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Improving drainage, removing the causes of damp, levelling the floor and installing energy-efficient heating and insulation are needed at eighteen-century chapel Banbury’s MP Victoria Prentis visited Hook Norton Baptist Church on Friday to learn more of their project to renovate the eighteenth-century Grade II-listed Georgian Chapel. Dating back to 1774, the building is one of […]

County council plans to be carbon neutral by 2030 A string of initiatives aimed at tackling climate change have led to Oxfordshire County Council being shortlisted for a national award.  The council’s climate action programme project is one of six finalists in the category “Leadership in Responding to the Climate Emergency” at the Municipal Journal […]

High spirits as riders rise to the cycling challenge at Broughton Castle This year’s Broughton Castle Sportive has been hailed as a huge success.   625 people took part in the challenging Cotswold’s cycle ride yesterday, choosing one of five different routes, ranging for a family five-mile fun ride to the appropriately titled 100-mile beast. The […]

Police catch 18-year-old who attempted to run away whilst being detained An 18-year-old male tried to escape from police officers whilst undergoing a drugs related stop and search in Banbury on Saturday evening.   The man had been spotted by officers in Merton Street. They suspected him to be drug dealing. Police used the powers afforded […]

Hotel owner opposes neighbouring bar and restaurant’s bid to extend hours over noise concerns by Sol Buckner, Local Democracy Reporter A hotel owner in Brackley told a licensing hearing he is opposed to an application from a bar and restaurant next door extending its hours due to noise concerns. Joao Silva, owner of The Unicorn […]

Warning after users stray into controlled airspace A serious incident could be on the cards if paraglider users in South Northamptonshire don’t stay away from the controlled airspace around Turweston and Hinton.   That’s the warning from Northamptonshire Police after two different paragliders trespassed into controlled airspace. Two different paragliders have been seen in recent weeks.   […]

Planes due to pass us on the way to Bournemouth airport ahead of the Goodwood Festival of Speed this weekend Aircraft enthusiasts are in for a treat this Friday morning (July 9) as the Red Arrows fly over the Banbury FM area. The full aerobatic formation of nine planes are due to be making their […]

Another milestone is achieved in the regeneration of the canal side area The footbridge over the River Cherwell linking Spiceball Leisure Centre to Spiceball Road has reopened.   It has been closed during the redevelopment of the Castle Quay Waterfront area. The footbridge reopening is the latest milestone to be achieved in the regeneration of the […]

Prizes, including a falconry experience, encourage youngsters to read more and care for the environment Oxfordshire’s children are being encouraged to read more as part of a Summer Reading Challenge set by our local libraries. The Wild World Heroes, Summer Reading Challenge 2021 encourages children to borrow and read any six library books over the […]

Limestone and diesel spilled from the toppled lorry on the B4031 The road between Hempton and South Newington remained closed for a number of hours yesterday after a lorry overturned, spilling its load and fuel tank contents across the carriageway.   The incident on the B4031 at Iron Down Hill happened near Worton Grounds Farm. The […]