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Number 10 confirmed the appointment on Tuesday evening Banbury’s MP Victoria Prentis has been given the role of Attorney General in Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s new government. The Attorney General is chief legal adviser to the government. Mrs Prentis now reports directly to the Prime Minister. She will attend cabinet meetings, but the role is […]
The challenge for Bishop Loveday students came from local author Clare Anderson Four children from Bishop Loveday Primary School in Bodicote are about to see their ideas for characters in a story brought to life in a new book. Local author Clare Anderson recently visited the school and challenged the pupils to design an elf […]
Oxfordshire needs more families who are willing to offer a child a safe, stable and loving home life A new campaign is urging more people to become foster carers in Oxfordshire, telling them “love” is what they need. Posters are set to appear in local libraries and on digital adverts featuring the close bond between […]
This is the third time the male toilets in Brackley Market Place have been hit Brackley Town Council has been forced to close the male public toilets in the Market Place after one of the urinals was kicked off the wall. The act of vandalism happened over the weekend. This is the third time the […]
Sean Woodcock: “none of us voted for this ridiculous failed experiment” Cherwell District Council’s Labour Leader has written to new Prime Minister Rishi Sunak telling him local people here shouldn’t suffer because of mistakes made in Downing Street. Councillor Sean Woodcock insists that our community shouldn’t pay the price for “the Conservatives’ reckless mini-budget” In […]
The offences occurred in Middle Barton and Bicester A man has been charged with a string of offences in relation to coercive behaviour incidents which occurred in Middle Barton and Bicester. 51-year-old Darren Smith, of no fixed abode, was charged on Thursday October 13 via postal requisition. The charge relates to multiple incidents which occurred […]
Victoria Prentis says Sunak “has what it takes”; Andrea Leadsom says Mordaunt “can bring the country together” The two MPs in the Banbury FM area are backing rival bids to take over as our new Prime Minister following the resignation of Liz Truss as leader of the Conservative party. Banbury’s MP Victoria Prentis says she […]
The current St Mary’s Church opened in October 1822 A Civic Service of Thanksgiving yesterday (Sunday) brought to a close the celebrations for the 200th anniversary of St Mary’s Church in Banbury. The Festival was officially opened in April by the Bishop of Dorchester. During the following seven months the best of local arts and […]
A murder investigation began on Monday evening following the death of an elderly man The 88-year-old man who’s body was discovered at an assisted living complex in Banbury on Monday night has been named as Barrie Davenport. Mr Davenport was formally identified yesterday (Friday). Thames Valley Police’s Major Crime Unit began a murder investigation after […]
The high-performance hatchback initially tried to evade officers A driver is facing disqualification and a hefty fine after being stopped by police officers on patrol in Banbury on Wednesday night. His high-performance hatchback initially tried to get away from the pursuing police car. When the vehicle did stop It became apparent to officers from the […]