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Firefighters rush to tackle field fire in Oxfordshire village
The latest in a string of summer field fires has occurred at a farm in Goosey, between Faringdon and Wantage.
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The latest in a string of summer field fires has occurred at a farm in Goosey, between Faringdon and Wantage.
Olly Glover, MP for Didcot and Wantage, welcomed the update on a health centre for Didcot’s Great Western Park.
Didcot and Wantage MP Olly Glover visited a new affordable housing estate in Milton Heights, Abingdon.
After gathering feedback from the 2026 Community Survey, Wantage & Grove Neighbourhood Policing Team has revealed their focus areas.
Wantage splash pad was closed for 'urgent repairs' in May, but has just reopened.
The Cambrian Sports Awards showcased students from its schools in Wantage and Abingdon, recognising primary pupils for their talent.
Wantage and Grove Neighbourhood Policing Team has raised concerns about hare coursing.
The pedestrianisation of Wantage market place has been called "egregious" and "discriminatory" by local disabled blue badge holders.
Alan Challis, a resident at Sanctuary Care’s Wantage Residential and Nursing Home, recently visited the Williams F1 Heritage Centre in Grove.
Bug boxes and biodiversity brought generations together in a special garden workshop at a Wantage care home.
A Wantage teenager has admitted making and distributing indecent images of children.
A 32-year-old man has been killed in a fatal motorcycle crash near Wantage and Faringdon in Oxfordshire.
Greggs has been forced to shut its stores across the UK due to the extreme heatwave, including one in Wantage, Oxfordshire.
The convicted rapist who attacked three women in Grove and Wantage tried to blame 'cultural norms' for his horrific sexual offences.
What's OnLaughter Craft Comedy are very excited to be back in Wantage We are bringing a line up full of TV and Award Winning Comedians plus a licensed bar!
The Afghan man was brought to the UK after being tortured by the Taliban, where he committed serious sexual offences against women and girls in Wantage.
Thames Valley Police has arrested a man outside a theatre in Wantage, Oxfordshire, and subsequently charged him.
A young child has been hit by a car in Wantage, Oxfordshire, and a man has been arrested in an incident described as "harrowing".
The Rivus in Wantage, an age-exclusive estate, will host Charles Dickens' great-great-great-grandson, Gerald Dickens, on June 18 for an evening of drama and history.
The Liberal Democrat MP for Didcot and Wantage has criticised the Labour Government as energy price cap are set to rise during cost of living crisis.
A Thames Valley Police mission has almost halved anti-social behaviour in the south Oxfordshire town of Wantage.
A village pub near Wantage in Oxfordshire has been listed among 20 of the nation's favourites for a weekend stroll.
Wantage Leisure Centre will welcome both existing and new visitors by offering a range of free activities, such as gym taster sessions, group exercise classes, and pickleball.
An Oxfordshire politician is calling for a £1bn increase for farmers after a visit to a farm near Wantage.
Two Oxfordshire councillors are calling for an investigation following road safety issues on an A-road near Wantage.
A 32-year-old man from Wantage has been arrested after a female runner was 'assaulted' on the street in Grove last week.
The transformation at St Katharine’s Care Home was made possible through a collaborative project led by charity Parkinsons.Me, with support from Taylor & Francis volunteers.
The Big Book Share is a new project launched by Cambrian Learning Trust across its schools as part of the National Year of Reading and the first-ever Wantage Children’s Books Festival.
Brews and Books, a volunteer-run café based at The Beacon in Wantage, which is run by volunteers of the Wantage Literary Festival, is here to stay.
A Wantage care service in Oxfordshire has been found 'inadequate' after a routine visit.
Thames Valley Police arrested a driver who failed to stop, crashed into a bollard, and then tried to flee on only three wheels in Wantage.
A tearoom near in Ardington, near Wantage is due to close this week, reopening under new ownership after the bank holiday.
A man and a woman have been arrested and charged over a knife incident in Wantage, Oxfordshire.
Two Moldovan nationals caused more than £20,000 worth of damage to two new-build housing estates near Wantage by stealing boilers, a court heard.
Wantage is hosting a St George’s Day celebration this Sunday, April 26.
Police are appealing for witnesses after a pedestrian in his 70s was killed in a crash involving a silver Volkswagen Golf in East Hendred, near Wantage.
Women's fashion brand New Look is expected to close its store in Wantage at the end of the month
Charlton Lodge in Wantage opens its doors on the second Wednesday of each month for a friendship café.
Wantage Fire Station raised a total of £1,057 for The Fire Fighters Charity.
Thames Valley Police officers for Wantage and Grove will now carry Naloxone, a life-saving medication used for opioid overdoses.
What's OnJoin us for a fascinating walk around the University's northern campus, where past and present meet at every turn.
Great news for Wantage! Local estate agents Davis Tate have just opened their ninth branch right here in town. This is fantastic for our community, bringing more local property expertise to our doorstep.
Great news for our town centre! Local estate agents Davis Tate have officially opened their ninth branch right here in Wantage. It's wonderful to see a local business expanding and bringing more services to our community.
Exciting news for our local property market! Wantage's own estate agency has been snapped up by Davis Tate, a move that's set to strengthen their presence right here in Oxfordshire. We're keen to see how this impacts home movers in our community.
Well hello there, Wantage! We've got some absolutely brilliant news coming from our very own Wantage Bowling Club. It sounds like they've been celebrating some fantastic achievements, and we can't wait to hear all about their #GroundsWeek2026 success.
Well hello there, Wantage! We've got some exciting news coming your way that you won't want to miss. Get ready for an update that's right here on our doorstep.
Get ready, Wantage! It sounds like our town was buzzing with excitement for the Superstars Of Wrestling 2024 event. We've heard it was an unforgettable experience for those who were there, bringing some serious star power right to our doorstep.
Well, it's a tough one for Sarries as their impressive unbeaten streak has finally come to an end, and guess who's responsible? Our very own Wantage Town! What a fantastic result for our lads at home.
Great news from our very own Wantage primary school! They've been awarded gold status for their fantastic green efforts. It's wonderful to see our local schools leading the way in environmental responsibility!
We've got some exciting news for local cricket fans! Glenn Chapple, a truly experienced name in the sport, has joined the coaching staff at Wantage Road. This is a fantastic boost for our local teams and players here in Wantage!