Oxford Mail | Wantage

Fundraiser buys school a sandpit

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 19:00:00 +0000

Fundraisers for Wantage CofE Primary School have shown their grit after raising more than £3,000 to buy the youngsters a sandpit.

Academy could run leisure centre

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 07:00:00 +0000

KING Alfred’s Academy could take control of community facilities in Wantage to protect them against a future cash drought.

Burglars steal shop's safe

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 09:50:00 +0000

THIEVES broke into the Card Factory shop in Wantage Market Place and stole a safe containing cash and postage stamps.

Mystery visitor gives town top marks

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 18:10:00 +0000

WANTAGE has been rated among Britain’s top market towns after a mystery visit from tourism experts.

Jubilee celebrations need memorabilia

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 13:40:00 +0000

Organisers of the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations in June are calling for Wantage residents to send in their memories of how previous jubilees have been celebrated.

Shoppers in running for loyalty card bonus

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:10:00 +0000

Shoppers who hold a Wantage and Grove Loyalty Card will be entered into a prize draw once the 1,000th £2 card is sold.

Jury's out on plans to build on former courthouse site

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 07:00:00 +0000

WANTAGE’S former magistrates’ court and police station could be demolished for housing after the site was put up for sale.

'Use housing cash to improve our area'

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 17:30:00 +0000

Plans for the first of 2,500 homes on the Grove Airfield site have prompted concerns about how infrastructure grants will be spent.

Brave bishop and MP take fundraising to new heights

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 09:30:00 +0000

AN MP and a Bishop were lifted towards the heavens to get a bird’s eye view of a village church bell tower in need of repair.

Water pistols used in fight against crime

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 07:00:00 +0000

Firefighters have used water pistols to “mark” a Wantage church in the fight against lead theft.