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Trophies awarded and donations to 12 charities made at Broughton Castle Sportive Presentation Evening Broughton Castle’s Great Hall was the setting for the Broughton Castle Sportive Presentation Evening last night.   The popular cycling event, organised by the Rotary Club of Banbury Cherwell, was held back in July. 655 riders took part and over 100 volunteers […]

A limited number of places are available for two special excursions this weekend Families have a chance to hear charming children’s stories about our waterways whilst taking a trip on a narrowboat this Saturday.   Tooley’s boatyard are offering 40-minute trips with the author of the Muddy Waters books, Dan Clacher. Those wishing to take advantage […]

“Jason is a credit to our force and is a worthy winner of a bravery award” A Thames Valley Police officer who was violently attacked in Banbury by a drunk driver and his passenger has won a Thames Valley Police Federation Bravery Award.   The officer was left with whiplash and a severely bruised back after […]

Walk-in vaccination clinic closes early after demand greater that expected The demand from 16 and 17 year olds to get vaccinated against COVID exceeded the anticipated levels at the walk-in Vaccination Clinic at Banbury United’s ground on Sunday. The Grab a Jab session had been due to run until 6pm but the vaccination team ran […]

Painted faces, sculpted balloons and the town centre buzzing on Saturday The response to the new Experience Banbury tourism website has been fantastic.   That’s the feelings of the team behind the website after Saturday’s launch at the Garden Party in Banbury town centre. As part of the celebration youngsters were entertained by a face painter […]

Muezza was seen on CCTV being taken during Bank Holiday Monday evening The Community Fridge’s cat has been safely returned after being taken from Banbury’s Madni Mosque on Bank Holiday Monday evening. Last night the cat was reported as having been stolen from the project’s base on Merton Street in Grimsbury. The cat, affectionately named […]

Easington Sports have worked with Oxford United In the Community on a programme to inspire a happier, healthier and better-connected community The partnership between Oxford United in the Community and Easington Sports Football Club has been marked with the presentation of a plaque.   The Oxford United charity has worked with Easington Sports to launch a […]

Neighbourhood Policing Team intercept package containing an illegal substance Officers from Banbury’s Neighbourhood Policing Team have released a picture of a package they intercepted containing an illegal substance. The package appears to be a 7th birthday card with a large amount of cannabis inside. Officers say they intercepted the package believing it contained an illegal […]

“Silverstone essentially becomes an extremely busy airport with television helicopters, military air traffic and commercial flights frequently using the airspace” Paraglider pilots need to steer clear of the Silverstone area this weekend.   As the MotoGP arrives in our area Northants Police is reminding anyone thinking of flying a paraglider nearby, not to attempt it. In […]

Householders warned they have a duty of care with items they place outside their homes for others Leaving items outside your house so anyone who wants them can take them could land you with a fine.   That’s the warning from Cherwell District Council after one householder had to pay £200 when their items were found […]