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He was made to kneel before being punched in the face Police have issued a witness appeal in relation to the assault of a 12-year-old boy in Banbury. The youngster was cycling through People’s Park at around 5.15pm on Sunday, January 28.  He was approached by another boy and a friend and then told to […]

“even the most familiar of areas became difficult to navigate” Banbury’s MP has gained a first-hand insight into the daily challenges faced by people with sight loss in the Banbury area. Sean Woodcock joined representatives from the Royal National Institute of Blind People for a guided walk through Banbury town centre.   He was provided with […]

The county council believes countywide control of our services is best We’re into the final few days of a government consultation into changes to local government in Oxfordshire, which will see both Oxfordshire County and Cherwell District Councils disappear and be replaced by a single unitary authority. There are three different suggestions as to what […]

Despite assurances of places some will have to re-enter the standard admissions process Families are suffering from extreme stress and anxiety due to lack of clarity over school places for their children from September, with some even considering uprooting their lives and moving to, resolve the problem. That’s according to Banbury’s MP, who has demanded […]

Councillors felt the site was, on balance, sustainable A planning application to build up to 58 homes on a farm field along the Broughton Road, next to Balmoral Avenue has been approved.   The site, opposite the Salt Way Farm Shop, is south of a development which is already being constructed behind the Bretch Hill water […]

There will be a host of experts on hand at the free-to-attend event A new Renters’ Rights Act is coming into force at the start of May and with that in mind a Landlords’ Forum has been organised for local landlords and property professionals. The event has been set up by Cherwell District Council in […]

Banbury’s MP says the money will supercharge our area’s contribution to the UK’s economic strength Additional cash is being made available to help get access to land currently held, but unused, by developers in our area. Yesterday, Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced plans to accelerate action in the Oxford–Cambridge Growth Corridor, doubling the Government’s initial commitment […]

The administration has also dismissed calls for a further free-parking trial Cherwell District Council appears to be about to extend the chargeable times period in its car parks, reducing the free evening period by an hour. New signage has appeared at car parks in the town indicating parking fees are payable seven days a week, […]

Drivers could be fined if they contravene the buses only lane Automatic Number Plate Recognition cameras could be coming to parts of Tramway and Station Approach in Banbury, with drivers who use the new link between the two roads fined for doing so. Oxfordshire County Council has begun a consultation on a proposal to instal […]

She had bred from animals with genetic ailments and failed to act when animals needed a vet A Banbury woman has been fined and given a community order for animal cruelty offences and illegal dog breeding. Gemma Blackman of Ferriston came to the attention of Cherwell District Council’s licensing team following a complaint from a […]