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The colour can be changed to show support for national days and campaigns Two of Banbury’s most iconic landmarks – Banbury Cross and the statue of the ‘Fine Lady on a White Horse’ – now have brand-new LED lighting systems to show them off at their best after dark. The lights on both landmarks are […]

Only people who live in West Northamptonshire will be able to use the system and gain free access to the site A new booking system is being introduced for anyone wanting to visit the Farthinghoe Household Waste and Recycling Centre. West Northamptonshire Council is making the change at its six Household Waste and Recycling Centres […]

“This is fantastic news for mothers and families in Banbury, and demonstrates our commitment to investment at the Horton” A £115,000 project to redevelop the maternity outpatient clinic at the Horton General Hospital has begun. When complete the building will include two brand-new clinic rooms, a redeveloped clinic room incorporating scanning facilities, and upgraded bathroom […]

There is no information at this stage to link the investigation to migrant accommodation Police investigating the rape of a woman by a group of men in the churchyard at St Mary’s in Banbury at the weekend have asked people not to speculate about the ethnic background, or origin, of those involved. The victim, who’s […]

“If that’s democracy in action, that’s not very edifying” by Nadia Lincoln, Local Democracy Reporter Concerns have been raised about the ‘deeply embarrassing’ conduct of a planning meeting, where a West Northamptonshire (WNC) councillor was accused of reading from a script and coming to the meeting pre-decided. At a meeting on Tuesday, September 23, controversial […]

Police are appealing for a Good Samaritan to contact them A woman has been raped by a group of men in the churchyard of St Mary’s Church in Banbury during the early hours of this morning (September 28). The victim is in her thirties. Thames Valley Police are appealing for a female Good Samaritan who […]

The two-phase project looked at safety ahead of a full refurbishment Newly refurbished staff accommodation is now available at the Horton General Hospital.   Tenants have recently moved into the Westway and Magnolia units following fire safety upgrades and extensive refurbishment, delivered in two phases costing £130,000. Phase one focused on safety, with new fire doors, […]

The latest modelling has been released, 14 months after the General Election Banbury would elect a Reform UK MP were an election called today – that’s according to the latest YouGov modelling of voter intentions across the country. They forecast Nigel Farage’s party would secure 27 percent of the vote, with Labour, who historically won […]

The controversial plans were postponed pending a public consultation by Esme Kenney, Local Democracy Reporter The leader of Oxfordshire County Council acknowledged the authority had learned lessons after last year’s plans to turn off street lighting was delayed due to a backlash. Plans to turn off streetlights across the county between 11.30pm and 6am were […]

Oxfordshire Employment saw a rise in six-month job retention rates to 80 precent An Oxfordshire service has received national recognition for its work to secure jobs for people with disabilities, health conditions and other significant barriers to work. Oxfordshire Employment has just had its Supported Employment Quality Framework accreditation renewed. The Oxfordshire County Council run […]