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“The energy saved by recycling just one aluminium can will power a TV for three hours” A new campaign has launched to help increase the amount of metal that is recycled in the Cherwell district.   MetalMatters will also raise awareness of the benefits of recycling household packaging made from metal. Cherwell District Council is working […]

The cost of the scheme has doubled since its inception Work will begin to create a new entrance to Banbury Train Station from Tramway this autumn, but costs of the project have spiralled up to nearly £16m. Yesterday Oxfordshire County Council’s Cabinet approved a further £5.445m for the project.   They had already agreed an extra […]

The day included a flypast from the UK’s last remaining airworthy Avro Lancaster A military parade and a flyover from one of the country’s most iconic planes were two of the key highlights from the 2024 Battle of Britain Memorial event in Banbury on Sunday. The day served as an occasion to remember the fighter […]

Three priorities are affordable homes, improving the condition of existing housing and promoting the health and wellbeing As part of a new housing strategy Cherwell District Council has pledged to improve accommodation for people living in the district. Last week at a meeting of the council’s Executive approval was given to begin a public consultation […]

She is not suspected of any offence UPDATE: The woman has now come forward. ORIGINAL STORY: Police officers want to make contact with a woman who may have witnessed the assaults which took place inside and outside of AKA on Parson’s Street in Banbury back on August 18. Three people were assaulted at around 12.05am […]

He was previously in court for possession of a bladed article in a public place A Banbury man who committed a knife crime was back in court this morning after he failed to comply with a community requirement, as set by Oxford Magistrates Court. The thirty-seven year old had previously been sentenced for possession of […]

The County Council didn’t see a problem, but the coach company changed the route to address the issue A school bus drop off point has been changed so children no longer have to cross a busy main road to get to their homes. Parents had expressed their concerns over the safety of where their children […]

Two different funds have £525,000 available between them Grass roots organisations that help support people to live well and independently in their own communities are being invited to apply for funding to further enhance the work they do. Oxfordshire County Council is today relaunching its community capacity grants and connected communities fund.   £525,000 is being […]

One independent assessment estimates the cost of the London to Birmingham leg could be twice the anticipated cost of the entire project What has gone wrong with HS2 and how have billions of pounds of taxpayers’ money been blown on the project? Those questions are being posed by a BBC Panorama investigation this evening.   The […]

Police were called to the station on Saturday evening A 21-year-old man needed hospital treatment for a head injury following an incident at Banbury Train Station on Saturday evening. British Transport Police were called to the station at around 7.15pm following a report of an assault. An investigation is underway and anyone with information is […]