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Thornton’s vacated the unit in 2021 A planning application has been submitted to Cherwell District Council to allow the former Thornton’s shop in the Castle Quay Shopping Centre to be used for educational purposes. Kumon Educational have applied for the change of use from the current Class E, which covers activities such as shops and […]

The courses will help people improve the energy performance and infrastructure of their homes and buildings Anyone looking to expand their knowledge about eco-friendly construction can take advantage of free courses which are being funded by Cherwell District Council.  At least 80 places are available to people from across the Cherwell district.   The courses include […]

Anne Marie Lambert will host sessions to encourage children to get cooking Banbury’s Food and Drink Festival will showcase both local delights and international flavours in the Market Place this Sunday.   Over 70 traders will be heading to the must-visit event for food enthusiasts. Everything from traditional favourites to exciting new dishes you might never […]

Over half of all the grades awarded at BGN were A*, A or B The headteacher at Blessed George Napier has described the school’s sixth form students as “wonderful young leaders and excellent role models for our younger students” on the day many receive their A Level results. Over half of all the grades awarded […]

Andreea Okoye achieved three A* and will now take a place at Cambridge University Students and staff at Wykham Park Academy celebrated today’s A Level results at a breakfast buffet this morning. Around 80 percent of those sitting their A Levels achieved the grades they needed to take a place at their first-choice university and […]

Students will now head for university courses in areas such as medics, criminology, neuroscience, engineering and historical archaeology At the Warriner School in Bloxham over half of all A Level students achieved an A*, A or B grade.   Seven of them received A* or A grades across all their subjects. Staff and students gathered at […]

Results for 70 percent of the students will enable a place at their first choice university Teaching staff at Chenderit School in Middleton Cheney have expressed their pride in the school’s year 13s on A Level results day. Just under 70 percent of them received results enabling a place at their first-choice university. Samuel Cavanagh […]

Brackley’s Teddy Bear Festival raises money for the mayor’s charities Daredevil teddy bears spent the morning parachuting from the skies above Town Park in Brackley at the annual Teddy Bear Festival. Brackley Town Mayor Councillor Elaine Wiltshire took charge of the jumps from a cherry picker, which was raised to the level of the tree […]

“CrossCountry is persistently one of the worst performing operators” Banbury’s MP and the Transport Secretary have both written to CrossCountry setting out their concerns about the service provided by the train operator. Last week CrossCountry brought in reductions to their timetable whilst it catches up on training days required by train drivers.   This will be […]

In particular they need someone to take on the role of secretary The Banbury branch of Parkinson’s UK is urgently appealing for volunteers to help keep its vital services running.   The branch, which supports people living with Parkinson’s – and their families, could face closure if new volunteers don’t step forward. In particular they need […]