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Affray, violent disorder and possession of an offensive weapon were amongst the suspected crimes Six people were arrested following a disturbance in Banbury’s Warwick Road on Monday evening (May 16).  Three of the individuals were teenagers with one aged just 13. Thames Valley Police were called just after 7.30pm. Officers made ready a taser in […]

The road at Middleton Cheney was closed for several hours on Monday evening The A422 was closed for a number of hours last night after a heavy goods vehicle tipped over on the roundabout by the Middleton Cheney exit.   The lorry was carrying chickens. Emergency services were called to the scene at around 6.20pm.   When […]

Volunteers in their 80s were overseeing the museum when teenagers caused trouble Parents have apologised for their children following what has been described as “pathetic behaviour” at Bloxham Museum over the weekend.   Three teenagers caused trouble at the building during a time when two volunteers, aged in their 80s, were overseeing the museum. The teenagers […]

Its hoped the equipment will deter visitors from being aggressive Staff in the Emergency Department at the Horton General Hospital are now wearing body cameras to keep themselves and their patients safe.    The move follows a successful trial at the John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford. The cameras, which were introduced yesterday, were originally just worn […]

The week looks to raise awareness of knife crime and the devastating impact it can have It was good news yesterday for Police Community Support Officers (PCSO) and Community Safety Wardens who didn’t find any hidden weapons during a sweep of Trinity Park in Banbury.   The search was completed using metal detectors as part of […]

Councillor Paul Wiltshire took over at the weekend’s Mayor Making ceremony Brackley has a new Town Mayor.   Councillor Paul Wiltshire took over from Councillor Don Thompson at the annual Mayor Making Ceremony in Brackley Town Hall on Saturday lunchtime. One of Councillor Wiltshire’s first duties after taking on the chains of office was to attend […]

A controlled explosion could be heard as disposal experts dealt with the explosive A Banbury man using a magnet to trawl the Oxford canal pulled out more than he bargained for on Sunday afternoon.   Shane Phillips managed to fish out a grenade! Mr Phillips was using the magnet to retrieve metallic objects from the bottom […]

Cherwell District Council has taken a range of enforcement action this year Two local businesses have both been fined over £900 after their waste was found to have been illegally disposed of.   Following prosecutions in March, Air Medic UK and Rainbow Nails 29 Ltd were told by magistrates to pay £962.20, which included fines, costs […]

The Saints lose their semi-final playoff game against York City Brackley Town’s hopes of promotion from the Vanarama national league north ended on Saturday after they lost their semi-final playoff game to York City.   The visitors beat the Saints 0-1 at St James Park. Despite a strong opening for Brackley, a defensive error saw York […]

The Cherwell Business Awards will be presented in 11 categories this September Today is the final day to get applications in for this year’s Cherwell Business Awards.   The annual event aims to showcase and celebrate business excellence in our area. Awards will be presented this year in 11 categories.   These include the Young Business Person […]