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The next stage would be conducted by an independent planning inspector A new Local Plan for the Cherwell District should take a major step forward this evening. A full meeting of Cherwell District Council will decide if the current version of the document can be submitted to the government for independent examination. The plan aims […]

The offences occurred in Bicester between 1994 and 1997 A Banbury man has been sent to prison for 23 years for numerous historical child sexual offences. Sixty-two year old Mark Preedy, of Mascord Road, was found guilty of six counts of indecent assault, two counts of rape, and two counts of attempted rape, by a […]

A witness appeal has been launched following the incident last Sunday afternoon Thames Valley Police is appealing for witnesses following a collision between two vehicles in Banbury, where one of the drivers fled the scene. A man in his 40s sustained minor injuries to his face following the collision on Concorde Avenue at around 2.10pm […]

Dutch sensation Mathieu van der Poel won the race at Burton Dassett in 2019 The Burton Dassett hills will be the breath-taking backdrop for the final race to the finish line in the fourth stage of the Lloyds Tour of Britain men’s cycling race. Warwickshire has been selected to host the event on Friday 5 […]

Initially four will be used as temporary housing for people at risk of homelessness West Northamptonshire Council is boosting affordable housing in Brackley by buying eight new one-bedroom flats, which form part of a wider 71-home development near Field View. The move is intended to help meet growing local demand for one-bedroom homes, particularly to […]

The area now includes a trim trail offering youngsters both physical activity and social interaction A newly refurbished play area has opened in People’s Park – just in time for the school holidays. The upgrade, which was delivered within a £20,000 budget by Banbury Town Council, has been under construction for several weeks. The equipment […]

Even if done with good intentions if counts as fly-tipping Cherwell District Council is warning householders that leaving unwanted items in the street as “free to take” counts as fly-tipping and could lead to fines or prosecution, even if done with good intentions. Councillor Ian Middleton, Portfolio Holder for Neighbourhood Services, said: “Reusing or donating […]

West Northamptonshire Council’s decision would have been to reject the plans by Nadia Lincoln, Local Democracy Reporter Plans to build up to 700 homes on the edge of Brackley have been turned down, but the decision must now go to a planning appeal inquiry for a final call. The large housing development was referred to […]

“I have decided that Mr Smith shall not be entitled to apply for restoration of his eligibility to teach” A former Warriner School teacher has been barred from teaching indefinitely after he sent inappropriate and “sexually motivated” messages to pupils. Karl Smith had been employed as the Head of Computing at the school from September […]

The current plan is to retain the theatre building and car parking space The majority of the former Southfield Primary School site in Brackley will be sold, with it expected to be used for housing. However, the theatre building will be retained as a community hub ‘spoke’ and a long stay car park created with […]