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Footage of the incident led Police to 22-year-old Adil Taseem The man who entered a Banbury business armed with a machete has been convicted of possessing a knife in public. Twenty-two year old Adil Taseem of Manor Road in Banbury appeared at Oxford Magistrates’ Court yesterday (May 30). He pleaded guilty to one count of […]
The company is aiming to raise £75,000 Banbury company Cleenol has launched a special fundraising campaign as it marks a special anniversary. The family run cleaning and hygiene solutions company was founded in 1948 and celebrates its 75th year in business this year. The money raised during a year of celebrations will benefit the Katharine […]
Its hoped the new scheme will help improve the Cherwell district’s recycling rates Coffee drinkers who make their beverage using coffee pods can now take advantage of a new recycling initiative. Cherwell District Council is introducing the kerbside collection of used pods thanks to a new partnership with Podback, a nationwide, not-for-profit recycling service. […]
Sadly a man in his fifties died Thames Valley Police has launched a witness appeal after a man lost his life during a collision on the Southam Road at Mollington. The crash happened at around 3pm on Sunday afternoon (May 28). A white Berlingo van and a black Volkswagen Tiguan collided on the A423. Sadly, […]
Rubbish has been dumped around the banks and in the ditch behind A well used bottle bank is set to be removed after continual problems with people fly tipping at the facility. The two Council’s responsible for the glass recycling units say the situation cannot continue. The bottle bank is based on the main A4260 […]
Shoppers – including young children – were in the street at the time A man has been charged with possession of a knife after a video was shared online showing a male brandishing a machete in the centre of Banbury on Saturday. The person in the video can be seen leaving a shop in Church […]
Stagecoach is prepared to put in place any short-term solutions if problems arise Concerns have been raised by a group representing bus users that an upcoming timetable change will reduce the number of morning commuter buses available on the route between Banbury and Oxford. The new timetable for Stagecoach buses comes into effect on June […]
He was reported missing on Wednesday Police are asking for our help in finding a missing 12-year-old boy. Vladamir was reported missing from Banbury on Wednesday (May 24). He has links to the wider Cherwell area. A spokesperson for Thames Valley Police said: “We are concerned for him, so if you see him, please call […]
The Berkshire, Buckinghamshire & Oxfordshire Wildlife Trust have issued a challenge for June Could you do one thing to connect with nature every day for a month? That’s the challenge from the Berkshire, Buckinghamshire & Oxfordshire Wildlife Trust (BBOWT), who’s 30 Days Wild challenge returns next week – just in time for Half Term. Hunting […]
54 knife related arrests were made across the Thames Valley 116 knives and bladed articles were surrendered in Oxfordshire during a week of activity in support of Operation Sceptre, the campaign to reduce the threat of knife crime. Seven days of action ended on Sunday. During this time officers completed targeted patrols in areas which […]