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A number of projects have been completed to improve the Banbury Plant Hire Community Stadium The grounds team at Banbury United have been busy over the last few weeks using grants that have been made available to the club to improve the Banbury Plant Hire Community Stadium. The work completed includes an overhaul and refurbishment […]
200 officers execute warrants across three counties in targeted drugs operation Property in Banbury was amongst a number targeted by Thames Valley Police across three counties during an early hours operation yesterday morning. This followed a lengthy investigation into the supply of heroin and cocaine in the Thames Valley. During the operation early on Wednesday […]
Film goers will be able to watch one classic movie in the location where it was filmed Broughton Castle will form the stunning backdrop for three iconic movies being shown by Chipping Norton Theatre and Cinema, starting tomorrow night (May 27). Chippy Cinema Al Fresco will see movie fans take their seat in the stately […]
Talks earlier this week failed to make any progress A 72 hour strike by Unite Union members began at the JDE coffee factory on Ruscote Avenue at 6am this morning. Workers are not expected to return to the factory until 7am on Saturday. Today’s action is the latest in the so called “fire and rehire” […]
Campaigners unfurl banner accusing poor treatment and anti-union tactics globally Activists staged a protest at Banbury Cross this morning against the multi-national Amazon organisation, which has a fulfilment centre on the Southam Road in Banbury. Campaigners unfurled a giant banner highlighting what they say is Amazon’s association with poor treatment and anti-union tactics globally. The […]
“Sewing has been reborn. With shows like the Great British Sewing Bee people of all ages are being inspired to make their own, unique clothing.” A Banbury shop owner is expanding her business and taking on a new shop after growing the business she inherited from her mother. Amy-Leigh Brennan-Rogers took over running the […]
Youngsters can get creative in a COVID safe environment Banbury Museum and Gallery have arranged a number of activities to keep children entertained during half term week next week. Fantastic Faces offers youngsters the chance to let their imagination run riot and create a character puppet from a spoon. At Get Messy Modelling children will […]
Homes include at least 30% affordable with 17 two-beds in plans 36 new homes have been approved for land to the northern side of Dukes Meadow Drive on the Hanwell Fields estate. At least 30 per cent of the houses will be classed as affordable. Cherwell District Council’s planning committee approved the application last week. […]
Club hope to dispel a few myths and encourage more people to join The Rotary Club of Banbury Cherwell plan to dispel a few myths about the organisation and encourage new memberships at an “Unplugged” event they are holding tomorrow evening. “Rotary is not an old man’s dining club for well off elderly gentlemen, probably […]
Drivers are reminded to take care in the rain The A361 has been partially blocked this evening (May 24) after a road traffic accident between Banbury and Bloxham. Thames Valley Police say it was a damage only collision. Delays are likely whilst officers await recovery of the vehicles involved. After some very heavy downpours in […]