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A 41 year old women from Banbury was arrested What’s suspected to be cocaine, crack cocaine and MDMA were recovered during a drugs raid in Banbury yesterday (October 6). An amount of cash, scales and mobile phones were also seized. Thames Valley Police’s Tasking team took to social media yesterday lunchtime giving a “2 minute […]
There’s a higher number of smokers amongst people with mental health difficulties We’re now 6 days into October – which for smokers hoping to quit the habit is 6 days into Stoptober. People in the area who smoke are being encouraged to consider giving Stoptober a try, to see the benefits that quitting could bring […]
The advice comes as cases of COVID are rising again If you are eligible to get the annual winter flu and COVID booster jabs you are being encouraged to do so at the earliest opportunity. The advice comes as cases of COVID are rising again, both locally and nationally. Both jabs are available for free […]
All supplies were restored by 9.43am A powercut affected around 935 properties in Aynho, Kings Sutton and Hinton-In-The-Hedges this morning. Supplies were first reported as being down at 6.32am. Power was restored to two-thirds of the affected houses and businesses shortly after 7.30am, with the remaining properties reported as back on line by 9.43am. Western […]
Council leader seeks to reassure residents in face of lower parking income than expected by Andy Mitchell, Local Democracy Reporter The leader of Cherwell District Council insists residents “do not need to worry” about the funding of services despite a sizeable shortfall in revenue from car parks. The authority this week confirmed it would dip […]
The winning child will get to enjoy tea at Westminster Its 82 days to Christmas and some people are already preparing. Amongst them is Banbury’s MP Victoria Prentis who has launched her annual Christmas card competition to find the design that will adorn all the festive greetings she sends this year. Children from the area […]
Solicitors and will writers waive their fees, instead asking for the cost to be donated to Katharine House What’s going to happen to all your worldly possessions at the end of your life? Having a will is essential if you want to make sure your wishes will be followed. Throughout this week and next anyone […]
He will appear at Oxford Magistrates’ Court today A 37-year old Banbury man has been charged in connection with multiple assaults following an incident on the Bankside estate on Sunday evening. Darren Garnon, of Mawle Court in Banbury, has been charged with one count of assault by beating, one count of escaping lawful custody and […]
Food vouchers, warm spaces and help with energy efficiency are included in the package Cherwell District Council’s Executive last night approved a raft of measures to help address the cost-of-living crisis for people living in the district. The package includes help with food, warm spaces and energy efficiency grants. Councillor Barry Wood, Leader of the […]
The incident is not being treated as suspicious A person lost their life on the train line between Banbury and Oxford earlier today (Monday). Cross Country trains announced at around 9.30am that the emergency services were dealing with an incident and all lines were blocked. British Transport Police and paramedics had been called to the […]