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“you cannot integrate people into your society, into your culture, when they’re coming in these sheer numbers” The man who is hoping to secure votes for Reform UK in the Banbury constituency at the General Election says he’s found a party who’s policies he really believes in. Paul Topley joined Reform because he was fed […]
Home made karts raced down the steep and winding village road Thousands of people headed to Avon Dassett yesterday (Saturday) for the annual Soapbox Derby. Fifteen adults and six juniors raced their home made karts with nothing but gravity to propel them down the steep and winding downhill road through the village. The drivers had […]
The disconnect between politicians and people is evident in Andrea Leadsom’s old seat by Nadia Lincoln, Local Democracy Reporter “If I’m honest I don’t know who I’m voting for this year,” Tracey Smith said as she stood at her front door which hasn’t yet been visited by any local candidates. “I keep saying if one […]
A “ring of steel” security operation will be in force Its just two weeks until the British Grand Prix with an estimated 480,000 people expected to descend on Silverstone. The four-day event runs from July 4-7 and a record-breaking crowd is expected to watch Sunday’s main race. Planning the security operation around the event starting […]
People can question the candidates in Charlbury and Banbury over the next two Fridays The first of two General Election hustings, with the candidates in the Banbury constituency who want to secure your vote on July 4, will take place this evening in Charlbury. Arranged by Churches Together in Charlbury, the organisers say that all […]
He had been suspended on his full salary of £176,550 per year since last October by Nadia Lincoln, Local Democracy Reporter Former Chief Constable Nick Adderley has been found to have committed gross misconduct and breached the standards of professional behaviour surrounding his dishonesty relating to his service record. He has now been dismissed from […]
Two former party members describe Banbury Labour purges by Noor Qurashi, Local Democracy Reporter It was described as a “zombie apocalypse town” by the Daily Mail earlier this year but it seems for some politicians in Banbury, “20th century Russia” may have been a better summary. “It’s been pretty awful here”, Cassi Bellingham, an independent candidate for Banbury in the […]
Incumbent MP urges supporters not to hand Keir Starmer a supermajority With just two weeks until polling day Victoria Prentis has acknowledged the battle to win in the Banbury constituency is tight. In a letter to Conservative supporters the incumbent MP urged readers not to hand Labour Leader Sir Keir Starmer the “supermajority” he wants. […]
Memorabilia Days will run next week Banbury Rugby Club is about to enter it’s centenary season. To mark the milestone the club wants to create a centenary book looking back at the last 100 years. They’ve put out a call for people to supply them with memorabilia for the book, including old photographs, programmes, press […]
The training was provided by Nai’s House which focuses on suicide prevention and holistic support Cherwell District Council’s community wardens have received training so they are ready to provide help and support to anyone experiencing a mental health crisis. The Community Safety team are regularly seen around the district, aiming to provide help and support […]