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Deputy Council Leader: “The dedication of these seven colleagues, and their teams, is incredible” Seven Oxfordshire County Council employees have attended a prestigious Buckingham Palace garden party, hosted by the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge. They all work in education and social care and have been recognised for their professionalism and dedication to children and […]
Victoria Prentis appeared on ITV’s Peston programme after the Sue Gray report had been released Banbury’s MP believes Prime Minister Boris Johnson will still be leading the Conservatives at the next election. Following the release of Sue Gray’s report into the parties held in Downing Street during the period of lockdown, Victoria Prentis appeared on […]
The six stations include safe places to dispose of hot embers Safety-first barbecues in Spiceball Park have given ‘dining out’ a new meaning. The exciting additions to the popular park mean families can enjoy alfresco meals cooked on disposable barbecue sets without the risk of fire – and with easy disposal of the hot embers. […]
The popular nightly TV news programme from Oxford launched in 2000 The only TV local news service dedicated to our area is set to be axed later this year. The BBC’s popular South Today programme from Oxford will end in November. The announcement was made on the BBC’s own news pages this lunchtime. South Today […]
Stop searches, school visits and test purchase operations were undertaken during the week 88 knives and bladed articles were handed in across the Thames Valley during Operation Sceptre last week. 21 of those were in Oxfordshire. Operation Sceptre is a national week of action to challenge and reduce the threat of knife crime. A knife […]
The work is part of a project with an overall budget of £5.2 million Cherwell District Council’s Thorpe Lane waste and recycling depot in Banbury has been refitted with air source heat pumps and innovative batteries as part of a project to slash the council’s carbon emissions. The project involves eight of the authority’s buildings. […]
“We want children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities to receive the very best support at the right time for them” A new strategy for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities in Oxfordshire was agreed yesterday by Oxfordshire County Council’s Cabinet. The SEND strategy has been drawn up […]
Around a third of adults in the UK have high blood pressure – but many will not realise it More than 100 local men and women are on their way to healthier living after attending a blood pressure awareness event at Banbury Madni Masjid on Merton Street last Thursday and Friday. The sessions were run […]
A couple distracted the elderly gentleman before taking his wallet A man in his nineties had his wallet stolen by two people whilst he was shopping in Banbury last Saturday (May 21). He was in Wilko in Bridge Street at the time. At around 11am the two offenders distracted the man and then stole his […]
Floral display and flags are amongst the plans to give local people a boost Brackley Town Council has secured £32,790 of funding to encourage people back into the town centre. The cash will be used to create a colourful and patriotic environment in the High Street for the Jubilee celebrations and the weeks that follow. […]