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The council reveals its areas of focus as it strives to control costs and operate in a climate-friendly way Life-saving defibrillators, the refurbishment of Hillview Play Area and landscaping in St Mary’s Churchyard are three of the areas Banbury Town Council will be focussing on over the next twelve months.  A simplified booking system for […]

As the cold spell continues we’re being asked to spread the word about the places people can go to get warm Warm spaces are continuing to provide comfort to residents who are looking to save on winter heating bills – and Banbury Town Council is urging people to spread the word that they exist. Launched […]

Sledgehammer will provide a high octane trip back to the 1980s A popular local 80s tribute band are hoping The Mill will be rocking tomorrow night to the sound of cash being raised for the Katharine House Hospice. Sledgehammer are known for their high energy, colourful performances of popular tunes from the 1980s and proved […]

The girl was found guilty of manslaughter at Oxford Crown Court on December 8 A teenage girl has been sentenced for her part in the killing of Keith Green in Banbury in February last year.  The girl, who can’t be named for legal reasons, was found not guilty of murder, but convicted by a unanimous […]

Councillors want to allow officers more time to deal with committee feedback they already have The public consultation on proposals for a new Local Plan won’t start this month.   Cherwell District Council’s Executive Committee last night decided to defer a decision on allowing the exercise to begin so council staff had the time to address […]

The fire service is reminding people to drive to the condition of the roads A driver was released from his vehicle by the emergency services after crashing into a tree near Little Tew on Wednesday afternoon.   The emergency services were called at 3.51pm. Fire crews from Hook Norton, Chipping Norton and Banbury attended the scene, […]

The Cornhill Companions visit or phone lonely people, providing a vital element of social contact in their week A group which works to provide contact and friendship for isolated members of our community is looking for more volunteers so they can provide companionship for a growing number of people. Cornhill Companions was formed in April […]

The move comes despite 90 per cent of schools objecting by Andy Mitchell, Local Democracy Reporter Oxfordshire County Council will apply to trim funding for every school pupil to push £2.38 million into special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) provision. Ninety per cent of the county’s schools that responded objected but Councillor Liz Brighouse OBE […]

The RC Baker Christmas Tractor Run and Santa Fun Run were key events Local people dug deep and supported the Katharine House Hospice to the tune of almost £100,000 during the Christmas period.   Despite fears the cost-of-living crisis might affect the hospice’s vital fund raising income stream, supporters helped to ensure patients with life-limiting illnesses […]

Surrounding routes struggled as drivers tried to avoid the crash The A361 between Banbury and Bloxham was closed for over two hours this morning due to an accident. First reports of the crash started to circulate shortly after half past seven. Thames Valley Police closed the road between the Warriner School and the Wykham Lane.   […]