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The pandemic is blamed for changing people’s shopping habits and making surviving traders rethink their priorities The organisers of Adderbury’s Farmer’s Market have decided to end their monthly event.   They say the change in people’s shopping habits, coupled with the affect the pandemic has had on traders, has led to the decision. The market last […]

Endeavour hopes to source beautiful hats made right here in Oxfordshire A cupboard full of clothing – but nothing to wear for the next function: that’s a position many people find themselves in.   When it comes to hats the situation can be even worse.   For most people hats are needed infrequently, take up valuable space […]

The tasty delights of cottage-industry produce will pack Banbury market place Fabulous food and tasty tipples will greet Banbury shoppers on Sunday 10 April as the popular Taste of Spring food fair returns to the Market Place after a two-year absence because of covid restrictions. Around 50 stalls will be stacked high with mouth-watering eats […]

Those who need to seek re-election include Council Leader Barry Wood and finance councillor Tony Illot People wanting a say on the direction local politics should take get a chance to make their views known when the local elections are held in May.   But only those who are registered to vote will be able to […]

The Bishop of Dorchester will officially open the bicentennial seven month event St Mary’s Church in Banbury will mark its 200th anniversary this year and as part of the celebrations the Bishop of Dorchester will officially open an Arts Festival on Sunday April 10.   The festival will run for seven-months and showcase the best of […]

A series of residential burglaries and motor vehicle thefts were committed in August After a series of 30 residential burglaries and motor vehicle thefts, Thames Valley Police has released an image of a man they want to speak to.   The crimes were committed in the Thames Valley and other areas of the country, including within […]

If Banbury United win this Saturday it becomes impossible for any other team to catch them up Banbury United are currently riding high at the top of Southern League Premier Division Central, a comfortable 20 points ahead of second placed Coalville Town. With just five league games left to play this season, this weekend’s home […]

Sessions are running locally at the North Oxfordshire Academy and Spiceball Leisure Centre There’s just a couple of weeks to go until the school Easter holidays. Parents who are on the lookout for ways to keep their youngsters entertained during the break are being reminded that Cherwell District Council will be running their Easter holiday […]

“it is important to raise awareness of the valuable contribution that these inspirational teams and individuals make to the health of the nation” The Trust which looks after the Horton General Hospital has been recognised for its standout response to staff wellbeing throughout the pandemic. Workforce specialists Skills for Health awarded the Oxford University Hospitals […]

A single vehicle was involved in the collision Drivers suffered long delays on the A43 yesterday (March 27) after a crash to the south of Brackley.   A single vehicle was involved in the collision by the Evenley exit.   The crash happened during Sunday lunchtime at around 12.40pm. Emergency crews attended, with Northants Fire and Rescue […]