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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 […]

Chiltern says the proposals would help bring station ticket sales up to date Banbury train station will lose its ticket office under new proposals which have been announced this morning. Chiltern Railways wants to move to all tickets being purchased online or via mobile apps before arriving at the station. For those unable to do […]

The annual event takes place in People’s Park It will be action and excitement all the way at the town mayor’s Fun Day in People’s Park this Sunday. The event continues the long-standing tradition of summer parties in the park to which everyone is invited. The popular free-to-enter family day out will start at 11.30am […]

The images demonstrate the people, professions and locations that make up the Trust To mark the 75th birthday of the NHS, 25 portraits of Oxford University Hospitals staff have been taken, aiming to give an insight into the diverse range of people, professions and locations that make up the Trust. The project is titled “Our […]

Councillor says it’s could be a good news story as they aren’t going up as much as had been planned Price increases at Cherwell District Council car parks have been approved – but the councillor with responsibility for the proposal says it could be seen as a good news story because the charges aren’t going […]

People with experience of the help and support available have until next Tuesday to submit their thoughts People who have experience of the special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) provision in Oxfordshire are being asked to give their feedback on the service, ahead of a regular review which is due to be completed by Ofsted […]

So far the Banbury youngsters have won a gold and three silvers Team England’s medal tally at the World Dance Cup in Portugal has increased again, thanks to the young dancers from Banbury who are representing their country. The group – known as Slay Official – are all members of Banbury’s School For Stars.   They […]

Two youngsters from Banbury’s School For Stars have won gold medals in Portugal Two Banbury youngsters have been crowned world champions at the World Dance Cup in Portugal.   Amelia Thompson, 10, and Chloe Sneddon, 9, won gold medals for Team England for their Mini Duet, called Game of Survival. Amelia and Chloe are both members […]

Hospital treatment needed after Broad Street assault A man was assaulted outside a Banbury town centre convenience store early this morning (Sunday).   The assault took place at around 5am by the Mace shop on Broad Street. The man was taken to hospital to be treated for his injuries. Police say a number of people were […]