James Alder and Brendon Shamu were sentenced at Oxford Crown Court on Friday, March 27.

Alder, 21, of Limborough Road, Wantage, and Shamu, 27, of Field Gardens, Steventon, near Abingdon, were both charged with drug dealing offences in Abingdon between October 1 last year and January 23 this year.

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Brendon Shamu (Image: TVP)

Both men pleaded guilty to being concerned in the supply of class A drugs, namely crack cocaine and heroin.

Shamu also pleaded guilty to being in possession of criminal property, namely £8,795 in cash.

The court heard they were involved with a county drugs line called the Dior Line.

Shamu was jailed for a total of 49 months and Alder for three years.

Orders were made for the forfeiture and destruction of the drugs, paraphernalia, phones and cash.

The popular race, celebrating its 41st year, took place on a scenic route through the Vale of the White Horse, starting and finishing in Grove.

Runners weaved through the picturesque villages of Denchworth, Lyford, and Charney Bassett on the unchanged course, known for its personal best potential.

This year, the event saw a sell-out with more than 500 participants, supported by a team of around 80 marshals.

Runners ranged in age from late teens to over 80 years old, with participants enjoying the support and safety provided by dedicated volunteers.

The race headquarters was set up at St John’s Primary School in Grove, with volunteers ensuring the smooth running of the event, marking the course, providing refreshments, and offering much-needed water to participants along the way.

The White Horse Harriers Athletics Club, who organise the event, also expressed gratitude to various local contributors, including TFD Gym Health and Fitness, Olivia Pile for the mug design, Jimmy Blackshaw for spot prizes, and Hendred Vineyard for donating bottles of their sparkling Hendred Brut.

With the race now completed, the organising team is already preparing for their next big summer event, the Uffington White Horse Gallop, set to take place on Sunday, July 26.

This challenging off-road half-marathon follows the hills and trails around the Ridgeway above Wantage, offering spectacular views of the Vale of the White Horse.

For further information, race enthusiasts can reach out via email at whitehorsehalfmarathon@gmail.com.

The Campaign For Real Ale in Oxfordshire has named its branch winners in each of the districts of awards including pub of the year, ahead of the competition for the overall winner.

For the second time, Wallingford High Street pub The Cross Keys has been named in the coveted awards.

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Dave Howse, joint landlord with his wife Emma, said: “It’s an amazing award, it’s the second time that we’ve done it and we managed to go through last year to win the title for the whole of Oxfordshire, so we’ll see if we can do it again this year.”

The Cross Keys in Wallingford (Image: Ed Nix)

Dave Howse and his wife Emma, joint landlords at The Cross Keys pub (Image: Ed Nix)

In the same week of the announcement, The Cross Keys’ parent group Oak Taverns, also run by Mr and Mrs Howse, was awarded the accolade of Community Pub Group of the year at the prestigious Publican Awards.

“It’s been a good week,” Mr Howse added.

The original home of Bunkfest and a dedicated year-round host of community, music and beer-led events, The Cross Keys is a local favourite in the town.