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Retrofit upgrades will be completed at over 300 properties in the county People struggling with fuel poverty in poor energy efficient homes could soon benefit from a new £6.4 million programme to improve the energy efficiency of their properties. A County Council programme was approved yesterday, which aims to carry out home retrofit upgrades to […]
The League One club wants to build an 18,000-capacity stadium on the southern edge of the Cherwell district by Andy Mitchell, Local Democracy Reporter Oxford United Football Club has been told that “a plan B is critical” over its 2026 stadium deadline despite Oxfordshire County Council agreeing to start firming up terms over a new […]
“patients in Banbury can no longer rely on the NHS being there for them in an emergency” 2,964 patients with serious conditions such as strokes or chest pain had to wait 1 hour and 53 minutes for an ambulance during December in the Central South Ambulance Service Area. The figures have been revealed in an […]
“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 […]