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16 different nationalities are represented amongst the 89 cyclists that will race to the finish line in Banbury today After weeks of preparation the AJ Bell Women’s Tour arrives here today. The first stage sets off from Sheep Street in Bicester at 11am, heading around the county before a sprint finish in Banbury town centre […]
Banbury’s town mayor is impressed by the quality and variety of stock at Orinoco A new charity shop that recycles DIY items and art materials was opened in Banbury on Saturday by town mayor Shaida Hussain. Orinoco, the Oxfordshire Scrapstore, is an independent charity that collects unwanted, good-quality, commercial and domestic objects from businesses and […]
Fire service: “it is a miracle nobody was seriously injured” The northbound carriageway of the M40 has remained closed all morning after a multi-vehicle accident during the night. Several heavy goods vehicles and a car were involved in the collision between junctions 10 and 11. Despite the scale of the crash amazingly no one had […]
The driver and passenger were able to walk out the vehicle after being freed by the fire service The emergency services have dealt with two crashes on the M40 overnight. Both incidents happened in the same area on the northbound carriageway between junctions 10 and 11. The first collision happened just after midnight. Firefighters from […]
Speeding motorist initially gave police false details A driver pulled over for speeding on the M40 last night (October 1) turned out to be an individual wanted by the UK Immigration Service. Thames Valley Police’s Roads Policing Unit stopped the driver after he was caught driving over the speed limit between junctions 10 and 11. […]
“If I was to give advice to anyone looking to quit the habit, I would say to just do it” A Banbury ex-smoker says she feels so much better in herself and is relieved to have kicked the habit after seeking help from the local stop smoking service. 38-year-old Rebecca from Banbury approached Stop for […]
Richard Delaney has been struggling with worsening tinnitus including a buzzing noise for six years A Bodicote man will be running a virtual Virgin Money London marathon this weekend as he seeks to raise money and awareness for the British Tinnitus Association (BTA). For Richard Delaney, 38, this will be his first ever marathon, run […]
Burglary was committed on Wednesday evening in Church View A safe was stolen from a Banbury home during a burglary on Wednesday evening (September 29). The safe contained a number of valuable items. The burglary took place at a house in Church View off Queensway between 8.15pm and 10.35pm. Thames Valley Police would like to […]
Health chief calls for socially responsible behaviours as COVID cases rise in the county As the colder weather arrives and people start to spend more time inside, there’s a reminder from the county’s health chief about the importance of socially responsible behaviours to protect ourselves and others from COVID-19. In the Banbury FM area 337 […]
Councillor Colin Clarke: “Our policies for climate change, housing, town centres, infrastructure and much more will all be crystallised in our new Local Plan” The big issues and choices that will shape north Oxfordshire for years to come have been sketched out in a key document, ready for us to have our say in a […]