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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 […]

In six years the fairy lit convoy has raised over £69,000 for Katharine House Hospice The popular RC Baker Christmas Tractor Run will this year bring its festive convoy of fairy lit tractors right into the heart of Banbury.   The route for the annual December fund raiser has been extended by organisers to include a […]

Witnesses reported the incident to police A pensioner has been arrested after a female was sexually assaulted on a bench outside HMV in Banbury.   The attack happened at around 3pm on Sunday October 9. The victim was sitting on the bench in Bridge Street when she was approached by a man who sat down next […]

“Her commitment to toeing the government line … has led to a betrayal of the people she is elected to represent” The Labour Group at Cherwell District Council are calling out the area’s MP for failing to back a bill in parliament to ban fracking.   Yesterday Victoria Prentis followed the party whip instruction to vote […]

The fifteen year old girl is thought to be in the Banbury area Thames Valley Police is looking for our help in locating a missing fifteen year old girl. Elisha is missing from Essex, but is believed to be in the Banbury area. She is described as white, 4’8″ tall, of a slim build and […]

A National Crime Agency strike took place early on Wednesday morning An Albanian woman who’s believed to be responsible for helping transport migrants to the UK in small boats was arrested in Banbury yesterday morning. The 31 year-old was arrested at a property on Middleton Road on suspicion of facilitating illegal immigration following a National […]

The traditional 3 day event offers all the fun of the fair until Friday evening Banbury Fair is back for 2022 and up and running with rides for thrill seekers of all ages and all the usual tastes and treats of the popular three-day annual event. The fair was opened at 4pm yesterday afternoon (Wednesday) […]

100 per cent of patients visiting the unit received a prompt assessment For the tenth year running the Hip Fracture Team at the Horton General Hospital has been named one of the top hospitals in the country.   As last year, it met all of its best practice criteria for nearly 92 per cent of patients […]