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Kings Sutton pre-school goes the extra mile to help autistic child feel safe and welcome A dad from Kings Sutton has organised a fund raising 1,100 kilometre run as a thank-you to his local Pre-School for all they do to help his autistic child. Olly Boys’ four-year-old son Bertie was diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder […]
Representatives from councils, emergency services and sports clubs express their sadness Messages of condolence have continued to be paid locally following the announcement of the death of Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh. Councillor Les Sibley, Chairman of Oxfordshire County Council, said: “On behalf of Oxfordshire County Council, it is with great sadness that today […]
Banbury Town Council reacts to today’s sad news Local people have been reacting to the sad news of the death of Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh. Banbury Town Council has released a message acknowledging its deep sadness at the news. The council says it offers its sincerest condolences to all members of the Royal […]
Incoming High Sheriff wants to celebrate tales of hope and heroism from the pandemic Oxfordshire’s new High Sheriff wants to make sure the county’s COVID-19 heroes are recognised. Imam Monawar Hussain is inviting award nominations to honour those who have played their part in the battle against the virus. The awards will celebrate those we […]
Could you benefit from making your neighbourhood community group official? Community spirit has shone through in many places during the pandemic. In a number of areas locally, informal groups have been created for neighbours to stay in contact with each other and look out for the more vulnerable. Now Thames Valley Police are suggesting people […]
Easy to access rapid testing one of the key elements in helping keep COVID at bay There were just 4 confirmed new COVID-19 cases in the Banbury FM area last week – all of them in the Grimsbury part of town. New infection rates now stand at the lowest level since September 18 last year. […]
Warning to parents that they could face a fine Parents are being told they could face a fine if their children breach COVID-19 rules. The warning follows the discovery of a group of 20 youngsters gathered in Middleton Cheney yesterday afternoon (Wednesday April 7). Officers from Northants Police dispersed the group who had gathered at […]
Extended chance to see over 45 original works by 34 different artists, including paintings by David Hockney, Lucian Freud and Paula Rego Banbury Museum and Gallery has announced that its highly anticipated Portrayals exhibition has been extended to run until July 4th. The exhibition was due to finish in March but the museum has had […]
There’s less than two weeks until its too late to join the electoral role and participate in May’s elections If you’re not currently registered to vote you have just 13 days left to ensure you can have your say at the local elections on May 6th. Those wanting to vote by post have 14 days […]
Libraries will begin reopening from next Monday The chance of a good read and a browse through literary options will be back in our lives next week. Banbury library on Marlborough Road will reopen on Monday (April 12). Oxfordshire County Council is planning a phased approach to the re-opening of its libraries. Banbury’s main library […]