Police hunt missing 27-year-old with Oxfordshire links last seen 13 days ago

• Christopher was last seen in Bognor Regis in Sussex on Monday, August 24.
• He is believed to have links to Abingdon in Oxfordshire, as police issue urgent appeal

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Herald Series - News (Abingdon, Didcot, Wantage) · yesterday Oxfordshire MP joins fight to save town's polluted stream • The Wallingford Mill Brook Restoration Group has reached a major milestone in the fight to save the historic stream.

Oxford Mail · yesterday Farmer gives damning conclusion to Clarkson's farm police probe • A leading farmer has given a damning conclusion to the police probe at Jeremy Clarkson's Cotswolds farm.

Herald Series - News (Abingdon, Didcot, Wantage) · Local news · yesterday Aldi 'disappointment' raised in town • Aldi has caused "disappointment" before it has even arrived in Aldi, according to the town council.

Witney Gazette - News (Witney, West Oxfordshire) · Local news · today Football pitches turning green again ahead of new season • Witney Town Council said its pitches across the town are being prepared for the 2026/27 campaign.

Oxford Mail · Local news · yesterday Former Grand Tour host Richard Hammond in helicopter 'precaution' • Richard Hammond took a "precaution" by using a helicopter after his court conviction.

Bicester Advertiser - News (Bicester) · Local news · yesterday Inquest finds Oxfordshire mum died after injecting kids with insulin • An inquest at Oxford Coroner's Court has revealed information around the circumstances into the death of an Oxfordshire mum.

Witney Gazette - News (Witney, West Oxfordshire) · Local news · yesterday Oxfordshire farmer warns Christmas favourite could be off menu • Brussel sprouts could be off this year's Christmas menu - as they have been struck by a plague of flea beetles, an Oxfordshire farmer has warned.

What's on: next 14 days

A quick-view of 48 priority public listings from 48 tracked events over the next 14 days. Tap any item for the source and full details.

14 Sep · The Bullingdon + Plush + Cowley Retreat + Black Swan + James Street Tavern25% OFF SUMMER SALE TICKET ULTIMATE OXFORD BROOKES FRESHERS 2026 Official Student Partners with BoohooMAN FREE T-Shirt with Every Ticket! Sold Out 15 years Running!

18 Sep · Holywell Music Room, OX1 3SBCandlelight: Ed Sheeran & Coldplay

19 Sep · O2 Academy OxfordFishies Saturday Special Ft BIG JOHN

7 Sep · The Sheldonian TheatreFREE CONCERT - HANDEL'S MESSIAH

7 Sep · Sheldonian Theatre, University of OxfordHANDEL’S MESSIAH at The Sheldonian Theatre, Oxford

11 Sep · Old Fire Station, OxfordLaura Lexx: Yo-Yo Oxford

12 Sep · Blackwell's BookshopMiriam Margolyes BOOK SIGNING

14 Sep · Plush OxfordOxford Big Freshers Icebreaker - Presented by FOOTASYLUM - UK Largest Freshers Events - Sold Out 10 Years Running

13 Sep · Various VenuesOxford Freshers 2026 Wristband

15 Sep · Plush OxfordOxford Freshers Welcome Week - ABBA Wonderland - Sold out 10 years running!

13 Sep · Plush OxfordOxford Freshers Welcome Week 2026 - UK Largest Freshers Events - Sold Out 10 Years Running

7 Sep · St Giles', OxfordOXFORD ST GILES Family Fun Fair

18 Sep · Examination SchoolsThe Oxford Wine Festival 2026 (Friday Evening)

12 Sep · Wadham CollegeR60: One with the Earth – 60th anniversary of Resurgence

7 Sep · Blackwell's BookshopRowan Williams with Philip Goff WHY?

18 Sep · The Ruskin School of ArtRuskin Undergraduate Open Days 2026

12 Sep · New Theatre OxfordSam Campbell Live in Oxford

15 Sep · O2 Academy OxfordTHE FRESHERS RAVE FT DR BANANA

11 Sep · Oxford Town HallThe Music Of Phil Collins - The Candlelight Concert - Oxford Town Hall

19 Sep · Examination SchoolsThe Oxford Wine Festival 2026 (Saturday Afternoon)

19 Sep · Examination SchoolsThe Oxford Wine Festival 2026 (Saturday Evening)

13 Sep · The Bullingdon + Plush + Cowley Retreat + Black Swan + James Street TavernULTIMATE OXFORD BROOKES FRESHERS 2026 Sold Out 15 years Running! FREE T-Shirt with Every Ticket!

12 Sep · O2 Academy OxfordWelcome To Oxford Brookes

6 Sep · Oxfordshire, United KingdomC.S. Lewis & J.R.R. Tolkien Tour

6 Sep at 15:002026 Crime Fiction Weekend

6 Sep · Ashmolean Museum, Ashmolean Museum, Beaumont Street,, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1 2PH, United KingdomAshmolean NOW: Soma Surovi Jannat

6 SepBach to Baby Family Concert in Oxford Summertown

6 Sep · Old Swan & Minster Mill, Minster Mill,, Minster Lovell, Oxfordshire, OX29 0RN, United KingdomBand & Brew at The Old Swan

6 Sep · Waddesdon Manor, Waddesdon Manor, Waddesdon,, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP18 0JH, United KingdomChilli Fest at Waddesdon Manor

6 Sep · Ashmolean Museum, Ashmolean Museum, Beaumont Street,, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1 2PH, United KingdomColonial Views of India: Photographs by Eugene Clutterbuck Impey

6 Sep · The Slaughters Manor House, The Slaughters Manor House, Copsehill Road,, Lower Slaughter, Gloucestershire, GL54 2HP, United KingdomEscape to the Manor for Afternoon Tea

6 Sep · Waddesdon Manor, Waddesdon Manor, Waddesdon,, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP18 0JH, United KingdomFour Seasons at Waddesdon Manor

6 Sep · Oxfordshire, United KingdomHarry Potter Highlights Walking Tour

6 SepHOxStock

6 SepMurder Mystery Adventure

6 SepOxford Ghost Tour

6 Sep at 11:30 · Oxfordshire, United KingdomOxford On Screen Walking Tour

6 Sep · Ashmolean Museum, Ashmolean Museum, Beaumont Street,, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1 2PH, United KingdomRoman Oxfordshire Coins Display

6 Sep · Blenheim Palace, Blenheim Palace,, Woodstock, Oxfordshire, OX20 1UL, United KingdomSalon Privé 2026

6 SepSaturday Boat trips on the Banbury Canal

6 Sep · Sheldonian Theatre, Sheldonian Theatre, Broad Street,, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1 3AZ, United KingdomSheldonian Guided Tour

6 Sep · Sudbury House Hotel & Restaurant, 56 London Street,, Faringdon, Oxfordshire, SN7 7AA, United KingdomSummer at Sudbury House

6 Sep · Waterperry Gardens, Waterperry Gardens, Waterperry,, Wheatley, Oxfordshire (for Satnav please use postcode OX33 1LA), OX33 1JZ, United KingdomSummer Orienteering Butterfly Trail

6 Sep · Oxfordshire, United KingdomSunday Roast at Treadwell Restaurant

6 Sep · Westgate Oxford, Westgate Oxford, Queen Street,, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1 1TR, United KingdomTake part in the FREE Hatter's Hunt at Westgate Oxford

6 Sep · City Sightseeing Oxford Visitor Information Point, City Sightseeing Oxford Visitor Information Point, Queens Lane, 44 - 45 High Street,, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1 4AP, United KingdomThe Oxford Explorer's Passport Trail

6 SepTimeless Tales

6 Sep at 11:00White Cube at Claydon

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Did you know? · Oxfordshire

The Uffington White Horse in Oxfordshire, a 120-metre chalk hill figure, dates to the late Bronze or early Iron Age (roughly 1380-550 BC) and is Britain's oldest such figure.

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