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Didcot News β€” 17 July 2026

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crime

Police Investigate Golf Club Theft from Didcot Car Park

Police are investigating the theft of Β£400 worth of golf clubs from a vehicle parked at a Didcot car park. A lorry was seized as part of a wider plant machinery theft investigation.

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transport

X34/X35 Bus Services Diverted Due to Burr Street Roadworks

The X34 and X35 bus services connecting Didcot to Newbury and Wantage & Grove are being diverted. Large works vehicles blocking Burr Street have made the road impassable.

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council

Didcot Town Council to Consider Outline Planning Application

Didcot Town Council will review draft minutes from its July 1st meeting and consider an outline planning application at its July 22nd session. The agenda has been published.

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environment

Civil Works Progress at Didcot Substation for UK Energy Infrastructure

Construction at Didcot Substation is advancing to support UK AI and clean energy goals. All three Super Grid Transformer bunded bays were completed in June 2026 alongside major concrete pours for the GIS building basement.

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business

River Island to Close Didcot Store in January

River Island will shut its Didcot store before the end of January as part of a High Court-approved restructuring plan.

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In Brief

  • Man gives evidence in Didcot rape trial, denies allegationsβ†’
  • Two convicted of manslaughter and poisonings in Didcot area caseβ†’
  • No.33 Cafe at Great Western Park to close after 16 monthsβ†’

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