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No one present at the meeting could explain how a key performance indicator was derived A local Councillor has accused Cherwell District Council of not providing straight answers to a senior committee of its own councillors over affordable housing targets. At Tuesday night’s meeting of the council’s Overview and Scrutiny Committee Councillors Ian Middleton and […]
Heyfordian made the surprise announcement on Tuesday after 76 years in business A coach company which provided school transport to a number of local schools has ceased trading. Heyfordian Travel Limited made the surprise announcement yesterday, citing rising costs, driver shortages and interest charges amongst the reasons they decided to wind up the business. During […]
A Misuse of Drugs Act warrant was executed on Tuesday morning More than 350 cannabis plants have been found in a Banbury property. The discovery was made by the police when they executed a Misuse of Drugs Act warrant in Broad Street this morning (Tuesday). Officers will be on the scene of what they described […]
Trade has increased in recent months during the cost-of-living crisis Following a busy few months Banbury’s Katharine House Hospice shop is asking for more donations of clothing. The outlet on Bridge Street has seen an increasing number of shoppers visiting during the cost-of-living crisis and now needs more stock. All the income from sales goes […]
A yellow weather warning was issued on Tuesday morning Banbury and Brackley look set to be hit by thunderstorms tomorrow (Wednesday). The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning and we are in the middle of the area they expect to be affected. The warning comes into effect from 9am with a prediction of […]
The plan will “reclaim space for people to use their environments in a way which is healthy, sustainable and safer” The implementation of a number of steps to make cycling and walking safer and easier in Banbury have taken a step closer. Oxfordshire County Council has adopted a plan to improve the town’s active travel […]
The kit is used mainly in smoke filled environments Firefighters in Banbury are now benefitting from new life-preserving breathing apparatus. The investment in the equipment by Oxfordshire County Council’s Fire and Rescue Service ensures crews have the best protection when attending emergencies. The new apparatus has been rolled out to fire stations across the county. […]
It’ll be a day filled with enchanting Baroque music performances, competitions, and taster sessions St Mary’s Church is hosting Banbury’s first ever Early Music Day tomorrow (Saturday). The day is being held at the church, starting at 10am and is all based around music from the Baroque era – the period from the 1600’s to […]
Buses will replace many trains with the west side car park closed to facilitate this Train users are being warned that they face delays, longer journeys and busier trains than usual over the next week. A combination of engineering works and industrial action are to blame. Those driving to Banbury train station should also be […]
Local theatre group to perform ‘Back to the 80’s musical’ this weekend North Oxfordshire theatre group Odyssey is bringing a high energy show full of the best hits from the 1980s to the Wykham Theatre, as they perform the musical ‘Back To The 80’s’ this Friday and Saturday. The show utilises the sounds of the […]