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The warning covers the section from Charwelton to Upper Heyford, including Banbury A flood warning has been introduced for the River Cherwell from Charwelton to just above Upper Heyford. The Environment Agency says flooding is possible in this area, including in Banbury town centre. The advice is that people should avoid using low lying footpaths […]
Brackley and Banbury town councils are both organising events to mark the occasion Planning is underway for local events to mark the coronation. King Charles III will be crowned on Saturday May 6 and the government has announced that Monday May 8 will be a Bank Holiday to allow the celebrations to continue. Brackley Town […]
Officers were at the scene throughout Friday morning A number of police officers were seen around Bretch Hill on Friday after a drugs raid was undertaken at a house on the estate. Pictures released from the scene show what appears to be cannabis plants. The execution of a Section 23 Misuse of Drugs Act warrant […]
The incident happened after the victim became involved in an altercation with another man A man’s eye socket was fractured after he was kicked and punched numerous times to the head whilst he was in the toilets upstairs at Zinc nightclub in Banbury. The victim, who is a man in his forties, required hospital treatment […]
A unique insight into a career in construction is on offer Young people, and those looking for a change of career, are being invited to go behind the site hoardings at a number of HS2 sites to experience construction first-hand. Open Doors is an opportunity to gain a unique insight into a career in construction […]
The trees will form part of Queen’s Green Canopy An avenue of young oak trees at Hanwell View Open Space is Banbury’s newest contribution to the Queen’s Green Canopy. The latest additions bring the number of trees planted by Banbury Town Council to be part of the canopy to 50. Twenty-five maple trees have already […]
A male was arrested on Thursday evening Around £20,000 of musical equipment, which is suspected of being stolen property, has been seized by Thames Valley Police. Members of Banbury’s Team 1 arrested a male in relation to the seized items on Thursday evening. The large quantity of high value items included several pairs of headphones […]
The company promises Victoria Prentis action, but three works have pumped raw sewage into the River Cherwell most of today Banbury’s MP says she is holding Thames Water to account over sewage leaks into our local rivers. Victoria Prentis accepted an invitation to visit the Banbury Sewage Treatment Works after she wrote to Sarah Bentley, […]
The first comments on the emerging local plan were given by elected members at a Committee meeting The consultation on the new draft Local Plan was discussed at Cherwell District Council’s Overview and Scrutiny Committee last night. Councillors heard that the number of new houses needed was linked to how much employment was predicted for […]
Personal e-scooters should only be used in private areas with the landlord’s consent The Roads Policing Unit at Thames Valley Police has reminded us that anyone who was given an e-scooter for Christmas cannot legally use it in public areas. The force has issued a message saying that e-scooters can only be used in private […]