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A workshop and survey will ensure the funding has an impact In the face of the cost-of-living crisis the Oxfordshire Community Foundation is looking at what it can do to provide funding to the local charities and community organisations who help those in need in the county. The Oxfordshire Community Foundation is a charity itself, […]

“These thugs are not welcome in non-league from either club” One person had to be taken to hospital after a number of items, including bottles and a traffic cone, were thrown during Banbury United’s home game against Hereford on Saturday afternoon.   Thames Valley Police say they worked with the club to deal with disorder “before, […]

The new panels are expected to save around 91 tonnes of CO2 fossil fuel emissions each year One of the area’s largest employers has switched on their second bank of roof mounted solar panels.   Norbar, on the Wildmere Road in Banbury, are seeking to improve the company’s environmentally friendly credentials whilst reducing their energy costs. […]

Three-quarters of students achieved a standard pass in both English and Maths At Chenderit School in Middleton Cheney hard work and commitment to learning have been recognised and rewarded in today’s GCSE results. Many students met or exceeded their targets. Three-quarters of students achieved a standard pass in both English and Maths.   That includes 85% […]

Principal congratulates students on their achievements and thanks staff for their tireless energy and enthusiasm Students and staff at North Oxfordshire Academy have been celebrating with the release of this year’s GCSE results. Two thirds of students achieved a grade 4 or above in English and Maths, with 51% achieving grade 5 or above in […]

A bumper crop of students will be offered places at the Banbury Campus sixth form An ice-cream van greeted students collecting their GCSEs at Wykham Park Academy this morning.   The treat was lined up as a reward for all their hard work. This year’s Year 11 cohort were the first to sit physical GCSE exams, […]

Two men are being sought after a man was punched outside The Brasenose Arms A man was punched during a homophobic attack in Cropredy village during festival weekend.   The attack took place outside The Brasenose Arms on Station Road at around 2am on Sunday August 14. The man, who’s in his thirties, was stood with […]

The fully booked event filled Town Park on Sunday Over £2,000 was raised at the Brackley Classic Car Show on Sunday. The fully booked event in Town Park featured a wide range of classic vehicles, all kept in pristine condition and very much loved by their owners. In total £2018.93 will go to Brackley Town […]

Sunflowers and flags used to show solidarity Today is Ukraine’s Independence Day.   As the country defends itself against the invading Russian forces our area continues to show solidarity with the Ukrainian people. A number of families are being hosted locally and volunteers are still collecting items of aid in the old Debenhams store at Castle […]

Cash was taken during the incident at the Co-op on Ferriston A man demanded money and told staff in a Banbury shop he had a gun during a robbery on Sunday evening (August 21).   An investigation is now underway after the incident at the Co-op on Ferriston. Despite the threat no weapon was seen during […]