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Local News
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Hundreds of people turned out to see the town’s new lights switched on Christmas came to Banbury in traditional fashion yesterday (November 28) when the town’s much-adored street lights were switched on by mayor Shaida Hussain and local hero Prabhu Natarajan. The brand new state-of-the-art lights were purchased by Banbury Town Council and replace previous […]
Witness appeal after an incident involving a man and a woman Police are appealing for witnesses after a woman was assaulted on Banbury High Street during Friday afternoon (November 26). The incident happened at around 4.45pm. At the time a man assaulted the woman and damaged her property. The man has since been arrested. Thames […]
The occupant of a property in Myers Way was arrested What has been described as “a significant amount of illicit drugs” were found at a property in Charlton on Friday afternoon. Officers from Brackley and Towcester executed a drugs warrant at the home in Myers Way in the village. The occupant of the property was […]
A trolley loaded with alcohol was taken and security threatened with a glass bottle Police are hunting for a man who took alcohol from Waitrose in Banbury and threatened a security guard with a bottle when challenged after leaving the store without paying. They have issued a CCTV image of a person they would like […]
Market organisers have pulled the plug as strong winds are forecast in North Oxfordshire The threat of strong winds through the night and into Saturday has forced the organisers of Banbury Market to pull the plug on tomorrow’s market (November 27). Forecasters are predicting gusts of up to 40 miles per hour and some snow. […]
Around 400 lanterns will parade to the Piazza before the Town Mayor turns the lights on Brackley’s Christmas lights are set to be switched on tomorrow afternoon (November 27) at an event which is expected to bring hundreds of people into the town centre. A Christmas Market and Lantern Parade will precede the Town Mayor, […]
The advice comes on Black Friday and as Christmas shopping ramps up Today is Black Friday and a timely reminder has been issued by Oxfordshire County Council’s Trading Standards team that parents should take extra care when buying toys today – and in the lead up to Christmas. As well as highlighting some top shopping […]
A circus themed lantern parade, concert and Christmas Market feature during the weekend A two day winter festival returns to the village of Hanwell this weekend. HanFESTIVE will see villagers, local artisans and performers taking part in three events on Saturday and Sunday. Events begin with the annual Hanwell lantern parade through the village on […]
A pilot which closed roads outside primary schools at drop-off and pick-up times is set to be rolled out permanently in some areas by Andy Mitchell, Local Democracy Reporter The prospect of banning cars from dropping off and picking up outside Oxfordshire’s schools sparked a fierce debate among county councillors this week. The matter was […]
Offences include money laundering, possession with intent to supply heroin and crack cocaine, possession of criminal property, criminal damage and escape from lawful custody A Banbury man will spend five years and five months behind bars after pleading guilty to a number of drugs related offences. Lewis Abubakar of Ferriston in Banbury was sentenced at […]