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The Horton General Hospital has been open for 150 years this July Local shopkeepers are being asked to join in with the celebrations to mark the Horton General Hospital’s 150th anniversary in a couple of weekends time. It was on July the 17th in 1872 that the Horton opened its doors for the first time. […]

A patio window was broken to gain entry over the weekend Jewellery and cash were stolen during a break-in at a Banbury property last weekend.   The home on Foscote Rise was targeted at some point during Saturday and Sunday (July 2-3). Entry to the property was gained by smashing a patio window. Thames Valley Police […]

From seasoned cyclists to family fun riders, the Broughton Castle Sportive has something for everyone Hundreds of people will be heading to Broughton Castle this Sunday for a cycling challenge that’s suitable for seasoned cyclists, family fun-riders and everyone in between. The Broughton Castle Sportive is run by the Rotary Club of Banbury Cherwell.   Around […]

Protestors ignore warnings at Silverstone during British F1 Grand Prix Seven people were arrested at Silverstone yesterday following a track invasion during the Formula 1 British Grand Prix.   Northamptonshire Police issued a statement on Friday saying they had received information that people were planning to protest on the track. The invasion happened just moments after […]

Victims drinks were laced with drug so he could sexually assault them A man has been convicted of drugging and sexually assaulting two men in Middle Barton.   Thirty-six-year-old Luiz Inacio Da Silvaneto was found guilty of using so-called date rape drugs, rape and causing a male aged 13 or over to engage in a penetrative […]

“Going onto a live racetrack is extremely dangerous – if you go ahead with this reckless plan you are jeopardising lives” “Don’t create a situation that puts lives in danger” – that’s the message from Northamptonshire Police and the Silverstone race circuit after they received intelligence that protestors may be planning to attempt to invade […]

Classic vehicles, music, arts and culture will come together as part of the festival A popular village festival is set to return tomorrow (Saturday).   After a three year pause due to the pandemic, classic vehicles, music, art and culture will come together in Deddington as part of Deddy Fest 2022. A Children’s Festival will include […]

Professor Halthof launched a new eBook reflecting on the Trust’s achievements and the future on his last day The man who has been in charge at the Horton General Hospital is stepping down today.   Professor Bruno Holthof has been the Chief Executive Officer of Oxford University Hospitals Trust, which runs the Horton General, since 2015. […]

The authority will be able to use the cameras to spot infringements such as stopping in yellow box junctions and illegal turns Automatic number plate recognition (ANPR) cameras can now be used by Oxfordshire County Council to enforce traffic regulations in their area.   The authority is one of the first to obtain government permission. The […]

Police seek witnesses after two males assaulted a motorcyclist A motorcyclist was punched and had his motorbike kicked over during an incident on the Oxford Road in Banbury on Monday evening (June 27).   The assault happened at around 8pm at the Sainsbury’s junction. Following a dispute over driving a man got out of his vehicle […]



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