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Five other people already charged and remanded into custody A sixth person has been charged with murder following a fatal collision that took the lives of Banbury men Saqib Hussain and Mohammed Hashim Ijazuddin on the A46 in Leicestershire last month. They were both aged just 21. Twenty-year-old Mohammed Patel of Braybrooke Road in Leicester […]
Cherwell District Council stands ready to help house refugee families from Ukraine Political differences have been put to one side as Cherwell’s councillors come together to pledge the area’s commitment to playing our part offering shelter to those fleeing the war in Ukraine. A joint letter has been sent to the Home Secretary by the […]
Cash made available to help with events to mark Her Majesty’s 70 years on the throne by Andy Mitchell, Local Democracy Reporter Council grants are to be made available to parishes and community groups across Cherwell to help fund events to celebrate the Queen’s platinum jubilee. Queen Elizabeth II marked 70 years on the throne […]
Events are running to encourage the next generation of female leaders and motivators Today is International Women’s Day and inspirational and motivated women from the Banbury FM area have been sharing messages. Banbury Town Mayor, Councillor Shaida Hussain said: “Happy International Women’s Day to women all over the world who continue to fight for equality, […]
Four men were involved in the Saturday tea time incident Staff at a Brackley takeaway were threatened by four men with a knife on Saturday afternoon (March 5). The incident took place between 5.40pm and 6pm at Pizza Rolla on the High Street. After threatening the staff the offenders left the shop. They are described […]
The move is made to show support to Ukraine and demonstrate to Russia the level of disgust with recent events The pension fund which provides for many employees at both Oxfordshire County and Cherwell District Councils is removing all money invested in Russian organisations. The Local Government Pension Scheme is run nationwide but input to […]
Suspected drug dealer absconded during trip to hospital despite officers being told to watch him “like a hawk” A man escaped from police custody whilst the officers who were supposed to be overseeing him watched TV, chatted and used their phones. PC Lydia Jackson and PC Rob Lawton had taken the suspected drug dealer to […]
Both the FA and local police involved after small group cause trouble including the use of smoke bombs The behaviour of a small number of Banbury United’s supporters at their away game against Rushall Olympic on Saturday has left the Board of Directors vowing to ban those involved. The club says sanctions will be imposed […]
Kieron Mallon: “We are doing what we can to show our disapproval of Putin’s war” The yellow and blue flag of Ukraine is flying alongside the Union Flag above Banbury Town Hall. The public show of support comes as Russian armed forces try to take control of Ukraine in a war that is increasing in […]
The award recognises the commitment to inclusion of lesbian, gay, bi, trans and queer people in the workplace Oxfordshire County Council has received a Bronze award for its commitment and efforts to become an LGBTQ+ employer. The award is part of Stonewall’s ‘Bring Yourself to Work’ campaign, which highlights the importance of inclusive work environments. […]