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£200,000 is available from the sale of items seized from criminals Money from the sale of items seized from criminals is being made available for community groups to help prevent crime and make communities safer.   The items are sold when they can’t be returned to their rightful owners. Thames Valley Police and Crime Commissioner Matthew […]

The actions of a few could be taking money away from the budget to be spent on players Banbury United’s directors have been forced to speak out again after a number of items – including flares – were thrown on the pitch during Saturday’s home fixture against Chester. 802 people watched the all-ticket game, which […]

The event offered alfresco dining or treats to take home Shoppers at Banbury’s Food and Drink Festival on Sunday had lots on their plates after visiting around a hundred stalls stacked high with delicious delicacies. Market Place overflowed with eats and drink with tastes and flavours from around the world – and cookery demonstrations by […]

Police are seeking two people, one of whom is known as “Irish Dave” A man in his seventies was assaulted by two other males as he left the Weatherspoons pub on Banbury High Street.    The attack happened last Saturday evening (August 12) at around 8.10pm. The victim was taken to hospital with fractures to his […]

Royston Woodford covered his head with a coat as he robbed the Co-op A man who robbed a Brackley shop at knifepoint has been sent to prison for nearly four years. Royston Woodford, aged 42, entered the Co-op store on the High Street on April 4, keeping his coat over his head.   As he approached […]

The playground now includes a multi-play unit that provides a range of activities Children on the Bretch Hill estate are having extra fun this summer holiday thanks to an exciting new play area in Princess Diana Park. A £50,000 refurbishment of the existing playground is aimed at encouraging social activity for five-year-olds through to teenagers. […]

A 1920’s Austin 7 van and a 1949 Healey Silverstone are amongst the classics on show This weekend in Brackley over 150 vintage vehicles will be on display.   Brackley Classic Car Show returns to Town Park on Sunday with owners proudly displaying their cherished classic cars and motorbikes. The youngest vehicle on site will predate […]

Relay devices are being used to amplify signals from key fobs inside houses Cars that use keyless entry are being targeted by thieves who are using technology to trick the vehicle into thinking they have the key fob. Thames Valley Police have received reports of thefts of vehicles and have issued a warning for owners […]

Victoria Prentis met with the practice management team after receiving comments from constituents The standard of service at a local surgery is not good enough and needs to improve: that’s something Banbury’s MP says she agreed with the partners and Practice Manager at Deddington Health Centre. Victoria Prentis recently attended one of the practice’s weekly […]

“Students have faced the challenges of the last few years with determination, optimism and good humour” Students at Tudor Hall School achieved a 42 per cent pass rate with A* or A grades in this year’s A Levels.   Two thirds of the girls achieved at least one A* or A in subjects as diverse as […]