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“We will continue to focus on effective local policing” Thames Valley Police will be increasing police visibility between now and the end of January in a move to crack down on crime. The move will see them working closely with partners to ensure people feel safe, as part of the national Safer Streets Winter of […]

Local people attended workshops to create the displays Banbury Cross and the Warwick Road entrance to People’s Park have been given a festive makeover with the return of the Round and Round public arts project. More than 200 local people and community groups helped transform floral display frames into seasonal decorations. Ten workshops were held […]

Mr Woodcock has been pushing for the change which will benefit around 250,000 pensioners Banbury’s MP was acknowledged by the Chancellor of the Exchequer in last Wednesday’s budget for his work pushing for a change in pension compensation payments. Sean Woodcock highlighted the issue to Rachel Reeves after a constituent made him aware of the […]

The app and digital displays show a bus is on the way but it never arrives A local Councillor has called out Stagecoach for failing to deliver correct real time information for local bus users. Andrew Crichton says that a number of residents have contacted him to share their frustration that the Stagecoach App and […]

Failing to achieve house building targets leaves councillors little option with this decision An outline planning application to build houses off the Sibford Road in Hook Norton looks set to be approved, as Cherwell District Council continues to feel the effects of not achieving government house building targets. Ashberry Strategic Land want to develop the […]

Police are asking anyone who sees her to call 999 Northamptonshire Police are asking for our help in locating a missing 14-year-old girl. Amy was last seen in the Kings Sutton area at about 1am today (November 28). She is described as 6ft tall and of a thin build.   Amy was last seen wearing black […]

“Reducing the amount of food waste that ends up in general rubbish could save the council millions of pounds” Rolls of food waste caddy liners are being made available free-of-charge at our local libraries throughout December to help us manage the extra waste generated over Christmas. Oxfordshire County Council recycled over 25,000 tonnes of food […]

Above average rainfall has led to the change As December approaches people in the Banbury area can once again water their gardens, fill paddling pools and wash their cars using a hosepipe. Thames Water lifted its hosepipe ban at 7am today following above-average rainfall over the last couple of months and water conservation measures by […]

“One theme came through clearly – the passion for a local football club which is really a community asset” A new film which documents the important part Banbury United plays in the hearts and minds of local people, and the town, premiered at The Light last night. Civic dignitaries, including Town Mayor Kieron Mallon, were […]

The guides are free to use on the Trust’s website A series of virtual access guides for the Horton General have been created to help those with physical and sensory needs better navigate the hospital. They’ve been launched by Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (OUH), with guides also available for the Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre […]