Rebecca Whittaker
Oxford Mail
United Kingdom
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Abingdon museum with 90 steps has no lift to wheelchair users' shock
Wheelchair users visiting the Abingdon County Hall Museum were shocked to find the historic building with more than 100 steps has no lift. → Read More
Abingdon special school plans to open sixth form in Old Gaol
A NEW sixth form designed for young adults with autism, who struggle in mainstream education, could make the Old Abingdon Gaol their home. → Read More
Hundreds of violent incidents in A&E go unreported, an investigation shows
More than a thousand aggressive and violent incidents involving front line medical staff in A&E go unreported an investigation has revealed, and… → Read More
Oxfordshire’s GP services stretched with five minute appointments
Doctors’ surgeries across the county are stretched to breaking point as patients are being rushed through GP appointments in less than five… → Read More
All the Oxfordshire police appeals this week
Police released three appeals this week including CCTV images after cash was stolen from a man in his nineties when he was shopping in Wilko’s. → Read More
Oxfordshire photographer snaps strange spikey object for Camera Club
Photographers made everyday object look unidentifiable in this week’s ‘guess the object’ theme. → Read More
Scores on the doors: Latest food hygiene ratings for Oxfordshire
New food hygiene ratings have been handed to restaurants and takeaways in Oxfordshire. → Read More
All the people from Oxfordshire fined for not buying a train ticket
Train passengers have been fined hundreds after getting caught without a ticket. → Read More
Barton Park development approved with almost half affordable homes
Plans for a “car centric” development with more than 800 homes have been approved and commended for its socially rented accommodation. → Read More
Ruskin College principal given £75K pay out for loss of office
A principle of an Oxford college who is under investigation after he lost his job when an audit revealed £5 million worth of overclaimed funding,… → Read More
Woman afraid to use park and ride in Oxford after car vandalism
A woman who regularly uses Oxford’s Redbridge Park and Ride, is now afraid to use it after her car was vandalised. → Read More
Oxford man sentenced to prison for abusing staff at Boots
A MAN who hurled abuse at staff in a pharmacy has been sentenced to two weeks in prison. → Read More
Drivers fed up after a year of traffic "chaos" as bridge repairs yet to start
A historic 15th century bridge in Abingdon has been awaiting repairs for almost a year causing traffic “chaos” in the area. → Read More
Thames Valley Police officers win bravery award after saving a woman's life
Five police officers who saved a woman’s life have won a bravery award. → Read More
Bicester Community Fridge charity leaves flowers on a strangers door
A charity that runs a community fridge in Bicester left a bunch of flowers on a stranger’s doorstep. → Read More
Stressed parents appeal school places as siblings sent to different schools
Parents have been left "stressed" and "shocked" after finding out their children will be attending separate schools in September. → Read More
Abingdon Airfield Platinum Jubilee Fiesta to see Rolling-Stones tribute act as headliner
A HUGE event celebrating the Queen's Platinum Jubilee is planned for Abingdon airfield following 'utter chaos' on fireworks night. → Read More
Oxfordshire photographer's rare parakeet snap wins Camera Club
Sky-high snaps taken from towering rooftops and treetops across the county were sent in the for this week’s competition theme of ‘high places’. → Read More
What cafe's and pubs are dog friendly in Abingdon?
Spring has arrived and what better way to enjoy a sunny day than grabbing a coffee or even a pint after a long walk. → Read More
Oxford MPs react to Chancellors Spring Statement
Oxford MP’s say the chancellor is leaving people to “sink or swim” as the cost-of-living soars. → Read More