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The extra day will bring trade to town and give greater flexibility to parents with younger children Banbury Fair will run for four days this year.   Bob Wilson Funfairs, which brings the annual fair to town, has confirmed to Banbury FM the fair has been extended to also run on the Saturday. Historically the fair […]

The community service project was completed by people who had committed a range of crimes Offenders who were sentenced to community service have been given a huge vote of thanks by Banbury Town Council for work described as ‘fantastic’ in People’s Park. The praise comes after a group of people who had committed a range […]

The advice is to name four schools, not just the main number one choice Parents and carers of youngsters who will be heading off to secondary education next September can now apply for their choice of school for year 7. Oxfordshire County Council has today opened the online applications system, with a deadline of October […]

Providing the equipment was a key initiative in the town council’s plans this year Life-saving defibrillators have been installed at five sports grounds owned by Banbury Town Council. The defibs are safety features aimed at making sport safer for all – particularly for people with hidden heart problems. It means that if a player suffers […]

Councillors have championed the issue following a petition by local people A section of double yellow lining on Edmunds Road on the Bretch Hill estate is being removed to ease problems for frustrated residents who can’t find anywhere to leave their cars. Currently parking is not permitted at any time along much of Edmunds Road, […]

Former Grimsbury resident Joan East is a talented needlewoman and embroiderer A founding member of Banbury’s Townswomen’s Guild and long time Grimsbury resident has celebrated her 100th birthday.   Joan East marked the occasion with her daughter, grand-daughters, family and friends at Featherton House in Deddington, where she now lives. Joan Hollings was born on August […]

Its hoped the problem will be fixed by next week A problem with food storage at the North Oxfordshire Academy has left the school unable to provide meals this week.   Initially it was hoped the issue would be resolved by Wednesday, but now its become apparent it will take longer to fix than anticipated. Yesterday […]

It was a successful night for Tugo Foods from Adderbury and Lock 29 in Banbury The Cherwell Business Awards took place on Friday night during a Gala Dinner at the Chesterton Hotel.    This is the eleventh year that exceptional leaders, companies, and charitable organisations in the Cherwell district have been recognized and celebrated. Local winners […]

Villagers unhappy with “ridiculous behaviour” Troublemakers have spoilt a popular book lending facility in Kings Sutton. Late on Sunday morning a number of books were found strewn around the village’s bus stop library.   Some had been damaged. The library is overseen by the Parish Council with a warden taking care of the facility on a […]

88-year-old Barrie Davenport died at an assisted living complex in Banbury last October A woman from Middleton Cheney has been charged with murder.   Lisa Davenport, aged 54, of Washle Drive is due to appear at Oxford Magistrates’ Court today (September 8). She’s been charged with one count of the murder of Barrie Davenport and one […]