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Councillor Barry Wood: “we salute the bravery and resilience of the Ukrainian people” Today marks exactly one year since the Russian invasion of Ukraine began and councils in Oxfordshire are coming together to reaffirm their joint commitment to continue to provide vital help and support to those affected. The country will fall silent at 11am […]
A brand new alumni programme has been launched with benefits for former students Former students from Banbury and Bicester College are being invited to join a brand new alumni programme which is being run across all Activate Learning establishments. Activate Alumni will provide a place to connect with other former students, including those involved with […]
Officers are concerned for his welfare Thames Valley Police are asking for our help locating a missing Banbury man. James is 52 and officers are concerned for his welfare. He was last seen in the Hanwell Fields area of Banbury at around 6pm last Friday (February 17). He is white, approximately 5ft 9ins tall, of […]
Councillors accepted a 4.99% council tax rise in their budget by Nathan Briant, Local Democracy Reporter West Northamptonshire residents will pay more for their services from April after councillors accepted a 4.99% council tax rise in their budget. West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) approved the £383m budget, which includes a £10m contingency fund, on Tuesday. People […]
The BID’s new business plan includes a focus on business relationships, increasing footfall and reducing vacant units Businesses in Banbury Town Centre have voted in favour of keeping Banbury BID operating for another 5 years. A Business Improvement District – known as a BID – is a defined area in which a levy is charged […]
When analysed 60% of items in a general waste skip could have been recycled Visitors to the Alkerton Household Waste Recycling Centre are being asked to separate recyclable material from their general waste before disposing of it. The request comes after the contents of a general waste skip was analysed revealing that up to 60 […]
Thames Valley Police increase council tax to provide ‘strong local policing to keep streets safe’ by James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporter Thames Valley Police has increased the council tax it collects in an effort to provide ‘strong local policing to keep streets safe.’ The police force can raise council tax to pay for the services […]
One business owner says “We are open and going nowhere” Independent retailers are coming to the defence of their town after a scathing review of the current state of Banbury by a business that has just closed its doors for the final time. The Rustic Bean surprised people on Monday by posting a message to […]
The Manor Club Connected will extend a monthly event to include people in the north of the county Football enthusiasts over the age of 50 will be able to hear Banbury United manager and former Oxford United player Andy Whing speak at the local extension of an Oxford based social group next Wednesday (March 1). […]
Twenty-four lots will be sold with the proceeds going towards humanitarian aid for Ukraine TV presenter Adam Henson will be hosting an Auction of Promises at the Hook Norton Brewery later this week in an evening that aims to raise money to send humanitarian aid to Ukraine. The farmer, author and Countryfile presenter will oversee […]