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Oxford-based bestselling author to introduce her latest novel at Abingdon Library

02
June
2023
| 08:44 Europe/London
Fans of crime fiction novels will be able to meet bestselling author Cara Hunter as she comes to Abingdon Library to launch her latest book on 13 July.The Oxford-based author of the Sunday Times bestselling DI Fawley crime series will be coming to …
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Abingdon library, a best-selling author and a dog: a transatlantic thriller

04
May
2023
| 08:45 Europe/London
“My dog ate it." We all know that phrase but it can be a dreaded reality for many dog owners.For one individual across the pond, Teresa Bennett, it was particularly stressful to find out her rescue dog, Cora, had destroyed a signed copy of a book …
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Seven more 20mph applications approved as applications top 200 in first year

Abingdon among latest areas to get approval

27
April
2023
| 11:54 Europe/London
Abingdon has become the latest major Oxfordshire town to adopt 20mph speed limits in residential areas to create safer, healthier and quieter streets.It was one of seven communities to have …
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Award winning carers making a difference in Oxfordshire

26
April
2023
| 12:36 Europe/London
The very best carers in Oxfordshire have been celebrated at an awards ceremony on Monday (24 April) bringing together unpaid carers, the community and voluntary sector, and statutory and independent care providers.Organised by Oxfordshire …
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Flood alerts issued after heavy rainfall in Oxfordshire

01
April
2023
| 00:45 Europe/London
Consistent rainfall throughout March has led to high river levels on many watercourses in Oxfordshire.  Below is useful information for local people to monitor the situation in their part of the county - especially when the Environment Agency issues …
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Cycle safe training for adults coming to Botley, Kidlington and Abingdon

31
March
2023
| 17:12 Europe/London
Cyclists are being encouraged to sign-up for free training sessions, designed to build confidence and improve safety awareness, particularly on the approach to roundabouts and at busy junctions.  The two hour ‘adults cycling with confidence’ …
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Hundreds of pounds on offer to support Oxfordshire careworkers with the rising cost of living

02
March
2023
| 09:58 Europe/London
For Elena Volosin, who supports older people living in a carehome in Burcot, south Oxfordshire, the winter was going to be financially tough. Like most of us, household bills were on the rise and Christmas credit card debts needed to be paid.But to …
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Cycling and walking improvements set to come to Abingdon

28
February
2023
| 11:15 Europe/London
Abingdon residents and visitors are set to benefit from improvements that will encourage cycling and walking in and around the town.Oxfordshire County Council has adopted the Abingdon Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plan (LCWIP), which will …
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Proposal for giant reservoir faces continued opposition

24
January
2023
| 16:26 Europe/London
Renewed efforts by water companies to move forward with proposals for a giant reservoir near Abingdon are again facing opposition in Oxfordshire.Oxfordshire County Council has sent its responses to a series of consultations taking place concerning …
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