Local news: Didcot
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Oxfordshire FA partners with Play2Give charity
Oxfordshire FA has partnered with Play2Give, supporting its fundraising efforts and annual football tournament, as both organisations highlight shared goals of improving wellbeing and making a difference to local communities through sport and charitable initiatives.
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Aureus School students shine in Oxford Crown Court mock trials
Aureus School students gained real courtroom experience at Oxford Crown Court during a national mock trial competition, with one pupil earning recognition as teachers praised the event’s role in building confidence and inspiring future legal careers.
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Aureus School welcomes new Year 7 intake at transition evening
Aureus School welcomed new Year 7 pupils and families at its Post Offers Evening, helping ease the transition to secondary school.
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Didcot-based writer Esmé Bates releases HOWLS! — a comedy script and series concept
A new comedy project by Esmé Bates imagines a theatrical production led by expressive dog characters in a playful satire of showbusiness and performance.
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Aureus School receives grant for specialist VR chairs supporting SEND students
Aureus School has introduced two specialist VR chairs to support neurodiverse pupils after receiving community grant funding.
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Aureus students enjoy sweet careers trip to Cadbury World
Aureus School pupils explored careers in food, design and hospitality during a curriculum visit to Cadbury World.
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Aureus School hosts first Didcot MasterChef competition
Aureus School hosted Didcot’s first MasterChef competition, with young chefs preparing three-course meals for industry judges.
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Aureus School student dancers attend London’s MOVE IT event
Forty-four Aureus School dancers travelled to London for MOVE IT, gaining experience through workshops, performances and career inspiration.
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Aureus School Students inspired at Royal Navy careers event
Aureus School students explored Royal Navy careers and met inspirational speakers at a London event during Careers Week visit.
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Former Oxford United FC player brings Milk Cup trophy to Aureus School
Students at Aureus School met former Oxford United F.C. player Peter Rhoades-Brown and saw the Milk Cup trophy.
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Didcot apprentice electrician reaches semi-finals of national Screwfix competition
Didcot apprentice electrician Jaimie Lewis has secured a semi-final place in Screwfix Trade Apprentice 2026 after emerging from more than 3,000 applicants and now competes for a £10,000 prize package.
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Aureus School students past and present shine at dance showcase
Aureus School dancers impressed audiences in Didcot with a showcase featuring students and returning former performers.