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Local News
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The school now has eight modern classrooms in a more usable building along with safer external play areas The official opening of a new school building at William Morris Primary School on Bretch Hill took place yesterday afternoon. The major building project has been funded by Oxfordshire County Council to meet the growing demand for […]
Victoria Prentis is backing Rishi Sunak whilst Andrea Leadsom is supporting Penny Mordaunt Former Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak has received the support of Banbury’s MP Victoria Prentis in the Tory leadership race. But her near neighbour, South Northants MP Andrea Leadsom is backing a rival bid by Penny Mordaunt. Whoever wins the race […]
A rear patio window was smashed to gain entry Jewellery and cash were stolen during a break in at a Banbury home. The property at the Chatsworth Drive end of Hillside Close was targeted some time between Thursday June 30 and Friday July 8. Entry was gained by smashing a rear patio window. Thames Valley […]
Youngsters can sign-up at Banbury Library to join in with science and innovation activities and events Science and innovation are the focus of a summer challenge for children at Banbury Library and Oxfordshire’s other libraries over the next couple of months. The Reading Agency is encouraging children to team up with the Gadgeteers, a group […]
Two cockatiel chicks have hatched at the aviary in People’s Park A fluffy new addition to the aviary in People’s Park is getting ready to spread its wings. The baby bird, pictured with park ranger Pete Holly who looks after the aviary, is one of two cockatiel chicks that have hatched out – and both […]
Professional cyclists and fun riders flock to popular annual event Over 400 people signed-up for this year’s Broughton Castle Sportive, which took place yesterday (Sunday). A number of local charities will benefit from the proceeds of the cycling event, which was organised by the Rotary Club of Banbury Cherwell. Seasoned cyclists set off on the […]
121 pilots took to the skies during the weekend event The skies above north Oxfordshire were filled with paragliders this weekend as members of the Paramotor club brought their annual summer event to a farm field in Adderbury. Around 165 adults and 30 children took part in the event with 121 pilots taking to the […]
Arena displays and side shows kept families entertained as People’s Park basked in the sunshine People’s Park welcomed fun-loving families who joined mayor Jayne Strangwood for a fabulous day out in Sunday’s glorious sunshine. The always-popular annual event included a dog show, games, funfair rides, food and drink kiosks, charity stalls, and amazing shows of […]
It was the second time that the junction has been affected by a blaze on Friday A vehicle fire resulted in the southbound exit slip from the M40 at junction 9 being closed on Friday evening and for much of Saturday. It was the second time during Friday that a vehicle blaze caused a closure […]
Fire service release trapped driver following Friday afternoon collision A driver was taken to hospital after his car collided with a tree on the main A4260 between Adderbury and Deddington. The emergency services were called on Friday afternoon just after 4pm. The road remained closed between the Milton turn layby north of Deddington and the […]