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This Week in Wallingford

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Wallingford boat charity enjoys record-breaking season

Wallingford Accessible Boat Club (WABC), based in Wallingford, offers free river trips on the Thames for disabled and less mobile passengers.

Oxford Mail·5d ago
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Wallingford soldier died from injuries after Ukraine explosion, inquest hears

George Hooley, a British soldier of the parachute regiment from Wallingford in Oxfordshire, died after suffering multiple injuries in an explosion while serving in Ukraine, an inquest has found.

Oxford Mail·2 Oct
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Open house event to showcase final homes at Oxfordshire development

Taking place at David Wilson Homes’ Chiltern Grange development in Benson, near Wallingford, the event will showcase the final properties available.

Oxford Mail·1 Oct
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Oxfordshire minister raises £4,000 on Bradford bike ride

Wallingford minister Gareth Lloyd-Jones, from Ridgeway Community Church, completed the 330-kilometre journey in aid of Christians Against Poverty (CAP)

Oxford Mail·30 Sept
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Huge turn out for protest against 'ruinous' housing development appeal

More than a hundred people turned out in Wallingford to protest against an appeal for a developer to build nearly 500 homes in the town's countryside.

Oxford Mail·30 Sept
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Village's apple afternoon cancelled due to poor harvest

The Apple Afternoon hosted every year in Cholsey, near Wallingford, for apple harvesting and pressing has been cancelled due to the summer heat.

Oxford Mail·28 Sept
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Communities rally for better active transport links in Oxfordshire town

A petition for a six mile active transport path through Benson, Wallingford and Cholsey has been brought to the council.

Oxford Mail·23 Sept
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Luxury Crazy Bear hotel in quiet village is a hidden gem

Situated just a few miles from Abingdon and Wallingford is a luxury hotel and restaurant which is well worth a visit

Oxford Mail·14 Sept
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Memorial held for WW2 pilots who died to save Oxfordshire town

The annual Wilding and Andrew memorial service was held in Wallingford on Sunday in remembrance of the pilots who gave their lives.

Oxford Mail·14 Sept
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Price slashed on 700-year-old village pub after six months for sale

The Queens Head in Crowmarsh Gifford, near Wallingford, has bene up for sale for more than six months.

Oxford Mail·10 Sept
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Oxfordshire primary school prepares to move into new building

St Nicholas Church of England Primary School in Wallingford will relocate to a new site on Gatehouse Crescent, part of the Highcroft development.

Oxford Mail·7 Sept
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Brooklyn and Oxfordshire country-rock acts join forces for Wallingford gig

Brooklyn's The Annie Keating Band and Oxfordshire's The Dreaming Spires will share the stage in a showdown of transatlantic country-rock.

Oxford Mail·5 Sept
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Goring care home marks 40 years with community garden party

The Grange, located in Goring, near Wallingford, hosted the celebration on Thursday, August 20, to honour four decades of care for elderly residents.

Oxford Mail·5 Sept
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Oxfordshire MP joins fight to save town's polluted stream

The Wallingford Mill Brook Restoration Group has reached a major milestone in the fight to save the historic stream.

Oxford Mail·5 Sept
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Beloved free music festival to return to Oxfordshire village this weekend

Bunkfest is will be back on in Wallingford this weekend, for its 22 anniversary with 176 acts and 10,000 attendees.

Oxford Mail·2 Sept
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Police issue advice ahead of free music festival's return

Police have issued advice ahead of the return of Bunkfest in Wallingford this weekend.

Oxford Mail·1 Sept
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Police warning after teenage boy filmed and followed girls in town

Two girls enjoying the riverside in Wallingford were filmed and followed by a male teenager with 'noticeable acne'.

Oxford Mail·1 Sept
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Oxfordshire minister to cycle 330km for families struggling with debt

Gareth Lloyd-Jones, from Ridgeway Community Church in Wallingford, aims to raise £3,000 for Christians Against Poverty (CAP).

Oxford Mail·28 Aug
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Outrage from neighbours over plans to extend Quaker meeting house in town

The 300-year-old Wallingford Quaker community said the improvements were necessary to avoid the group's 'extinction'.

Oxford Mail·22 Aug
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Barman at Oxfordshire club sentenced for stealing thousands

The barman stole nearly £2,000 and attempted to defraud Wallingford Comrades Club of another £2,000.

Oxford Mail·10 Aug
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The Oxfordshire home of the world's favourite crime author

Agatha Christie lived in Winterbrook House, near Wallingford, until her death.

Oxford Mail·9 Aug
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Centenarian completes 100 garden laps for 100th birthday

Edna Hardy, a resident of Westgate House care home in Wallingford, took on the challenge to raise money for the home’s Residents’ Amenity Fund.

Oxford Mail·3 Aug
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New permit system coming to car park after 'unauthorised use'

Wallingford Town Council are introducing a new parking enforcement system.

Oxford Mail·31 Jul
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Locals 'appalled' by developer's appeal for rejected 480 homes plan

People in Wallingford are unhappy about an appeal lodged for an unpopular 480-home development.

Oxford Mail·20 Jul
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New community artwork unveiled celebrating town's history

The ‘World of Wallingford’ Globe was revealed at Berkeley's Highcroft development in Wallingford on July 9, following an extensive programme of workshops and consultation.

Oxford Mail·15 Jul
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Oxfordshire Centre for Ecology & Hydrology wins top STEM campaign award

The UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology (UKCEH), based in Wallingford, received the Best STEM Campaign.

Oxford Mail·5 Jul
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Wallingford charity wins award for outstanding work

The Wallingford Accessible Boat Club (WABC) was named Highly Commended in the Volunteer Organisation of the Year award scheme.

Oxford Mail·5 Jul
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Ben Cullen denies downloading 70 indecent images of children

A Wallingford man has appeared in court after being charged with downloading over 70 indecent pictures of children.

Oxford Mail·2 Jul
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Plans submitted for 170 home development in village

Elivia Homes has submitted plans for a major new 170-home development in Benson, Wallingford, where multiple applications have already failed.

Oxford Mail·1 Jul
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Community centre faces 'perfect storm' as redevelopment stalls

Wallingford Town Council has issued a long-awaited update on the project to redevelop The Regal Centre, which is facing a 'perfect storm'.

Oxford Mail·28 Jun
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Police warning against youths bridge jumping into River Thames

A warning against youngsters jumping off Wallingford Bridge has been issued by police, describing it as 'extremely dangerous'.

Oxford Mail·27 Jun
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'It's just too much': Pubs and businesses suffer in extreme heatwave

The owner of The Dolphin pub in Wallingford has had to close its kitchen where temperatures have been reaching 39C during the extreme heatwave.

Oxford Mail·25 Jun
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X Factor legend relaunches quirky Oxfordshire hotel

Staff at a boutique hotel near Wallingford staged a party to celebrate the relaunch of the venue

Oxford Mail·15 Jun
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Family fun day at Oxfordshire pub skittles event

A family fun day centred around the traditional game of pub skittles took place in Wallingford over the weekend.

Oxford Mail·15 Jun
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Outdoor music event cancelled due to 'poor weather' - despite gentle sunshine

Wallingford Town Council has announced an open-air concert in Castle Gardens is cancelled due to a 'poor weather' forecast.

Oxford Mail·5 Jun
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Town's gardens to open to public for one day only in annual event

Walled Gardens of Wallingford is set to return to the town next weekend for an afternoon of exploring usually 20 usually private gardens.

Oxford Mail·3 Jun
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Family-run business named in UK best places to work list 2026

A family-run catering business in Wallingford has been named in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2026 list.

Oxford Mail·24 May
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River Thames beach reopens for season but swimmers sceptical of sewage

Wallingford Beach has reopened for the summer season, but many are saying they won't swim due to fears of polluted water.

Oxford Mail·24 May
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New town mayor to pursue progress on town projects

The new Mayor of Wallingford has been sworn in and promised to pursue progress on important town projects.

Oxford Mail·17 May
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New park and ride proposed near town met with doubt

The mayor of Wallingford has expressed concerns of plans for potential new park and ride sites in Oxfordshire which have recently come to light.

Oxford Mail·13 May
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Annual vehicle rally and parade enjoys 'record-breaking' turnout

The Wallingford Vehicle Rally and Parade held in the town on Sunday was hailed a 'tremendous success' by organisers.

Oxford Mail·11 May
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Hundreds celebrate arrival of summer with traditional May Day dances

Wallingford Morris took to the streets of Wallingford at 6.30am on May 1, performing a processional dance across Wallingford Bridge.

Oxford Mail·7 May
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New community choir launches in Wallingford this May

Simply Sing with Tracy Noble will hold its first session at Ridgeway Community Church in Wallingford on Thursday, May 14, starting at 7.45pm.

Oxford Mail·3 May
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Shop owner says burglar's sentence 'not enough' after drug-fuelled crime spree

The owner of Help I've Broken It in Wallingford said the jail sentence for the criminal who smashed up and stole from his shop is 'not enough'.

Oxford Mail·1 May
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81-year-old banned from the road after drink-driving

An 81-year-old man from Benson near Wallingford has been fined and banned from driving after being caught drink driving.

Oxford Mail·30 Apr
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Care home found to 'require improvement' despite being 'praised' by residents

A Wallingford care home that was praised by residents found to ‘require improvement’ following an inspection by the CQC.

Oxford Mail·29 Apr
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Oxfordshire boat club has unveiled its brand new website

Wallingford Accessible Boat Club (WABC) has unveiled its new website and opened bookings for its 2026 season, offering free two-hour outings for disabled and less mobile passengers.

Oxford Mail·26 Apr
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South Oxfordshire firm earns national industry recognition

Connect Catering, based at Hithercroft Court in Wallingford, was shortlisted at the 2026 Contract Catering Awards.

Oxford Mail·26 Apr
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Spate of anti-social behaviour includes door kicking in town

The mayor has spoken out after a spate of anti-social behaviour was reported by the town council and police in Wallingford, including arson and theft.

Oxford Mail·26 Apr