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Family fun time at Dalton Barracks

Abingdon’s armed forces base threw open its gates to bring the families of servicemen and the local community together on…

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Former Abingdon soldier among repatriated trio

Former Abingdon soldier among repatriated trio

A soldier who spent his first two postings at Dalton Barracks in Abingdon became the latest fallen hero to…

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Police slash station opening hours across South Oxfordshire and the Vale

Police plans to reduce the number of hours front desks are open at stations across South Oxfordshire and the Vale…

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Abbey Centre revamp gets underway in Abingdon

Work has started on the much anticipated £4m refurbishment of Abingdon’s Abbey Shopping Centre.
The development, which is expected be…

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Route of Olympic flame through southern Oxfordshire revealed

Southern Oxfordshire residents can prepare for a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to witness Olympic torchbearers carry the historic flame through the streets…

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Abingdon supermarket puts Heroes first

Wounded servicemen and women are set to benefit from the support of an Abingdon supermarket over the next year.
Help…

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Man due in court after Abingdon stabbing

A man is due to appear at Oxford Magistrates’ Court today charged with GBH after a man was stabbed twice…

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Two arrested on drugs charges in Abingdon

Two people have been arrested after police discovered class B drugs in Abingdon.
Officers made the arrest at 3.50pm on…

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Man charged with armed robbery at Abingdon shop

Man charged with armed robbery at Abingdon shop

An Abingdon resident has appeared before magistrates, charged with robbing a newsagent of £134.98 last weekend.
James Allan, of Hanson…

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Abingdon puts Fairtrade at heart of business

Abingdon puts Fairtrade at heart of business

Abingdon made a commitment to supporting Fairtrade at a market held in the town centre on Saturday.
Held to coincide…

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Man arrested after Abingdon newsagents robbed at gunpoint

A 28-year-old man has been arrested after a worker at an Abingdon newsagent was threatened with a gun in an…

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Didcot man jailed for ‘senseless’ attack outside Strattons nightclub

Didcot man jailed for ‘senseless’ attack outside Strattons nightclub

A Didcot man has been jailed for more than two years after carrying out a “senseless” attack on a nightclubber…

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Patient medical records to be stored in national database

Patients registered with a GP in Oxfordshire will have some of their medical records stored on a nationwide open database…

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Body identified as missing Abingdon woman Joanna Lake

Police have confirmed the body of a woman found near the Thames in Abingdon on Friday is that of missing…

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Name change divides opinion among Abingdon residents

Name change divides opinion among Abingdon residents

The decision to rename Abingdon as Abingdon-on-Thames has received a mixed response from residents, with some labelling the decision thoughtless,…

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Body found near river thought to be missing Abingdon woman

Police have confirmed the body of a woman was found in a stream near to the River Thames in Abingdon…

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