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Craft beer and hospitality social enterprise which offers positive impact on society welcomed as new bar operator and anchor tenant Tap Social, a craft beer and hospitality social enterprise with a mission to provide training and employment opportunities for former offenders, has been confirmed as the latest arrival to the Lock29 family. Since launching last […]
Local infection rates are low, but the virus hasn’t gone Are you up-to-speed with the new rules that will apply to our lives from next Monday? We’re being urged to familiarise ourselves with the step three national COVID-19 roadmap instructions that will apply from May 17. The latest easing of lockdown restrictions comes as COVID […]
Male arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply Class A drugs A Banbury man was arrested by officers from Thames Valley Police’s Tasking Team yesterday on suspicion of possession with intent to supply Class A drugs. The 22-year-old was found with what is believed to be heroin and crack cocaine. The arrest was […]
Pregnant woman left shaken after mid-afternoon attempted robbery – a 15-year-old boy has been arrested An expectant mum and her son were threatened by a male claiming he had a knife during an attempted robbery in Banbury on Monday afternoon. The victim has been left shaken by the incident. The woman was walking on Foscote […]
Students and staff taking part in activities based on this year’s nature theme Staff and students at Banbury and Bicester College are taking part in a number of activities and initiatives as part of Mental Health Awareness Week. The college is part of the Activate Learning group encompassing seven campuses. Activate Learning say they take […]
Victim discovers break-in when he wakes up to discover door ajar A picture has been released of a man police would like to speak to after a burglary on Crouch Street in Banbury. A laptop was stolen during the break in which happened during the early hours of Monday morning. The theft was discovered when […]
Witnesses sought after a dark blue coloured Aprilla motorcycle crashed into roundabout A man has been left with serious injuries after the motorcycle he was riding collided with a roundabout on Hennef Way. The incident happened at 8.30pm on Monday evening (May 10). No other vehicles were involved in the crash. The motorcyclist was riding […]
Banbury Museum and Gallery confirms bookings now being taken for specially extended run After months of waiting the chance to visit Banbury Museum and Gallery’s must-see Portrayals exhibition is just days away. Following yesterday’s government confirmation on the next steps on the roadmap out of lockdown, the museum has confirmed they will be able to […]
“Many people have become particularly aware of the psychological and emotional health benefits that nature brings us during the pandemic” This week is Mental Health Awareness Week and people in Oxfordshire are being encouraged to take a step back and try and connect with nature. Suggestions include experiencing, sharing and talking about nature. During the […]
Youngsters offered their first chance to score goals and celebrate with their parents The next big footballing sensation could be discovered at a very early age thanks to the latest Banbury United outreach project. The club has launched a series of Thursday morning Mini Reds toddler sessions aimed at youngsters aged from 18months to 3 […]