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A young child was taken to hospital following a serious road traffic collision in the area. A 37-year-old Wantage man was arrested at the scene on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving and driving whilst unfit through drink or drugs. Thames Valley Police is appealing for witnesses.
Read more →The X35 bus service between Didcot, Wantage and Grove is being diverted due to gas works closing Harwell Burr Street until further notice. Services will divert via the Harwell Link Road during the works.
Read more →The latest edition of the Wantage Town Council Newsletter for June 2026 is now available. The newsletter includes information about upcoming closures and bus stop suspensions.
Read more →RCCG Faith Tabernacle Wantage will celebrate its second anniversary with an event themed 'Abundant Showers' on Sunday, June 14.
Read more →Oxfordshire County Council is consulting on proposed parking restrictions and new residential permit parking areas in Wantage town centre. New 'Residents permit holders parking only' zones would be introduced on Maryfield and Priory Road.
Read more →2026-07-05 · Wantage Market Place
Wantage International Food & Drink Festival
Free festival from 11am to 3pm featuring Oxford Samba Band, Vale and White Horse Line Dancers, and other entertainment.
More →2026-07-02 · Brews and Books at The Beacon, Wantage
Canadian guitarist Marek Orszulik performs at 2:30pm. Event includes coffee and cake.
More →The Sykes Hall
Wantage Silver Band Annual Festival
Five concerts across one weekend featuring the Wantage Concert and Youth Brass.
More →What are alternatives to the current town centre proposal for Wantage?
Love Wantage. 40w · Public · Wantage Town Council has launched its Town Survey, and we're inviting everyone who lives, works, or visits Wantage to take part.
More →Men's peer to peer support group meeting at the Rugby club in ...
Small single mattress (full length 2 foot 6inch width). Usual size for bunk beds, cabin beds etc. Old but clean and usable. Collect from near central wantage.
More →Good evening I have a bag in train tracks if anyone would like them?
I am posting anonymously so that it's a surprise for this individual. Any recommendations within the Wantage community for a reasonably priced, good flour ...
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