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Scheme aims to give people the ability to help themselves through a hand-up rather than a hand-out A scheme which tackles food insecurity and the issues around it, whilst reducing food waste, has launched in Banbury. The Banbury Larder opened at Banbury Methodist Church for the first time yesterday and will be open every Tuesday […]

Dancing started just after 5.30am The ancient tradition of dancing up the sun on May Day morning brought Brackley Market Place to life early this morning, although foggy conditions kept the sun hidden from view. Brackley Morris Men were joined by their guests Queens Oak – a ladies side from Yardley Gobion. Dancing began just […]

All the vehicles used keyless entry systems Police believe a spate of vehicle thefts in Middleton Cheney are all linked.   Four cars were taken during the night from Monday April 22 to Tuesday April 23. In each case the stolen vehicle used a keyless entry system. Two cars – a green Mustang and a dark […]

He stole cash and other items whilst under the influence of class A drugs A man has been jailed for eight years after he forced his way into a Banbury home with a claw hammer and threatened the occupants as he demanded money. Forty-two year old Marc Lelli, of no fixed abode, pleaded guilty to […]

North Oxfordshire is in focus as the festival begins The annual Oxfordshire Artweeks festival begins its month run this weekend and our area is in focus from Saturday until May 12. Across the county there will be five hundred open studios, pop-up exhibitions and other events, all of which are free to visit. In Middleton […]

Katharine House cares for approximately 1,300 people every year Just under £1m has been invested in upgrades and improvements at the Katharine House Hospice in Adderbury. Oxford University Hospital’s Trust (OUH) spent £982,000 at the Adderbury based hospice, with infrastructure updates and the rejuvenation of clinical areas amongst the work undertaken. The project was completed […]

Thames Valley Police crime statistics are out today The number of knife crimes reported to Thames Valley Police fell by 10.8 per cent in the year up to March 31,2024. Statistics on the Force’s activity, which have been released today, also show that the charge rate for rape offences has increased by 17.4 per cent […]

Spirits were high despite a cold and damp day Adderbury’s Day of Dance brought colour and joy to the village’s streets on Saturday, despite cold and damp conditions.    The village’s two men’s Morris sides and a ladies’ side performed dances at a number of locations around Adderbury, including those of historical significance. It’s 49 years […]

Resident hopes those responsible will feel guilty for missed chance to effect meaningful benefit The man in charge of roads in Oxfordshire has defended his administration’s record running the County Council. Andrew Gant, who’s the Council’s Cabinet Member for Transport Management, was speaking as he approved the latest 20mph zone in our area.  Roads through […]

Star of the Chase on stage as transformation of bowling hall to theatre is completed Work to create a pop-up theatre at the Woodgreen Leisure Centre has been completed and the first show will take to the stage this evening, featuring Paul Sinha from ITV’s The Chase. The Leisure Centre is playing host to productions […]