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Abingdon Council News: Fishing Permits

Please note, now that the fishing season is nearly here, that it is essential for all anglers to carry a permit to fish the town waters.

To get a fishing permit please call in to the Information Centre which is located in Abingdon Museum between 10.00 am and 3.00 pm Tuesday to Saturday.

You MUST obtain a fishing permit tomorrow if you would like to fish the first day of the Season on Sunday.
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Abingdon Council News: Abingdon Pride

Britain’s newest Pride comes to Britain’s oldest town on Saturday 22nd June 2019.

Abingdon Pride takes place on Saturday 22nd June and will include:
Abingdon Council News: Fun and Music in the Park Timings

With 1 day to go it’s time to get excited about this year’s Fun and Music in the Park events and to confirm times so you all know exactly when to come on down and join us for an exciting day!

The daytime event, Fun in the Park, runs from 10.30 AM to 3.30 PM and is free - just walk in and enjoy the many kid’s activities and food stalls available!
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Abingdon Council News: Music In the Park - Terms and Conditions

With less than a week to go until this years Music in the Park event the countdown is on! And rumour has it even the warm weather has got its ticket!

So make sure you get yours as soon as possible so you don’t miss out!

Please also see the terms and conditions here which include no glass bottles or BBQs.
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Abingdon Council News: Job opportunities at the European parliamentary elections

Job opportunities at the European parliamentary elections

The Vale of White Horse District Council are currently appointing staff to work at polling stations for the European parliamentary elections on Thursday 23 May.
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Abingdon Council News: Music in the Park Saturday 1st June – Tickets Selling Fast!

With just over 2 weeks to go until our popular Music in the Park event make sure you get your tickets as soon as possible so you don’t miss out!

This year promises to be as good as ever with music from Local bands; Nevada, Fallen Angels, The Voodoo Penguins and Hope & Glory.

Concluding with the usual Proms Concert by Abingdon Town Band and a Grand Firework Display.
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Abingdon Council News: Mayor Making - Monday 13th May

The Annual Mayor Making ceremony and Annual Council meeting will take place in the Abbey Hall, the Guildhall on Monday 13th May 2019 at 7pm (doors open - 6.30pm, arrive early to secure a seat).
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Abingdon Council News: LATEST NEWS: Election results

Local elections took place on Thursday 2nd May 2019.

Abingdon Town Council Following the elections the ruling group on the Council are the Liberal Democrats. The political composition of the Council in terms of numbers of Councillors, is as follows:

Liberal Democrat - 18 (+10)

Green - 1 (+1)

Conservative - 0 (-10)

Independent - 0 (-1)
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Abingdon Council News: Household Waste Recycling Centre

Please see below issued from Oxfordshire County Council:

During May, your Household Waste Recycling Centre will be closing for two days to carry out a deep clean and esential maintenance.

Closing dates:

Alkerton (Banbury)               Weds 8 & Thurs 9 May

Ardley    (Bicester)            Tues 14 & Weds 15 May

Drayton (Abingdon)               Thurs 16 & Fri 17 May
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Abingdon Council News: Household Waste Recycling Centre

Please see below issued from Oxfordshire County Council:

During May, your Household Waste Recycling Centre will be closing for two days to carry out a deep clean and esential maintenance.

Closing dates:

Alkerton (Banbury)               Weds 8 & Thurs 9 May

Ardley    (Bicester)            Tues 14 & Weds 15 May

Drayton (Abingdon)               Thurs 16 & Fri 17 May
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UK News BBC News Feed: Tory leadership race: EU will renegotiate Brexit package, says Hunt
Mr Hunt said if there is no prospect of a deal by 31 October he would accept a no-deal Brexit.
UK News BBC News Feed: Waiter 'won't pay eat-and-run bill'
A customer claimed a waiter feared being made to pay after diners fled, because of company policy.
UK News BBC News Feed: Police rescue woman from car in lake
Three officers are treated in hospital after rescuing a woman from a "sinking car" in County Fermanagh.
UK News BBC News Feed: Caledonian Sleeper service disruption continues
Some Caledonian Sleeper trains will be cancelled until Wednesday following wheel damage.
UK News BBC News Feed: Police officer hurt in Erdington pursuit crash
The officer is in a serious condition with pelvic, leg and shoulder injuries after the crash.
UK News BBC News Feed: Extinction Rebellion postpone Heathrow drone protest plan
Extinction Rebellion had threatened to shut down the airport in a protest against planned expansion.
UK News BBC News Feed: Trans charity Mermaids UK 'deeply sorry' for data breach
Mermaids UK published thousands of emails containing confidential information, reports suggest.
UK News BBC News Feed: Jailed Nazanin's husband in Iranian embassy tent protest
Richard Ratcliffe has spent his first night on a hunger strike outside the Iranian embassy in London, to try and secure his wife's release.
UK News BBC News Feed: Gulf of Oman: Iran protests to UK ambassador
The UK says Iran is "almost certainly" responsible for attacks on two oil tankers in the Gulf of Oman.
UK News BBC News Feed: Fodor's Travel removes 'offensive' Belfast murals guide
Fodor's Travel compared "wildly romantic Catholic murals" to "workmanlike efforts" in Protestant areas.

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Ebola test after passenger death

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