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The town has 12 parks, 90 open spaces and 50 play areas Banbury Town Council is celebrating “Love Parks Week” by encouraging us to use the town’s fantastic open spaces. The national campaign runs from July 20 to Aug 5 and is organised by the environment charity Keep Britain Tidy. It gives people across the […]
358 offences were identified during a week of action A week of action to improve the safety of commercial vehicles using the regions roads resulted in 120 vehicles being found with at least one fault. That’s 79% of the 151 vehicles that were stopped and checked. In total 358 offences were identified. The checks were […]
The five-day tournament has been organised by the Federation of International Touch Two members of Banbury Rugby Club are set to represent their club and country this week, facing teams from across Europe in Touch Rugby’s European championships. Claire Davis and Ben Blackburn both play Touch for Banbury’s Saxons team. They are heading to the […]
An interactive map reveals the most notable people born in an area Its probably not how we want to world to see us, but a new interactive map has revealed the most well-known person to have come from our area is Gary Glitter. The shamed 70s singer, who’s real name is Paul Gadd, is shown […]
Whilst most people are responsible, Love Parks Week is a good time to remind all dog owners Brackley Town Council is using Love Parks Week as an opportunity to remind dog owners to clear up after their animal using the “bag it and bin it” approach to dog fouling. The Town Council provides over 70 […]
Union members claim good support but BT say they will not reopen the 2022 pay review Members of the Communication Workers Union (CWU) are striking for a second day today over the level of the pay increase that BT has awarded its employees. A picket line has formed outside the Castle Street BT telephone exchange […]
The offenders had followed the elderly victim home from a Banbury bank An elderly woman had her handbag snatched from her lap as drove onto her driveway in Middleton Cheney. The woman had just withdrawn cash from a bank in Banbury and the thieves had followed her home. The theft took place in broad daylight […]
The installation can be viewed until August 15th An artwork project containing 3000 coloured and white origami cranes is on display in St Mary’s Church in Banbury. The Banbury Business and Arts inspired “Colours of Banbury” creation is suspended above the church’s central nave. The project has brought together local businesses, organisations and individuals as […]
Council Tax Reduction has been available in the Cherwell District since 2013 As the cost-of-living crisis bites, those struggling to pay their Council Tax should continue to be offered a lifeline through a local financial support scheme. Council Tax Reduction has been available in the Cherwell District since 2013 for those on a low income, […]
The three month trial is underway in Warwickshire Drivers heading off on their holidays, or trips further afield, now have another reason to ensure they stick to the law whilst in their vehicle. Warwickshire Police and the Highways Agency are trialling new technology which can automatically detect motorists who hold mobile phones at the wheel […]
