Local news: Abingdon-on-Thames
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World PoohSticks championships return to Oxfordshire with Allica Bank sponsorship
The Rotary Club of Abingdon has announced the 2025 World PoohSticks Championships will be held this May at Sandford Lock, Oxfordshire. Sponsored by Allica Bank, the event celebrates the classic game from A.A. Milne’s Pooh stories, drawing over 200 participants from around the world.
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Oxfordshire’s largest flexible office space at Bee House nears full capacity with Oodle arrival
Oodle Car Finance has taken up space at Bee House in Milton Park bringing the building’s occupancy level to 92%ahead of the building’s third birthday this May.
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Heyford Park apprentice honoured at MK College Awards for construction excellence
Ben Hambridge, a painting and decorating apprentice at Heyford Park, has won the Construction Award at Milton Keynes College’s Apprenticeship Graduation. After switching from retail to pursue a trade, Ben completed a Level 2 apprenticeship while working on-site with Dorchester Living.
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Exhibition tickets on sale for Radiohead’s visual journey with Stanley Donwood and Thom Yorke
This immersive showcase is the first major exhibition exploring the visual art of Stanley Donwood and Thom Yorke, showcasing their 30-year collaboration on Radiohead’s iconic imagery. The show features over 180 works, including album cover paintings, digital compositions, and unseen sketches.
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Abingdon’s P2i expands nano-coating innovations with new strategic partnership
P2i, a specialist in nano-coating technology, has extended its manufacturing partnership with PP Control and Automation (PP C&A) to launch the new 18L machine. This next-generation system delivers ultra-thin, durable liquid protection for electronics while reducing size and production time.
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Oxford United strengthens youth pathway with advanced football programme partnership
Oxford United in the Community is now the official delivery partner of the club’s Advanced Football Programme, collaborating with Abingdon & Witney College. The programme offers 16-19-year-olds professional coaching, competitive matches, and a sports industry qualification.
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Top Oxfordshire girls school announces appointment of new head
St Helen and St Katharine School in Abingdon has appointed Mrs Sarah Rollings as its new Head following the retirement of Mrs Rebecca Dougall in summer 2025.
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Oxford Christmas Lights Bus spread festive cheer across Oxfordshire
Adorned with flashing Christmas lights and playing popular festive hits, the open-topped City Sightseeing Oxford bus delighted crowds this December with three sparkling tours.
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Battery technology specialists Agratas takes 23,000 sq ft premises at Milton Park
The scale-up business developing next-generation battery technologies – has signed nearly 23,000 sq ft of laboratory space in Science Vale UK – the cluster of innovation companies in Oxfordshire.
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UK’s second largest publishing group doubles presence at Milton Park
The UK’s second largest book publishing group, Hachette UK, has announced a significant expansion of its Milton Park facilities in a move which doubles it’s presence at Milton Park and is expected to create up to 50 local job opportunities.
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The White Hart at Fyfield among the UK’s Top 50 Sunday Roasts in 2024
Multi-award winning destination village restaurant and pub, The White Hart at Fyfield, six miles southwest of Oxford, has been included in the Good Food Guide’s inaugural ‘50 Best Sunday Roasts 2024’.
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MEPC appoints Curo Construction to deliver £14m Signal Yard vision at Milton Park
With works already underway, the project will see the redevelopment of the former Park Centre into a vibrant community and social hub that will act as the focal point of Milton Park’s amenity provision.