Potholes on A4130 near Didcot caused by water leak to be fully repaired by Saturday after council intervention. Deep Water Filled Didcot Potholes Near A4130 to be Repaired Soon Hey, I saw something interesting. Ian Snowdon, a local councillor in Didcot, noticed a problem. He saw dangerous potholes on January 27th and reported it as…
Thomas Chambers, 36, jailed for 10 months after threatening his mother with a knife following a dispute over missing money. Didcot Man Gets Jail Term for Threatening Mother With Knife Thomas Chambers lives in Didcot. He returned home on January 22nd and discovered some money was gone from his room. The 36-year-old threatened his mom,…
Two men face fraud charges for allegedly using fake IDs at Apple and Argos stores to illegally obtain goods. Fraud Pair Target Apple and Argos Stores Using Fake IDs, Court Hears Shannon Brown, age 27, went to court. Omarhi Henry-Peddie also went to court. This happened at Oxford Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday, February 18. They…
Didcot and Wallingford police address e-scooter misuse, uninsured vehicles, and parking issues during recent patrols. Police Seize E-Scooter and Uninsured Car During Patrols in Oxfordshire The Didcot and Wallingford police patrolled during half term. They took an e-scooter from someone and gave two warnings about riding badly. People were riding on public roads too. The…
Oxfordshire residents can enjoy charity events! Swimathon returns this year with distances for people, groups, and great causes. Charity Swim Time Oxfordshire Swimmers Urged Join Swimathon Event The big Swimathon is back this year! It happens March 28-30. It is a fundraising swim that takes place in pools around the area. People of all ages…
Volunteers will ride the X32 bus between Oxford and Didcot, offering friendly chats to combat loneliness. Chatty Bus Initiative Returns to Oxfordshire Next Week, February 24 The Chatty Bus is coming back on February 24. It runs on the X32 bus route. Volunteers will ride the bus to talk with people. The bus travels between…
Plans lodged for a new medical centre in Didcot’s Great Western Park. Awaits council review, aiming for swift progress. Didcot Great Western Park Medical Centre Plans Submitted for Review New plans exist for the Woodlands Medical Centre. It will be in Great Western Park near Didcot, and Taylor Wimpey now handles the project. They must…
A fire at 900 Cafe in Wallingford has closed St Mary’s Street. Firefighters responded and are investigating the cause. Wallingford Cafe Fire Closes Road; Investigation Underway A fire happened at 900 Cafe in Wallingford. St Mary’s Street is now closed. Firefighters responded to the incident. The cafe’s Facebook says it was closed for holiday. This…
Didcot’s Play2Give launches its fifth Easter appeal. They aim to support children and families via Easter egg donations. Play2Give Launches Fifth Easter Appeal in Oxfordshire Play2Give started collecting Easter eggs, working in Oxfordshire for twenty years. The eggs will go to many children and assist families at local hospitals and hospices. Play2Give helps families who…
Housebuilder continues backing Naomi House & Jacksplace after a record fundraising year, providing essential care. Miller Homes Southern Extends Support for Naomi House & Jacksplace Miller Homes Southern will keep supporting Naomi House. They are a housebuilder working in Didcot. The company is based in Basingstoke. Last year, they raised over £33,000 for the charity…