Local News

“a beloved son and brother that will forever be truly missed” Tributes have been paid to a Banbury man who died following an incident in Cope Road during the early hours of Wednesday January 3. The family of thirty-nine-year-old Neil Comins say they are devastated by the horrifically violent act that took him from them. […]

The deadline for feedback on the application is Friday Over 200 people so far have had their say on a re-submitted planning application to build warehouses on land at Huscote Farm, on the opposite side of the A361 to where three large units have already been constructed close to the M40 junction.   The deadline comments […]

The voluntary roles are key to the club’s operation Banbury United is looking for a number of volunteers to come forward and help with behind-the-scenes roles at the club. A Head of Operations is being sought to oversee the business of the club, including the bar and clubhouse, ground and facilities.   This person would also […]

Both Oxfordshire County and Cherwell District councils want to move to new offices Plans for Oxfordshire County Council to move from its headquarters at County Hall in Oxford to Speedwell House a few streets away are moving forward.   The council already owns Speedwell House, but work will need to be undertaken to refurbish it and […]

Specific resources are available for people with long-term health conditions and families of children who get free school meals We’re being reminded that a number of local wellbeing initiatives are available to us to support any healthy New Year’s resolutions we may be trying to keep. Cherwell District Council offers activity programmes such as Move […]

Leader Councillor Kieron Mallon says: “we will strive to remain a low-cost council delivering high value” Boosting the amount spent on litter picking in parks and play areas and upgrading the lighting and establishing a sensory walled garden in People’s Park are amongst Banbury Town Council’s plans for the next year. The Council agreed its […]

Work is scheduled to be completed by the end of Wednesday A lane closure due to roadworks is causing problems for Banbury drivers trying to leave Tesco and the Banbury Cross Retail Park. Thames Water began the planned work this morning on the eastbound carriageway of Ruscote Avenue at the Southam Road roundabout.   With all […]

Tony Christie joins the lineup for this summer’s event We now know the final lineup for this year’s Fairport Cropredy Festival – and a big sing-a-long is guaranteed with Tony Christie heading to Cropredy.   Famous for hits like (Is This the Way To) Amarillo and I Did What I Did For Maria, Tony will perform […]

Police seized the vehicle Police spotted an uninsured vehicle in Banbury on Sunday as they conducted neighbourhood patrols in the town. The car came to their attention after the officers saw it hit a kerb with a flat tyre. The Vauxhall Insignia was seized.

The main line is closed following a landslip last week Train users are being advised not to travel on Chiltern Railways services today (Monday) after a landslip partially blocked the line between Bicester North and Haddenham & Thame Parkway. The landslip occurred last Thursday and follows recent heavy rainfall.   It left just one line open […]