Local News

The plane came down close to the A44 just before 3.05pm A pilot has lost his life after his light aircraft crashed in a field close to the A44 in Enstone.   The plane came down shortly before 3.05pm today (Tuesday). Emergency services have secured the scene and the Air Accidents Investigation Branch are in attendance. […]

“this is massively outside our comfort zones but we’re determined to motivate each other” Two members of the Katharine House Hospice team who have cheered on, encouraged and promoted fundraising runners over the years will this year follow the old adage of “putting your money where your mouth is”! Hannah Timms and Carley Lambourne from […]

Man who “poses a risk to the public” was last seen at the John Radcliffe hospital on Sunday A man who went missing from the John Radcliffe hospital in Oxford could be in Banbury. Thames Valley Police is appealing for our help in tracing 39-year-old Sonny Lindo.   He was last seen at the hospital on […]

£200,000 is available from the sale of items seized from criminals Money from the sale of items seized from criminals is being made available for community groups to help prevent crime and make communities safer.   The items are sold when they can’t be returned to their rightful owners. Thames Valley Police and Crime Commissioner Matthew […]

The actions of a few could be taking money away from the budget to be spent on players Banbury United’s directors have been forced to speak out again after a number of items – including flares – were thrown on the pitch during Saturday’s home fixture against Chester. 802 people watched the all-ticket game, which […]

The event offered alfresco dining or treats to take home Shoppers at Banbury’s Food and Drink Festival on Sunday had lots on their plates after visiting around a hundred stalls stacked high with delicious delicacies. Market Place overflowed with eats and drink with tastes and flavours from around the world – and cookery demonstrations by […]

Police are seeking two people, one of whom is known as “Irish Dave” A man in his seventies was assaulted by two other males as he left the Weatherspoons pub on Banbury High Street.    The attack happened last Saturday evening (August 12) at around 8.10pm. The victim was taken to hospital with fractures to his […]

Royston Woodford covered his head with a coat as he robbed the Co-op A man who robbed a Brackley shop at knifepoint has been sent to prison for nearly four years. Royston Woodford, aged 42, entered the Co-op store on the High Street on April 4, keeping his coat over his head.   As he approached […]

The playground now includes a multi-play unit that provides a range of activities Children on the Bretch Hill estate are having extra fun this summer holiday thanks to an exciting new play area in Princess Diana Park. A £50,000 refurbishment of the existing playground is aimed at encouraging social activity for five-year-olds through to teenagers. […]

A 1920’s Austin 7 van and a 1949 Healey Silverstone are amongst the classics on show This weekend in Brackley over 150 vintage vehicles will be on display.   Brackley Classic Car Show returns to Town Park on Sunday with owners proudly displaying their cherished classic cars and motorbikes. The youngest vehicle on site will predate […]