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The team at Katharine House have been counting the money from 50 collection buckets since the start of the week A new total has been revealed for this year’s RC Baker Christmas Tractor Run – an amazing £46,538 – and the money is still coming in.   Earlier this week it was announced the convoy of […]

Its hoped the initiative will generate increased town centre footfall 48 golden tickets worth over £1,600 are due to be hidden in businesses around Banbury town centre from Boxing Day through to January 6. The initiative, organised by Banbury BID, aims to bring the community together while supporting local businesses in Banbury town centre. The […]

Following pressure from local councillors the surveillance system could soon be operational again Work to fix a broken CCTV camera in an area of Banbury which has been affected by anti-social behaviour is progressing and its hoped it will be fully operational again very soon – maybe even in the next couple of weeks.   It […]

The attack occurred during the last weekend of November A person was left with cuts to their face and a swollen eye socket following an unprovoked attack in Banbury town centre. The incident occurred during the early hours of Sunday November 26.   It took place on Broad Street, opposite Barclays Bank, between 3am and 5am. […]

The gift-wrapped presents included toys, games and treats for all the children People living in two supported housing services in Banbury have received presents donated by kind-hearted local Chiltern Railways staff. Rachel House provides accommodation for young parents aged 16 to 25 and their children.   Dashwood House supports adults with learning disabilities and autism.   Both […]

Officers suspected the drivers abilities were impaired A driver tried to escape from the police yesterday (Tuesday) by abandoning their vehicle and jumping into the Oxford canal. Officers had tried to stop the vehicle during the evening after they suspected the driver’s abilities were impaired. Initially the request to stop was ignored, but subsequently the […]

The day created lasting memories for children and adults as term draws to a close When the fire alarm sounded at Hill View Primary School yesterday (Tuesday) the pupils may have expected to see a big red fire engine arrive – but they got the surprise of their lives when a man in a big […]

Progressive Oxfordshire say it is a matter of public and financial interest A group of Councillors are unhappy that plans for Cherwell District Council to relocate to Banbury Town Centre are not being discussed publicly. The project to sell Bodicote House and move into Castle Quay was discussed by Councillors at a full meeting of […]

The plan comes in response to July’s damning report by Ofsted and the Care Quality Commission A plan to improve services and support for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) in Oxfordshire has been published. It responds to July’s damning inspection report on the local service by Ofsted and the […]

We are advised to review our home security and remain vigilant Cash and jewellery were amongst items stolen by thieves who broke into six homes in and around Banbury across a two-day period. Thames Valley Police believe all the incidents are linked. The targeted properties were two in Grimsbury (Gibbs Road and West Street), two […]