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Wicked Little Letters is signed, sealed but did it deliver? : Review
Nobody does comedy like the Brits and Wicked Little Letters is British comedy at its very best. Set in 1920s England, a small Sussex village grapples with a shifting post-war world, an energised Suffrage movement and a scandalous and foul-mouthed
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Costa Coffee and Sainsbury's join forces to open cafes in UK supermarkets
Costa Coffee and Sainsbury’s have announced a new change that will come to stores nationwide. The coffee shop chain will be opening cafes in Sainsbury’s stores across the UK but for now, plans aim to open 11 new stores within Sainsbury’s supermarkets
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What are the symptoms and causes of skin cancer and how do I avoid getting it?
Skin cancer is one of the most common cancers in the world, but do you know the symptoms to look out for or what causes it? People all over the world have been affected by skin cancer including the likes of Duchess of York - Sarah Ferguson, Australian
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Danny Jones shares McFly had to sign an NDA when he was on The Masked Singer
The Masked Singer 2024 winner Danny Jones has revealed that his McFly bandmates had to sign an NDA (Non-Disclosure Agreement) whilst he was appearing on the ITV show The lead guitarist for the band was revealed to be behind the Piranha character
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Why Lyle's Golden Syrup is scrapping dead lion logo in first rebrand since 1883
Lyle’s Golden Syrup has announced a change to its logo in the first rebrand since 1883. The original design of the logo of a dead lion being swarmed by bees was the idea of the product’s founder, Scottish businessman Abraham Lyle, who decided to
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Oxford United concede stoppage time equaliser at home to Northampton Town
WILL Goodwin was denied a winner with his first Oxford United goal as the U’s conceded a stoppage time equaliser at home to Northampton Town. Josh Murphy had earlier given United the lead with just six minutes on the clock, when he arrowed a smart
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Demolition of community centre continues ahead of redevelopment
The demolition of an Oxford community centre continues ahead of the redevelopment of the site. Contractors pulled down the roof of the Blackbird Leys Community Centre at lunchtime on Tuesday (February 20). The 60-year-old centre is being knocked
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Indian restaurant to open in newly developed Clarendon Quarter
A top Indian restaurant is set to open in Oxford's new Clarendon Quarter. Dishoom has submitted a licensing application to Oxford City Council for a venue called Permit Room on the ground floor and lower ground floor of North Bailey House in New
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'A step too far': residents oppose hundreds more homes on Green Belt land
Residents and campaigners say proposals to build hundreds more houses on Green Belt land are 'a step too far' and are calling for the council to review its housing plans. A developer wants a site for 300 houses just north of The Moors in Kidlington
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Fire crews rescue driver from car stuck in floodwater
Firefighters rescued a person whose car was trapped in floodwaters. Witney and Kidlington fire crews were called to the vehicle which was stuck in flood water near Bampton tonight (February 20). They helped one person to dry land. Oxfordshire
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School staff slam council plans to increase parking charges
A deputy headteacher has slammed county council plans to increase parking costs for school staff during a heated budget meeting. The authority's Workplace Parking Levies came under fire during a gruelling five hour budget meeting on Tuesday at
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Large amount of drugs found in car after driver runs away from police
A large amount of drugs were found in a vehicle after the driver ran away from police. Officers from Thame attempted to stop the Mercedes near junction 8 of the M40 at Wheatley on Saturday. It failed to stop and when it did eventually did the
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UPDATES: Oxford United v Northampton Town – live
9:48pm Read the match report after Oxford United conceded a stoppage time equaliser at home to Northampton Town
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Prince Edward tours around city centre spots during Oxford day trip
The Duke of Edinburgh made a trip to Oxford spending a day in the city centre today. Prince Edward, 13th in line to the throne, was visiting the city as part of a cultural trip with several local institutions lined up on the tour. He arrived
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City cocktail bar could be partly turned into flats
A popular late night cocktail bar could be partly turned into flats. The owner of The House bar in Wheatsheaf Yard, off High Street in Oxford, has applied for planning permission to transform the first and second floor of the bar into four one-bedroom
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Man guilty of following woman's bus while in his car
A SENTENCING date has been set for a man found guilty of stalking a woman in Wallingford. Gary Buckel, 37, was charged with one count of stalking without fear, alarm or distress after an incident on April 20 last year. This was after he approached
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City centre shop to close this month as manager has future plans
An Oxford city centre store is set to close later this month after 20 years. The Oxford Outlet Store in Broad Street sells a variety of tourist goods from Oxford University merchandise to city-themed keepsakes. Operating since 2001, the shop
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Banbury MP visits town's flood alleviation scheme
Banbury's MP has visited the town's flood alleviation scheme that prevents widespread local flooding. Victoria Prentis was joined on her visit by the Environment Agency’s Thames Area director, Anna Burns. Ms Prentis said: "Parts of Oxfordshire
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New restaurant to bring innovative dining concept to city
A new restaurant offering a revolutionary dining concept is set to open in Oxford. Six by Nico has applied to Oxford City Council for a premises licence for a restaurant on the Roof Terrace of the Westgate Shopping Centre. The chain run by
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Contestants wanted for Stacey Solomon's BBC show
A TV show is looking for Oxfordshire families or shared households who need a hand decluttering and organising their home. BBC1's Sort Your Life Out features Stacey Solomon and her crew - organiser Dilly, carpenter Rob and cleaner Iwan - asking
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Campaigners celebrate legal victory on net zero housing at garden village
Campaigners have hailed a High Court victory for West Oxfordshire District Council's net zero targets for a proposed new garden village. Rights and climate collective, Rights Community Action, challenged the Government's planning inspector's decision
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Happy memories of Covered Market traders as they celebrate anniversary
Traders at the Covered Market in Oxford are celebrating its 250th anniversary. New banners and bunting have now gone up at the historic market and there will be a series of special celebrations throughout the year to mark the anniversary. Traders
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The Body Shop to shut half of its stores with 7 closing from today
The Body Shop has announced it will shut half its stores, with some closing from today (February 20). It comes as the retailer recently announced it entered administration, putting more than 2,000 jobs at risk across 200 shops. The Body Shop
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Multi-vehicle crash causes severe delays on A34
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What months do you not pay council tax in England, Scotland and Wales?
Council tax is a bill that most people have to pay in some form, but it is not something you have to pay every month. The amount you pay also fluctuates from person to person depending on a wide range of factors. This includes which valuation
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All the Barclays Bank branches closing in 2024 as £2bn cut back revealed
Barclays is set to close more than 80 stores across the UK in 2024. The major high street bank revealed on Tuesday (February 20) plans to cut back on £2 billion in costs by 2026. This comes off the back of the bank already spending around £1
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Pub and village shop handed ONE food hygiene rating
A South Oxfordshire pub and village shop has been handed a new one-out-of-five food hygiene rating. The Old Red Lion, in Tetsworth High Street, Thame was given the low score after an assessment conducted by the Food Standards Agency, in conjunction
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'Prolific' teenage town shoplifter arrested and issued ban by police
A "prolific" 16-year-old shoplifter has been apprehended by police in Banbury. Thames Valley Police confirmed via its TVP Cherwell social media platforms (including X (formerly Twitter) and Facebook) this afternoon (Tuesday, February 20) that a
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Cuts to BBC local radio hit visually impaired 'harder' warns campaign group
Cuts to local radio services have been a travesty to visually impaired people, a national campaign group has warned. It comes as the number of blind and partially blind people registered in Oxfordshire has been revealed, with the Royal National
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Man accused of masturbating in a public place due to face trial
A NEW trial date has been set for a man charged with masturbating in a public place. Russell Learning, 49, is accused of masturbating in a public place in Wallingford on October 4 last year. He has been charged with one count of ‘act outraging
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Freeview warns Brits of TV 'disruption' amid nationwide weather warnings
Freeview has issued a weather warning to TV viewers which could interrupt broadcasts. The weather is taking a downturn across the country with Freeview warning people nationwide they could experience issues until later on today (Tuesday, February
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Heavy delays as police called to crash
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Police concerns grown for teenager not seen for a week
Police are growing increasingly concerned for a teenager with links to Oxford who has now been missing for a week. Thomas, 17, whose surname has not been disclosed, was reported missing from Milton Keynes last Tuesday (February 13). An appeal
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Ex-girlfriend 'held gun' at woman before telling police of 'murder confession'
THE ex-girlfriend who told police a woman had allegedly committed murder held a rifle towards her months before, a jury has heard. Scarlet Blake, now 26, is on trial at Oxford Crown Court charged with the murder of Jorge Carreno. She is accused
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Prince Edward visiting three Oxford locations today
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Murder-accused 'confident' she didn't hit Jorge Carreno on the head
A JURY heard a woman accused of strangling a man in Oxford said she doesn’t ‘recall what happened’ as she ‘wasn't there’. Scarlet Blake, now 26, is on trial at Oxford Crown Court charged with the murder of Jorge Carreno. She is accused of allegedly
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RECAP: Murder-accused Blake continues giving evidence into day nine
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Strictly Come Dancing legend Robin Windsor dies aged 44
Strictly Come Dancing professional Robin Windsor has died aged 44. Robin appeared on the BBC show for four series from 2010 until 2013 and was partnered with Patsy Kensit, Anita Dobson, Lisa Riley and Deborah Meaden. The Latin and Ballroom
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Rare 50p coin fetches £2,500 at auction - see the Royal Mint's rarest coins
An extremely rare and sought-after 50p coin has been sold for £2,500 on online auction site eBay. After inspiring a mini-bidding war that attracted 33 bids, the gold proof Kew Gardens 50p sold for 5,000 times its monetary value. The Kew Gardens
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Ex-Post Office chief hits back at MP after claim of ‘spreading falsehoods’
A former Post Office chairman has accused the Business Secretary of making “an astonishing series of claims” and mischaracterisations as she accused him of spreading “made-up anecdotes”. The row between Henry Staunton and Kemi Badenoch deepened
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Average UK home to face £103 council tax rise as councils avoid financial crisis
The average Band D household's council tax is set to face an increase of £103 as councils try to avoid financial distress. Analysis has found that nearly all top-tier councils are looking to raise council tax by the maximum permitted amount.
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This 30p hack can help get rid of mould in your bathroom (and other tricks)
Mould in your bathroom is not only unsightly but it could be bad for your health too. Here's how you can get rid of it. Your bathroom can be a bit of a mould hotspot if there’s a lack of ventilation in the room and high humidity levels. Unfortunately
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Bowel cancer symptoms that should be checked by a doctor (including tiredness)
There is nothing more irritating than having a stomach ache and having to get through the day whilst being in great discomfort. It’s something we have all experienced from time to time, whether it’s from eating something that hasn’t agreed with
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Thousands of people set for invite for bowel cancer screening from NHS
Thousands of people with a genetic condition that increases their risk of developing certain cancers will be offered preventative screening on the NHS. Lynch syndrome impacts about 175,000 people in England but only 5% of those with the inherited
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The 'best to worst' parcel delivery firms revealed by Martin Lewis's team
Martin Lewis's team at Money Saving Expert (MSE) has revealed the 'best to worst' UK delivery firms according to a recent survey. The team at MSE asked users to rate their experience with 17 parcel delivery companies throughout 2023. 56,000
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What does a rat's nest look like? Why it's not a good idea to disturb them
Have you noticed rats in your home or garden? You might be wondering where rats live and what their habitats look like. Rats make nests and their offspring are kept there when first born but spotting a nest might be something you’re unsure how
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Which? issues scam warnings to all Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and X users
Social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and X (formerly known as Twitter) are still littered with scam ads, a watchdog has warned. Consumer experts Which? found “blatant” fraudulent advertising, from copycats of major retail brands
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Caravan stolen over a decade ago located by rural police
A car and a caravan stolen over 10 years ago were recovered by officers from Thames Valley Police’s rural team yesterday. Two constables (Uren and Little) patrolling West and South Oxfordshire seized a car in Witney, yesterday (Monday, February
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'Shocking' drug drivers, shoplifters and speeders caught by roads police team
Drug drivers, shoplifters and speeders around Oxfordshire have been apprehended and condemned by Thames Valley Police’s roads policing team in the last two days. On Sunday morning (February 18) in heavy rain on a waterlogged M40 near Bicester,
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Scales of Justice: The latest cases from Oxford Magistrates' Court
The latest court cases in Oxford Magistrates' Court: - ELLIOT RODNEY, 24, of no fixed abode, pleaded guilty to the possession of a quantity of cannabis in Oxford on January 23 this year. He was fined £80 and a forfeiture and destruction order
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Young man, 20, accused of injuring police officer after Oxford 'punch-up'
A YOUNG man is on trial charged with assaulting a police officer who was trying to break up a fight, a jury has heard. Connor Fagan, 20, has been charged with one count of assaulting an emergency worker on September 11, 2021. He is on trial
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'Sick and offensive' posts by Reform UK candidate compared trans people to Hitler
A Reform UK election candidate compared transgender and non-binary people to Adolf Hitler and called gay pride a “sin” in online posts that have been criticised as “sick and unacceptable”. David Carpin, who will stand for the right-wing populist
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Neighbours ‘shocked’ after car ploughs into Oxford house
Neighbours in a residential Oxford street were left shocked after a car drove into the front of a nearby house. The incident occurred at around 4.20am on Sunday morning at the intersection between Croft Road and Old Marston Road in Marston.
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Local man and rugby legends cycle for motor neurone disease
Wallingford Rugby Club will host a cycle challenge which is raising funds for motor neurone disease. The club will host a leg of Dodd1e'5 Gr4nd S7am cycle challenge, cycling from Edinburgh to Rome via all Six Nations Rugby grounds. The team
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Midfielder ruled out tonight while skipper rated at 50/50
MARCUS McGuane will miss Oxford United’s home clash with Northampton Town tonight, while skipper Elliott Moore is rated at 50/50 as to his availability. Both players missed the weekend trip to Wycombe Wanderers, with McGuane ruled out due to a
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Chipping Norton land with consent for 90 home bought by national housebuilder
Land in Chipping Norton which has consent for 90 new homes to be built has been bought by a national housebuilder. The site is south of Banbury Road and had been granted outline planning consent in December by West Oxfordshire District Council’
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Plans lodged for increased car parking at airfield site
An Oxfordshire airfield faces a battle for permission over plans to increase its car parking. The total area of parking proposed measures around 990 metres squared and requires partial removal of existing grass within the field. Chalgrove Airfield
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Hook Norton Brewery unveils cask ale range celebrating 175th anniversary
A brewery has released details about its range of new cask ales as it celebrates its 175th year. The first two of these seasonal Hook Norton Brewery beers are already available. 'Outside Half' is a rugby-themed amber ale, and 'Double Stout'
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Murder-accused 'always wanted to be a girl' but felt 'forsaken' by parents
A MURDER-accused woman said she 'wanted to kill her parents' was a 'metaphor' for them not immediately accepting her as transgender. Scarlet Blake, now 26, is on trial at Oxford Crown Court charged with the murder of Jorge Carreno. She is accused
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New policy on dark skies backed by charity
A proposed policy on dark skies, included in South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse District Council's Joint Local Plan, has been welcomed by an environmental charity. Campaign to Protect Rural England Oxfordshire director, Helen Marshall, said
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Radiotherapy centre to be run by Oxford University Hospitals in Milton Keynes
Oxford University Hospitals and Milton Keynes University Hospital have joined forces to provide radiotherapy services with the launch of a new centre. The Oxford University Hospitals Radiotherapy Centre will be at Milton Keynes University Hospital
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A summary of Capital Gains Tax
Capital Gains Tax (CGT) is a tax on the profit when you sell (or ‘dispose of’) something (an ‘asset’) that’s increased in value. It’s the gain you make that’s taxed, not the amount of money you receive. For example, if you buy shares for £100 and later
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'He told me not to cry out or he'll murder me', 'child sex victim' said
A JURY is due to retire in an historic child sex assault trial being heard at Oxford Crown Court. Nick Tarres, 51, has been charged with two counts of indecent assault on a boy under the age of 14 and 16 and one count of attempted buggery with
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Bicester estate agent says there is 'optimism' as British house prices rise
The CEO of an estate agents based in Bicester has said there is "a sense of optimism" after research revealed the average house price jumped by more than £3,000 month-on-month in February. According to property website Rightmove, the average new
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More than 70 trees to be planted in efforts to curb climate change
More than 70 trees will be planted on council land across Oxford this tree planting season in efforts to tackle the climate and ecological emergency. Oxford Direct Services, acting on behalf of Oxford City Council, are implement the planting across
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West Oxfordshire District Council moves ahead with Local Plan
Following a public consultation, West Oxfordshire District Council is looking to push ahead with the area's Local Plan. The consultation, which ended in October, received 2,000 replies from more than 450 people. Councillor Charlie Maynard,
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Developer seeks feedback on revised plans for 246-acre solar farm
A consultation is under way on revised plans for a solar farm which was unanimously rejected by a council last year. West Oxfordshire District Council refused the scheme called Quarry Solar Farm on land between Hailey, Poffley End and New Yatt
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Join the Henley River 10k and Half Marathon this March
Henley will be the host of a half marathon and 10k event back for its second year. Henley River 10k and Half Marathon will start and finish at the Royal Henley Rowing Regatta official start line by the Temple Island Meadows, and has been organised
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Will Goodwin on strike partnerships, mixing it up and his return to match fitness
WILL Goodwin is enjoying learning about different formations and styles after joining Oxford United. The 21-year-old striker played mostly in a two-man strikeforce at previous club Cheltenham Town, but in his two substitute appearances for United
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Oxford United boss pinpoints what is key for Stephan Negru in his development
STEPHAN Negru remains on the right path in his development, believes Oxford United head coach Des Buckingham. Negru has played in 17 games out of a possible 42 in all competitions for the U’s this season, with his most recent display earning rave
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Council accused of 'hypocrisy' as ZEZ cost revealed
The county council has been accused of "hypocrisy" over its Zero Emission Zone (ZEZ) expansion plans after the scheme's cost was revealed. The proposed project in Oxford would come at a price of around £5.8million with a final decision expected
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Pickleball taster sessions launched for just £1
Pickleball, a blend of badminton, tennis and table tennis, is coming to Didcot. This Saturday, February 24, there is a taster session being held at Didcot Leisure Centre from 10 am to midday. All equipment will be provided and the session will