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Club offers opportunity for men with physical and learning difficulties to play football Easington Sports Football Club have launched a new pan disability male football team. Named “Easington Sports Pheonix Pan Disability”, they will be entering the BOBi League, which aims to provide regular footballing opportunities for children and adults with physical and learning difficulties […]
Two iconic second world war fighter planes, a parade and displays all form part of a day to honour past and present service personnel A fly-past by two Second World War fighter planes will be a thrilling end to Banbury’s Armed Forces Day on Saturday June 26. The tribute day, to be held in the […]
COVID cases jump across Oxfordshire but the rate in the Cherwell District is the lowest in the county COVID cases in Oxfordshire have seen a six-fold increase in the last fortnight. Infections rose from 8.4 case per 100,000 of the population to 48 per 100,000 people over the period from May 21 to 4 June […]
“We are really lucky to have so many EU nationals living in North Oxfordshire, all of whom make a significant contribution to our local economy and communities” North Oxfordshire MP, Victoria Prentis, has called on all European Union (EU) nationals living in her constituency to get their applications in ahead of the closure of the […]
Most drivers and passengers in vehicles were seated and belted correctly It was a thumbs up for the majority of parents during a spot check to make sure people were following the rules and wearing seatbelts at a Banbury school yesterday. Officers from Thames Valley Police’s Roads Policing team were at Orchard Fields Community School […]
Police want to speak to this man after cash and product was stolen from a stall run on a trust basis Cash and items on sale have been stolen from a stall near to the park in Shotteswell. The stall operates on an honesty box basis – trusting people to leave money for any items […]
Outdoor pool welcomes visitors every day with public and lane swimming sessions There are now even more opportunities to take a dip at Banbury’s outdoor swimming pool, thanks to a new timetable which has come into force this week. The Woodgreen Leisure Centre has announced additional swimming sessions, including public swimming times as well as […]
Operation at 5.30am results in two arrests including 15-year-old youth A 15-year-old youth and 21-year-old man have both been arrested after a joint operation targeting illegal drugs earlier today in Banbury and East London. Warrants were simultaneously executed in Broad Street and also Tower Hamlets in the capital. The operation took place at 5.30 this […]
Proposals reveal electoral boundary changes in the biggest shake-up in decades Under proposed electoral boundary changes just announced Banbury would no longer be in the same parliamentary constituency as Bicester, but would be part of the same area as Chipping Norton. Bicester would become part of its own new constituency, including Kidlington and Fringford and […]
Most businesses are compliant but common issues remain across a range of sectors As more businesses reopen in North Oxfordshire inspections are underway to keep workers safe and the economy open. Cherwell District Council is continuing its partnership work with the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) to protect staff and make sure workplaces are COVID […]