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Local News
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Villagers unhappy with “ridiculous behaviour” Troublemakers have spoilt a popular book lending facility in Kings Sutton. Late on Sunday morning a number of books were found strewn around the village’s bus stop library. Some had been damaged. The library is overseen by the Parish Council with a warden taking care of the facility on a […]
88-year-old Barrie Davenport died at an assisted living complex in Banbury last October A woman from Middleton Cheney has been charged with murder. Lisa Davenport, aged 54, of Washle Drive is due to appear at Oxford Magistrates’ Court today (September 8). She’s been charged with one count of the murder of Barrie Davenport and one […]
The Met Police have confirmed it wasn’t Daniel Khalife Police were called to Banbury Train Station this afternoon following what was thought to be a sighting of wanted man Daniel Khalife. Officers later confirmed it was not the person they were looking for. A national hunt is currently underway for the 21-year-old who escaped from […]
The programme has been brought forward after the discovery of a new COVID variant People in Oxfordshire who are eligible for annual winter flu and COVID jabs are being encouraged to get vaccinated as soon as possible. The booster programme for people most at risk launches next Monday (September 11). Both boosters are both available […]
Archaeologists’ finds will be on show as the Sealed Knot bring the sights and sounds of the seventeenth century to life The secrets of a unique seventeenth century water garden and science “theme park” will be revealed at Hanwell Castle this weekend, after a 10-year programme of archaeological excavation. The castle’s gardens were constructed and […]
The applicant say it wouldn’t “extend the urban envelope of Banbury”, but the planning officer disagrees A plan to build in a field which would extend the built-up boundary of Banbury further along the Bloxham Road looks set to be refused. An officer’s report to Councillors on the Planning Committee recommends they reject the outline […]
The company’s administrators named Banbury as one of 52 stores set to shut Banbury’s Wilko store on Bridge Street will close next Thursday (September 14). It is one of 52 stores named by the company’s administrators PwC as permanently shutting next week. Yesterday PwC confirmed that it had offloaded 51 of the chain’s 400 stores […]
Junior santas and entrepreneurial youngsters can do their bit to help Katharine House As youngsters in our area head back to school the team at Katharine House are encouraging them to take part in some fun fundraising activities for the hospice. The popular Schools Santa Run returns this year. The sister event to the main […]
Every day of learning lost has an impact later on This week is back to school week and Oxfordshire County Council is highlighting national guidance and information on why regular school attendance has many benefits. The Council’s Cabinet Member for Children, Education and Youth Services, Liz Brighouse, acknowledged that whilst many children were looking forward […]
The consultation proposes ideas for how our area will change up to 2040 After a number of delays a consultation on proposals for our area’s new Local Plan is finally set to get underway. A 340 page document with suggestions as to how our area will develop and grow between now and 2040 was approved […]