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Repeated 'indecent exposure' offences in town leads to arrest

Police said multiple reports of similar crimes of indecent exposure have been reported in Didcot over recent weeks.

Oxford Mail·2d ago
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Flying Scotsman to steam through Oxfordshire this October

The Flying Scotsman will haul passenger trips from Didcot Parkway on October 17 and 18.

Oxford Mail·3d ago
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Housing estate in Didcot is still missing allotments says councillor

Allotments promised to residents at Great Western Park in Didcot years ago have still not been delivered

Oxford Mail·3d ago
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Pupils across southern Oxfordshire celebrate A-levels success

Sixth form pupils at schools in Abingdon and Didcot are celebrating their A-level results and looking forward to studying at their chosen universities

Oxford Mail·13 Aug
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Man, 36, banned for speeding on A34 in 8mph offence

A Didcot man has been disqualified from driving for six months after speeding on the A34 at Hinksey.

Oxford Mail·12 Aug
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'Spades in the ground': councillor demands action for new surgery

A county councillor is calling for work to start at the earliest opportunity on a new GP surgery for Didcot's Great Western Park estate

Oxford Mail·12 Aug
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Families enjoy a community lunch at Didcot Railway Centre

Staff at Didcot Railway Centre hosted an open day lunch to support the local community

Oxford Mail·10 Aug
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Major Oxfordshire blaze sees black smoke rise and eight fire engines called

A major Oxfordshire blaze near Didcot saw a black smoke plume rise and eight fire engines called to the scene.

Oxford Mail·10 Aug
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New school streets scheme will be enforced by ANPR cameras

A new scheme to make streets around schools in Didcot safer for pedestrians will be camera-enforced from the start of the new academic year

Oxford Mail·8 Aug
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New Didcot–Culham river crossing aims to cut congestion

The Didcot to Culham river crossing is a key part of Oxfordshire County Council’s wider HIF1 infrastructure scheme.

Oxford Mail·5 Aug
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Didcot MP welcomes ‘step forward’ on long-delayed GP surgery

Olly Glover, MP for Didcot and Wantage, welcomed the update on a health centre for Didcot’s Great Western Park.

Oxford Mail·3 Aug
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Oxford MP visits ‘better than net zero’ homes at Milton Heights

Didcot and Wantage MP Olly Glover visited a new affordable housing estate in Milton Heights, Abingdon.

Oxford Mail·3 Aug
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New £1m social housing will be built in the centre of Didcot

A £1m government-backed scheme to support new social housing in the centre of Didcot has been backed by councillors

Oxford Mail·3 Aug
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Special anniversary celebration for village's Golden Age Club members

Memories of the swinging sixties came flooding back at a club's celebration lunch near Didcot

Oxford Mail·1 Aug
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Flasher indecently exposes himself to man in alleyway

A flasher indecently exposed himself to a man in an alleyway in Didcot, Oxfordshire, says Thames Valley Police.

Oxford Mail·28 Jul
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Future of town's main Post Office branch remains uncertain

The future of Didcot's main Post Office branch remains uncertain, according to the latest update from its managers

Oxford Mail·27 Jul
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Oxfordshire train station named top family rail destination this summer

New data from Trainline has revealed that Didcot Parkway is one of the top trending destinations for family rail travel this summer.

Oxford Mail·25 Jul
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UK shoppers warned as Tesco stores face ‘empty shelves’ amid strike

UK shoppers have been warned as Tesco stores across the country, including Didcot in Oxfordshire, face "empty shelves" amid a strike.

Oxford Mail·24 Jul
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Cubs enjoy a visit to town's steam railway heritage centre

A pack of cubs and their leaders enjoyed a visit to Didcot Railway Centre

Oxford Mail·20 Jul
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Aureus School celebrates young artists at annual arts exhibition

Aureus School in Didcot hosted its annual Aureus Arts Exhibition, featuring artwork from Year 11 GCSE art students and younger pupils in Years 7 to 10.

Oxford Mail·19 Jul
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Bus driver banned after train station crash caused serious injury

A Didcot bus driver has been banned from driving for a year for causing a serious injury in a crash.

Oxford Mail·17 Jul
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Trains 'cancelled or delayed' following fire next to tracks

There is disruption between Didcot and Reading due to an 'issue' after a fire yesterday.

Oxford Mail·17 Jul
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Rail workers haul 25‑tonne steam engine for charity

Sixteen colleagues from Alstom’s depot at Great Western Railway’s Reading depot completed the challenge at Didcot Railway Centre.

Oxford Mail·5 Jul
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Campaign to help traffic flow at shopping centre roundabout 'dismissed'

A campaign for a new roundabout to ease traffic queues for shoppers heading to Didcot's Orchard Centre has been dismissed, according to a county councillor

Oxford Mail·1 Jul
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Didcot Railway Centre manager learns how to be a train driver

Diesel Railcar No 22 was giving train rides at Didcot Railway Centre today (Sunday 28 June). The centre’s Events Manager, Sarah Jermyn, was a trainee driver under instruction from Mick Howse

Oxford Mail·29 Jun
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Police attending after A34 crash sees two lanes blocked

There has been a serious crash on the A34 in Oxfordshire, near Didcot and Abingdon, with police at the scene and two lanes blocked.

Oxford Mail·29 Jun
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'Suspicious' people spotted taking pictures of children in town parks

Thames Valley Police have warned families to be 'vigilant' after 'suspicious individuals' were spotted taking pictures of young people in Didcot parks.

Oxford Mail·28 Jun
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Didcot students bowled over by international cricket matches

Aureus School students recently travelled to Southampton to watch two ICC Women’s T20 World Cup matches

Oxford Mail·28 Jun
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New budget supermarket's arrival 'will give shoppers more choice'

The arrival of a second budget supermarket in Didcot has been welcomed as councillors gave the new store the go-ahead

Oxford Mail·28 Jun
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Man arrested for multiple offences including police officer 'assault'

A man in Broadway, Didcot, was arrested on suspicion of multiple offences including being drunk and disorderly, assault and shoplifting.

Oxford Mail·27 Jun
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Tesco throws out 'tonnes of food' as freezers break and shelves left empty

Tesco in Didcot, Oxfordshire, has been forced to throw away "tonnes of food" after freezers broke during an unprecedented UK heatwave, leaving shelves empty.

Oxford Mail·26 Jun
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Volunteers working hard to keep steam rail centre running for visitors

Volunteers have been working behind the scenes at Didcot Railway Centre to keep the tourist attraction running

Oxford Mail·22 Jun
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Appeal lodged over controversial 200-home plans in Oxfordshire

An appeal has been lodged over controversial plans to build 200 homes just outside Didcot.

Oxford Mail·21 Jun
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Popular Didcot 5 charity race to return this summer

The Didcot 5 will take place on Sunday, July 5, following a sell-out event last year.

Oxford Mail·21 Jun
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Vegan-friendly cafe Planted Plates launches new site at Signal Yard

Planted Plates, founded by Didcot entrepreneur Henna Afzal, began as a food truck at the park’s street food pop-up event, Milton Feast, in 2021.

Oxford Mail·21 Jun
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Developer for delayed GP surgery is "fired up to get started"

The newly-appointed developer for a long-awaited GP surgery in Didcot said the team is "fired up to get started" to provide the new service for residents

Oxford Mail·20 Jun
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Lidl given green light to build its 9th Oxfordshire supermarket

Lidl has been given the green light to build a its ninth supermarket in Didcot despite concerns over flooding.

Oxford Mail·19 Jun
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Group of kids wanted by police for throwing eggs at cars

Police are looking for the culprits who were throwing eggs at cars in Station Road, Didcot on Saturday, describing the behaviour as 'anti-social'.

Oxford Mail·18 Jun
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Classic car show with 110 cars in sunshine attracts villagers

Hundreds of people enjoyed a classic car show in a village near Didcot

Oxford Mail·15 Jun
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Didcot Wave changing rooms transformed in £250k project

Didcot Wave Leisure Centre’s dry-side changing facilities have been refurbished using funds from developer contributions.

Oxford Mail·10 Jun
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New roundabout 'could ease shopping centre traffic queues'

A new roundabout would ease traffic queues for shoppers heading to Didcot's Orchard Centre, according to councillors in Oxfordshire.

Oxford Mail·6 Jun
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MP's anger as households hit by energy cap rise

The Liberal Democrat MP for Didcot and Wantage has criticised the Labour Government as energy price cap are set to rise during cost of living crisis.

Oxford Mail·3 Jun
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Pop-up shop for vinyl records returns to art centre

Fans of vinyl records gathered at an arts centre in Didcot to get their hands on collectable albums

Oxford Mail·2 Jun
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Railway centre visitors enjoy biscuit-themed activities

Friday 29 May was National Biscuit Day, celebrated at Didcot Railway Centre with engine No 4079 Pendennis Castle carrying a replica headboard from the 1920s.

Oxford Mail·1 Jun
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Lack of parking is putting off developers claims 'livid' councillor

A lack of parking facilities may be putting off developers from coming forward to build 144 new homes near Didcot Parkway rail station in the Oxfordshire town.

Oxford Mail·30 May
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E-bike rider left hospitalised with 'serious injuries' after car crash

The rider of an e-bike suffered serious injuries and remains in hospital after a crash with a car in Didcot.

Oxford Mail·27 May
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Bank holiday steam celebration delights visitors at Didcot

A bank holiday celebration of steam and heritage took place at Didcot Railway Centre from May 23 to 25, where the star attraction was the visiting steam locomotive No. 32424 Beachy Head.

Oxford Mail·26 May
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Police statement as missing boy, 16, last seen at Didcot railway station found

Thames Valley Police has said the Oxfordshire boy who had reportedly was last seen at Didcot Railway Station has been found.

Oxford Mail·26 May
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Family’s 21-mile tribute walk raises £7,500 for hospice

A 21-mile fundraiser for Helen & Douglas House was held in memory of 13-year-old Zach Little from Didcot

Oxford Mail·26 May
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Search for missing boy, 16, last seen at Didcot railway station

A missing Oxfordshire boy was last seen at Didcot railway station.

Oxford Mail·24 May