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58% of the branch customers now use mobile, online or telephone banking The Banbury branch of the TSB is set to close. The bank premises at 61 High Street will shut for the final time on May 31. The closure is one of nine identified by TSB scheduled for this year. The bank previously announced […]
The specialist toilet and changing facility was opened less than a year ago A Banbury toilet facility which was designed for people with additional needs has been closed due to vandalism. The Changing Places toilet at Banbury Horsefair will now be shut until further notice. Over £130,000 was invested in a complete refit of the […]
The team has a strong focus on supporting vulnerable members of the community Three new recruits have joined Cherwell District Council’s community safety team. Yvonne, Helen, and Trudie join existing team members Katey and Tim, working to promote community safety in north Oxfordshire. The community safety team patrol the district, offering reassurance to the public […]
An area including Banbury Cross Health Centre is affected including Beargarden Road, Crouch Street, Monument Street, and others by Andy Mitchell, Local Democracy Reporter Residents on six Banbury roads will require parking permits after the town’s first controlled parking zones (CPZs) were introduced. Beargarden Road, Crouch Street, Monument Street, New Road, West Bar Street and […]
Two apprentices spoke on the challenges of starting out and how crucial pastoral support and mentorship was A number of business leaders, charities, training providers and the area’s enterprise partnership have come together to discuss how organisations can work together to promote apprenticeships to a wider pool of employers. The meeting, which was held at […]
One person in three ignores their cervical screening appointment “Don’t ignore your invite” – that’s the plea from the NHS Thames Valley Cancer Alliance to women during Cervical Cancer Prevention Week this week. Two women die every day from cervical cancer in England, but it’s one of the most preventable cancers. Cervical screening can help […]
Police say it was rewarding returning some of the stolen property to the rightful owners Following the theft of a number of bicycles in and around Banbury Town Centre last year a 32 year old man from Banbury has been convicted for the crime. An investigation by the Banbury Neighbourhood Team has led to a […]
Officers were called to the line on Wednesday morning A person has died after reports of a casualty on the train line in Banbury on Wednesday morning. Officers were called to the line at 7.19am. Paramedics also attended, however sadly a person was pronounced dead at the scene. Officers are currently working to establish the […]
The scheme is for local people who are out of work and will help them develop new skills and progress into paid employment A new employment scheme is being launched by some of the partners involved in the construction of HS2, to help local people who are out of work develop new skills and progress […]
It includes ideas for cycleways, pedestrian crossings and other ways to encourage cycling and walking safely and conveniently We’re being asked for our views on the latest plans to encourage cycling and walking in and around Banbury. A number of ideas were shared during a consultation last May. A second consultation has now begun, with […]