Wantage

The 155 home plan for Crab Hill has been approved.

Planning and development

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Unanimous approval given to build 115 new homes in Oxfordshire town

Plans have been submitted for Grove.

Plans have been submitted for Grove.

Planning and development

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Fresh plan lodged as part of huge housing estate for town

Millbrook Barbers has reopened after a crash crash devastated the local business.

Millbrook Barbers has reopened after a crash crash devastated the local business.

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Couple spend thousands to reopen barbers after car ploughs into shopfront

Illustration of proposal.

Illustration of proposal.

Planning and development

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Decision due on hundreds of homes plan for Oxfordshire town

Police were called to the pub after the game (file photo).

Police were called to the pub after the game (file photo).

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Police called to Oxfordshire pub as fight breaks out after England game

A file picture of The Simpsons show

A file picture of The Simpsons show

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Paedo caught with sexualised image of Lisa Simpson jailed

Lottie was joined by Oxford Children's Hospital Charity mascot Harry Bear on one of her walks

Lottie was joined by Oxford Children's Hospital Charity mascot Harry Bear on one of her walks

Four-year-old walking to raise money for 'poorly children'

Olly Glover has been at Westminster for two weeks following the election.

Olly Glover has been at Westminster for two weeks following the election.

National government

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Behind the scenes at Westminster with new Oxfordshire MP

Oxford Crown Court

Oxford Crown Court

Defendant, 42, pleads GUILTY to sexual assault

A quarter of people in Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire struggle to get an appointment with an NHS dentist, new survey data suggests. (photo: RADAR)

A quarter of people in Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire struggle to get an appointment with an NHS dentist, new survey data suggests. (photo: RADAR)

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Quarter of people in Oxfordshire area struggle for appointments with NHS dentist

The new hub had a grand opening.

The new hub had a grand opening.

Doors open at new NHS mental health and wellbeing hub in south Oxfordshire

Council cabinet member for children, young people and schools John Howson

Council cabinet member for children, young people and schools John Howson

Local government

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'Our children are stranded' - end of term panic over loss of school transport scheme

Liam plates up lunch at Elmbrook Court

Liam plates up lunch at Elmbrook Court

Wantage care home chef scoops prestigious culinary award

The rain garden is one of the parts of the project to revamp Portway car park in Wantage

The rain garden is one of the parts of the project to revamp Portway car park in Wantage

Local government

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Wantage car park revamp includes rainwater management system

Oxford Crown Court

Oxford Crown Court

Taekwondo instructor NOT guilty of stalking

The Wantage White Horses Swimming Club swimmers who will compete at the Swim England National Summer Meet

The Wantage White Horses Swimming Club swimmers who will compete at the Swim England National Summer Meet

Wantage swimming club's youngsters to compete at national event

Childrey Fest 2024 rocked crowds.

Childrey Fest 2024 rocked crowds.

Music festival rocks Oxfordshire crowds over the weekend

Police neighbourhood team issue warning to parents after drugs found

Police neighbourhood team issue warning to parents after drugs found

Police neighbourhood team issue warning to parents after drugs found

Five Liberal Democrats have won in the elections across Oxfordshire.

Five Liberal Democrats have won in the elections across Oxfordshire.

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Dem-olition: Celebrations as Oxfordshire political map transformed

The South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse awards event

The South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse awards event

Oxfordshire's top athletes recognised at awards events

More shotgun licences were revoked in Thames Valley last year, new figures.

More shotgun licences were revoked in Thames Valley last year, new figures.

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More shotgun licences revoked in Thames Valley, new figures show

Olly Glover speaks after winning the Didcot and Wantage seat.

Olly Glover speaks after winning the Didcot and Wantage seat.

General Election 2024

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New Didcot & Wantage Lib Dem Olly Glover speaks after historic win

Reform UK suffered losses in Oxfordshire.

Reform UK suffered losses in Oxfordshire.

General Election

General Election 2024

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Reform UK claim surge of votes in Oxfordshire but fail to win seats

Olly Glover has replaced David Johnston as the Didcot and Wantage MP.

Olly Glover has replaced David Johnston as the Didcot and Wantage MP.

General Election

General Election 2024

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David Johnston loses seat as Olly Glover and Lib Dems win Didcot and Wantage

An electric motorbike has been seized by Thames Valley Police.

An electric motorbike has been seized by Thames Valley Police.

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Electric motorbike seized and driver fined after escaping from police

Ben Crossley earned a podium finish.

Ben Crossley earned a podium finish.

Teenage racer gets podium finish after impressive comeback from last place

A stock image of a speed camera

A stock image of a speed camera

Driver FINED after being caught speeding on M4

A record number of same-sex couples in Oxfordshire got married in 2022, new figures show.

A record number of same-sex couples in Oxfordshire got married in 2022, new figures show.

Record number of same-sex couples in Oxfordshire tie the knot

The shop has been given a two-out-of-five hygiene rating.

The shop has been given a two-out-of-five hygiene rating.

Food Hygiene Ratings

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Corner shop accused of encouraging drug use slammed by hygiene inspectors

The school will benefit from £9.4 million.

The school will benefit from £9.4 million.

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Primary school to receive £9.4m investment in new buildings

The Market Cafe has been told it needs improvement after receiving the latest food hygiene rating.

The Market Cafe has been told it needs improvement after receiving the latest food hygiene rating.

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Cafe 'needs improvement' after receiving new food hygiene rating

File pic of police officer

File pic of police officer

Women identified after CCTV appeal following bus assault

Didcot & Wantage candidates have had their say ahead of the election.

Didcot & Wantage candidates have had their say ahead of the election.

General Election 2024

Didcot & Wantage candidates on why they should get your General Election vote

There were plenty of fun activities to enjoy at the Grove and Wantage Extravaganza.

There were plenty of fun activities to enjoy at the Grove and Wantage Extravaganza.

Grove and Wantage Extravaganza celebrates the region and honours the past

Wantage Community Hospital

Wantage Community Hospital

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Public meeting to discuss Wantage Community Hospital refurbishment rescheduled

Didcot & Wantage candidates have been answering questions.

Didcot & Wantage candidates have been answering questions.

General Election 2024

Crisps, Karate and Kylie Minogue: Didcot & Wantage election candidates Q&A

A portrait of Chase with his new friend Lilo.

A portrait of Chase with his new friend Lilo.

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Police officer fundraises to save the dog he rescued from illegal hare coursing

Oxford Crown Court

Oxford Crown Court

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Man, 24, headbutt victim 'several times' after shop theft

Nicki Jones sent in this picture and said:

Nicki Jones sent in this picture and said:

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The Oxfordshire postcodes with the largest number of XL Bully dogs

Wantage woman Holly Annetts is set to compete internationally in martial arts.

Wantage woman Holly Annetts is set to compete internationally in martial arts.

Swimming teacher heading to the Martial Arts World Championships

New play equipment has been installed in Oxfordshire.

New play equipment has been installed in Oxfordshire.

New equipment installed at play area for ‘older children’

Wantage Community Hospital

Wantage Community Hospital

Public meeting to discuss refurbishment of Wantage Community Hospital postponed

A coroner's court sign. (Image: Newsquest)

A coroner's court sign. (Image: Newsquest)

Recovering drug addict found dead at home was 'getting life on track'

Burglar jailed after breaking into homes to fund drug addiction

Matt Luker will be rding in support of Cancer Research UK

Matt Luker will be rding in support of Cancer Research UK

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Wantage paramedic to tackle 1,000-mile motorbike ride in memory of mum

King's Birthday Flypast

King's Birthday Flypast

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GALLERY: Photos captured of King's flypast in Oxfordshire

Stock image of police

Stock image of police

Man accused of trying to rob three shop tills in town

The burglary happened near The Holloway Road and The Laurels

The burglary happened near The Holloway Road and The Laurels

Burglar broke into home through window and stole keys to car

Oxford Magistrates’ Court Oxford Magistrates’ Court

Oxford Magistrates’ Court Oxford Magistrates’ Court

Man due in court after being charged with sexual assault

Rishi Sunak was in Wantage last week.

Rishi Sunak was in Wantage last week.

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Parents ‘angered and misled’ after school 'masked' Rishi Sunak visit

A Just Eat bag was left amongst the mess.

A Just Eat bag was left amongst the mess.

Deliveroo bag and tyre ‘dumped’ on roadside in fly-tipping incident

More than 90 per cent of homes on the new River Meadow development have been sold

More than 90 per cent of homes on the new River Meadow development have been sold

Oxfordshire housing development has high take-up

GCI view of the development.

GCI view of the development.

Planning and development

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New retirement apartments plan for 'like-minded' people

Charmaine Bushnell sang in Wantage.

Charmaine Bushnell sang in Wantage.

Local singer entertains crowds with special D-Day street performance

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