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Permission granted for extra homes next to 2,000 already planned for old RAF base by Andy Mitchell, Local Democracy Reporter Councillors have backed plans for an extra 89 new homes next to the old RAF base at Upper Heyford – a site already earmarked for more than 2,000 homes. It is the first of two […]
Brackley Town Council allocates money to local organisations which benefit the town The deadline for community groups in Brackley to apply for a grant from the Town Council is this Friday (January 21). Each year Brackley Town Council allocates money from its budget to local organisations which benefit the town. Applications for up to £2,000 […]
In November 2021 the number of reported cases had risen to 180 The number of reported incidents of violent and aggressive behaviour towards staff working for the Oxford University Hospitals Trust has more than doubled in the last year. Now, some emergency department medical staff will be given body cameras to wear. In November 2020 […]
Silver Volvo saloon used by two men on Valley Road Northants Police are appealing for any witnesses to come forward after thieves attempted to steal a caravan from a house in Brackley. The incident happened early last Monday evening (January 10). They believe two males were involved in the attempt to take the caravan from […]
Plans approved for area for outdoor screenings at The Light venue by Andy Mitchell, Local Democracy Reporter An outdoor cinema is set to come to Banbury as part of “the most exciting bit” of the development at Castle Quay 2. The Light Cinema, which plans to open its doors later this year, was granted planning […]
12 electric vehicle charging points at Calthorpe Street car park take a step forward by Andy Mitchell, Local Democracy Reporter New electric vehicle charging points across council car parks in Banbury, Bicester and Kidlington have been granted planning consent. A total of 26 charging points are set to be created with 12 at Calthorpe Street, […]
Councillor Shaida Hussain hopes to walk or run 20,000 steps for 30 consecutive days Banbury’s Town Mayor is putting her best foot forward – 20,000 times every day for the next month as she raises money for her two mayoral charities. Councillor Shaida Hussain has set herself a challenge to walk or run 20,000 steps […]
The vehicle left the carriageway just south of Banbury Emergency services were called to a car which had ended up in the ditch next to the M40 just south of the Banbury exit late on Thursday evening. The vehicle had left the carriageway on the northbound side just over half a mile before junction 11. […]
Improvement works will be undertaken and a new contractor to oversee the site appointed West Northamptonshire Council says Farthinghoe’s Recycling and Reuse Centre is an excellent facility that’s really popular. They are assuring the local community they are committed to keeping the site open, as the current contractor steps down from overseeing the operation after […]
The fairy lit convoy raised over £23,000 in December The convoy of fairy lit tractors that toured the villages to the south of Banbury before Christmas raised over £23,000 for the Katharine House Hospice. That means since the event started the Tractor Run has raised an amazing £69,000 for the hospice. This was the sixth […]