Wednesday Fans Stop in Abingdon on Way to Oxford Match

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A party bus carrying supporters of Sheffield Wednesday made a stop in Abingdon today on their way to the match against Oxford United.

These Wednesday fans have stopped here on the last three meetings between the sides, and Abingdon is becoming a familiar break in the journey.

Today’s visit came on a sobering day. Both clubs face relegation this season — though for Oxford, confirmation came only shortly before kick-off. For Wednesday, the campaign began with an 18-point deduction, leaving them among a few sides in English football history to finish on zero or a negative points total.

Yet you wouldn’t have guessed that from the group in town. The Wednesday supporters were colourful, polite, and in full voice, chanting as they gathered. They travel long distances, take up their club’s ticket allocations, and keep singing throughout.

St George’s Flag above County Hall in Abingdon

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The cross of St George has been flying above Abingdon County Hall Museum over the past two days, marking St George’s Day (23rd April) and its place in the civic year.

The flag itself, a simple red cross on a white background, carries centuries of tradition. The St George’s flag originated in the Middle Ages and became associated with Saint George, a soldier-saint venerated across Europe. English soldiers began using the red cross as a distinguishing emblem during the Crusades, and by the 13th century it had become a national symbol .

Abingdon has a practice of marking particular days by changing the flag on the Hall, and St George’s Day is one occasion when the St George flag is raised. It will probably appear again during the world cup which starts for England on June 17th when England play Croatia in Dallas.

Morrisons Daily Opens at Peachcroft After 11-Day Turnaround

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The new Morrisons Daily at Peachcroft Shopping Centre opened its doors this morning (Thursday, 23 April 2026), following a quick turnaround. The previous Budgens store closed 11 days ago.

The change is immediately visible. New Morrisons Daily signage has been installed — with some final touches still being completed after an inspection — and an arc of green and yellow balloons marks the reopening.

Inside, the overall layout, flooring and shelving appear largely unchanged. However, staff are now in Morrisons-branded uniforms, and the store is now stocked with a range of Morrisons own-label products, giving new choice for Abingdon shoppers.

Doors Open at M&S Foodhall at Fairacres Abingdon

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The wait is over. The Marks & Spencer Foodhall at Fairacres Retail Park opened its doors this morning (Wednesday, 22 April 2026), marking the arrival of the long-anticipated addition to Abingdon’s shopping scene.

Shortly before 8am, staff gathered at the entrance behind a branded ribbon, watched over by a larger-than-life Colin the Caterpillar.

After a brief countdown, the ribbon was cut and the team took up their positions, ready to welcome the first customers.

An orderly queue had already formed ahead of opening time, with early shoppers keen to be among the first inside.

Inside, the new store was spacious and bright. Customers were greeted at the entrance by a display of orchids alongside fresh fruit and vegetables and bright signs indicating the different product zones.

To mark the occasion, shoppers were given Fairacres Abingdon tote bags featuring Percy Pig, who was on hand to greet customers. Staff were distributing leaflets about the Sparks loyalty scheme, which launched earlier this month.

The final photo captures some familiar Abingdon faces enjoying the opening – a moment in the town’s history.