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A decision is expected early in June Hook Norton Sports and Social Club are hoping to create an additional outdoor cricket practice net alongside their two existing facilities. Hook Norton Cricket Club use the site and would benefit from the expanded capacity. The Social Club has applied for planning permission from Cherwell District Council, with […]

Local elections take place on May 7 There’s just a few days left for anyone who isn’t on the Electoral Roll to get their details added if they want to vote in May’s Local Elections. The polls will be open three weeks today to elect just over a third of the councillors at Cherwell District […]

Less than 1 percent couldn’t be accommodated at any of their chosen schools Parents and carers of children who will be starting primary education this September found out this morning at which school their child had been allocated a place. In Oxfordshire 93.9 percent of pupils received the offer of the first preference school.   The […]

The aim will be to collectively cover more than 40,000 miles in 30 days Individuals, businesses and community groups are being encouraged to sign up to a new virtual fundraising challenge taking place this June, in support of Katharine House Hospice. The initiative is titled Pace Around the World.   It will see participants work together […]

The nations of the United Kingdom were celebrated through food, entertainment and décor More than £1,200 was raised for charity at a civic dinner hosted by Banbury’s Town Mayor, Councillor Kieron Mallon. The event, at the Town Hall, supported the Banbury branch of the Royal British Legion and the Huntington’s Disease Association – the Mayor’s […]

MP Sean Woodcock: “It is vital that we invest in our local art and cultural spaces, which serve as the heartbeat of our community” A government investment of £135,000 in The Mill Arts Centre has been described as “a brilliant first step in the venue’s journey toward safeguarding future creative opportunities for local communities”. The […]

The Banbury Neighbourhood Team say addressing anti-social behaviour is a priority for them An arrest has been made by police in Banbury as they continue investigating a group of youths who have been involved in anti-social behaviour in the town.   This has included criminal damage, vehicle interference and general disorder. The arrest – made yesterday […]

Reducing the size of the watches at Cope Road is still on the table The closure of three Oxfordshire fire stations as part of proposed changes to the Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service have been dropped – but details of whether Banbury’s station on Cope Road will retain its current staffing levels are less clear. […]

He’s on the radar of team England and GB Boxing 18-year-old Banbury boxer Chris Taylor is now officially one of the top four under 65kg boxers in the country. He bowed out of the men’s Elite National Amateur Championships yesterday with a bronze medal after losing out to Sandygate opponent James Smith. In his semi-final, […]

Matt Wise noted an incredible season full of new experiences and opportunities Brackley Town’s Chairman says the news that the team will be playing back in National League North next season is a “bump in the road” and everyone at St James Park is determined to get back into the National League as quickly as […]