Planning minister attempts to calm Abingdon development concerns

Oxford West and Abingdon MP Nicola Blackwood, above, with Planning Minister Nick Boles Pictures: OX59209 Antony Moore

11:00am Tuesday 21st May 2013

A GOVERNMENT minister has tried to reassure the people of Abingdon over their infrastructure fears as the town expands.

Housing appeal is set to be heard

Neighbours with Mike Badcock

10:40am Monday 20th May 2013

A CONTROVERSIAL bid to build 160 homes on a green field in Abingdon will be considered tomorrow by the Government’s Planning Inspectorate.

Family counts cost of £20k sport bike raid

The Atherton family are counting the cost of a raid on their storage unit. From left are Ashley, 21, dad Jason, 41, Toby, 18, Macs, 16, Keanu, 14, and Sapphire, 13. Picture: OX59131 David Fleming

7:00pm Friday 17th May 2013

A FAMILY of bike enthusiasts have been left devastated after thieves cleared out their storage unit – stealing £20,000 worth of motocross bikes.

ARTWEEKS: Gems, silver and posh chip forks

Jewellery maker Charlotte Berry. Picture: OX59108 Damian Halliwell

12:00pm Friday 17th May 2013

JEWELLER and silversmith Charlotte Berry is no stranger to Artweeks, but this is the first year she has exhibited in her own workshop.

ARTWEEKS: Fired up over exotic climes

Jeanne Jackson with her work. Picture: OX59092 Marc West

12:00pm Friday 17th May 2013

JEANNE Jackson has opened her purpose built studio at Shepherds Cottage in Horspath, to exhibit her ceramics.

Community shop aims to bag national awards

NOMINATED: Store manager Claire Salmon, right, with members of the community

1:00pm Thursday 16th May 2013

THIRTEEN years ago, Appleton’s village shop was under threat.

Minister to meet campaigners over uni development

11:00am Thursday 16th May 2013

Planning minister Nick Boles will tomorrow have a meeting with campaigners against Oxford University’s student development in Roger Dudman Way, Oxford, which they claim has blocked views from Port Meadow. He will also chair a meeting in Abingdon Guildhall at 5.30pm.

Three arrested after bout of ‘road rage’

9:30am Thursday 16th May 2013

THREE men from Abingdon were arrested after an alleged bout of “road rage” in which a motorist was assaulted.

Face of flashing suspect released by police

E-fit image released in relation to sexual assault in Abingdon

4:18pm Wednesday 15th May 2013

A MAN who allegedly flashed and sexually assaulted a woman as she walked with her child in Long Wittenham is being sought by police.

Man remanded on arson charge

10:30am Tuesday 14th May 2013

Mark Coombes, 48, of no fixed address, has been remanded in custody after being charged with arson with intent to endanger life at The Knowl residential care home in Stert Street, Abingdon, on April 24.

Bikes stolen

9:30am Monday 13th May 2013

A family is appealing for information after six motocross bikes and equipment worth £20,000 were taken.

Princess Royal honours heroes

10:30am Saturday 11th May 2013

THE Princess Royal will visit Abingdon this month to hand out medals to 270 troops recently back from Afghanistan.

Mum sexually assaulted

9:30am Saturday 11th May 2013

A MUM was sexually assaulted while pushing her daughter in a buggy by a man who emerged from bushes.

Mum with pram was sexually assaulted while out with daughter

3:45pm Friday 10th May 2013

A MUM was sexually assaulted while pushing her daughter in a buggy by a man who emerged from bushes.

Homes get green light but company must pay

1:00pm Friday 10th May 2013

PLANS for 98 new homes in Southmoor have been approved in principle by councillors in the Vale of White Horse.

Girls have teenage beauty market nailed

Girls have teenage beauty market nailed

1:00pm Thursday 9th May 2013

THESE teenage entrepreneurs are hoping their budget blend of beauty products can catapult them to success.

Vineyard proves fruitful site for sculpture show

Lendon Scantlebury at the vineyard

11:30am Thursday 9th May 2013

IT MIGHT not be the Tate or the National Gallery but this Oxfordshire vineyard is set to host a large exhibition of sculptures.

Bail conditions change

9:30am Thursday 9th May 2013

BAIL conditions for the former president of Abingdon Chamber of Commerce – who is facing sex offence charges – were varied at Oxford Crown Court yesterday.

New wetlands centre seals future for lake

Peter Harbour, Lynda Pasquire, Basil Crowley and Annabel Eyres, of Friends of Radley Lakes. Picture: OX59044 Andrew Walmsley

10:20am Wednesday 8th May 2013

A NEW wetlands centre will be created at an Oxfordshire lake which campaigners fought to save from being filled with waste ash.

Decision day for new home plans

11:00am Tuesday 7th May 2013

CONTROVERSIAL housing plans that would increase the size of Southmoor by 10 per cent should be approved despite going against policy, a council officer has said.

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