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Crash on A34 near Oxford causes major delays
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Council accused of 'betrayal' over football stadium road closures
The county council has been accused of "betrayal" over signing agreements for a planned new football stadium despite concerns around road closures. Oxford United has submitted its planning application for a 16,000-capacity stadium at The Triangle
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'Heartbreaking' - We Live In Time trailer with Florence Pugh leaves fans crying
Tissues at the ready – the first trailer for A24’s romantic-comedy We Live In Time starring none other than Florence Pugh and Andrew Garfield has finally dropped. Fans have been taking to social media, reacting to what is being dubbed as the film
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Mark Trafford sweeps awards on impressive night
ORACLE’S Mark Trafford became the toast of finals night, picking up three singles awards, writes Pete Ewins. Trafford became men’s individual champion for the sixth time by beating Alan Oliver 2-0, followed by a 2-0 success against Ian Gordon in
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Incident on A34 causes delays
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Pro-Palestine march will take place in Oxford this weekend
A march and rally for Palestine has been organised to take place in Oxford this weekend. The march will start at noon at Manzil Way as protesters march to Broad Street for a rally this Saturday (July 13). It has been organised by Oxford Health
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Career thief who broke into Oxfordshire colleges caught stealing again
A CAREER thief previously jailed for breaking into Oxfordshire colleges has been caught stealing again. Roy Evans appeared at Oxford Crown Court on Wednesday (July 10) after pleading guilty to one count of burglary. The 47-year-old stole £270
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Wetherspoons CEO Tim Martin visits Oxfordshire pub
The CEO of Wetherspoons Sir Tim Martin was spotted in a Wetherspoons pub in the town centre of Bicester. The company's CEO made a "surprise visit" to The Penny Black Wetherspoons pub in Bicester yesterday, located on 58 Sheep Street. He was
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Scam warning as public duped by Jeremy Clarkson and Taylor Swift scam
Martin Lewis has warned the public over a scam involving Jeremy Clarkson, Taylor Swift and Ed Sheeran. The 52-year-old has revealed that a whole host of celebrities have had their profiles commonly misused in scam adverts. MoneySavingExpert.com
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Horspath face huge round trip after rain abandonment
HORSPATH must replay their Voneus Village Cup sixth round tie against Grampound Road in Cornwall on Sunday after the match at the Recreation Ground was washed out with the Oxfordshire champions having posted 179, writes Russell Smith. Torrential
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Axing of school bus places for children to be reconsidered
The axing of places on school buses for children will be reconsidered following a backlash from parents. Oxfordshire County Council planned on withdrawing its Spare Seats scheme for pupils travelling from Middle Barton and The Bartons villages
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Nestle confirms this white chocolate bar has been axed with 'no plans for return'
Nestle has confirmed its white chocolate Crunch bar has been discontinued with "no current plans to bring them back". The food and drink company is well known for a range of products including Kit Kat, Smarties, Nesquik and Nescafe coffee.
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Double decker bus catches fire as three crews called out
A double decker bus caught fire in Oxford resulting in three fire engines being called to the scene. The incident occurred at around 8.55pm on Tuesday as Oxfordshire County Council Fire and Rescue Service were called to Marston Road. Three
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Tesco to close 1800 Express stores early if England makes the Euro 2024 final
Tescon will close its 1800 Express stores in England early on Sunday if they make the Three Lions make the final. The major retailer's Express stores are to close at 7.30pm instead of the usual 10pm or 11pm to allow employees to watch a final involving
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'We're all up for it' - Line of Duty star issues update on show's return on GMB
Adrian Dunbar said "we're keeping our fingers crossed" for a new series of Line of Duty when quizzed about the future of the BBC show while on Good Morning Britain (GMB). Dunbar starred as Anti-Corruption Unit Superintendent Ted Hastings in the
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Why is there an increased police presence at Blenheim Palace?
POLICE have warned communities around Blenheim Palace that they will see an increase in police presence due to the upcoming European Political Community meeting. The event, which brings together numerous leaders from across Europe, is due to take
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Hoops continue strong start to pre-season as fixtures released
OXFORD City continued their strong start to pre-season with a 5-2 win at Didcot Town. The Hoops backed up their 9-0 thrashing of Barry Town with another commanding display. At Loop Meadow, a trialist gave City an early lead after Zac McEachran
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Oxford pub 'head and shoulders above the rest' among UK's best beer gardens
The question "beer garden?" acts as a sort of incantation to a Brit, as very few can resist it. When the weather is glorious and you haven't got work tomorrow (or if you do), the idea of sitting in a stunning beer garden and ignoring life's miseries
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Oxford goes greener as greenhouse gas emissions in city fall
Fewer greenhouse gas emissions were released into the atmosphere in Oxford in 2022, new figures show. New figures from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero show 375,929 kilotonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent (kt CO2e) were emitted across
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Married couple’s city centre newsagent shop wins national award
An Oxford city centre newsagent shop headed by a married couple has won a national award. Hiten and Kinnari Patel have been running Honey’s of the High in High Street since 2013 and saw off competition from across the UK and Ireland. The couple
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More than 100 people in Oxford die due to respiratory causes between 2022 and 2023
More than 100 people in Oxford died due to respiratory diseases in 2022-23, new figures show. It comes as RADAR analysis of the data exposes stark inequality across England, with a higher rate of respiratory illness tracking with deprivation levels
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Community engagement event to be held about Banbury Road Roundabout project
A Banbury Road Roundabout community engagement event has been organised for Bicester residents to find out more about the improvement project. Conservative Councillor Donna Ford has organised the drop in event for tomorrow (Thursday, July 11) in
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16th century village pub used by Winston Churchill searches for new landlords
A 16th century village pub used by Winston Churchill is searching for new landlords this month. The White House Community Pub in Grove Road in Bladon near Woodstock has been a well-known drinking spot in the area since the 16th century. Former
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Jeremy Clarkson inspires 'blokecore' at Euro 2024 as supporters adopt his style
Jeremy Clarkson is a man of many trades. Presenter, journalist, car enthusiast, farmer and now, fashion icon. As England gear up to play the Netherlands tonight in the semi-final of Euro 2024, you might cast your eye on the crowd. The Nineties
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Engineers still on site as homes without power for hours
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U’s boss excited by challenge of guiding club into the Championship
DES Buckingham is excited by the challenge of guiding Oxford United in their return to the second tier of English football for the first time in 25 years. The U’s head coach returned to his hometown club in November, and led the team to promotion
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Richard Tice slams 'absurd suggestion' that Reform UK used an 'AI candidate'
Reform UK chairman Richard Tice has slammed the "absurd suggestion" that the party used an 'AI candidate' in the 2024 General Election. The party won five seats in the House of Commons, with Mr Tice among them, earning victory in the seat of Boston
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UK's rarest stamp dating back to 1864 is being sold for £650,000
The UK’s most valuable postage stamp has been listed for sale for £650K. The legendary Plate 77 Penny Red was printed in 1864 and there are just nine examples of the stamp that still exist. Three remain in private hands with the others in museums
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Martin Lewis issues warning as more than £20m lost in celebrity profile scams
Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis has issued a warning to avoid becoming a victim of celebrity profile scams. Stars including Lewis himself, Taylor Swift, Elon Musk and Adele have become the most common profiles that are misused in scam adverts,
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Police crackdown on shoplifting after banned kids enter store again
Police in Oxfordshire are cracking down after a spike in shoplifting at supermarkets. There have been several shoplifting incidents at stores in Didcot and Wallingford with several members of the public entering the store despite being banned.
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Brits urged to check passports after yoga teacher 'barred from flight home'
A yoga teacher is warning holidaymakers to check their passports carefully after being left in tears and stranded in Thailand when she claims she was barred from her flight back to London - because of a 'tiny' tear in her passport. Rosie Viscomi
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I tried an Aldi Too Good To Go bag and it was a surprisingly mixed experience
I tried a Too Good To Go bag from Aldi to see what was offered through the service and it was certainly a mixed experience. Too Good To Go exists as a way to fight food waste, with many businesses offering bags of unsold products near their expiry
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Thousands warned they are missing out on nearly £4,000 DWP cost of living boost
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is encouraging everyone to check if they may be eligible for cost of living support worth nearly £4,000 a year. The DWP is urging people to check their eligibility for Pension Credit. Pension Credit
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Jeremy Clarkson finds knickers at new pub on former dogging site
Jeremy Clarkson has made a shocking discovery at his new pub in Oxfordshire after finding knickers in the bushes. The former Top Gear host revealed he had recently purchased The Windmill which is nestled in five acres of countryside near Burford
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Emma Raducanu impresses Johanna Konta after ruling out Oxford University
Emma Raducanu has been praised by a tennis legend amid ruling out studying at the University of Oxford. Former British number one Johanna Konta has commended the young tennis player for her ruthless approach to hiring and firing coaches. The
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Missing woman FOUND after urgent search across Oxfordshire
UPDATE: Police confirmed late on Wednesday morning that Isabella had been found A major search for a missing Oxfordshire woman entered a second day leaving police concerned for her welfare. Isabella, whose surname was not given by officers,
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New name for Oxford pub is ridiculed by real ale enthusiasts
A popular pub in Oxford is to reopen following a revamp but its new name has left drinkers choking on their pints. Last month social enterprise and craft brewery Tap Social Movement pulled out of running The White House on Abingdon Road after three
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17-year-old Bicester dancer to perform in English Youth Ballet production
A 17-year-old from Bicester is set to perform alongside international dancers in a English Youth Ballet (EYB) performance. Dancer Lucy Mitchell was selected in March to join the 90-member cast of EYB's production of Sleeping Beauty. She attends
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80s legend Tony Hadley backs community pub bid
Eighties legend Tony Hadley is helping to launch a community bid to save a village pub. Residents of Ashendon near the Oxfordshire border are uniting to save their historic village pub through community ownership. And they are delighted to
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Female Thames Valley paramedics tackle Great North Run
Two Thames Valley Air Ambulance paramedics will be joining an all-female team of air ambulance staff taking part in the Great North Run. Critical care paramedics Emma Gray and Hannah Hirst are part of the 20-strong group from 13 air ambulance charities
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NHS flag flies high in Chipping Norton for 76th anniversary
Chipping Norton Town Council has been flying the NHS flag to mark 76 years of the health service. The tribute on July 5 was in recognition and gratitude to all health and social workers for their dedication and sacrifices in the face of covid-19
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Richard Durrant to deliver final summer performance in Baulking
Guitarist Richard Durrant prepares for his final summer performance at St Nicholas Church in Baulking, Oxfordshire. The Sussex-born musician whose repertoire investigates the UK's enchanting landscapes is noted for often touring on a bike, covering
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Programme to support STEM professionals returning to work
A new programme has been launched in Oxfordshire to help science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) professionals return to work after a career break. The programme is the result of a collaboration between STEM Returners and international
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Strength training sessions to be offered to survivors of sexual violence
An Oxfordshire charity has teamed up with businesses to deliver strength training for survivors of sexual violence. Oxfordshire Sexual Abuse and Rape Crisis Centre (OSARCC) has established a partnership with The Project PT in East Oxford to offer
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North Oxfordshire residents to share views on social housing changes
North Oxfordshire residents will voice their opinions on proposed changes to the allocation of social housing in the region later this month. Cherwell District Council has put forward alterations to its allocations scheme, with a view to offering
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Annual 'bring and share' lunch marks school transition
An annual 'bring and share' lunch has marked the end of an era for a primary school as its reception class prepares to move to a new location. The Headington Quarry lunch was a celebration of the partnership between Headington Quarry Foundation
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Wantage car park revamp includes rainwater management system
Work will begin later this month to help manage rainwater at a Wantage car park. This is part of a major refurbishment at Portway car park, set to start on Monday, July 22, and will last for approximately eight weeks. The work will include
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Barry Roberts wins Beautiful Blenheim 2024 photography competition
Barry Roberts has been awarded first place in the Beautiful Blenheim 2024 photography competition. Now in its sixth year, the International Garden Photographer of the Year award is highly coveted. Mr Roberts’ winning photograph is titled Lovely
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Wantage care home chef scoops prestigious culinary award
A Wantage care home chef has been given an award for his skills. 26-year-old sous chef Liam Balmer, who works at Elmbrook Court care home on Grove Road, won the Annual Award of Excellence from the Royal Academy of Culinary Arts. The award is
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Hundreds of thousands waiting to be claimed in inheritance from Oxford estates
Hundreds of thousands of pounds of inheritance is waiting to be claimed following the deaths of Oxford residents. The Treasury has revealed there are 22 unclaimed estates belonging to people who died in Oxford, and almost 6,000 unclaimed estates
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Windmill Primary School team wins countywide science competition
A group of primary school children who investigated which food animals at their school like the most have won a countywide science competition. The team of Year 4 children from Windmill Primary School, in Oxford, were declared the champions of
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Uffington White Horse restored to original size by archaeologists
Archaeologists have completed work to restore the head and neck profile of the Uffington White Horse. The project was undertaken by archaeologists from the National Trust and Oxford Archaeology to return Britain's oldest chalk figure to its original
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Man caught with indecent images of children appears in court
A SENTENCING date has been set for a man caught with more than 100 indecent images of children. Rhys Newson, of Edmunds Road, Banbury, appeared at Oxford Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday (July 9) charged with three counts of making indecent photographs
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Archaeologists to explore country house in Henley
Archaeologists from South Oxfordshire are set to explore the grounds at a Henley country house. As part of July’s Festival of Archaeology, the National Trust and South Oxfordshire Archaeology Group are planning to delve into Greys Court’s hidden
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Oxfordshire gardens to welcome the public this summer
Private gardens in Oxfordshire will be open to visitors this summer for a charity fundraiser. The National Garden Scheme provides access to more than 3,500 private gardens across the country. This initiative, which has been running for 40 years
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Cyclist 'very sorry' for 'unavoidable accident' which led to woman's death
A CYCLIST who struck an elderly lady who later died from her injuries said he was ‘very sorry’ and the ‘accident was unavoidable’, a jury has heard. Edward Bressan, 56, of Newton Road, Oxford, is currently on trial at Oxford Crown Court accused
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Housemate of suspected murder victim 'didn't hear anything'
THE housemate of a suspected ‘murder victim’ told a jury he didn’t hear anything the night of his death. David Bigmore was giving evidence at Oxford Crown Court where Janaed Akhtar is standing charged with murder after allegedly attacking Neil
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Kingham named Oxfordshire's most stylish place to live by new survey
Kingham is the most stylish place to live in Oxfordshire, according to a new survey. The village topped a list of the 60 most stylish places, compiled by Furniturebox, which polled 5,000 people. Second place was taken by Minster Lovell, with
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South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse Councils aim to redefine recycling
South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse District Councils are raising the bar on recycling, by urging residents to rethink their waste management. Residents of these areas have been recognised as some of the most effective recyclers in England
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Oxford fans ready to cheer on England for Euro semi-final against Netherlands
England fans will be hoping Gareth Southgate’s side can reach a second successive European Championship final as they take on the Netherlands. It will be the sixth time England has played in the semi-finals of a major tournament, not including
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Women's peace choir performs at three locations in Oxford
A women’s peace choir performed at three Oxford locations recently. The AMAR Yazidi women's choir performed to full audiences at the Weston Bodleian Library, St Michael's Summertown, and lastly at Sommerville College. This was following on
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New mini-supermarket in town wants more customers
A new mini-supermarket in Abingdon is calling for more customers. Abingdon Supermarket has opened in Bath Street in April and is run by Saka Beg. Born in Iraq, Ms Beg grew up in Germany and has lived in Abingdon for six years. READ MORE
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Village pub looks forward to 'first ever' beer festival
Staff at a village pub near Abingdon are looking forward to hosting its "first ever" beer festival. The Crown in Packhorse Lane in Marcham closed in the summer of 2022 and reopened in October after it was bought by Oak Taverns. A community
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County council bombarded with questions on controversial traffic measures
Oxfordshire County Council has been grilled over controversial traffic measures from critics of schemes such as traffic filters and low traffic neighbourhoods (LTNs). County councillors read over and listened to the questions, which came from
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Taekwondo instructor NOT guilty of stalking
A TAEKWONDO instructor has been found not guilty of stalking his ex-girlfriend in Oxford. Christopher Dudman, of Papist Way, Cholsey, was on trial at Oxford Crown Court charged with one count of stalking. It was alleged that between April 16
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Bicester's DP World UK celebrated in 'Year of Warehousing'
The UK Warehousing Association chief executive has visited a Bicester warehouse. Clare Bottle toured DP World UK, the country's largest music distribution centre, as part of her "2024 Year of Warehousing" initiative. DP World UK, located in
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Oxford University Hospitals to live stream surgeries for staff training
Oxford University Hospitals will live stream surgeries to train medical and nursing staff. Funded by Occtopus, an Oxford-based charity dedicated to advancing colorectal disease research, the screen showing the live streams will be located in the
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Horton General Hospital significantly reduces greenhouse gas emissions
Horton General Hospital is set to greatly reduce its carbon emissions following a change to the way it delivers nitrous oxide. More than 500 tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2e) will be saved every year at the Banbury hospital due to the
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New family musical set to tour Oxfordshire schools this summer
A new family musical centred around an assistance dog will be touring schools across the county this summer. 'A Home for Harmony', written by Renata Allen with songs from Joshua Baldwin, tells the story of Bouncer - an assistance dog who helps
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South Oxfordshire children to enjoy action-packed summer activities
Free and low-cost activities for children and families are being offered throughout the summer holidays by South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse District Councils. With a range of activities lined up from July 19 to August 31, the councils
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Oxfordshire's celebrated festival marks 80th D-Day anniversary
Oxfordshire's Grove and Wantage Extravaganza recently made a triumphant return, uniting communities and entertaining residents. This year, the festival celebrated the 80th anniversary of D-Day, featuring live music from a duo singing 1940s songs
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Abingdon Scouts group enjoys success in first year
A Scouts group in Abingdon is looking ahead to its summer camp, the latest of a range of activities it has organised since opening last year. The fourth Abingdon Scouts in Peachcroft have taken part in hikes, bushcraft, sports day, outdoor games