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Sean Woodcock: “none of us voted for this ridiculous failed experiment” Cherwell District Council’s Labour Leader has written to new Prime Minister Rishi Sunak telling him local people here shouldn’t suffer because of mistakes made in Downing Street.   Councillor Sean Woodcock insists that our community shouldn’t pay the price for “the Conservatives’ reckless mini-budget” In […]

The offences occurred in Middle Barton and Bicester A man has been charged with a string of offences in relation to coercive behaviour incidents which occurred in Middle Barton and Bicester. 51-year-old Darren Smith, of no fixed abode, was charged on Thursday October 13 via postal requisition. The charge relates to multiple incidents which occurred […]

Victoria Prentis says Sunak “has what it takes”; Andrea Leadsom says Mordaunt “can bring the country together” The two MPs in the Banbury FM area are backing rival bids to take over as our new Prime Minister following the resignation of Liz Truss as leader of the Conservative party. Banbury’s MP Victoria Prentis says she […]

The current St Mary’s Church opened in October 1822 A Civic Service of Thanksgiving yesterday (Sunday) brought to a close the celebrations for the 200th anniversary of St Mary’s Church in Banbury. The Festival was officially opened in April by the Bishop of Dorchester.   During the following seven months the best of local arts and […]

A murder investigation began on Monday evening following the death of an elderly man The 88-year-old man who’s body was discovered at an assisted living complex in Banbury on Monday night has been named as Barrie Davenport.    Mr Davenport was formally identified yesterday (Friday). Thames Valley Police’s Major Crime Unit began a murder investigation after […]

The high-performance hatchback initially tried to evade officers A driver is facing disqualification and a hefty fine after being stopped by police officers on patrol in Banbury on Wednesday night.   His high-performance hatchback initially tried to get away from the pursuing police car. When the vehicle did stop It became apparent to officers from the […]

In six years the fairy lit convoy has raised over £69,000 for Katharine House Hospice The popular RC Baker Christmas Tractor Run will this year bring its festive convoy of fairy lit tractors right into the heart of Banbury.   The route for the annual December fund raiser has been extended by organisers to include a […]

Witnesses reported the incident to police A pensioner has been arrested after a female was sexually assaulted on a bench outside HMV in Banbury.   The attack happened at around 3pm on Sunday October 9. The victim was sitting on the bench in Bridge Street when she was approached by a man who sat down next […]

“Her commitment to toeing the government line … has led to a betrayal of the people she is elected to represent” The Labour Group at Cherwell District Council are calling out the area’s MP for failing to back a bill in parliament to ban fracking.   Yesterday Victoria Prentis followed the party whip instruction to vote […]

The fifteen year old girl is thought to be in the Banbury area Thames Valley Police is looking for our help in locating a missing fifteen year old girl. Elisha is missing from Essex, but is believed to be in the Banbury area. She is described as white, 4’8″ tall, of a slim build and […]