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Banbury Cattle Market had a history dating back 1,000 years and was mentioned in the Domesday Book Sunday June 4 marks the 25th anniversary of the closure of Banbury Cattle Market.   Once the home to one of the biggest cattle markets in Europe, the land in Grimsbury is now occupied by Dashwood Banbury Academy, the […]

Both had been missing since Thursday Thames Valley Police issued an appeal to locating two missing young people earlier this morning. Bailee and Lola had both last been seen yesterday (Thursday) in the Grey’s Close area on the Bretch Hill Estate in Banbury. It was confirmed that they had both been located just after 4 […]

The open house session runs from 10am until midday on Saturday Banbury people who have ideas, issues or questions relating to the work Banbury Town Council undertakes will be able to meet town councillors and chat through those points face to face tomorrow (Saturday). The open house sessions are monthly opportunities for voters to speak […]

The contributions of those who give up their time to help others are being celebrated Volunteers Week started today.    It’s an annual opportunity between June 1st and 7th to recognise the contribution volunteers make in our communities. Around our area those who give up their time to help others are being celebrated. In Thames Valley […]

This is the first time the flag has been flown Today marks the start of Pride month 2023. Brackley Town Council have marked the day by raising the Pride Flag above Brackley Town Hall. Town Mayor, Councillor Sue Sharps, helped raise the flag – the first time this has happened in Brackley. Pride month is […]

Footage of the incident led Police to 22-year-old Adil Taseem The man who entered a Banbury business armed with a machete has been convicted of possessing a knife in public.   Twenty-two year old Adil Taseem of Manor Road in Banbury appeared at Oxford Magistrates’ Court yesterday (May 30).   He pleaded guilty to one count of […]

The company is aiming to raise £75,000 Banbury company Cleenol has launched a special fundraising campaign as it marks a special anniversary.  The family run cleaning and hygiene solutions company was founded in 1948 and celebrates its 75th year in business this year. The money raised during a year of celebrations will benefit the Katharine […]

Its hoped the new scheme will help improve the Cherwell district’s recycling rates Coffee drinkers who make their beverage using coffee pods can now take advantage of a new recycling initiative.   Cherwell District Council is introducing the kerbside collection of used pods thanks to a new partnership with Podback, a nationwide, not-for-profit recycling service.   […]

Sadly a man in his fifties died Thames Valley Police has launched a witness appeal after a man lost his life during a collision on the Southam Road at Mollington. The crash happened at around 3pm on Sunday afternoon (May 28).   A white Berlingo van and a black Volkswagen Tiguan collided on the A423. Sadly, […]

Rubbish has been dumped around the banks and in the ditch behind A well used bottle bank is set to be removed after continual problems with people fly tipping at the facility.   The two Council’s responsible for the glass recycling units say the situation cannot continue. The bottle bank is based on the main A4260 […]