Local news: Abingdon-on-Thames
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Pearces Coaches launches festive Christmas market trips from Oxfordshire
Pearces Coaches is launching festive day trips to Christmas markets in Bath, Birmingham, Cardiff and Winchester, offering residents a comfortable way to enjoy seasonal shopping. With multiple Oxfordshire pick-ups, the new service expands the company’s leisure travel offering.
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Milton Park Christmas Market returns with festive flair and Signal Yard preview
Milton Park’s Christmas Market returns on 27 November, featuring artisan gifts, festive treats and a special preview of the upcoming Signal Yard amenity hub, complete with food, wellness stalls and live entertainment.
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Abingdon Drama Club brings grunge-fuelled fairytale The Snow Queen to the Unicorn Theatre
Abingdon Drama Club’s The Snow Queen reimagines the classic fairytale with a 90s grunge edge. Directed by Alexandra Jenkins, the production runs 15 to 24 January at the Unicorn Theatre, blending music, emotion, and theatrical spectacle.
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Oxford North to host IF Oxford interactive family science event and Creation Theatre experience
Oxford North partners with IF Oxford to host Zone ONE, an interactive family science event and Creation Theatre experience on 24 October 2025. The free evening features experiments, theatre, and art celebrating creativity, innovation, and discovery.
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Milton Hill House unveils refreshed ground-floor interiors after summer refurbishment
Milton Hill House has unveiled a refreshed look following a summer refurbishment. The upgrades enhance comfort and style across the restaurant, bar and reception areas while retaining the property’s historic character.
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Earthshot-nominated Nium unveils world-first green manufacturing platform at Milton Park
Earthshot-nominated Nium has launched a world-first catalyst manufacturing platform at Milton Park to produce renewable, low-carbon ammonia. The breakthrough facility, supported by Innovate UK, showcases British clean-tech innovation and could transform sustainable manufacturing on a global scale.
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Abingdon Bridge House care home celebrates 12th anniversary with “Queen Jean”
Bridge House Care Home in Abingdon marked its 12th anniversary with “Queen Jean” Underwood cutting the cake. The celebration honoured long-serving staff, award-winning care, and the strong community that has shaped the Outstanding-rated home since 2013.
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Tokamak Energy acquires Ridgway Machines to accelerate superconducting business growth
Tokamak Energy has acquired Ridgway Machines to expand TE Magnetics and scale UK production of high temperature superconductors. The partnership combines Ridgway’s century-long engineering expertise with Tokamak’s innovation to deliver breakthroughs across fusion, energy, aviation and other advanced industries.
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NHS Dentist confirmed for Milton Park’s new Signal Yard hub
Milton Park’s new amenity hub, Signal Yard, has announced Damira Dental Studios as its first occupier. The NHS dentist will open in 2025, providing 6,000 patient places, as the vibrant community destination prepares for its official launch in 2026.
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Beard partners with Abingdon & Witney College to support future construction talent
Beard Construction has joined forces with Abingdon & Witney College to provide Oxfordshire students with valuable on-site experience as part of the T-Level Technical Qualification in Design, Surveying and Planning for Construction.
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Outdoor pools season extended and doggy swims return
The outdoor pools season at Riverside in Wallingford and Abbey Meadow in Abingdon has been extended until 07 September, giving families more time to enjoy the facilities. The season will close on 08 September with the return of Doggy Swims, where pets can take to the water before pools are closed for the winter.
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Ocean Film Festival World Tour 2025 Brings Ocean Adventures to Abingdon
The Ocean Film Festival World Tour is returning this autumn with a stunning lineup of ocean adventures on the big screen. From big-wave surfing and freediving to breathtaking cave dives, the films celebrate the wonder of our seas while inspiring audiences to protect them.