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“Hopefully the programme will help to inspire the next generation of engineers” Pupils from Chipping Warden Primary Academy enjoyed a different start to the school day with a ‘site safari tour’ of HS2’s construction sites. The pupils, aged 4-11, donned mini safety helmets and high-viz jackets before boarding the site safari vehicle for a safe […]

The commitment came during a motion on Cherwell District Council’s support for the NHS A local councillor has promised will do his bit to support the NHS by committing to lose 10kg in the next year.   Conservative Councillor Andrew McHugh made the weight-loss commitment during a debate on the NHS. A motion proposed by Green […]

Despite fears business would grind to a halt with no one group in control, the opposite actually happened Harmony and agreement broke out between Councillors at Cherwell District Council’s full meeting last night – the first time Councillors had met since the debacle in May over which political group would lead the authority. Six motions […]

The bike was seized after being ridden anti-socially in Princess Diana Park A motorbike has been seized by the police after it was reported as being ridden anti-socially in a Banbury park. Officers acted on Monday afternoon when members of the public contacted them.   The team working on Operation Jankle found the vehicle in Princess […]

Labour are hoping their original proposal will be supported now Conservatives have lost control of the council The first Full Council meeting at Cherwell District Council since the debacle over the Council’s leadership in May takes place tonight.   The meeting will see the Conservatives unable to control the decisions being made – as long as […]

Three people were assaulted outside Banbury Fish Bar on Christchurch Court Its believed a group of people filmed three individuals being assaulted outside a Banbury chip shop last Wednesday.   Its hoped they will now come forward and provide police with the footage. A man and woman in their forties and a teenage girl were outside […]

Police are still appealing for the good samaritan who helped the victim to come forward A second youth has been arrested as police continue to investigate the assault of a 14-year-old boy outside Banbury Train Station on July 3. A 13-year-old male was arrested in relation to the incident last week.   The latest arrest is […]

Barry and David have opted for saddles designed for comfort to help them complete their challenge Two Banbury men are hoping to raise plenty of money for a local charity this September by completing a 101 mile cycle challenge, despite admitting to being middle-aged blokes with dad-bods. Barry Newman and David Feeley are planning to […]

Michael from Banbury also has links to the Oxford area An appeal has been launched to find a 15-year-old Banbury boy who hasn’t been seen for a week.   Michael went missing last Sunday (July 9). He has links to the Oxford area and so police think it is possible he may have travelled there. Anyone […]

The incident took place outside the Londis store on Saturday afternoon A 12-year-old boy has been arrested after two people were assaulted in Banbury earlier today (Saturday). The victims – a male and a female – were outside the Londis store on Middleton Road at around 2.25pm when the assault happened. The 12-year-old was arrested […]