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Katharine House says the money raised at the Banbury outlet is fundamental to the work they do The Katharine House Hospice has sought to reassure shoppers they aren’t planning on closing their Banbury town centre outlet. Rumours started about the shop’s future after a ‘for sale’ sign appeared on the building in Bridge Street. The […]

The Neighbourhood Policing Team dealt with a number of issues during Monday Banbury’s Neighbourhood Policing Team were busy yesterday dealing with reports of anti-social behaviour in the Ruscote and Grimsbury areas. Issues the team were asked to deal with included people letting off fireworks and driving e-scooters and mini mopeds in the public parks. The […]

Reports of a gun seen at Esso Service Station Police were called to reports of a gun being seen at the Esso Garage in Bodicote yesterday evening. A group of males were threatening staff at the service station.   The staff were made aware that one of the group was in possession of a firearm. A […]

Two males in custody after a report of threatening behaviour and criminal damage Police used a taser during the arrest of two males on Hastings Road this morning (Sunday August 15).   The two had been sought by officers after an earlier incident on Chatsworth Drive, on Cherwell Heights.   Both individuals are currently being held in […]

Two crews were called to a field near Croughton after a fire due to a mechanical issue Quick thinking farmers and firefighters managed to contain a field fire last night and prevented a much larger incident occurring.   Fire fighters were called to a farm field near Croughton at just after 9pm. Farmers who were harvesting […]

Easy to follow, simple, free activities offer a way to engage with green spaces in our local area We’re being invited to connect with nature and look after wildlife with the help of some easy-to-use resources created by Cherwell District Council. A new leaflet and online hub offer advice about how to engage with green […]

The events team are planning on making up for lost time with popular events returning and new events revealed Brackley Town Council have unveiled their events calendar for the rest of the year.   After a fallow period due to the pandemic, they are planning on making up for lost time. The Council has lined up […]

Planning consent given for change of use of three of the units in the new cinema block Plans to bring a new bowling and mini-golf facility to the Castle Quay Waterside development in Banbury have taken a step closer.   Last night Cherwell District Council’s planning committee approved an application that will allow several of the […]

Students achieve grades to secure A level and apprenticeship places On the day year 11s collect their GCSE results the Head of School at Warriner School in Bloxham has said they are immensely proud of all the work and achievements of their students. The school has recognised some outstanding achievements with students reaching the required […]

Celebratory breakfast as a significant number of students gain top grades A barbecue breakfast and ice-cream van awaited students at Wykham Park Academy this morning as they collected their GCSE results.   Staff said the food treats organised for last year’s Year 11 cohort proved to be popular so they decided they should do it every […]