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Youngsters get the chance to attend climate change focused event this Saturday at no cost Students are being invited to take advantage of a limited number of tickets that have been made available free of charge for a TEDxBanbury event this weekend. Following on from the COP26 Conference in Glasgow two speakers from WRAP UK […]

The Drink Coach website has a free, quick and confidential alcohol test to learn about the impact drinking could be having Its Alcohol Awareness Week and anyone who drinks alcohol is being urged to take some time to think about how it impacts them and their relationships with others. Oxfordshire County Council is joining over […]

A 300-strong military and civic procession made its way from Broad Street to St Mary’s Church Hundreds of people lined the streets today (Sunday November 14) for Banbury’s Remembrance Day parade. Crowds gathered to pay their respects to the fallen – the men and women who lost their lives in two world wars and later […]

Shocking statistics reveal healthcare inequalities across our area by Andy Mitchell, Local Democracy Reporter Startling statistics have exposed the scale of health inequalities in Oxfordshire with deprived areas flagged as the worst performing.  While an Oxfordshire County Council report on tackling health inequality found the county to be an “affluent and healthy county overall”, a […]

Those in need can visit for free winter coats, gloves, hats and scarves Last weekend the Visit Banbury Community Interest Company organised a pop-up shop to ensure local people could stay wrapped up warm this winter. Their 100 Winter Coats project took donated children’s and adult’s coats and made them available free of charge to […]

Awareness of driver shortage has made drivers feel more valued Is the national shortage of lorry drivers likely to affect the gritting of Oxfordshire’s roads this winter?   The answer is “no” according to Oxfordshire County Council, where a full complement of more than 50 drivers are ready to treat the roads whenever the freezing weather […]

Police believed driver to be wanted for firearms offences, serious assault and drugs Two people have been arrested after a gun was found in a car stopped by police in Banbury during the early hours of this morning.   The firearm was found in the car’s glove compartment. An operational patrol unit vehicle from Warwickshire Police […]

Banbury’s venues and attractions will be advertised in towns and cities within a 50-mile radius of the town An £18,000 promotional campaign is set to drive more visitors to Banbury and give a boost to the town centre economy.   The new tourism initiative is being launched by Banbury BID, the town’s Business Improvement District. The […]

Mohammed Kashshaf was caught at a property in Banbury in June A man described as a major player in a county drugs line has been jailed for more than five years after he was convicted of a string of drugs supply offences. 22 year old Mohammed Kashshaf from Tower Hamlets in London pleaded guilty to […]

People fell silent around the area at 11am this morning Across the Banbury FM area people have fallen silent to remember all those who paid the ultimate sacrifice in conflicts around the world. In People’s Park the Reverend Sarah Bourne from St Mary’s Church led a short Armistice Service.    Just before 11am The Royal British […]