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They left empty handed Three masked intruders were disturbed during a break-in early on Friday morning in Avon Dassett. They gained entry to the property by forcing open a single pane window at around 4am. When the three were disturbed they left empty handed. They were all reported to be wearing masks. Warwickshire Police is […]
“We believe that every person has a story worth telling” The people who have made a difference in Banbury are to be celebrated as part of a new initiative to transform the overbridge walkway at Banbury Train Station. The vibrant showcase of the town’s rich talent and spirit will be installed between the multi-storey car […]
This year’s Tractor Run is planned for Sunday December 8 Plans have been announced for this year’s Brackley Christmas Tractor Run. The festively decorated farm vehicles will be touring the town on Sunday December 8. It’s the fourth year Brackley Town Council have organised the event and those from the farming community who wish to […]
A consultation on the proposals has begun Cherwell District Council’s new Housing Strategy for the next five years proposes delivering affordable homes and improving existing housing as two of its priorities. A third priority is to promote health and wellbeing through housing and tackling homelessness. We’re now being asked to comment on the proposed strategy, […]
Both minibuses and taxis are used for around 1,700 children and young people Parents and carers of children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) are being invited to share their views on home to school transport. Oxfordshire County Council and Oxfordshire Parent Carers Forum have organised a listening event where people can share their […]
Trespassers could add further delays to the repairs Work to rectify the problems at Brackley’s new Skatepark have been delayed due to poor weather conditions – and people breaking in to the closed off facility could hinder progress and further delay the reopening. Brackley Town Council closed the skatepark in September after an inspection found […]
Life expectancy in the unit was around two and a half months Ahead of Remembrance Sunday next month, Banbury’s MP Sean Woodcock is backing a campaign to commemorate the brave pilots and navigators of the Photographic Reconnaissance Unit during the Second World War. Two Banbury men lost their lives serving in the unit. The Photo […]
Good condition clothing, shoes, books, CDs, DVDs and children’s toys will be accepted A new scheme will give people in the Cherwell district the opportunity to declutter their homes whilst giving back to charity, without even leaving the house. Cherwell District Council has teamed up with Anglo Doorstep Collections to give a second lease of […]
The team have provided alternative ways they can help until the lift is repaired Banbury Citizens Advice has been forced to temporarily close its offices in Cornhill (at the top of the Market Place) as the lift to their offices is out of action and in need of emergency repairs. This means the office won’t […]
Luszczkiewicz had been charged with attempted murder but the prosecution accepted an alternative guilty plea A Banbury man has been convicted of inflicting grievous bodily harm with intent after he stabbed another man in People’s Park on August 4. 18-year-old Alex Luszczkiewicz of Calthorpe Road was also convicted of possession of a bladed article in […]