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The site was first used by local youngsters but the scale and frequency of events in recent years caused annoyance locally A retrospective planning application for a motocross track close to villages to the north-west of Banbury has been refused.   A number of people who live in the villages closest to the site applauded as […]

Brackley Foodbank and South Northants Youth Engagement will benefit from money raised this year Brackley’s Town Mayor, Councillor Sue Sharps, has today launched an online fundraising page to help her raise money for the two local charities she is supporting during her mayoral year. Brackley Foodbank will benefit from any funds raised by the mayor, […]

The application sits within an area identified in the current Local Plan for regeneration A section of land in Banbury between the Oxford Canal and the River Cherwell, which is currently used as a caravan park and a car park, looks set to be redeveloped with up to 63 apartments being built there – if […]

In a brand new Town Centre category the winner will fly the flag for Banbury The finalists for this year’s Cherwell Business Awards have been announced and Banbury organisations dominate a brand new Town Centre category. Banbury Town Council, Banbury Sewing Centre in Parson’s Street and Lock 29 are nominated for the award which looks […]

Industrial action is set to last five days Plans are being put in place for five days of industrial action by junior doctors, which begins tomorrow (Thursday). At the Horton General Hospital – and other hospitals managed by the Oxford University Hospitals Trust (OUH) – bosses say they will continue to provide urgent and emergency […]

Around 22,000 people have been killed in Vadym Boichenko’s city since the Russian invasion began The mayor of a war-devastated Ukrainian city visited Banbury last night.   In an event which wasn’t announced in advance due to security concerns, Vadym Boichenko, the leader of Mariupol met civic dignitaries, councillors, and members of the town’s Ukrainian community […]

The site is included in the village’s new draft Neighbourhood Plan, but that is yet to be agreed A planning application for up to 53 houses on farmland to the north of Mackley Close in Deddington looks set to be approved, if Councillors agree with an officer recommendation when they meet later this week. Pembury […]

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 […]