Local news: Faringdon
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County Council approves plans for major investment in three Oxfordshire schools
Three Oxfordshire schools are set to benefit from major investment plans, including the expansion of Oxford’s Mabel Prichard Special School, a new teaching block at Grove CE Primary School and permanent classrooms for Faringdon Community College.
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Faringdon zero-waste shop celebrates fourth anniversary of helping customers reduce plastic waste
Tribe Zero-Waste in Faringdon has marked its fourth anniversary, reporting that customers have helped keep more than 1.7 tonnes of plastic out of circulation through refill shopping and packaging-free purchases since 2022.
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Oxfordshire pubs shortlisted in The National Pub & Bar Awards 2026
Three Oxfordshire pubs have reached the shortlist for the 2026 National Pub & Bar Awards, joining more than 250 venues across the UK recognised ahead of the London grand final, where county and national winners will be announced.
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Open Day success at Housing 21’s Fern Meadows Extra Care scheme in Faringdon
Housing 21 has opened its fifth Extra Care scheme in Oxfordshire. Fern Meadows in Faringdon offers stylish apartments, landscaped gardens and communal spaces for over-55s, designed to support independent living with access to care when needed.
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Heather Ferrier to perform with her trio in Faringdon this October
Heather Ferrier, the Stockport-born accordionist, clog dancer and composer, is redefining alt-folk with bold compositions and magnetic performances, bringing her trio to Faringdon’s St. Nicholas Church this October.
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Faringdon’s Joy Jermy celebrates 30 years of inspiring young linguists
Joy Jermy, a dedicated language educator, celebrates 30 years with La Jolie Ronde, inspiring thousands of children through her engaging teaching. Beginning her career in TEFL, she taught worldwide before settling in the UK, where she built a thriving language business.
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Oxfordshire restaurant in final shortlist for National Burger of the Year crown
This year’s lineup will see Mollie’s Oxford go head-to-head with the likes of London’s indie, Bun & Sum, Cheltenham’s Smiths of Bourton, Roddy Burger from Tunbridge Wells and Tom Kerridge’s Butcher’s Tap and Grill in Marlow.
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Broadband relief for Stanford in the Vale residents as village gets full-fibre broadband
Broadband relief for more than 1,300 rural residents and business owners in Stanford in the Vale is now a reality, with engineers set to complete work to extend a full-fibre connection to themfrom November.
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Mollie’s is set to launch an exciting new diner menu this month
Expect a range of inventive dishes to the classic American-style menu with deli meat sub, fried Martini olives, gluten-free desserts and a signature steak-house burger with a New York twist.
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New Drive Thru menu at Mollie’s Oxfordshire Motel and Diner
Mollie’s Oxfordshire is launching a new Drive Thru takeaway menu featuring a weekday Coffee & Doughnut offer alongside signature serves, loaded fries and affordable, family-friendly meal deals.
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Faringdon marathon runner takes part in diet study following unexpected diabetes diagnosis
Faringdon-based marathon runner Tony Pidgeon participated in the University of Oxford DIAMOND study into whether a low-calorie and low-carbohydrate diet can lead to remission for type 2 diabetes.
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Holy Grail tapestries loaned to Kelmscott Manor to help with fundraising activity
The hope is that this exceptional loan will encourage more visitors to Kelmscott Manor and support fundraising efforts to start the conservation of the Kelmscott Manor Samson tapestries and the reinstatement of the Tapestry Room.