Local news: Didcot
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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.
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Aureus School hosts British Army careers visit focused on respect
Aureus School hosted a British Army careers session exploring respect, teamwork and workplace expectations, while students learned about military career pathways and upcoming work experience opportunities.
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Aureus students explore music and dance at Buckinghamshire New University
Aureus School students from Didcot visited Buckinghamshire New University to take part in dance workshops, record music and explore university life, with staff saying the experience helps raise aspirations and introduces pupils to future educational opportunities.
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Careers event inspires Aureus School students in Didcot
Aureus School students in Didcot met professionals from a range of industries during a Human Library careers event designed to inspire future ambitions.
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Aureus alumni take on 57 mile walk to support former teacher with rare condition
Three Aureus alumni will walk 57 miles over three days to raise funds for the MSA Trust in honour of former teacher Carolyn Saul.
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Chatty Bus partners with charities to tackle loneliness across Oxfordshire
The Chatty Bus scheme is partnering with Age UK Oxfordshire and Oxford Hospitals Charity to host a series of events across Oxfordshire this year. Passengers can connect, share stories, and access local support, helping to tackle loneliness and social isolation in the community.
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Weekend road closures planned at Milton Interchange for essential improvements
The A34/A4130 Milton Interchange will close for a full weekend from 27 February to 02 March 2026 for essential resurfacing and maintenance works. Diversions and temporary access arrangements will be in place, with bus routes revised during the closure.
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Aureus School students take centre stage in Didcot arts showcase
Aureus School students will showcase their creative talents at Didcot’s Cornerstone Arts Centre on March 13, presenting an evening of performance celebrating confidence, collaboration and imagination across dance and expressive arts disciplines.
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Housebuilder hands over affordable homes at Valley Park in Didcot to local housing provider
The latest handover of affordable homes at Valley Park in Didcot marks a key milestone for the major development, delivering much-needed housing for local people as part of a new sustainable community.
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Warneford Hospital’s 200th anniversary launches with Museum of Oxford exhibition
A new exhibition at the Museum of Oxford has launched Warneford Hospital’s 200th anniversary celebrations. The free display explores two centuries of mental health care and is the first in a year-long programme of exhibitions touring Oxfordshire.