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Sleety snow, rain and strong winds are anticipated overnight Rail users hoping to catch a train from Banbury station tomorrow (Friday) are being warned of a severely reduced service due to Storm Goretti. Chiltern Railways will only be running 50 percent of their normal timetable and they caution services may be subject to disruption due […]
The hospital trust has confirmed the system is now fully functioning Blue Badge holders who were unable to scan their badges in the Horton General Hospital’s car park earlier this week won’t face a fine. Monday was the first day new automatic number plate recognition cameras were operating, with car park users required to pay […]
The estate remains the responsibility of the developers who build the houses Residents on Longford Park are nervous about venturing out after dark due to a lack of working streetlights on the estate. One Dunnock Road resident has claimed its ten years since the last working streetlight failed in the road. Public areas on Longford […]
41 percent of primary-aged children in Cherwell experience mental health or wellbeing challenges The rising need for mental health support for eight to 11-year-olds will be addressed by a twelve-month trial which is due to start in April. The programme was agreed at a meeting of Cherwell District Council’s executive last night. Funding of £55,000 […]
The figures are in the new draft Local Plan for West Northamptonshire by Nadia Lincoln, Local Democracy Reporter Thousands of new homes have been proposed to be built across West Northamptonshire’s towns and villages, as the council has revealed details of the latest draft of its Local Plan. From Brackley to Long Buckby, major changes […]
Calls for the most sick and injured patients are being prioritised In the face of an increase in demand during the cold spell, South Central Ambulance Service are suggesting that, rather than waiting for them, people may get to hospital faster if they ask a friend for a lift or book a taxi. The Trust […]
The challenges provide vital income for the Adderbury based hospice Daredevils, explorers and those who fancy a physical mission in 2026, are being sought for a series of fund-raising challenges for Katharine House. The Hospice is offering a new adventure this year – a trek along the Great Wall of China. Exclusively for Katharine House […]
Yellow weather warnings have been issued The cold weather is set to continue for the next few days with Banbury and Brackley likely to see more snow before the weekend. After a slightly milder day today with temperatures reaching 4 Celsius we’re due to see a band of rain moving across the area from this […]
The position will be discussed by the Executive tonight Cherwell District Council is projecting it will have an overspend of £609,000 at the end of this financial year. The amount is £209,000 more than the overspend predicted just a month ago. The financial state of the authority, which is run by a Liberal Democrat administration, […]
Should the other stores remain open this would be the third site in town Card Factory looks set to open a third outlet in Banbury. The cards, gifts and celebration retailer has applied for planning permission to instal signage at the old Claire’s Accessories store at Banbury Gateway. Card Factory already has stores at Banbury […]
