Local News

Lives could be at risk if the unit isn’t quickly returned An urgent call has been made for the return of a life-saving defibrillator which hasn’t been seen since it was taken for an emergency last weekend.   Its feared other people’s lives may now be at risk unless the equipment is quickly taken back. The […]

The collision occurred at around 7am on Thursday morning An 18-year-old man is in hospital with serious injuries to his wrist and arm following a collision between a van and a motorbike in Banbury yesterday (October 26). The man was taken to the Horton General Hospital, where he remains. The collision happened at around 7am […]

Great Western Railways was considering withdrawing the services from December Plans to cut two popular train services running between Banbury and Oxford have been withdrawn. Great Western Railways was considering removing the 8.35am service from Banbury, which is the only Oxford bound service to call at Kings Sutton between 8 and 9am.   The train also […]

The club bought him his first set of equipment when he was at college here Gordon Ramsay has credited Banbury Round Table with giving him the helping hand he needed to get his career started.   The club purchased his first set of knives and chef whites for him. The chef, restaurateur and television presenter was […]

The money raised will go to armed forces personnel who find themselves facing hardship, injuries or bereavements This year’s Poppy Appeal in North Oxfordshire launched today with Sir Tony Baldry buying the first poppy at Banbury Cross, in front of the First World War Poppy Soldier. The annual appeal helps the Royal British Legion supporting […]

The forum is for the ward covering the centre of Banbury Anyone living in the Banbury Cross and Neithrop ward has an opportunity to raise issues and talk about things which concern them at a community forum this evening. Representatives from the local policing team and councillors will be at the session to answer any […]

The life-saving kit has been arranged by local Labour councillors A life-saving defibrillator is being installed at Banbury’s Sunshine Centre after members of the public told local councillors the equipment was needed. The device, which can be used to shock a person’s heart back into action after a cardiac arrest, is being sighted outside the […]

Police are investigating after three garages went up in flames A local Councillor has described a case of arson at a garage block close to Banbury homes as terrifying.   The garages at Evenlode have become a focal point for anti-social behaviour and fly tipping. The Labour Councillor for Banbury Cross and Neithrop, Councillor Dr Chukwudi […]

Everything will be provided to those who can help the trees become established A community orchard planned by Banbury Town Council will provide free fruit for local residents. The trees will be at various sites around town and the council is looking for volunteers to plant and nurture the trees through the first two years […]

Pollution levels are noted as very high A new Oxfordshire air quality website has confirmed that Banbury has one of the most polluted roads in the county. Average levels of Nitrogen Dioxide on Hennef Way stood at 67.1 micrograms per cubic meter in 2022.   The figure is noted as “very high” and up from 58.6 […]