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Covid cases in the Cherwell District currently 13.3 per 100,000 of the population Ahead of the latest relaxation of rules there were just 7 new COVID cases in the Banbury FM area up to the end of last week. Now, with the restrictions having been eased we are being encouraged to get vaccinated when offered […]
Prime Minister says of Prabhu Natarajan “the true hero is you” A volunteer from Banbury who has delivered over 11,000 chocolates, treats and other foodstuffs to hundreds of families across the town during the Coronavirus pandemic has received Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s daily Points of Light award. Prabhu Natarajan moved to Banbury from India with […]
The memory walk at Blenheim Palace on Sunday will be a poignant moment for many families The Helen and Douglas House children’s hospice will this Sunday hold its first in person event in over a year. Blenheim Palace is the setting for The Butterfly Bimble – a 4km family springtime walk, to celebrate a life […]
Arrests made and drugs and cash seized after early morning warrant executions Three Banbury properties were targeted by police during a simultaneous drugs related operation in Ruscote this morning. Five people were arrested with others being interviewed. Drugs and cash have been seized. Two properties in Evenlode and a third in Ferriston had Misuse of […]
Shaida Hussain will takes over the role from John Colegrave Banbury’s new mayor is Cllr Shaida Hussain who was elected at a council meeting at the town hall on Tuesday. It is her second term in office – she first wore the robes in 2018/2019. Cllr Hussain said: “It is an absolute privilege to be […]
A new administration has been formed following the May 6 elections Oxfordshire County Council has confirmed the final makeup of the Council following yesterday’s first meeting since the local elections. The vote saw the Conservatives win 22 seats, Liberal Democrats 21 seats, Labour 15 seats, Greens 3 seats, Henley Residents Group 1 seat and independent […]
Views being sought on proposals which encourage residents to walk or cycle for shorter journeys Three new walking routes are coming to Banbury as part of Cherwell District Council’s commitment to improving physical and mental wellbeing in the town. The marked routes are designed to help connect communities and encourage residents to walk or cycle […]
Suspected Class A drugs recovered from vehicle of Birmingham men Two men were yesterday (May 18) caught by police in Morrison’s car park with what its thought might be Class A drugs. Both individuals are from Birmingham. The men, aged 36 and 41, were arrested shortly after 4pm on suspicion of possession with intent to […]
“Even if we’re able to educate just one person so they find out a bit more about Palestine and what’s happening there, that would be great” The plight of the Palestinian people in the middle east will be the focus of a peaceful protest in Banbury being planned for this Sunday (23rd May). The event […]
Conservatives in opposition warn against ignoring tory vote The first meeting of the newly elected Oxfordshire Council Council has taken place this morning. COVID precautionary measures meant Councillors met in a socially distanced environment at Spiceball Leisure Centre rather than at County Hall in Oxford. Control of the Council has been taken by an alliance […]