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Thirty years of dedication – celebrating Oxfordshire’s Shared Lives carers

26
October
2023
| 08:52 Europe/London
Some of Oxfordshire’s most dedicated carers have been celebrated at an event marking the significant milestones they have achieved while supporting others.Shared Lives is a scheme run by Oxfordshire County Council that matches caring households with …
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Abingdon landlord fined £20,000 for breaches of fire safety legislation

20
October
2023
| 15:51 Europe/London
The owner of an Abingdon hotel has been fined for serious breaches of fire safety legislation that put the lives of guests in danger.  Roknor House, based in Bath Street, Abingdon housed a takeaway business on the ground floor and a hotel on the …
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Last chance to apply for 20mph limits for your community

Deadline looms as eight more areas have lower speed limits approved

16
October
2023
| 08:00 Europe/London
Towns and villages who want to bring in 20mph limits have until the end of the month to get their applications in.Oxfordshire County Council has been inundated with requests for 20mph zones since it …
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Works to improve junction capacity at Lodge Hill given planning permission

11
September
2023
| 14:54 Europe/London
Oxfordshire County Council has given the green light to planned improvements to the Lodge Hill Interchange on the A34. The project supports the county council’s ambition to create a greener, healthier Oxfordshire by providing safer and easier active …
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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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