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The works will ensure more reliable journeys for customers in the future The train line through Banbury will be closed for five days starting tomorrow (Saturday). Bridge works will be taking place between Bicester North and Kings Sutton and tunnel works between Banbury and Leamington Spa. This will leave commuters having to use replacement buses […]
Response times are worse and staff have experienced bullying and harassment A report by His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services has found Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue service requiring improvement in four keys areas. The assessment notes there have been many changes in middle and senior leadership positions with many staff in […]
Six properties were targeted during four hours Cash and jewellery were taken during a spate of burglaries in Banbury on Wednesday evening (July 24). Six properties were targeted in the Ruscote area of town between 6.30pm and 10.30pm. Thames Valley Police has released the image of a person who they believe may have vital information […]
Youngsters left rubbish, items of school clothing, keys and books Schools out for summer – and so was an abundance of litter and lost property at the Longford Park Football pitches after youngsters celebrated the end of the school year. Members of the football club spent time this morning clearing away and recycling the rubbish […]
The latest extension runs close to when the bowling club would normally resume their activities The use of a pop-up theatre at the Woodgreen Leisure Centre by the Mill Arts Centre has been extended again. All scheduled performances until September 2 will now take place there. It is now six months since the Mill’s main […]
It is unclear how long repairs will take The Post Office in Adderbury has had to temporarily close after the ceiling in the building collapsed. The branch is normally open twice a week – on both Tuesday and Friday mornings – and is a vital lifeline for the elderly in the village and those unable […]
Its hoped the service will help resolve neighbour and community disputes A new dedicated anti-social behaviour mediation service has been launched by the Thames Valley Police and Crime Commissioner. Matthew Barber has provided annual funding of £60,000 for the next three years to the organisation Alternatives to Conflict. They will attempt to offer a solution […]
The county council says the proposals come as part of a United States Visiting Forces road safety initiative Oxfordshire County Council is proposing reducing the speed limit to 40mph on both Hennef Way in Banbury and the A4260 Oxford Road between Adderbury and Bodicote. The Council says the idea comes as part of a United […]
The new MP for Banbury asks to meet the Health Secretary over maternity issues at the JR in Oxford Banbury’s new MP, Sean Woodcock, has raised the issue of protection for whistleblowers in the health and social care sectors and maternity concerns at the John Radcliffe hospital during questions in the House of Commons. Mr […]
Consultation underway on a draft Community Infrastructure Levy We’re being asked to have our say on a scheme that could be used locally to get additional money from developers when they build in our area, to pay for things like healthcare centres and sports facilities. A consultation is underway on a draft Community Infrastructure Levy. […]