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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 […]

“The trouble with benchmarking is that it is a ratchet process” by Andy Mitchell, Local Democracy Reporter Councillors in charge at Oxfordshire County Council have been urged to proceed with caution when conducting reviews of executive pay. The warning came during discussion of the authority’s pay policy statement in which the salary of the county’s […]

An appeal for the first application is yet to be heard The developer who wants to build up to 140,000 square metres of commercial property near the small hamlet of Nethercote has submitted a second outline planning application for their scheme – despite an appeal for their first application not yet having been heard. A […]

New CEO gave an “outstanding” interview demonstrating her preparation, passion, and desire for the role A new permanent Chief Executive has been selected for the Trust that oversees the Horton General Hospital.   Professor Meghana Pandit was appointed by the Council of Governors of Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust yesterday. Her appointment will come into […]

Available spare seats will still be sold to parents who’s children don’t qualify for free school transport by Andy Mitchell, Local Democracy Reporter Under-fire councillors insist policies on home-to-school transport have not changed despite a recent furore and that work to improve provision is ongoing. Conservative opposition councillors this week said they had been “bombarded” […]

People are urged to donate to reputable charities if they wish to support the homeless Be cautious when donating to beggars as they may be part of an organised crime group – that’s the warning from Cherwell District Council’s Community Safety Team. They say that people have been appearing on the streets pretending to be […]

“It is a basic right for tenants to feel safe in their own homes” Cherwell District Council has welcomed progress in the Renters Reform Bill following the latest House of Commons Committee report.   The council says it supports the report which provides recommendations to improve the private rented sector.    Recommendations include a requirement for […]

Keith Richardson trades as Keith’s Catering Van, at the Hardwick Hill layby A Banbury burger seller has been prosecuted for dishing out side-orders of illegal tobacco from his van. Keith Richardson, 56, of Parsons Piece in Banbury, pleaded guilty to eight offences when he appeared at Oxford Magistrates’ Court last Friday. Yesterday Richardson was sentenced […]



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