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Five pupils in every classroom are likely to have mental health problems This week is Children’s Mental Health Week and the Banbury-based charity Standing in the Gap is promoting the wealth of tools they have to help youngsters cope with the strains of everyday life. Five pupils in every classroom are likely to have mental […]

The consortium says they are working on the remaining roads and sewers so that they can be adopted asap The roads, drains and country park at Longford Park in Bodicote still haven’t been adopted by our local councils and Thames Water.   They remain the responsibility of the consortium of developers who built the estate.   Its […]

The shoplifting offences took place at Banbury Gateway, Banbury Cross Retail Park and Hopcrofts Holt A man has been charged following a series of shoplifting offences and an assault in Banbury. A number of thefts took place in shops at Banbury Gateway, Banbury Cross Retail Park and Hopcrofts Holt between August 8 and November 6 […]

Witnesses to the incident in Evenlode are being sought Thames Valley Police is investigating an assault and attempted stabbing in Banbury on Thursday evening (February 1). Two men were in Evenlode between 9.30pm and 11pm when they were approached by a group of people. A man from this group then assaulted one of the men […]

The Grade II listed Old Bodicote House could be converted to apartments Bodicote House, the home to Cherwell District Council since 1974, looks set to be demolished with the site used for new housing. The Council announced its intention to relocate to the Castle Quay Shopping Centre in Banbury last August. Since then the site […]

A report has flagged Cherwell District Council as being behind where it should be delivering new homes The number of new homes built in the Cherwell District has fallen behind target with the national economic climate blamed. In a monitoring report, presented to Cherwell District Councils’ Overview and Scrutiny Committee on Tuesday, Councillors were made […]

Businesses created festive displays in the run-up to Christmas The team at Child First nursery on the Horsefair in Banbury have been presented with a trophy for their entry in an Advent Window competition, organised by Banbury BID. In the run up to Christmas 24 town centre businesses were challenged to create a seasonal window […]

Banbury and District Chamber of Commerce took part in the Hospice’s Accumulator Challenge Local business leaders and their families came together on Friday night for a Banbury and District Chamber of Commerce fundraising event for the Katharine House Hospice. £1,711 was raised during the Chamber’s final Accumulator Challenge event – “A Night At The Bingo”. […]

Anyone seeing him shouldn’t approach him, but call 999 UPDATE 08/02/24: Police have confirmed this appeal has ended. Our ORIGINAL STORY: Thames Valley Police is appealing for our help in tracing a man from Banbury, who is wanted on recall to prison. Fifty-four year old David Holland breached his licence conditions and failed to appear […]

Advice and guidance will be available to those facing barriers to career progression Jobseekers are being offered a chance to meet employers and training providers at an event next week.   Banbury Jobs and Support Fair has been organised by Cherwell District Council and Job Centre Plus and will take place at Banbury Town Hall on […]