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Being creative will remain an integral part of the new career for Ilja Abbattista One of Banbury’s most popular restauranteurs has decided the time is right for a change of direction and has sold her eatery. Ilja Abbattista has provided tasty delights from her venue in North Bar since 2014, originally as Little Amsterdam and […]
Oxfordshire County Council backs Banbury FM’s licence bid by Andy Mitchell, Local Democracy Reporter Claims that regional broadcasters offer “just over two minutes of local news” per day were highlighted in support of a Banbury radio station’s push for a licence. Banbury FM wants to secure what is known as an on-air licence, one that […]
Cherwell is aiming to be carbon neutral by 2030 by Andy Mitchell, Local Democracy Reporter Cherwell District Council is set to make the case for extra government cash to reduce carbon emissions from the region’s households. It came as part of the latest update on the authority’s Climate Action Programme, which aims to make Cherwell […]
Cherwell’s Labour Group Leader attacks Banbury’s MP for voting against legislation to ban the practise Raw sewage was pumped into our local rivers and streams for hundreds of hours last year. The worst performing site in the Banbury FM area was in Bloxham where the sewer storm overflow spilled on 119 separate occasions during 2020, […]
New policy sees rises for tenants in both rented and shared ownership properties by Andy Mitchell, Local Democracy Reporter Cherwell District Council housing tenants will face annual rent increases from April 2022 after a new policy was given the go-ahead. The rises will apply to tenants in rented and shared ownership properties with the scale […]
Proposal aims to reduce car journeys in favour of walking or cycling Initial ideas to make it easier for people to use their bikes or walk instead of using their cars in Brackley have been revealed. A draft Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plan (LCWIP) has been published. The government has an ambition to make […]
Partnership wants to raise awareness and promote anti-discrimination, equality, diversity, and inclusion Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service and Oxford United FC have joined forces to spread the message that no one should have to face discrimination in any form. A new campaign between the footballers and firefighters aims to tackle all forms of prejudice. Professional […]
Friday lunchtime fire in a caravan and horse box Firefighters had to deal with a fire that involved gas cylinders on Friday lunchtime. They were called to Cropredy to a blaze in a caravan and horse box at 1.27pm. Due to the remote location and the need for water, four appliances were sent to the […]
A touching tribute to Banbury’s war dead will be shown each evening The Remembrance period in Banbury has begun today (November 1) with a short but moving film being projected on to the side of the town hall each evening. The film is a touching tribute to Banbury’s war dead and serves to commemorate those […]
Deep cleaning and essential maintenance is due to take place If you have items you were planning to take to the household waste recycling centre at Alkerton then avoid heading over there on Tuesday and Wednesday this week. The site is set to be closed for two days to allow for deep cleaning and essential […]