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Police believe its an isolated incident, but it had the potential to be even more serious A van driver has been deliberately rammed off the M40 near to Banbury so he could be robbed. During the incident the man was attacked with a crowbar after being driven into by another vehicle during the early hours […]

The incident happened at 8.35 on Thursday morning Thames Valley Police have identified the driver of a vehicle who is alleged to have approached a Warriner School student, asking her to get into his van.   The driver is said to have told the girl “Come on, it’s a taxi”. The incident happened as students were […]

Anyone who feels unsafe, vulnerable, or threatened can discreetly seek help by asking for Angela Anyone who feels unsafe or at risk whilst in Banbury can now get help from the on-street parking wardens that operate in the town.    Oxfordshire’s parking civil enforcement officers are the first in the country to participate in the “Ask […]

A start date for Dr Martin Reeves can now be decided by Andy Mitchell, Local Democracy Reporter Councillors have unanimously ratified the appointment of Oxfordshire County Council’s new chief executive – even if there was mild disagreement over how long it took. Dr Martin Reeves is set to switch from the same role at Coventry […]

Banbury Young Homelessness Project, Harmless and Young Minds will benefit from the annual fund-raiser Community spirited sixth form students at Chenderit School in Middleton Cheney have organised a number of events as part of their Charities Week to benefit a number of good causes. Proceeds from the annual end-of-year event will this year benefit the […]

Children in the county have been seen playing on a frozen pond As the cold spell continues a warning has been issued by Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue reminding us to be careful around open water.   The cautionary message follows the tragedies in the West Midlands earlier this week and the news that several primary school […]

MPs describe progress with SEND issues as “glacial” but one County Councillor decries the situation being used for political motives The education provision for children with special educational needs and disabilities has been the focus of political moves by the county’s MP and County Councillors. Known as SEND, Oxfordshire County Council has recently faced petitions […]

The service will allow family and friends to connect with patients who are isolated and vulnerable Patients at two Oxfordshire based hospices will now be able to hear messages from loved ones who can’t visit them this Christmas, thanks to a new digital service. Katharine House Hospice and Sobell House Hospice are the first hospices […]

10cc will be the Friday night headliners In the depths of a cold and snowy spell in December, today is the day we are invited to think ahead to the gloriously warm and sunny days in the fields at Cropredy next summer.   Tickets for Fairport’s Cropredy Festival 2023 went on sale this morning. To coincide […]

The theft took place last Thursday morning A computer and bank cards were amongst a number of items stolen from a van which was parked in Farthinghoe last week.   Money and drills were also taken. The theft took place on Queen Street in the village between 10.45 and 11.00am last Thursday (December 8).    Northamptonshire […]