review, with officials asking local residents to verify their electoral enrollment information. The canvassing operation will...

Aldi Oxfordshire stores donate 19,000 meals during summer holidays

A supermarket chain has provided nearly 20,000 meals to assist vulnerable households across Oxfordshire during the recent summer break from school. Aldi outlets in the county directed 19,000 meals to...

Charlbury Garden Centre launches Christmas department with opening weekend discount

Charlbury Garden Centre in Witney is preparing to unveil its seasonal Christmas department as the autumn period arrives. The retail outlet forms part of British Garden Centres, the largest family-own...

Five-bedroom house with Oxford skyline views planned for Yarnells Hill at £2.95m

A substantial detached residence is being marketed through a custom-build scheme on Yarnells Hill. The asking price stands at £2,950,000, with the plot alone valued at £950,000. The proposed Highwoo...