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Talks earlier this week failed to make any progress A 72 hour strike by Unite Union members began at the JDE coffee factory on Ruscote Avenue at 6am this morning.   Workers are not expected to return to the factory until 7am on Saturday. Today’s action is the latest in the so called “fire and rehire” […]

Campaigners unfurl banner accusing poor treatment and anti-union tactics globally Activists staged a protest at Banbury Cross this morning against the multi-national Amazon organisation, which has a fulfilment centre on the Southam Road in Banbury. Campaigners unfurled a giant banner highlighting what they say is Amazon’s association with poor treatment and anti-union tactics globally.   The […]

“Sewing has been reborn.   With shows like the Great British Sewing Bee people of all ages are being inspired to make their own, unique clothing.”   A Banbury shop owner is expanding her business and taking on a new shop after growing the business she inherited from her mother.   Amy-Leigh Brennan-Rogers took over running the […]

Youngsters can get creative in a COVID safe environment Banbury Museum and Gallery have arranged a number of activities to keep children entertained during half term week next week. Fantastic Faces offers youngsters the chance to let their imagination run riot and create a character puppet from a spoon. At Get Messy Modelling children will […]

Homes include at least 30% affordable with 17 two-beds in plans 36 new homes have been approved for land to the northern side of Dukes Meadow Drive on the Hanwell Fields estate. At least 30 per cent of the houses will be classed as affordable. Cherwell District Council’s planning committee approved the application last week. […]

Club hope to dispel a few myths and encourage more people to join The Rotary Club of Banbury Cherwell plan to dispel a few myths about the organisation and encourage new memberships at an “Unplugged” event they are holding tomorrow evening. “Rotary is not an old man’s dining club for well off elderly gentlemen, probably […]

Drivers are reminded to take care in the rain The A361 has been partially blocked this evening (May 24) after a road traffic accident between Banbury and Bloxham.   Thames Valley Police say it was a damage only collision. Delays are likely whilst officers await recovery of the vehicles involved. After some very heavy downpours in […]

Initiative launches during week of World Hunger Day in a quest to help those struggling Bloxham Mill Business Centre is calling on generous business owners and the local community to help people struggling with food essentials.    The venue, which plays host to a number of businesses either on-site or virtually, is organising a local food […]

Local protestors show support for the Palestinian people Over 100 people gathered outside Banbury Town Hall on Sunday afternoon to protest about the plight of the Palestinian people.    People chanted and held aloft posters with messages including “free Palestine end apartheid”, “justice for Palestine” and “#free Gaza”. Organisers said the event was organised to raise […]

Man who Prime Minister called a hero is recognised with second award this week Just a day after being awarded Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s daily Points of Light award, Prabhu Natarajan has been honoured again at the Oxford Mail’s Oxfordshire Health & Social Care Awards 2021.   Prabhu, from Bretch Hill, was named as the winner […]