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From Deddington to England’s rugby squad for ex-Bloxham School pupil A former Banbury Rugby Club player has been called up to England’s Six Nations Rugby Squad. Alfie Barbeary grew up in Deddington and starting rugby practice with Banbury at the age of 8.   He went on to win several Oxfordshire cups at youth level. The […]

The County and District councils are in discussions to end the relationship that sees some roles and tasks shared The partnership agreement which sees a number of functions shared between Cherwell District Council and Oxfordshire County Council is set to come to an end.   The two authorities are in discussions to conclude the arrangement. This […]

New book records extraordinary time in the lives of the hospital’s staff Ahead of the second anniversary of the first COVID-19 positive patients being admitted to our local hospitals, a new book has been created as a permanent record of the extraordinary time in the personal and professional lives of the hospital’s staff. The first […]

Permission granted for extra homes next to 2,000 already planned for old RAF base by Andy Mitchell, Local Democracy Reporter Councillors have backed plans for an extra 89 new homes next to the old RAF base at Upper Heyford – a site already earmarked for more than 2,000 homes. It is the first of two […]

Brackley Town Council allocates money to local organisations which benefit the town The deadline for community groups in Brackley to apply for a grant from the Town Council is this Friday (January 21). Each year Brackley Town Council allocates money from its budget to local organisations which benefit the town.    Applications for up to £2,000 […]

In November 2021 the number of reported cases had risen to 180 The number of reported incidents of violent and aggressive behaviour towards staff working for the Oxford University Hospitals Trust has more than doubled in the last year.   Now, some emergency department medical staff will be given body cameras to wear. In November 2020 […]

Silver Volvo saloon used by two men on Valley Road Northants Police are appealing for any witnesses to come forward after thieves attempted to steal a caravan from a house in Brackley.   The incident happened early last Monday evening (January 10). They believe two males were involved in the attempt to take the caravan from […]

Plans approved for area for outdoor screenings at The Light venue by Andy Mitchell, Local Democracy Reporter An outdoor cinema is set to come to Banbury as part of “the most exciting bit” of the development at Castle Quay 2. The Light Cinema, which plans to open its doors later this year, was granted planning […]

12 electric vehicle charging points at Calthorpe Street car park take a step forward by Andy Mitchell, Local Democracy Reporter New electric vehicle charging points across council car parks in Banbury, Bicester and Kidlington have been granted planning consent. A total of 26 charging points are set to be created with 12 at Calthorpe Street, […]

Councillor Shaida Hussain hopes to walk or run 20,000 steps for 30 consecutive days Banbury’s Town Mayor is putting her best foot forward – 20,000 times every day for the next month as she raises money for her two mayoral charities. Councillor Shaida Hussain has set herself a challenge to walk or run 20,000 steps […]