According to recent data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS), drug-related deaths across England and Wales have reached an alarming all-time high, highlighting the
Oxfordshire County Council recently announced a significant financial boost for community transportation initiatives across the region, with over £106,540 in grants awarded to nine organisations.
An unprecedented rise in written complaints has been reported by patients across England, with data from NHS England shedding light on this growing dissatisfaction. The
Rusty’s Café, a charming local establishment on Mill Street in Wantage, is celebrating an incredible milestone—a five-star rating for food and hygiene. This outstanding achievement
Crab Hill, located in the north-eastern area of Wantage, is set for further development as Vistry Homes Limited has submitted new plans to the Vale
Thames Valley Police are urgently appealing for witnesses following a hit-and-run incident on the A417 West Hendred to Wantage Road. The collision occurred at the
The long-term impact of the Covid-19 pandemic continues to significantly affect children’s academic development, particularly among those living in areas with high child poverty rates.
Mark Simmons has officially been crowned the funniest man of the Fringe. At this year’s PBH Free Fringe show at the Liquid Room Annexe, Simmons
Rectory Homes Ltd has submitted a planning application to the Vale of White Horse District Council for the construction of new homes on land east
Wantage Market Square, typically a hub of community activity in Oxfordshire, experienced an unsettling incident on Friday, October 11th, at around 7:05 PM. An altercation
The Wantage Silver Band recently celebrated their Annual Celebration Day in style, hosting a vibrant event that attracted a wonderful turnout from the local community.
Jack Badger, a 24-year-old former footballer for Abingdon United and carpenter by trade, tragically passed away near Northfield Farm, Challow, after being struck by a
In a relatively rare incident, an 18-year-old resident of Grove, a part of the Wantage area, has been charged under the Firearms Act 1968 for
With over 31 years of expertise in the care sector, Carla Kell has been appointed to manage Charlton Lodge, a new care home under the
Renowned supermarket chain Lidl is progressing with plans to launch a new store on Grove Road, near Wantage. This potential addition has been in talks
Following a distressing incident involving a female passenger travelling on the X35 bus route from Didcot along the A417 Reading Road into Wantage Market Place,
A woman in her thirties was subjected to a threatening encounter on October 6 while traveling on the X35 bus heading into Wantage Market Place
The Wantage Fire Station team has been ramping up their preparation for road traffic collisions (RTCs) through intensive and realistic training sessions. These drills, held
In preparation for the colder months, Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service has conducted tests on electric blankets, overthrows, and heated pads to enhance resident safety.
In an unexpected turn of events at Faringdon Market Place yesterday evening (October 4), Thames Valley Police’s rural crime taskforce were summoned following reports of
