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All six Councils and a number of organisations shared ideas Politicians from across Oxfordshire took part in an online roundtable discussion last week to talk through what could be done to help local people struggling with the cost-of-living crisis.   They were joined by representatives from a number of organisations that work with residents. Support for […]

Subjects discussed included balancing growth with net zero targets, the High Street and the new Prime Minister’s approach Banbury’s MP Victoria Prentis addressed the members of Banbury’s Business Breakfast Club on Thursday morning and opened her Q&A session by revealing that the first two days of the Conservative party conference “hadn’t been the easiest”.   She […]

West Northamptonshire Council will consider proposals following a consultation in the spring Limiting the number of dogs you can walk and having to carry bags to pick up dog mess are just a couple of the new rules that could be brought in for dog owners in Brackley, and other parts of the former South […]

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 […]