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Suspected drug dealer absconded during trip to hospital despite officers being told to watch him “like a hawk” A man escaped from police custody whilst the officers who were supposed to be overseeing him watched TV, chatted and used their phones.  PC Lydia Jackson and PC Rob Lawton had taken the suspected drug dealer to […]

Both the FA and local police involved after small group cause trouble including the use of smoke bombs The behaviour of a small number of Banbury United’s supporters at their away game against Rushall Olympic on Saturday has left the Board of Directors vowing to ban those involved.   The club says sanctions will be imposed […]

Kieron Mallon: “We are doing what we can to show our disapproval of Putin’s war” The yellow and blue flag of Ukraine is flying alongside the Union Flag above Banbury Town Hall. The public show of support comes as Russian armed forces try to take control of Ukraine in a war that is increasing in […]

The award recognises the commitment to inclusion of lesbian, gay, bi, trans and queer people in the workplace Oxfordshire County Council has received a Bronze award for its commitment and efforts to become an LGBTQ+ employer. The award is part of Stonewall’s ‘Bring Yourself to Work’ campaign, which highlights the importance of inclusive work environments.   […]

Labour Councillors voted against the increase which was recommended by an independent panel by Andy Mitchell, Local Democracy Reporter Cherwell’s district councillors have passed an increase to their allowances in line with staff salary rises – despite Labour voting against. An independent report recommended linking the increase to the cost of living, a rate that […]

An emergency motion on the crisis was backed unanimously by Andy Mitchell, Local Democracy Reporter Cherwell District Council plans to be “poised and ready” to help refugees fleeing Ukraine amid the ongoing invasion by Russian forces. At this week’s meeting of full council, leader Councillor Barry Wood (Con, Fringford & Heyfords) vowed to team up […]

Felicity Brain and Terry Jones were introduced to BID members earlier this week Two new town hosts have joined the Banbury BID team to help with the organisation’s work in supporting local businesses and promoting the town.   Felicity Brain and Terry Jones were introduced to town centre business leaders at a Meet the Banbury BID […]

Scrapings, peelings and leftovers will be used to generate electricity and create a liquid fertiliser On the first day of Cherwell District Council’s new food waste collection service a massive 26 tonnes of scrapings, peelings and leftovers were collected.   The silver caddies were emptied for the first time on Tuesday. Around 17,000 properties were visited […]

The Town Hall will be lit up yellow and blue nightly Brackley Town Council have joined others in showing their support for the people of Ukraine by illuminating Brackley Town Hall in the colours of the Ukrainian flag.   The building was lit up for the first time last night. It will be illuminated nightly for […]

Awards will be presented in 11 categories this September A launch event for the 2022 Cherwell Business Awards was held this morning in North Aston.   The awards aim to showcase and celebrate business excellence locally. During the launch previous winners shared their stories and spoke on the benefits of winning. Awards will be presented in […]