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The Armed Forces Day flag will be raised above the town hall just before the days events begin Armed Forces Day in Banbury on Saturday (June 17) will be a memorable tribute to servicemen and servicewomen – past, present and future. An exciting programme of military-style entertainment including parades, displays, demonstrations and collections of war-time […]
Oxygen levels in the water have fallen due to Monday’s storm after a long hot period A team from the Canal and River Trust has been in Banbury today to investigate reports of dead fish in the Oxford Canal through the town. Fish have also been seen gasping for air by the lock near to […]
“we’ve created a safe and inclusive space where everyone can relax and have fun” A genuine pub environment including a working bar, pool table and juke box has been created at Oxfordshire County Council’s Community Support Service (CSS) offices in Neithrop. Its hoped the space will help service users, including those with learning disabilities, mental […]
The first team manager has had to deal with a number of departures during his first week in the role Banbury United’s new first team manager says he inherited a situation where a lot of players had already decided to move on, but he’s speaking to other players who can come to Banbury and make […]
No access was gained, but extensive damage occurred to the front door Thieves failed to gain access to a Brackley home during what’s believed to be a botched attempt to break in. The property on Brackley High Street was targeted between 10pm on Saturday (June 10) and 8am the following morning. Extensive damage was caused […]
A special service and full peal of the bells marked St Peter’s place in the town since 1223 The 800th anniversary of St Peter’s Church in Brackley was marked at a special service yesterday morning (Sunday). Civic dignitaries, Bishop Andrew Proud (Honorary Assistant Bishop of Peterborough) and former clergy from St Peter’s were amongst those […]
Only 2% of those in social housing in the district rent from Cherwell District Council 180 residents who rent their home from Cherwell District Council are being invited to help shape a new tenant’s charter – a document which will outline the services they can expect from their landlord. The charter will align the commitments […]
Fire safety concerns have led to the decision E-scooters are no longer allowed inside Banbury train station or on Chiltern train services. A ban has come into force today over fire safety risks. Chiltern says, like most UK train operators, they have chosen to ban e-scooters in response to concerns that the lithium batteries e-scooters […]
Police believe other children filmed the attack A 12-year-old-boy was assaulted near Wykham Park Academy by three other students on Friday afternoon (June 9). The attack happened at the end of the school day. Thames Valley Police are investigating the assault. They believe it was filmed on mobile phones and are asking for parents to […]
Buses have replaced trains between Oxford and Didcot There’s good news for train users heading from Banbury to the south. Repairs to the Nuneham Viaduct between Oxford and Didcot have been completed and a normal train service along this section is due to return tomorrow (Saturday). Buses have replacing trains after network rail closed the […]