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Justin Scott at the 2024 London Marathon

Abingdon runner raises £7k in memory of father at London Marathon

The timber footbridge between Culham Lock and Abingdon

The timber footbridge between Culham Lock and Abingdon

Footbridge over Thames closes for repairs

Thames Water said customer bills could rise by 44 per cent under new plans to up spend by another £3.1 billion

Thames Water said customer bills could rise by 44 per cent under new plans to up spend by another £3.1 billion

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MP says Thames Water’s 44% bills hike 'is more money down the drain'

Dale Young and his wife Jenna

Dale Young and his wife Jenna

Driver to be sentenced for causing death of loving father and motorcyclist

(L-R) Blake, Mustafa and Brayden, from Radley College, holding the English-Speaking Union mace.

(L-R) Blake, Mustafa and Brayden, from Radley College, holding the English-Speaking Union mace.

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Radley school wins country's oldest school debating competition

Hundreds of households hit by power cuts

Hundreds of households hit by power cuts

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Hundreds of households hit by power cuts

Paul Corrie, former head at Abingdon’s John Mason School, was jailed for a year in 2022

Paul Corrie, former head at Abingdon’s John Mason School, was jailed for a year in 2022

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Headteacher to face misconduct panel after being jailed for offences

Milton Gate, Didcot

Milton Gate, Didcot

Driver accused of fleeing scene after crash

Palestinians walk amid the rubble following Israeli airstrikes in Gaza City in October

Palestinians walk amid the rubble following Israeli airstrikes in Gaza City in October

Oxford doctors share harrowing experiences working in Gaza with parliament

Police are investigating a burglary

Police are investigating a burglary

Antique items targeted in early hours burglary

Community hall design.

Community hall design.

Local government

Plush new community hall takes a step closer to being built

Tim Brown delivering a Lifeworks course

Tim Brown delivering a Lifeworks course

Jobs and careers

Charity to host employment training for veterans in Abingdon

Oxford Crown Court

Oxford Crown Court

Man, 74, accused of sexually abusing a child in late 1980s

Headtecher Laura Youngman said the school was

Headtecher Laura Youngman said the school was

Abingdon school's year four pupils have first violin lesson

Cannabis stock image. Picture: James St John via Flickr

Cannabis stock image. Picture: James St John via Flickr

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Man claimed he was trafficked by gangsters to grow cannabis found guilty

File picture of surface dressing

File picture of surface dressing

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Rush hour misery for drivers as roadworks cause 'nightmare' commute

A34 to be closed overnight for roadworks

The sessions will take place weekly

The sessions will take place weekly

Baby learning and development classes in South Oxfordshire

Police said the fight broke out outside Co op Food in Fane Drive in Berinsfield

Police said the fight broke out outside Co op Food in Fane Drive in Berinsfield

Man arrested after street fight involving knives

Stock image of a vibrator

Stock image of a vibrator

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Man admits to damaging vibrator before fleeing police custody

Oxford Crown Court

Oxford Crown Court

Prolific burglar apologises to judge for reoffending

The petrol station was burgled this week.

The petrol station was burgled this week.

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Petrol station burgled by masked gang driving Audi who took £600 worth

Stock image of cannabis

Stock image of cannabis

'Gangsters trafficked me to grow cannabis after £300m gambling debt,' trial hears

The Indian takeaway has been slammed by inspectors.

The Indian takeaway has been slammed by inspectors.

Food Hygiene Ratings

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Indian takeaway slapped with poor food hygiene rating

The A34 will be closed overnight between Abingdon and Marcham

The A34 will be closed overnight between Abingdon and Marcham

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Warning to motorists over planned closure of A34

Emily Coulcher-Porter

Emily Coulcher-Porter

Abingdon Squash Club member bags national Rising Star award

The Peace Pole was erected on April 6

The Peace Pole was erected on April 6

Peace Pole erected in Abingdon symbolises hope for world peace

Police stock image

Police stock image

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Three drivers caught by police drink driving on A34

Lane blocked and long delays after crash on A34

Lane blocked and long delays after crash on A34

RECAP: Lane blocked and six-mile queues after crash on A34

The Post Office in Drayton, Abingdon has now closed.

The Post Office in Drayton, Abingdon has now closed.

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Shock as Oxfordshire Post Office suddenly announces closure

A convicted sex offender has been jailed again

A convicted sex offender has been jailed again

Sex offender caught AGAIN asking for nude photos of girl

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Women avoid jail after causing death of care home resident on A34

PC Symm taking part in rock decorating

PC Symm taking part in rock decorating

Police officers engage with community at activity day

Emergency services at scene of multi-vehicle crash on A34

Emergency services at scene of multi-vehicle crash on A34

Emergency services attend multi-vehicle crash on A34

Oxford West and Abingdon MP Layla Moran

Oxford West and Abingdon MP Layla Moran

National government

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MP says ‘traumatised’ family have escaped Gaza and calls for ceasefire now

Abingdon Parkrun course

Abingdon Parkrun course

Parkrun event cancelled again due to persistent rain

Shane Williams made 87 appearances for Wales

Shane Williams made 87 appearances for Wales

Retired rugby star to share career insights at Oxfordshire event

Entrance to the walkway to Boxhill Walk from Clifton Drive

Entrance to the walkway to Boxhill Walk from Clifton Drive

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Teenage girl sexually assaulted in Abingdon alleyway

Oxford Magistrates’ Court

Oxford Magistrates’ Court

Man placed on sex offenders register after assaulting woman

Abingdon Traditional Morris Dancers during the Easter weekend

Abingdon Traditional Morris Dancers during the Easter weekend

Morris dancers take centre stage at Easter in Abingdon

The Chinese restaurant was given a poor food hygiene score.

The Chinese restaurant was given a poor food hygiene score.

Food Hygiene Ratings

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Hygiene inspectors left appalled by local Chinese restaurant

TrinityLearning's Experience Easter event

TrinityLearning's Experience Easter event

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Over 500 youngsters learn Easter story at interactive event

Major delays due to incident on A34

Major delays due to incident on A34

Major delays due to incident on A34

Long delays in both directions following crash

Long delays in both directions following crash

Severe delays in both directions following incident on A34

Abingdon Wargames Club, Overlord show. Picture by Tim Hughes

Abingdon Wargames Club, Overlord show. Picture by Tim Hughes

Clubs and societies

Wargames fans fight it out with tiny battles at Oxfordshire show

Sydney Jesse Clark, who likes to be called Nobby, still enjoys cycling

Sydney Jesse Clark, who likes to be called Nobby, still enjoys cycling

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Second World War veteran celebrates 101st birthday

Tisley Park and inset Darren Hutchins

Tisley Park and inset Darren Hutchins

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Tributes to man with 'heart of gold' after his death

The Player (centre), with the Tragedians (L-R) Erin Sanders, Laura King, Geraldine Hodson, Michael Ward, David Fardon, Richard Wilson, Darren Fellerdale

The Player (centre), with the Tragedians (L-R) Erin Sanders, Laura King, Geraldine Hodson, Michael Ward, David Fardon, Richard Wilson, Darren Fellerdale

Shakespeare-inspired tragicomedy coming to Abingdon next month

Rachel Hamlyn said she is

Rachel Hamlyn said she is

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New headteacher appointed at Abingdon school

Tisley Park and inset Darren Hutchins

Tisley Park and inset Darren Hutchins

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Inquest opened into death of man found in Oxfordshire park

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

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

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Police officer dies after fatal fall

Abingdon Fire Station car wash

Abingdon Fire Station car wash

Abingdon Fire Station raises hundreds with charity car wash

Fitzharrys Road, Abingdon and inset scissors

Fitzharrys Road, Abingdon and inset scissors

Woman in court for threatening another while carrying scissors

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Man jailed for assaulting woman and chasing her with kitchen knife

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