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57.2 per cent of waste was recycled, reused, or composted For the 10th consecutive year the people of Oxfordshire have shown themselves to be the best in the country for recycling, reusing and composting. Oxfordshire County Council has again been named the top performing county council waste disposal authority.   In 2022 to 2023, residents recycled, […]

The Environment Agency says river levels will rise through the day Rising river levels following a day of persistent rain have led to a flood alert being issued for the River Cherwell through Banbury. Its only a month since flooding last affected our area, with the Mill Arts Centre theatre currently closed as a result. […]

Details of roles across a number of sectors were available Banbury Jobs and Support Fair took place at Banbury Town Hall today. Organised by Cherwell District Council and Job Centre Plus, the event offered anyone looking for a new job the chance to meet employers and training providers. Visitors were able to find out about […]

“Cars don’t just crash – it’s drivers who cause collisions” After eight people died on Oxfordshire’s roads in January, the county’s drivers are being encouraged to be aware of the fatal four factors that can cause accidents. As part of Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service’s ‘It’s Not Worth the Risk’ campaign the four areas highlighted […]

A community forum is being held at the Ruscote Community Centre People who live in the Banbury Cross and Neithrop Ward are invited to an event this evening where they can raise and discuss local issues which need addressing. Community Forums offer residents from an area the opportunity to hear local updates and to make […]

“I can’t thank the staff at Brodey Cancer Centre enough for the amazing care they provided throughout my treatment” A former patient at the Horton General Hospital’s Brodey Cancer Centre has made a donation of over £1,000 to the hospital charity as a “thank you” after she successfully completed her breast cancer treatment there. Kelly […]

The theatre will now be out of action until February 18 The Mill Arts Centre theatre will remain closed longer than originally anticipated as investigation and repair work continues after damage to the floor was discovered. Staff found a problem at the start of last week, following flooding around The Mill in January.   At the […]

Limited edition, collectors, and vintage Puritans merchandise will go under the hammer The team at Banbury United are encouraging lots of people to stay behind after Saturday’s home game against Rushall Olympic to join in with a special fund-raising auction. The club hopes the event will help bridge a gap in their finances, caused by […]

£10,000 has been raised for the grant scheme by lottery players Local good causes are being encouraged to take advantage of a grant from funds raised by the Cherwell Lottery. The Cherwell District Council fundraising scheme has £10,000 available.   Groups registered as Cherwell Lottery good causes can apply for up to £1,000.   The cash can […]

Two 15-year-old boys have been arrested and more arrests are expected Two teenagers have been arrested following a fight involving a large group of youths by the side of The Light cinema complex in Banbury on Sunday.   A number of families had to take action to avoid the incident. The fight broke out at around […]