Local News

Drivers should plan another route or delay their journey An overturned lorry and a large spillage of fuel has been causing problems for drivers exiting the southbound M40 at Ardley, and those on the northbound A43 from the motorway. The heavy goods vehicle tipped over as it made its way from the M40 exit road […]

Some venues will open, but after the funeral Local business and organisations have been announcing their plans for next Monday – the day that Her Late Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral will take place. The “Let’s Talk” evening with a number of senior Councillors from the County Council had been planned at the Mill Arts […]

75-year-old drummer isn’t retiring yet After 24 years Fairport Convention have said goodbye to their drummer.   Gerry Conway has left the band but pointed out he isn’t retiring. Gerry said: “I never expected to still be playing at 75, my Mum was always asking me when I’d retire! “Well, I’m not retiring but looking forward […]

“Vandalism like this is always disappointing for our town and community” Brackley Town Council is having to deal with two acts of vandalism that happened in the town last weekend.   It’s the second time in a month that problems have occurred. In the toilet block at the top of the Market Place a lock on […]

A number bicycles have been reported as stolen over recent weeks Over recent weeks a number of bicycles have been reported as stolen in and around Banbury Town Centre. On Saturday lunchtime Thames Valley Police reported that they had arrested a 35-year-old man in relation to a number of the thefts. The man was noted […]

Projects at the shopping centre are “not progressing” whilst a strategic review is undertaken by Andy Mitchell, Local Democracy Reporter Cherwell District Council is “undertaking a strategic review” of Castle Quay, Banbury, after wiping almost £1million off the revenue it expects the centre to make this financial year. The council’s latest monthly performance, risk and […]

The robbery happened early last Friday in Grimsbury A thief threatened a man in his forties with a knife whilst committing a robbery at a property on Merton Street in Grimsbury during the early hours of last Friday morning.   The male offender entered the property at Chiltern House between 1.45 and 2am. When inside he […]

Town Mayor Paul Wiltshire read the proclamation Several hundred people gathered in Brackley town centre on Sunday afternoon to witness the proclamation of the new King, Charles III.   Town Mayor Paul Wiltshire read the message to those crowding around the Piazza outside Brackley Town Hall. The historic moment was witnessed by the old and young […]

Sir Tony Baldry made the official announcement to the town The local reading of the Proclamation of Accession – the official announcement that King Charles lll is our new sovereign – took place at Banbury Town Hall on Sunday. The proclamation was read by Banbury’s High Steward Sir Tony Baldry. Members of the public joined […]

The traditional act of proclaiming the new King takes place here on Sunday News of a new King using the ancient act of proclamation will arrive in our area tomorrow.   King Charles III was formally declared head of state during a historic ceremony at St James Palace this morning (Saturday). As is the tradition, word […]