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Avoiding using cars by cycling, walking or using public transport is the aim of Car Free Day Members of Oxfordshire County Council’s Cabinet used public transport, bikes and walking as ways of getting to County Hall as part of Car Free Day. Avoiding using cars by cycling, walking or using public transport is the aim […]

Police believe the man pictured may have crucial information after an assault during the early hours of September 11 Thames Valley Police has released images of a person officers believe may have crucial information after a man suffered a suspected broken jaw during an assault in Banbury.   The incident happened at around 3.30am on Saturday […]

Resurfacing work on the A361 in town is scheduled to be complete by the end of Wednesday An end is in sight to the long running closure of the northbound A361 on North Bar.   Thames Water has confirmed to Banbury FM that resurfacing work is due to be complete by the end of tomorrow (Wednesday) […]

Pandemic precautions prevented the traditional street parade but the bravery of those who fought was remembered at a smaller event The Battle of Britain was commemorated in Banbury on Sunday with a church parade and service. A planned Spitfire flypast was cancelled at short notice. An invited congregation attended St Mary’s Church in Horsefair for […]

Leases were signed last week as the Meanwhile in Oxfordshire programme begins the transformation of long term empty units Two formerly vacant shop units in Banbury town centre now have new tenants after being transformed as part of the ‘Meanwhile in Oxfordshire’ economic recovery programme. Orinoco, a community organisation that encourages the creative reuse of […]

Banbury Cricket Club beat Aston Rowant to reclaim the Bernard Tollett cup Banbury Cricket Club’s first XI have won the Oxfordshire T20 competition for a seventh year running.   They beat Aston Rowant Cricket Club by 37 runs in the final on Saturday to claim the Bernard Tollett cup. Banbury remained undefeated through the competition, winning […]

The Rev Richard Coles sparks a debate on social media after posing a question on the description of where Oxfordshire is Are we in Oxfordshire in the Home Counties or the Midlands?   Social Media has been alive debating the issue through the weekend after the Rev Richard Coles posed the question on Twitter on Sunday […]

In support of National Recycle Week the town hall will glow green this evening Banbury town hall will glow green this evening to highlight the start of a countrywide waste recycling campaign. The green theme will support National Recycle Week organised by Banbury-based charity WRAP (the Waste and Resources Action Programme). National Recycle Week begins […]

Friends and family will be watching this evening as 30 walkers cross a 12 foot fire pit 30 daring people will brave walking over hot coals this evening, all in the name of charity.   The Katharine House Hospice’s fire walk is taking place at Banbury Rugby Club. Those stepping up for the challenge will receive […]

The town’s first big event since the pandemic started includes live music, children’s entertainment, attractions and food and drink People in Brackley are getting ready for the town’s first big event since the pandemic started with Party In The Park taking place tomorrow. A number of bands and singers are set to take to the […]