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Fire service called to deal with collision A crew from Banbury Fire Station were called to a crash on the A361 yesterday morning.   The collision happened between Banbury and Bloxham. Thankfully no one was injured. Writing on social media Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue said: “This is a timely reminder that with all the extra silt […]

Friday evening operation catches three people with illegal substances Trained sniffer dogs were used in an operation at Banbury Train Station on Friday evening (May 21), targeting people carrying illegal drugs. Banbury’s Neighbourhood Policing Team worked alongside British Transport Police and Inquest Canine Detection & Security Ltd to identify people carrying illegal items.  A number […]

Witness appeal after Friday morning fatal A43 collision A lorry driver has died after an accident on the A43 around Brackley earlier today (Friday May 21).   At around 10am a white articulated lorry was in collision with the roundabout next to the BP garage on the bypass. The driver was treated by paramedics at the […]

“Thank you to each and every person who has taken part in clinical research this year. You have done something amazing.” Health service leaders have thanked more than 7,000 participants who took part in nationally-prioritised COVID-19 studies in Oxfordshire. A total 7,647 people took part in 31 studies supported by the National Institute for Health […]

Its curtain up tonight for a show that is gorgeously ravishing, deliciously risqué and just a little bit ridiculous A real audience and live performers return to the Mill Arts Centre tonight for the first show since lockdown.   The lucky audience members enjoying the first in-person performance in months are promised a “gorgeously ravishing, deliciously […]

Covid cases in the Cherwell District currently 13.3 per 100,000 of the population Ahead of the latest relaxation of rules there were just 7 new COVID cases in the Banbury FM area up to the end of last week.    Now, with the restrictions having been eased we are being encouraged to get vaccinated when offered […]

Prime Minister says of Prabhu Natarajan “the true hero is you” A volunteer from Banbury who has delivered over 11,000 chocolates, treats and other foodstuffs to hundreds of families across the town during the Coronavirus pandemic has received Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s daily Points of Light award. Prabhu Natarajan moved to Banbury from India with […]

The memory walk at Blenheim Palace on Sunday will be a poignant moment for many families The Helen and Douglas House children’s hospice will this Sunday hold its first in person event in over a year.   Blenheim Palace is the setting for The Butterfly Bimble – a 4km family springtime walk, to celebrate a life […]

Arrests made and drugs and cash seized after early morning warrant executions Three Banbury properties were targeted by police during a simultaneous drugs related operation in Ruscote this morning.   Five people were arrested with others being interviewed.   Drugs and cash have been seized. Two properties in Evenlode and a third in Ferriston had Misuse of […]

Shaida Hussain will takes over the role from John Colegrave Banbury’s new mayor is Cllr Shaida Hussain who was elected at a council meeting at the town hall on Tuesday. It is her second term in office – she first wore the robes in 2018/2019. Cllr Hussain said: “It is an absolute privilege to be […]