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The Youth Cancer Trust is staging The Elf Olympics

Santa's elves to compete in Olympic-style contest for cancer charity

Newsquest is asking readers to help us bring hope to children over the festive season by donating cash or buying toys to support our NSPCC Christmas appeal

Newsquest is asking readers to help us bring hope to children over the festive season by donating cash or buying toys to support our NSPCC Christmas appeal

‘Childline saved my life’ – why you should donate this Christmas

NSPCC’s Childline counsellors will hear from a child every 45 seconds over Christmas

NSPCC’s Childline counsellors will hear from a child every 45 seconds over Christmas

Newsquest and NSPCC launch fundraising Christmas campaign

Every caregiver and care recipient’s needs are different, and respite care offers flexibility

Every caregiver and care recipient’s needs are different, and respite care offers flexibility

Planning for care in later life

Netball fun at Rush Common Primary School.

Netball fun at Rush Common Primary School.

St Michael’s Primary to join the Abingdon Learning Trust

Shaun Evans in Endeavour.

Shaun Evans in Endeavour.

ITV give new release update on crime drama starring Endeavour’s Shaun Evans

James May and Jeremy Clarkson.

James May and Jeremy Clarkson.

Jeremy Clarksons takes swipe at former Top Gear co-presenter James May

Richard Hammond and Jeremy Clarkson have joined forces again.

Richard Hammond and Jeremy Clarkson have joined forces again.

Clarkson's Farm

Jeremy Clarkson and Richard Hammond spotted together in surprise reunion

Shaun Evans in Endeavour

Shaun Evans in Endeavour

ITV announcement for new crime series starring Endeavour’s Shaun Evans

The local council has praised the farm's tourist boom.

The local council has praised the farm's tourist boom.

Clarkson's Farm

Under-fire council commends Jeremy Clarkson and Clarkson's Farm on tourism boom

Boris Johnson has taken to the Daily Mail to share his opinion of Donald Trump's guilty verdict.

Boris Johnson has taken to the Daily Mail to share his opinion of Donald Trump's guilty verdict.

Boris Johnson under fire after claims Trump's verdict was a ‘mob-style hit job’

James May with Jeremy Clarkson.

James May with Jeremy Clarkson.

James May speaks out on controversy weeks after Jeremy Clarkson comments

The offer is on this weekend

The offer is on this weekend

Playground near Henley on Thames offers free admission to blue light professionals

For Kim, the new instrument has already had a monumental impact on his life.

For Kim, the new instrument has already had a monumental impact on his life.

Talented Radley musicians achieve Oxbridge success

St. Modwen Homes has completed construction of a development of show homes in its new Oxfordshire site

St. Modwen Homes has completed construction of a development of show homes in its new Oxfordshire site

Award-winning housebuilder reveals new show homes in Oxfordshire

Turkey has become a center for hair transplant surgery, with many clinics doing thousands of procedures there each year.

Turkey has become a center for hair transplant surgery, with many clinics doing thousands of procedures there each year.

Top 10 Best Hair Transplant Turkey 2024 – Costs & Prices

The change will be implemented gradually over two years with the admission of girls initially focused on Years 3 to 5 with plans to have the entire school from ages seven to 13 fully co-educational by September 2027

The change will be implemented gradually over two years with the admission of girls initially focused on Years 3 to 5 with plans to have the entire school from ages seven to 13 fully co-educational by September 2027

Cothill announces transition to co-education starting 2025

(Left to right) Cllr Ali Gordon Creed, Parish Councillor Helen Birks, Laura Purse of the fundraising committee, and Lee farmer, of Persimmon Homes with children who are eagerly awaiting the new play equipment

(Left to right) Cllr Ali Gordon Creed, Parish Councillor Helen Birks, Laura Purse of the fundraising committee, and Lee farmer, of Persimmon Homes with children who are eagerly awaiting the new play equipment

Housing developer aids vital revamp of Kingston Blount playground

Immediate access to a defibrillator significantly increases survival chances during cardiac arrests

Immediate access to a defibrillator significantly increases survival chances during cardiac arrests

New defibrillator in village thanks to local businesses' collaboration

Hand-delivered chocolates were sent to the residents

Hand-delivered chocolates were sent to the residents

Easter joy at Waterside Court with egg hunt and activities

Planning to pay for care for yourself or a loved one? Read on.

Planning to pay for care for yourself or a loved one? Read on.

Choosing a care home - what you need to know

Barry Ross has been named the new managing director of Crossland Employment Solicitors

Barry Ross has been named the new managing director of Crossland Employment Solicitors

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New managing director for Abingdon solicitors firm

The octet will perform on April 20 at 7.30pm

The octet will perform on April 20 at 7.30pm

Charity Fundraiser

Octocello fundraiser tribute concert at St Mary's Church in Thames

The German automotive manufacturer's multi-year partnership with the festival will return for a fifth year

The German automotive manufacturer's multi-year partnership with the festival will return for a fifth year

Audi champions emerging artists for this year's Henley Festival

Winterbrook Bridge will be getting a youth-led makeover

Winterbrook Bridge will be getting a youth-led makeover

Graffiti-ridden bridge to experience a colourful Easter revamp

Former UN secretary general becomes latest Oxford fellow

Robert held a masterclass and Q&A for the younger members of the dance school

Robert held a masterclass and Q&A for the younger members of the dance school

Top artistic director hosts masterclass for ballet dancers

Cllr Maggie Filipova-Rivers opening the refurbished Didcot Wave gym with a ribbon cutting, with Cllr David Rouane, council staff, Better Man, and staff from Didcot Wave

Cllr Maggie Filipova-Rivers opening the refurbished Didcot Wave gym with a ribbon cutting, with Cllr David Rouane, council staff, Better Man, and staff from Didcot Wave

£130,000 green upgrade for Didcot Wave Leisure Centre gym

The move will bring together x1jobs – which operates under 11 regional websites in England and Wales – and the recruitment site jobs24 following Newsquest’s acquisition of Archant in 2022.

The move will bring together x1jobs – which operates under 11 regional websites in England and Wales – and the recruitment site jobs24 following Newsquest’s acquisition of Archant in 2022.

Jobs and careers

Over 100k job opportunities on offer in England and Wales on new jobs24 platform

Kirsty Rogers, Headteacher of Aureus School, is encouraging students to challenge stereotypes and ensuring girls are always represented

Kirsty Rogers, Headteacher of Aureus School, is encouraging students to challenge stereotypes and ensuring girls are always represented

Inspired to lead

Residents and staff at The Orders of St John Care Trust enjoy time spent together

Residents and staff at The Orders of St John Care Trust enjoy time spent together

Planning for care in later life: what you need to know

Henry Faure Walker, Newsquest CEO (left), with CEO of the NSPCC Sir Peter Wanless as Newsquest joins forces with the charity

Henry Faure Walker, Newsquest CEO (left), with CEO of the NSPCC Sir Peter Wanless as Newsquest joins forces with the charity

Newsquest announces £6 million support for NSPCC in anniversary year

Craft in Focus events

Craft in Focus events

New Year ticket offer for Craft Fairs at Waterperry Gardens

PALS member, Jenny Cole and her two children waiting to meet Santa in the Grotto at Ladygrove Primary School

PALS member, Jenny Cole and her two children waiting to meet Santa in the Grotto at Ladygrove Primary School

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Didcot school's festive fundraiser supported by housebuilder

You can find the festive display at The Street, Crowmarsh

You can find the festive display at The Street, Crowmarsh

Man honours late father with festive light spectacle

Local newspaper editors are calling on the BBC to abandon its plans to roll out local news websites in areas already served by independent publishers

Local newspaper editors are calling on the BBC to abandon its plans to roll out local news websites in areas already served by independent publishers

BBC now a threat to all local newspapers

Newsquest's Young Reporter Scheme gives young people a chance to write about the topics that matter to them and their community

Newsquest's Young Reporter Scheme gives young people a chance to write about the topics that matter to them and their community

Unleash your inner journalist: Enrol in Newsquest's Young Reporter Scheme now

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See how you can apply for the Newsquest Young Reporter Scheme.

See how you can apply for the Newsquest Young Reporter Scheme.

Unlocking the power of young voices: Join our school journalism programme

Russell Brand investigated by Thames Valley Police as further allegations emerge

New academic year – exciting times for our schools

New academic year – exciting times for our schools

New academic year – exciting times for our schools

Making it easy to create beautiful content

Making it easy to create beautiful content

Dream bigger: New features and free AI tools empower you to create stunning designs

Lloyds Bank, Ock Street, Abingdon. Image: Google Maps

Lloyds Bank, Ock Street, Abingdon. Image: Google Maps

Planning and development

Public 'extremely concerned' over plans for flats which would 'loom' over properties

Thousand show up to Abingdon bun throwing. Credit: Matthew Norman

Thousand show up to Abingdon bun throwing. Credit: Matthew Norman

Thousand turn up for Abingdon's biggest bun throwing yet

Rushcommon Preschool: Cassie Ambrosini and two preschool children, Margot and Belle. Credit: Rushcommon Preschool

Rushcommon Preschool: Cassie Ambrosini and two preschool children, Margot and Belle. Credit: Rushcommon Preschool

School celebrates Coronation with crown-making and throne poses

Abingdon Guildhall (Abbey Cinema)

Abingdon Guildhall (Abbey Cinema)

Hard-hitting climate documentary coming to Abingdon cinema for one-time showing

Coronation post box topper in Abingdon. Credit: Ashley Goble

Coronation post box topper in Abingdon. Credit: Ashley Goble

Anonymous artist raises £500 with post box topper

Nick Shaw from Abingdon, after finishing the London Marathon. Credit: British Heart Foundation

Nick Shaw from Abingdon, after finishing the London Marathon. Credit: British Heart Foundation

Engineer raises over £3,000 at London Marathon to support wife

Oxford Crown Court Picture: Ed Nix

Oxford Crown Court Picture: Ed Nix

Oxfordshire man ADMITS sexually assaulting young girl

Bryan Brown (chair of Abingdon Abbey Buildings Trust). Andrew McLeod (Secretary) and William - a beer festival volunteer. Credit: Meg Minion

Bryan Brown (chair of Abingdon Abbey Buildings Trust). Andrew McLeod (Secretary) and William - a beer festival volunteer. Credit: Meg Minion

Long running beer festival in medieval setting is success once again

Oxfordshire pub handed new low hygiene rating

Oxfordshire pub handed new low hygiene rating

Pub handed new low hygiene rating

Charlotte Allen, with her mum Sara, at Lottie's Bakeaway

Charlotte Allen, with her mum Sara, at Lottie's Bakeaway

Businesses on this street are thriving despite cost-of-living crisis

(L-R) Dan Heaney as Jigger, Liz Spicer as Mrs. Mullin, Joy Skeels as Nettie, Jenna Elliott as Julie Jordan, Duncan Blagrove as Billy Bigelow, Tom Codd as Enoch Snow and Hannah McCarthy as Carrie Pipperidge.

(L-R) Dan Heaney as Jigger, Liz Spicer as Mrs. Mullin, Joy Skeels as Nettie, Jenna Elliott as Julie Jordan, Duncan Blagrove as Billy Bigelow, Tom Codd as Enoch Snow and Hannah McCarthy as Carrie Pipperidge.

Operatic society's performance of Carousel is opening

Rt Rev Dr Steven Croft, Bishop of Oxford

Rt Rev Dr Steven Croft, Bishop of Oxford

People harmed by 'temptations of technology', says Bishop of Oxford in Easter sermon