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“I remain committed to serving my constituents and focusing on my Ministerial responsibilities at Defra” Victoria Prentis has confirmed she voted in favour of Prime Minister Boris Johnson at last night’s confidence vote. Mr Johnson survived the vote by Conservative MPs with 211 supporting him, whilst 148 signalled they wanted him to go. In the […]
Thankfully most of the stock was unaffected Staff at the Katharine House Hospice shop in Banbury returned after the bank holiday weekend to discover a roof leak had led to parts of their shop becoming flooded. Since yesterday when the problem was first discovered the popular shop, in Bridge Street, has remained closed to allow […]
Bolton Road will become short stay only and greater use will be made of the bus station A project to convert a Banbury coach park into a long stay car park has taken a step closer. The plan will lead to another car park becoming exclusively short stay and greater use being made of the […]
Boris Johnson survived a vote of confidence on Monday night “We won’t let her – or the electorate – forget it”: that’s the message from the leader of the Labour Group at Cherwell District Council after reports emerged that Banbury’s MP had chosen to back Prime Minister Boris Johnson in yesterday’s vote of confidence. Sean […]
The council’s Executive will discuss a proposal this evening Anyone caught riding a bicycle on a footpath in the Banbury area could face an increased chance of a £50 fine if a recommendation is accepted by councillors at Cherwell District Council tonight. The council’s Executive committee will discuss a report which seeks to give Community […]
Stagecoach have offered their sincere apologies Two Banbury bus services will be offering a reduced service today due to driver absences. Stagecoach’s B5 and B9 routes are affected. The B5 between Banbury and Bretch Hill will not be operating at 10.00am, 10.45am, 11.30am, 3.15pm, 4.00pm, 4.45pm, 5.30pm or 6.20pm. This accounts for around one-quarter of […]
Children tucked into tasty treats to top-off the town’s celebrations of the Queen’s 70-year reign Banbury’s Big Sunday Lunch – the final event of the town’s platinum jubilee celebrations – saw more than 700 children enjoy a Market Place banquet. The forecast rain stayed away and the youngsters, accompanied by parents, tucked into magical meals […]
The village’s community came together to mark the Platinum Jubilee Villagers in Aynho have thrown themselves into a weekend of celebrations to mark The Queen’s 70-year reign. On Friday afternoon the village hall was filled with delicious cakes and sandwiches, stunning flowers, crowns, bunting and the sounds of a heartfelt rendition of the national anthem. […]
Early rain didn’t dampen the spirits on day three of the town’s celebrations It was an occasion fit for a queen. Townspeople turned out in their thousands on Saturday (June 4) to enjoy Banbury’s big Party in the Park – organised to celebrate Her Majesty’s platinum jubilee. Live music, a funfair, adventure attractions for children, […]
Officers found the boy behind the wheel in Longford Park Road A thirteen-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of stealing a car from a Banbury driveway. The youngster was caught, with two others boys in the car, after it was spotted being driven dangerously. The vehicle was reported to the police as being stolen […]