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The annual survey asks women about their experiences of care across the pregnancy pathway The Care Quality Commission has published its national maternity survey including the results for the Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (OUH), which runs the Horton General Hospital Midwifery-led Unit, alongside the maternity unit at the John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford […]
People are being asked to follow a number of practical steps to avoid spreading the disease The first cases of avian influenza (bird flu) have been found in Oxfordshire’s wild bird population. The county joins a number of other areas where bird flu has been reported. People are being asked to follow a number of […]
Spat over which council wanted to end the partnership by Andy Mitchell, Local Democracy Reporter Oxfordshire and Cherwell councils have confirmed the decision to “amicably” break up services they currently share – but only after a row over which side prompted the split. Oxfordshire County Council and Cherwell District Council merged a host of operational […]
1,998 households in the Cherwell District go a whole day without eating Banbury’s MP has come under fire for comments she made suggesting that the use of foodbanks can help with a household’s finances. During an opposition day debate on the cost of living and food insecurity Victoria Prentis told MPs that there are very […]
Louise Betts was nominated by a member of the public and surprised by her friends A healthcare worker from Banbury has been given an award after a member of the public nominated her not just for her skills and knowledge, but also because she had shown real compassion. The award came as a surprise to […]
An average home county tax rise of £78.50 to tackle climate change, fund 20 miles-per-hour zones, children’s centres and care costs for those on disability benefits by Andy Mitchell, Local Democracy Reporter The councillor who holds the county’s purse strings has defended council tax rises and borrowing tens of millions – while his opposite number […]
Stephen Chandler replaces Yvonne Rees in the top job An interim chief executive has been appointed at Oxfordshire County Council as part of the on-going separation of shared services with Cherwell District Council. Stephen Chandler steps up from his role as Director of adults and housing services and replaces Yvonne Rees in the top job. […]
New exhibition takes you on a journey inside your brain to find out just what makes you, you! Have you ever thought about how amazing your brain is? A new exhibition at Banbury Museum and Gallery plans to show you just that, highlighting how your brain interprets the senses of what we see, hear, smell […]
Staff have stepped up to the challenge of rolling out the vaccination programme whilst maintaining services Staff in the health and social care system and those in our local authorities have been thanked for their tireless efforts to provide services and support communities throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. A message from Council and NHS leaders has […]
Jubilee celebrations and the return of popular favourites in the town’s events calendar A Platinum Jubilee celebration weekend, Party In The Park and a Classic Car Show are amongst the events lined up for 2022 in Brackley this year. The Town Council has unveiled a packed diary for the year to keep local people entertained. […]