Local News

Cllr Kieron Mallon: “Banbury is proud to join the protest and show our support” Banbury is showing support for Ukraine by lighting the town hall blue and yellow this week – the colours of the Ukrainian flag. The lights were switched on late Saturday and will stay on initially for seven nights. Leader of Banbury […]

A car was broken into in Poppyfields Way A CCTV image has been released of a man police want to speak to in connection with a theft from a car in Brackley.   The incident happened on Saturday, February 12 in Poppyfields Way. Between 11.55 on the Saturday morning and midday a man pushing a bicycle […]

Crews from two stations dealt with over 80 tonnes of material Fire crews from Hook Norton and Banbury were called to a fire in a barn at Great Tew on Wednesday morning.   The fire involved over 80 tonnes of wood chip. Following the 7.40am call fire fighters found a deep-seated fire within the pile of […]

Members of public have felt intimidated and distressed by large groups gathering A Section 35 dispersal order has been put in place in Bicester.   Thames Valley Police have taken the step following increased reports of anti-social behaviour within the town. The order came into force at 4pm and lasts for 24 hours. Section 35 dispersal […]

Twenty-two youngsters will perform Roald Dahl’s “Matilda The Musical Junior” at the Wykham Theatre Youngsters from the Odyssey Theatrical Group are getting ready for the curtain going up on their first performance since the pandemic.   Tomorrow evening Odyssey Juniors will be on stage with a production of Roald Dahl’s “Matilda The Musical Junior”. Planning started […]

Public Health Chief: “Let’s take the next step together carefully and considerately” The remaining COVID rules have now been lifted, but we’re being asked by Oxfordshire’s Health Chief to act with caution and consideration going forward. From today people who test positive for COVID are no longer required by law to self-isolate.   Instead they are […]

Accusations over the “dysfunctional nature of the current system” by Andy Mitchell, Local Democracy Reporter County councillors have received an “unusual influx” of damning emails about Oxfordshire’s special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) provision. Members of the county’s People Overview & Scrutiny Committee were addressed ahead of considering their response to an ongoing consultation about […]

Be wary of traders who can arrive to start work the following day and push for a quick agreement A week of storms has come to an end and for some the clear up operation includes finding a trader to fix a leaky roof or put tiles back in place.   We’re being warned to be […]

A delivery driver intervened to stop the assault by three men An unprovoked road rage incident outside McDonalds on the Beaumont Road in Banbury left a person requiring hospital treatment.   The incident happened in the car park on Saturday evening at around 7pm. A delivery driver intervened to stop the attack on the victim. Thames […]

“If you’ve got a car you’re fine, but that is the only way people can get out and about from here” Stagecoach is axing the only bus route that serves Wardington, Chipping Warden and other places between Banbury and Daventry on the A361.   The loss making hourly 200 service will cease from Sunday 4th April. […]