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It features colourful planting, new play equipment, shaded seating and a fully accessible design Staff, families and young patients have praised the transformation of Horton General Hospital’s Children’s Ward garden, calling it “a magical makeover” and “a happy space for children to thrive.” The renovated outdoor play area, which officially opened last Wednesday (September 10), […]

They have been banned from keeping dogs in the future Two people who were caught running a dog breeding business in the Banbury area have been given suspended prison sentences and fined for unlicensed dog breeding and animal cruelty. At Oxford Magistrates Court Sonia Black of Banbury and Jason Walsh of Reading were accused of […]

The investigation will look at the experiences of families such as those highlighted by the Keep The Horton general group The Oxford University Hospitals Trust is one of 14 Trusts which will be studied as part of a national investigation into maternity and neonatal services.   The Trust was responsible for downgrading the maternity provision at […]

The Parish Council has recommended people contact the County Council if they aren’t happy A number of St George and Union flags have appeared on lamp posts around Bloxham. It mirrors scenes elsewhere in the country in recent weeks with those flying the symbols saying they have been motivated by patriotism. But a number of […]

The three-day fair is run by Wilson’s amusements Brackley’s annual charter fair got underway yesterday with Town Mayor, Councillor Bernie Tiller, one of the first to try the rides. Before stepping on board the brand new attraction “Venom” Councillor Tiller received a generous donation towards the Mayor’s Charity, B Yourself, from fair owner Tommy Wilson. […]

The Inspector cited Cherwell not achieving the necessary Housing Land Supply figure A Planning Appeal decision to refuse housing in a field on the edge of Bloxham has been overturned. Gladman Developments wanted to build on the Tadmarton Road between the new housing opposite Bloxham Primary School and Park Farm. Cherwell District Council refused a […]

Sean Woodcock has been impressed with her support and willingness to listen In the race to be the new Deputy Leader of the Labour Party, Bridget Phillipson has received the backing of Banbury’s MP, Sean Woodcock. Mrs Phillipson is currently the Secretary of State for Education, a role she has held since July 2024.   She […]

Trophies and charity cheques were presented at Broughton Castle on Tuesday evening Over £10,000 was raised at this year’s Broughton Castle Sportive cycling event, taking the total generated for local charities and good causes since the first Sportive to an amazing £106,600. The Sportive, which took place in June, is organised by the Rotary Club […]

Thames Water will support anyone who was impacted by flooding Thames Water engineers have worked through the night to complete repairs on the burst water main in Banbury town centre. Late yesterday morning water was seen gushing towards the Southam Road traffic lights from a burst under North Bar car park, close to the 3 […]

His injuries included a broken nose, black eyes, a fractured skull, swelling on the brain and hearing loss A man sustained serious injuries after being assaulted by a group of people in Banbury Town Centre during the early hours of last Saturday morning (September 6). The nineteen-year-old was found collapsed on the floor by Banbury […]