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A school survey showed the majority were strongly against the removal of skirts from uniform policy The Warriner School has backed down over proposed changes to the school’s uniform which would have seen the banning of skirts being worn from this September.   In a letter sent to parents this afternoon (Friday) the school’s Executive Headteacher […]

The Ken Handley Lounge will be opened by Mr Handley’s son The official reopening of the refurbished Ground Floor Bar area at Banbury’s RAFA Club is taking place tomorrow evening.   The ground floor social area at Newland House on Broad Street is set to be dedicated in honour and remembrance of an RAF veteran from […]

The northbound exit slip at junction 10 is currently closed An overturned lorry is causing problems for commuters on the M40 this lunchtime (Friday).   The HGV tipped over on the northbound exit slip at junction 10, for the Cherwell Valley Services. Emergency services are on the scene and the northbound carriageway is very congested. The […]

The annual road race starts and finishes at Spiceball Park Runners from across the country will be heading to Banbury this weekend for the Geoff Smith’s Banbury 15 Mile Road Race.   The run is organised by Banbury Harriers Athletics Club and will set off from Spiceball Park on Sunday morning at around 10.30am. The route […]

The winner will be invited to the Palace of Westminster to have tea MP Victoria Prentis Banbury’s MP, Victoria Prentis, is challenging local school pupils to design an image to adorn the front of a Coronation Card that she will send to King Charles III, on behalf of local people.   The competition is open to […]

Feasibility studies are underway with Spiceball Park being the preferred location An exciting new leisure facility could be coming to Banbury as a result of joint enterprise between two local councils. Cherwell District Council and Banbury Town Council are exploring the feasibility for a new BMX pump track, and Spiceball Park is emerging as the […]

The facility for people living with disabilities had to be closed in January A Banbury toilet facility which is designed for people with additional needs has been reopened – seven weeks after vandalism meant it had to be closed.   Repairs have now been completed at the Changing Places toilet at Banbury Horsefair. Over £130,000 was […]

The Patients’ Choice Award celebrates inspiring and innovative work by Trust staff Do you know a person or team at the Horton General Hospital who have gone the extra mile to provide outstanding care during the last year?   Nominations are open for this year’s Patients’ Choice Award, but the deadline is fast approaching   All nominations […]

Elgin Energy will be exhibiting their ideas for a solar farm on Hanwell Estate land A public exhibition is being held this afternoon so people can find out more about a potential solar farm which could be built on land to the north of Hanwell.   The proposed site at Hanwell Estate covers around 80.5 hectares […]

Extra cash is being provided so money will be available until 2024 Funding has been agreed to continue supporting the groups which help provide food for struggling local families during the cost-of-living crisis.   Cherwell District Council’s Executive agreed to the move at its most recent meeting. It means not-for-profit organisations involved in food provision for […]