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Liberal Democrat and Green Councillors agreed to Labour amendments After a marathon meeting yesterday, Councillors at Oxfordshire County Council have set a budget –but one political group called the final agreement a sham. The budget was voted through when councillors from the ruling Liberal Democrat and Green alliance accepted a set of amendments proposed by […]

“We are very thankful to have such an effective scheme in place in Banbury” After weeks of wet weather our area has been subject to a number of flood alerts affecting local rivers, but property damage has, in the main, been avoided. Banbury’s MP, Victoria Prentis, visited the town’s Flood Alleviation Scheme to see for […]

The boy was arrested on Tuesday morning A 16 year old boy, who was regularly reported as stealing from a shop in Banbury town centre, has been banned from entering a number of businesses. The teenager – described as a “prolific shoplifter” by Thames Valley Police – was arrested by Police Specials and members of […]

Queensway and Woodgreen Avenue are affected by daytime closures A road closure in Banbury caused problems for drivers on Tuesday morning and the daytime closure is set to remain in place for much of this week. There will be no access to sections of both Queensway and Woodgreen Avenue between 7am and 9pm whilst work […]

A number of shop-lifters were caught and “a prolific thief” arrested A weekend of action to tackle retail crime in Banbury has resulted in a number of people being caught shoplifting. Banbury Neighbourhood Policing Team were actively monitoring the town centre and retail parks.    Their aim was to deter or convict offenders and provide visible […]

Kevin Wilson made a commitment to developing local talent when he joined the club in January If and when Banbury’s United’s latest signing steps out for the first team he will become the third generation from his family to play for the Puritans. Sixteen-year-old Freddie Milner has joined the club after finishing with Oxford United’s […]

Ben Cox will be competing with Oldfield Motorsport in 2024 Banbury born driver Ben Cox will be competing with Oldfield Motorsport in the United Formula Ford Championship this year. He had been with Souley Motorsport. Deddington based Ben began karting at the age of twelve, after being diagnosed with Asperger’s syndrome.  He competed in Junior […]

A plant pot caught fire after being heated up by reflected sunlight The dangers of leaving glass ornaments in direct sunlight were highlighted today after firefighters were called to a smoke-filled Banbury home where a fire had been started by reflected sunlight.  A crew from Green Watch at Banbury station attended the incident on Nursery […]

Councillors want a site visit to see the for themselves Planning Committee members at Cherwell District Council were due to consider an application to build a two-bedroom bungalow within the rear garden of a Grade II listed cottage in North Newington this afternoon (Thursday).   However their deliberations and decision have been deferred to the committee’s […]

The Canal Festival, A Taste of Spring and Armed Forces day are some of the events set to return Banbury Town Council has unveiled its calendar of events for 2024, with a focus on providing free-to-access entertainment that will bring both Banbury residents and visitors into the town centre. Hugely popular stalwarts from previous years […]