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The average gradient on Whichford Hill is 6.1% We’re now just three weeks away from this year’s Broughton Castle Sportive. The annual cycling challenge on Sunday July 9 is organised by the Rotary Club of Banbury Cherwell and is now in its 12th year. A new challenge will face riders on the 100, 75 and […]
Lung and heart disease and mental health and brain conditions can develop from exposure to poor quality air Today is Clean Air Day – the day Oxfordshire County Council has launched its strategy to tackle poor air quality. In Oxfordshire in 2021, it was estimated that air pollution’s effect on mortality was equivalent to 320 […]
The plan was due to be discussed at this week’s Planning Committee meeting A proposal to build 175 houses on farm fields to the north of Dukes Meadow Drive in Banbury has been withdrawn by the applicant. The plan was pulled just days before it was due to be discussed by Cherwell District Council’s Planning […]
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 […]