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Indian families in Wantage unite for first group Diwali celebration

Indian families in Wantage came together for their first group Diwali celebration, described by attendee Atul Chaudhari as an occasion marked by light, hope and togetherness. The event took place at ...

Witney Citizen of the Year nominations open until 10 January 2027

Witney residents may nominate candidates for the town's annual Citizen of the Year award, which honours people whose voluntary work or exceptional service has produced a positive and lasting benefit f...

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Indian families in Wantage unite for first group Diwali celebration

Indian families in Wantage came together for their first group Diwali celebration, described by attendee Atul Chaudhari as an occasion marked by light, hope and togetherness. The event took place at ...

Witney Citizen of the Year nominations open until 10 January 2027

Witney residents may nominate candidates for the town's annual Citizen of the Year award, which honours people whose voluntary work or exceptional service has produced a positive and lasting benefit f...

Oxfordshire care home gardening schemes win top honours in nationwide contest

A nationwide gardening contest organised by Radis Community Care brought together residents and care teams from schemes in Oxfordshire, Gloucestershire, Worcestershire, Norfolk and Reading. The compe...

Sobell House marks 50 years with puzzle poster by Winnie the Witch illustrator

Illustrator Korky Paul has designed a puzzle poster marking 50 years of care at Sobell House Hospice. Paul, recognised for his illustrations of the Winnie the Witch children's books, created the artw...

New book celebrates Oxford grassroots group Confluence Café

A new book examines how creative activity can strengthen community life through the experiences of a grassroots collective. A Confluence of Songs and Stories, by Sylvia Vetta and Ann Schofield, chart...

Persimmon Homes Wessex donates £1,000 to Oxfordshire young carers

Persimmon Homes Wessex has provided £1,000 to Be Free Young Carers to assist children who provide care for relatives. The Harwell-based charity, situated near Didcot, works with young carers between ...

Didcot residents invited to nominate cause for £1,000 community grant

Taylor Wimpey Southern Counties has introduced a community chest competition in Didcot, with a prize of £1,000 available for a cause selected by the housebuilder. Residents are being asked to nominat...

South Oxford Poppy Trail to remember 42 men who died in the Second World War

South Oxford families are committed to preserving the memories of local war heroes. Volunteers spent many months gathering photographs and compiling biographies of people who died during the Second W...

Thames Valley Police hits back at GB News anchor over Halloween poster

A poster intended to deter Halloween callers has been defended by Thames Valley Police following criticism from GB News anchor Alex Armstrong. The No Trick or Treat notice is available for residents ...

Oxford Call for Peace in Sudan launches on 30 October

A new Oxford-based civil-society initiative is preparing to launch a campaign aimed at bringing an end to the war in Sudan. Oxford Call for Peace in Sudan will formally begin its work in Oxford on Fr...

Wildlife rescue charity buys Sutton Courtenay land for dedicated hospital

Oxfordshire Wildlife Rescue has announced plans to construct a purpose-built wildlife hospital in South Oxfordshire after acquiring land in Sutton Courtenay. Founded by Luke and Ruth in 2018, the cha...

Sustainable Wantage secures £223k National Lottery grant for community hub The Mix

An environmental collective based in Oxfordshire has secured a significant financial award to grow its efforts assisting local residents in reducing their environmental impact. Sustainable Wantage su...

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Indian families in Wantage unite for first group Diwali celebration

Indian families in Wantage came together for their first group Diwali celebration, described by attendee Atul Chaudhari as an occasion marked by light, hope and togetherness. The event took place at ...

Witney Citizen of the Year nominations open until 10 January 2027

Witney residents may nominate candidates for the town's annual Citizen of the Year award, which honours people whose voluntary work or exceptional service has produced a positive and lasting benefit f...

Oxfordshire care home gardening schemes win top honours in nationwide contest

A nationwide gardening contest organised by Radis Community Care brought together residents and care teams from schemes in Oxfordshire, Gloucestershire, Worcestershire, Norfolk and Reading. The compe...

Sobell House marks 50 years with puzzle poster by Winnie the Witch illustrator

Illustrator Korky Paul has designed a puzzle poster marking 50 years of care at Sobell House Hospice. Paul, recognised for his illustrations of the Winnie the Witch children's books, created the artw...