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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'.

22 August 2026
Oxford Mail

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.

10 August 2026
Oxford Mail

The Oxfordshire home of the world's favourite crime author

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

9 August 2026
Oxford Mail

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.

3 August 2026
Oxford Mail

New permit system coming to car park after 'unauthorised use'

Wallingford Town Council are introducing a new parking enforcement system.

31 July 2026
Oxford Mail

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.

20 July 2026
Oxford Mail

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.

15 July 2026
Oxford Mail

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.

5 July 2026
Oxford Mail

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.

5 July 2026
Oxford Mail

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.

2 July 2026
Oxford Mail

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.

1 July 2026
Oxford Mail

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'.

28 June 2026
Oxford Mail

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'.

27 June 2026
Oxford Mail

'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.

25 June 2026
Oxford Mail

X Factor legend relaunches quirky Oxfordshire hotel

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

15 June 2026
Oxford Mail

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.

15 June 2026
Oxford Mail

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.

5 June 2026
Oxford Mail

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.

3 June 2026
Oxford Mail

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.

24 May 2026
Oxford Mail

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.

24 May 2026

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