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Two boys repeated punched a 14-year-old boy to the head A good samaritan came to the aid of a 14-year-old boy who was being assaulted by two other youths outside Banbury Train Station.   They had pulled the boy off his bike and repeatedly punched him to the head. Police are hoping to speak to the […]

They were key members of an organised crime group Two Banbury men have been sent to prison for drug offences across Oxfordshire. Thirty-two year old Wahqas Ahmed, of Hilton Road and forty-nine year old Adam Scott of Withycombe Drive, were key members of an organised crime group.   They were responsible for supplying a significant amount […]

“Stunning scenery, picturesque villages – I’ve thoroughly enjoyed it” There were plenty of smiling faces at the Broughton Castle Sportive bike ride on Sunday as several hundred cyclists faced the challenge of one of five different length routes.   Despite a damp start a number of serious riders left Broughton Castle at around 6.30am to peddle […]

Mayor Cllr Fiaz Ahmed: “I think everyone went home with lots of happy memories” It was fun and excitement all the way at the town mayor’s Party in People’s Park yesterday (Sunday). The popular free-to-enter family day provided five hours of non-stop activity that entertained people of all ages. Mayor Cllr Fiaz Ahmed said: “Everyone […]

Live Facial Recognition is being used for the first time The gates have opened for the first day of the British Grand Prix at Silverstone and this year Northamptonshire Police are deploying state-of-the-art technology to provide an extra layer of security at the event. More than 450,000 people are expected to head to the circuit […]

Hundreds of cyclists will set off on one of five routes on Sunday Final preparations are underway ahead of Sunday’s Broughton Castle Sportive.   Over 400 cyclists have already signed-up for the annual cycling challenge.   Many more expected to join them now the weather for the weekend is known. The popular annual cycling challenge has five […]

The free buffet for NHS staff is part of a weekend marking the 75th anniversary of the NHS Staff at Morrisons supermarket in Banbury will be marking the 75th anniversary of the NHS being founded by inviting current NHS staff to a celebratory event this weekend. On Saturday afternoon a free buffet is being provided […]

The scheme helps where benefits in Universal Credit does not alone meet a person’s needs Funding totalling over £400,000 has been secured by Cherwell District Council to help local people on low incomes cover their housing need costs. On Monday the council’s Executive approved its Discretionary Housing Funding Policy for next financial year. Just under […]

The vehicle was stopped on Ruscote Avenue A driver who had been pulled over on a Banbury road for speeding and excessive tints on his vehicle provided a drug wipe showing they were under the influence of cannabis. Thames Valley Police’s Roads Policing Unit stopped the vehicle on Ruscote Avenue on Wednesday evening.   They had […]

The new season begins on Saturday August 5 Festive local derbies are lined up for Banbury United and Brackley Town once again this year. The latest National League North fixtures were announced this lunchtime with the Saints set to visit Station Approach on Boxing Day and the Puritans heading to St James Park on New […]