This website uses cookies so that we can provide you with the best user experience possible. Cookie information is stored in your browser and performs functions such as recognising you when you return to our website and helping our team to understand which sections of the website you find most interesting and useful.
Local News
Page: 114
Banbury Town Council reaffirms its commitment to supporting the hospital, its users and staff Banbury Town Council has spoken out on the news that the Horton General has missed out on £370m of funding to rebuild the hospital on its Oxford Road site. On Monday Banbury FM exclusively revealed that the Oxford University Hospital […]
The charity has been forced to stop accepting new admission as demand surges B.A.R.K.S. – the animal rescue service in Bodicote – has been forced to stop accepting new admissions in the face of a surge of people handing over their pets and strays. This has left the charity at saturation point. Organisers say they […]
The child was arrested as part of the police’s Operation Jankle work A 13-year-old Banbury boy has been charged with knife, drug and criminal damage offences as part of Banbury Neighbourhood Policing Team’s Operation Jankle anti-social behaviour investigations. The boy was arrested on Tuesday evening and is due to appear before a youth court this […]
Tests are being completed in the Cherwell District on September 20 and October 4 We’re being encouraged to take up the offer of a free electric blanket check this September before the weather turns colder. Oxfordshire County Council organises the electric blanket tests each year to make sure users are both safe and warm during […]
Comments can now be submitted until September 1 The consultation into the closure of train station ticket offices has been extended. The original deadline for the public to submit their views was today, but this morning train operators – including Chiltern Railways which runs Banbury station – have extended the deadline. Passengers will now have […]
“The sentencing is a testament to the bravery shown by the victims in this investigation” A Banbury man has been jailed for rape and other sexual offences against children. Fifty-six year old David Ruddick, of Christchurch Court, was sentenced to 12 years in prison at Oxford Crown Court yesterday (July 25). After that he will […]
At least nine carriages are expected at the road drive The sight of immaculate horses pulling beautiful carriages will greet people in Hook Norton this Sunday morning. For the second year the Hook Norton Brewery is hosting a road drive for the British Driving Society. The charity event will feature at least nine carriages pulled […]
Its twenty years since blue recycling bins first arrived in the Cherwell District Cherwell District Council is preparing to celebrate a milestone as its kerbside recycling scheme reaches its 20th anniversary. The scheme allows residents to recycle plastic, paper, cardboard, cans, and aerosols from their homes. Since launch it has expanded to include food, garden […]
Pat and Dot have raised nearly £190,000 since their fund-raising partnership was formed A special “thank you” afternoon tea has been held for two volunteer fundraisers who have helped raise nearly £190,000 for Katharine House over the past 30 years. Dot Tagg and Pat Russell met whilst volunteering at the Adderbury based hospice in 1991. […]
They are urging people to have their say before the consultation closes on Wednesday The consultation over train ticket office closures finishes tomorrow and Banbury Town Councillors have submitted a letter of objection to the proposals. They say the move to close ticket offices and bring staff to front of house roles would be a […]