Local News

The rider of the bike left the scene after the incident A car and an electric bike were involved in a collision in Banbury on Friday evening.   It happened at around 10pm on the Warwick Road. The rider of the bike is believed to have sustained minor injuries, but left the scene. Thames Valley Police […]

Latest arrested man bailed with conditions not to enter Banbury town centre A second man has been arrested as Thames Valley Police continue to investigate bicycle thefts in Banbury. The 32-year-old, who’s of no fixed abode, was arrested on suspicion of the theft of a pedal cycle.   He’s been released on bail with conditions not […]

Two local business owners have come together to offer businesses the chance to meet The success of a one-off business exhibition in May was the catalyst for a new networking event which is being held at the Whately Hall Hotel this afternoon. Local business owners Kelly Frith and Katy Osborne came together as K&K Uniting […]

20% of electric blankets fail safety checks Anyone who uses an electric blanket is being encouraged to take advantage of free safety checks that are running in our area next Wednesday (September 21).   The checks are being provided by Oxfordshire County Council’s trading standards team. Electric blanket testing has taken place in Oxfordshire for over […]

Drivers should plan another route or delay their journey An overturned lorry and a large spillage of fuel has been causing problems for drivers exiting the southbound M40 at Ardley, and those on the northbound A43 from the motorway. The heavy goods vehicle tipped over as it made its way from the M40 exit road […]

Some venues will open, but after the funeral Local business and organisations have been announcing their plans for next Monday – the day that Her Late Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral will take place. The “Let’s Talk” evening with a number of senior Councillors from the County Council had been planned at the Mill Arts […]

75-year-old drummer isn’t retiring yet After 24 years Fairport Convention have said goodbye to their drummer.   Gerry Conway has left the band but pointed out he isn’t retiring. Gerry said: “I never expected to still be playing at 75, my Mum was always asking me when I’d retire! “Well, I’m not retiring but looking forward […]

“Vandalism like this is always disappointing for our town and community” Brackley Town Council is having to deal with two acts of vandalism that happened in the town last weekend.   It’s the second time in a month that problems have occurred. In the toilet block at the top of the Market Place a lock on […]

A number bicycles have been reported as stolen over recent weeks Over recent weeks a number of bicycles have been reported as stolen in and around Banbury Town Centre. On Saturday lunchtime Thames Valley Police reported that they had arrested a 35-year-old man in relation to a number of the thefts. The man was noted […]

Projects at the shopping centre are “not progressing” whilst a strategic review is undertaken by Andy Mitchell, Local Democracy Reporter Cherwell District Council is “undertaking a strategic review” of Castle Quay, Banbury, after wiping almost £1million off the revenue it expects the centre to make this financial year. The council’s latest monthly performance, risk and […]