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Police pulled over a blue Vauxhall Movano van and discovered it was full of sliced white bread. The Wantage driver was arrested.
Read more →Residents across South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse are being encouraged to share their views on rubbish, recycling and street cleaning services. The consultation covers the Wantage area.
Read more →Jack James, 11, from Wantage completed a descent of Dorchester Abbey tower on May 2, becoming the youngest person to abseil the landmark. He raised more than £1,200 for the church and Oxfordshire charity Be Free Young Carers.
Read more →Brews and Books Café, operated by Wantage Literary Festival volunteers at The Beacon, has celebrated its first birthday and will now become a permanent fixture. The café launched a year ago and has proven successful enough to secure its long-term future.
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Drop-in storytime and craft session celebrating Elmer Day. No booking required.
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Paddington Bear Storytime and Craft Session
Storytime featuring Paddington Bear followed by a Paddington-inspired craft activity for young children and families.
More →2026-05-13 · Wildwood Cinema, Wantage
Café Scientifique: Typhoid Mary Talk
Talk titled 'Typhoid Mary – can we stop persistent Salmonella infections?' featuring Paul Barrow at 7:30 pm.
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Origami Workshop With Li Kim Goh
Special origami workshop focusing on calm and creativity with author and online creator Li Kim Goh.
More →2026-05-10 · Market Place, Wantage
Market Place Brass Series: Wantage Big Band
Live music in Wantage town centre with Wantage Big Band performing at 2:00 PM.
More →2026-10-09 · Wantage
Wantage Silver Band First Annual Festival
Three-day festival from 9-11 October featuring all bands including Wantage Academy Brass and Beginner Band.
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Police in Wantage have been focusing on drugs-related activity in the town at the direction of locals. They said: “Our recent survey told us loud and clear that ...
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