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Transport is needed for patients to get to their wellbeing services A number of Katharine House Hospice’s patients currently aren’t able to attend the wellbeing services that have been tailored for them, because they can’t get to the Hospice.  An appeal has been launched to recruit volunteer drivers who would be willing to transport patients […]

Councillor Ian Middleton responds saying: “I regard accusations that I have deliberately misrepresented the facts as extremely serious” by Andy Mitchell, Local Democracy Reporter Cherwell District Council has claimed its deputy leader of the opposition “ignores or misrepresents” information relating to Castle Quay, Banbury – but the facts appear to be on the councillor’s side. […]

The Trust’s results are better than the national average when measured against the NHS People Promise The results of the NHS Staff Survey for 2022 were published yesterday and include the scores for the Oxford University Hospitals Trust (OUH), which runs the Horton General Hospital. In total 6,979 trust staff completed the survey – just […]

Its hoped Councillors will take notice – they have resisted car parking concessions so far A Banbury business owner has launched a petition in an attempt to persuade Cherwell District Council to offer an element of free parking in its car parks. Barry Whitehouse runs the Artery Art Shop in Parson’s Street.   He is hoping […]

Over 400 wraps of cocaine, heroin and crack cocaine and at least 90 cannabis plants were seized 54 people were charged following a week of action across the Thames Valley as police continue to combat county lines drug dealing and exploitation. During the week, which began on February 27, 102 people were arrested and 78 […]

A 24 year old man was arrested on Thursday morning A drugs raid has taken place in the Grimsbury area of Banbury this morning (Thursday).   A Section 23 Misuse of Drugs Act warrant was executed on Fergusson Road, which is close to Moorfield Park. A 24 year old male was arrested on suspicion of possession […]

Women’s team captain Chloe Stallwood says they are looking forward to shining a light on their team Banbury United will put women and girls centre stage on Saturday as the club marks International Women’s Day. A special admittance price of just £5 will be on offer for all female spectators watching the men’s team game […]

Police hope someone will recognise the man in the image A number of items were stolen during a burglary in Banbury last Wednesday (March 1).   A man entered a property on the Kingerlee Road at the top end of the Warwick Road. After gaining entry to the building he conducted a messy search before taking […]

#EmbraceEquity is this year’s campaign theme To mark International Women’s Day people around the Banbury FM area have been noting the inspirational women in their lives. Katharine House shared pictures of staff members, thanking them for the work they undertake across all areas of the Hospice.   They also highlighted the work of Dame Cicely Saunders […]

Possible council ward changes have been published by the Local Government Boundary Commission by Nathan Briant, Local Democracy Reporter The number of West Northamptonshire councillors could be cut by nearly a fifth if proposals get the go-ahead. The Local Government Boundary Commission for England (LGBCE) has recommended West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) should be cut to […]