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She had even threatened children to lie to the police A Banbury woman has been jailed for perverting the course of justice after she told police a serious offence had taken place – a claim that was later found to be untrue. Thirty-three year old Marilyn Kennedy of Griffiths Road even threatened the children involved […]

Sean Woodcock takes on the role as the Prime Minister fights for his survival Banbury’s MP has been appointed as a Parliamentary Private Secretary to the Cabinet Office.   Sean Woodcock agreed to take on the role yesterday (Monday) as Prime Minister Sir Kier Starmer moved to sure up his premiership. Mr Woodcock has criticised attempts […]

The school turned Sir David’s centenary into a lasting environmental legacy Friday was Sir David Attenborough’s 100th birthday and Hill View Primary School chose a one of the focuses of the broadcaster, natural historian and environmental campaigner’s life to mark the milestone. Every family at the school were presented with a young tree to plant […]

Andrew Gant has ushered in 20mph zones and pushed through the Lower Cherwell Street changes in Banbury by Isabella Harris, Local Democracy Reporter Oxfordshire’s controversial transport boss, who ushered in major changes, including the congestion charge, zero emission and 20 mph zones, is stepping down. After a four-year tenure, Councillor Andrew Gant (Lib Dem) will […]

“Once you’re settled, then you can dream; your ambition and drive kick in” Today is the start of Foster Care Fortnight and Banbury’s boxing twins, Chris and Johnny Taylor, have been speaking about the positive impact a foster carer has had on their lives.   Now aged 18, Chris and Johnny entered foster care at 14, […]

People were advised not to approach him but call 999 Thames Valley Police has thanked the public for its help in tracing a man who was wanted in connection with an alleged rape in Banbury. The offence was reported to have happened between 7pm and 11pm on March 19 this year. The appeal to find […]

War-time style corned beef sandwiches and cup cakes were on offer The 81st anniversary of VE Day was marked in Brackley on Friday. Members of the town’s Royal British Legion invited people to join them outside Brackley Town Hall between 9am and 1pm.   On offer were war-time style corned beef sandwiches, cup cakes and real […]

You can a vote breakdown and other statistics here Both Reform UK and the Liberal Democrats were the big winners at the Local Elections in the Cherwell District. Reform UK saw their first 6 councillors elected to the authority.   Four of those were in Banbury wards with three of the seats previously held by […]

Its for cleaning and maintenance work to be carried out We’re being warned that the household waste recycling centre at Alkerton will be closed on Monday and Tuesday next week.  This will allow time for deep cleaning and maintenance work to be carried out. Planned jobs include jet washing the site and structures, repainting lines […]

It happened at St James Park on April 19 Police are investigating a post-match kickabout following a charity football game in Brackley which led to a man breaking his leg. The game took place at Brackley Town’s St James Park on Sunday April 19.   Following the game, between 4pm and 5pm, a woman is alleged […]