Category Archives: Local News

New Waitrose Opening in Faringdon

Posted on January 18, 2017 by Longcot Web Admin

Just received an email to tell me that the new Faringdon Waitrose opens on February 2nd. I have not been invited for Champagne – a disappointment – but I have got a map to show us where to go!

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Village Notices for January from The Parish Council

Posted on January 15, 2017 by Longcot Web Admin

Broadband- Chris has been in contact all the time with BT as we have not yet gone live – so you can’t book your broadband yet from cabinet 4 – however, Chris thinks its very close – so I will … Continue reading →

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News about our local villages magazine

Posted on January 15, 2017 by Longcot Web Admin

A message from Jacqui & Guy We currently deliver the monthly “Shrivenham, Watchfield, Bourton and Longcot News” community magazine around the village. This is an interesting and informative little local magazine and only costs £2.50 for a year’s subscription (12 … Continue reading →

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Road Closures, Bridge Repairs, and a “Flabbergasted” Network Rail

Posted on September 27, 2016 by Longcot Web Admin

For whatever reason, two local bridges that were repaired or renewed in recent years, now need further attention. Fortunately, this is only our money being wasted, by a variety of corrupted road surface issues. SO PLEASE NOTE: The B4508 Shrivenham Road … Continue reading →

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WESSEX MALE CHOIR PERFORMING AT ST MARY’S CHRISTMAS 800TH BIRTHDAY CONCERT

Posted on September 18, 2016 by Longcot Web Admin

ST MARY’S CHURCH, LONGCOT Find more event information and purchase tickets at our own page on Eventbrite. www.longcotocktaves.eventbrite.co.uk The village of Longcot (pop: 617) on the borders of Wiltshire and Oxfordshire, has an inspiring track record for punching well above its … Continue reading →

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Missing – 10 month old Black Cat

Posted on September 2, 2016 by Longcot Web Admin

Could everyone please keep their eyes out for Ryan and Jenny’s Black Cat. LUPIN. (shown below) They have recently moved into the village at 12 Church Close. He disappeared yesterday and they are now getting worried. If anyone does see or … Continue reading →

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ALDI & TESCO OPENING IN FARINGDON

Posted on July 18, 2016 by Longcot Web Admin

A new era in the long and illustrious history of Faringdon began on Friday 15th July, when local MP, Rt. Hon. Ed Vaizey, who was recently appointed to the Privy Council, officially named the Oxfordshire market town’s new retail centre, … Continue reading →

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