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Popular weekly run in Spiceball Park must now wait to resume following Prime Minister’s statement The anticipated restart of the popular Saturday morning Banbury Parkrun has been put back. It had been hoped it could resume on June 26. The news follows last night’s announcement by Prime Minister Boris Johnson of the postponement of moving […]
“The prospect of losing one’s home is devastating, but help is at hand” Seek support as soon as possible: that is the advice from Cherwell District Council to those at risk of homelessness as the courts begin to hear housing possession cases once again. The Council’s housing team offers a range of support, such as […]
Barry Gardiner MP to JDE workers: “We’re here to support you. Keep going. Keep at it. We can win this.” The Labour MP Barry Gardiner has been in Banbury to launch his Private Members Bill to legislate against Fire And Rehire practices. The MP for Brent North will be presenting the bill in parliament on […]
Opportunities to defraud people come in all shapes and sizes – could you spot the signs? Be on your guard against criminals and scammers – that’s the warning from Oxfordshire County Council’s trading standards team at the start of Scams Awareness Fortnight. Recently the team has received reports of scams targeting people using emails, text […]
A large quantity of Class B drugs were seized along with cash and other items linked to the supply of drugs A 19-year-old Banbury man was arrested last night (Friday) following the execution of a drugs related warrant at a property on Easington Road. During the joint operation between Thames Valley police and Cherwell District […]
Lines: “I have been immensely proud to hold this prestigious position” Banbury United has announced that Phil Lines is stepping down as the Chairman of the club. Mr Lines says he feels the time is right for someone else to take over in the role. He became Chairman in 2017. Mr Lines said: “After four […]
The National Theatre’s annual Connections showcase enabled students to perform at The North Wall Arts Centre Performing arts students from Banbury and Bicester College got the chance to tread the boards in Oxford as part of the annual National Theatre Connections festival. The students performed Find a Partner by Miriam Battye at The North Wall […]
Driver safely gets out of vehicle after spotting smoke in his rear-view mirror Fire crews from Bicester and Kidlington were called to a car fire on the M40 two miles south of Banbury last night (Thursday May 11). Traffic had to be held for a short period of time whilst the blaze was dealt with. […]
Major investigation launched after Middleton Cheney blaze The body of a man has been discovered following a fire in a shed in Middleton Cheney. The fire happened on Wednesday afternoon. A major police investigation has been launched following the incident, which happened in Salmons Lane in the village. Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service was called […]
Money will be used to help club to adhere with COVID regulations and to create a new bar and scorer’s area Banbury Cricket Club has been awarded £2,350 of National Lottery funding as part of a scheme to help groups, clubs and organisations respond to the immediate challenges of resuming activities in a coronavirus-safe way. The […]