Katy Measey avoids jail for arson at Oxford City Council property. She receives a community order and must pay compensation. Oxford Woman Gets Community Order for Council House Fire Katy Measey appeared in court in Oxford on Thursday, February 20. She faced charges for several crimes, including arson, racial abuse, assault, and property damage. The…
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…
J’s Sandwich World in Wallingford earns high praise for its food hygiene after a recent inspection. Wallingford Shop Praised For Food Hygiene in Recent Inspection J’s Sandwich World opened in Wallingford recently. It’s on St Mary’s Street. Locals seem to really like it. Jason Burge from Witney runs the sandwich shop. The menu blends British…
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…
Local Oxford building supplier, Blanchford & Co, shuts its doors after 75 years trading. Oxford Blanchford Building Supplies Closes After 75 Years Blanchford & Co Ltd closed all four shops. The business was also known as Blanchford Building Supplies, and it had its main office in Headington, Oxford. They shut down on February 14, a…
Three Oxfordshire bookshops compete for Independent Bookshop of the Year. Mostly Books, The Wallingford Bookshop & Caper are finalists. Oxfordshire Bookshops Vie for Independent Bookshop of the Year Award Three local bookshops are up for a big award. They might win Independent Bookshop of the Year! Mostly Books is in Abingdon. The Wallingford Bookshop is…
The traditional charity race will be held at Market Place on Shrove Tuesday, March 4 after a pandemic break. Wallingford Pancake Day Race Returns After Pandemic Hiatus Hey, guess what’s happening? The Wallingford Pancake Day Race is back! It will be on Shrove Tuesday, March 4, in Market Place. The town has held this race…
Over 750 Wallingford residents object to a plan for 400 new homes, citing traffic, environment, and strain on local services. Wallingford Residents Oppose 400 Homes Plan Overwhelmed by 750 Objections A project faces many objections. The project is for Shillingford Road, Wallingford and includes 80 homes for older people. 754 people sent in objections to…
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…
Join Wallingford in Bloom! Volunteers needed to help with green spaces and enter local awards. Wallingford in Bloom Seeks Community Gardeners for Town Awards Wallingford in Bloom aims to make the town greener. It is a community project that started two years ago with the goal of entering Britain in Bloom, a Royal Horticultural Society…