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Its hoped the equipment will deter visitors from being aggressive Staff in the Emergency Department at the Horton General Hospital are now wearing body cameras to keep themselves and their patients safe. The move follows a successful trial at the John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford. The cameras, which were introduced yesterday, were originally just worn […]
The week looks to raise awareness of knife crime and the devastating impact it can have It was good news yesterday for Police Community Support Officers (PCSO) and Community Safety Wardens who didn’t find any hidden weapons during a sweep of Trinity Park in Banbury. The search was completed using metal detectors as part of […]
Councillor Paul Wiltshire took over at the weekend’s Mayor Making ceremony Brackley has a new Town Mayor. Councillor Paul Wiltshire took over from Councillor Don Thompson at the annual Mayor Making Ceremony in Brackley Town Hall on Saturday lunchtime. One of Councillor Wiltshire’s first duties after taking on the chains of office was to attend […]
A controlled explosion could be heard as disposal experts dealt with the explosive A Banbury man using a magnet to trawl the Oxford canal pulled out more than he bargained for on Sunday afternoon. Shane Phillips managed to fish out a grenade! Mr Phillips was using the magnet to retrieve metallic objects from the bottom […]
Cherwell District Council has taken a range of enforcement action this year Two local businesses have both been fined over £900 after their waste was found to have been illegally disposed of. Following prosecutions in March, Air Medic UK and Rainbow Nails 29 Ltd were told by magistrates to pay £962.20, which included fines, costs […]
The Saints lose their semi-final playoff game against York City Brackley Town’s hopes of promotion from the Vanarama national league north ended on Saturday after they lost their semi-final playoff game to York City. The visitors beat the Saints 0-1 at St James Park. Despite a strong opening for Brackley, a defensive error saw York […]
The Cherwell Business Awards will be presented in 11 categories this September Today is the final day to get applications in for this year’s Cherwell Business Awards. The annual event aims to showcase and celebrate business excellence in our area. Awards will be presented this year in 11 categories. These include the Young Business Person […]
Ruscote councillor was first elected as leader nearly ten years ago Sean Woodcock has been re-elected as the leader of the Labour Group at Cherwell District Council. Councillor Woodcock has served as a district councillor since 2012 and represents the Banbury Ruscote ward. He was first elected as Leader in February 2013. The election took […]
Charity gets a new logo as it focuses on larger range of services on offer A well-known local charity for young people is about to undergo a makeover as it seeks to promote the wide range of services it provides today. Banbury Young Homelessness Project (BYHP) launched in 1995 but now offers an expanded range […]
Seven people were involved in the assault with two suspects already arrested During an assault in a Banbury residential street four people punched, strangled and used a baton on three other individuals. The incident happened on Edmunds Road a week last Tuesday (May 3) at 11.05am. Thames Valley Police are looking for any witnesses to […]