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A large number of people have already contacted Mr Woodcock but this will allow others to express their views An online public meeting has been organised by Banbury’s MP, Sean Woodcock, who wants to hear the views of as many people was possible on the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill. Mr Woodcock has […]

Emma Hamer says her children will have to sell land making the farm less viable to pay the tax bill A number of farmers from the Banbury FM area are in London today taking part in a protest against the Labour government’s proposed change to inheritance tax rules for farms. From April 2026 Chancellor Rachael […]

Schools, public transport and roads were all affected Overnight snow has caused problems around our area this morning. Local roads hadn’t been treated and drivers had to contend with slippery conditions, with reports of vehicles struggling on Bretch Hill and delays on many routes through the rush hour. Warwickshire Police closed the A422 at Sun […]

It’s the third time this year the centre has been targeted Car batteries, brass and copper valued at around £400 were stolen from the Farthinghoe Household Waste and Recycling Centre on Sunday evening. Intruders were caught on CCTV breaking into the site on the A422 just outside Farthinghoe between 8.30pm and 9.10pm. The site management […]

Parents are urged to be aware of the signs With the number of cases of respiratory illnesses in children on the rise health experts are urging parents and carers to be aware of the signs, especially as temperatures are now starting to drop. Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) is a common virus that causes coughs and […]

Weapons were reported as being used A road-rage incident led to a brawl involving a group of men in Banbury on Remembrance Sunday afternoon.   It was reported that weapons were used during the incident, which is being investigated by Thames Valley Police. The altercation took place at around 4.20pm on Queens Road. One of the […]

Gifts can be taken to the Town Hall until December 5 The annual Banbury Town Mayor’s Toy Appeal is underway.   Councillor Mark Cherry asking people to donate unused toys that are in new or excellent condition for families in need this Christmas. Unwanted birthday or Christmas presents and duplicate purchases are perfect candidates for items […]

Three people were involved last Friday evening A witness appeal has been issued after three people were involved in an altercation in Banbury last Friday evening (November 8). One person was arrested following the incident which involved a male and two females at around 7.30pm on Bridge Street. A spokesperson for Thames Valley Police said: […]

Anyone hoping to dispose of waste will need to book a slot The days of a last minute trip over to the tip at Alkerton to get rid of some rubbish will soon be gone. Oxfordshire County Council is planning to introduce a new booking system with people only able to visit their Household Waste […]

An electrical issue led to the closure on Thursday Wykham Park Academy in Banbury will be partially closed again tomorrow (Friday).   Students have been at home today after an electrical issue overnight forced the school to close. The school has issued an update that those issues are ongoing and so students in years 10, 11, […]