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Local News
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“any involvement in drug supply is a serious offence, and she has now been sentenced accordingly” A Banbury woman has been sent to prison for five years for conspiring to supply cocaine in Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire and Wiltshire. Sophie Plowman, aged 28, had been found guilty at Oxford Crown Court on September 29 last year. Plowman […]
The Penalty Fare will increase to a minimum of £100 Banbury’s train users are being reminded that tougher fines for fare-dodgers come into effect from today. The Penalty Fare will increase to a minimum of £100, with it being reduced to £50 if paid within 21 days. In addition those cheating the system will have […]
There will be an increased police presence in the area for the next few days A number of police were seen on Banbury Horse Fair yesterday (Sunday) after officers discovered a property had been used for drug production. They had been called out during the morning to reports of a break-in. An investigation is now […]
The council reveals its areas of focus as it strives to control costs and operate in a climate-friendly way Life-saving defibrillators, the refurbishment of Hillview Play Area and landscaping in St Mary’s Churchyard are three of the areas Banbury Town Council will be focussing on over the next twelve months. A simplified booking system for […]
As the cold spell continues we’re being asked to spread the word about the places people can go to get warm Warm spaces are continuing to provide comfort to residents who are looking to save on winter heating bills – and Banbury Town Council is urging people to spread the word that they exist. Launched […]
Sledgehammer will provide a high octane trip back to the 1980s A popular local 80s tribute band are hoping The Mill will be rocking tomorrow night to the sound of cash being raised for the Katharine House Hospice. Sledgehammer are known for their high energy, colourful performances of popular tunes from the 1980s and proved […]
The girl was found guilty of manslaughter at Oxford Crown Court on December 8 A teenage girl has been sentenced for her part in the killing of Keith Green in Banbury in February last year. The girl, who can’t be named for legal reasons, was found not guilty of murder, but convicted by a unanimous […]
Councillors want to allow officers more time to deal with committee feedback they already have The public consultation on proposals for a new Local Plan won’t start this month. Cherwell District Council’s Executive Committee last night decided to defer a decision on allowing the exercise to begin so council staff had the time to address […]
The fire service is reminding people to drive to the condition of the roads A driver was released from his vehicle by the emergency services after crashing into a tree near Little Tew on Wednesday afternoon. The emergency services were called at 3.51pm. Fire crews from Hook Norton, Chipping Norton and Banbury attended the scene, […]
The Cornhill Companions visit or phone lonely people, providing a vital element of social contact in their week A group which works to provide contact and friendship for isolated members of our community is looking for more volunteers so they can provide companionship for a growing number of people. Cornhill Companions was formed in April […]