Local News

A new administration has been formed following the May 6 elections Oxfordshire County Council has confirmed the final makeup of the Council following yesterday’s first meeting since the local elections. The vote saw the Conservatives win 22 seats, Liberal Democrats 21 seats, Labour 15 seats, Greens 3 seats, Henley Residents Group 1 seat and independent […]

Views being sought on proposals which encourage residents to walk or cycle for shorter journeys Three new walking routes are coming to Banbury as part of Cherwell District Council’s commitment to improving physical and mental wellbeing in the town.   The marked routes are designed to help connect communities and encourage residents to walk or cycle […]

Suspected Class A drugs recovered from vehicle of Birmingham men Two men were yesterday (May 18) caught by police in Morrison’s car park with what its thought might be Class A drugs.   Both individuals are from Birmingham. The men, aged 36 and 41, were arrested shortly after 4pm on suspicion of possession with intent to […]

“Even if we’re able to educate just one person so they find out a bit more about Palestine and what’s happening there, that would be great” The plight of the Palestinian people in the middle east will be the focus of a peaceful protest in Banbury being planned for this Sunday (23rd May).   The event […]

Conservatives in opposition warn against ignoring tory vote The first meeting of the newly elected Oxfordshire Council Council has taken place this morning.   COVID precautionary measures meant Councillors met in a socially distanced environment at Spiceball Leisure Centre rather than at County Hall in Oxford. Control of the Council has been taken by an alliance […]

Drugs find after vehicle stop A Banbury man was caught by Thames Valley Police with a street-deal of heroin in the Ruscote area of town on Monday afternoon. The 39-year-old was searched following a vehicle stop by the force’s Tasking Team at 1.40pm.   The man was taken to the police station to be interviewed.

Owners say decision to be kept under review The Odeon Cinema on Banbury’s Horsefair has confirmed to Banbury FM it will be remaining closed for the time being, but hopes to reopen as soon as they can.   The group has reopened most of their other venues across the country. Today has been the first opportunity […]

A chance to celebrate those we have the most to thank during the pandemic Last month the new High Sheriff for Oxfordshire, Imam Monawar Hussain, launched his search for the county’s COVID-19 heroes.   Imam Hussain’s awards have been set up to celebrate those that Oxfordshire has the most to thank since March 2020 when COVID-19 […]

Banbury Bowl excited to be back open and ready for the summer Today marks the next step in the lifting of restrictions with a number of venues allowed to reopen.  Amongst them Banbury Bowl will be welcoming back customers. The venue, based above The Range on the corner of Cherwell Street and George Street, has […]

Work breathing life into the site of a disused pub has put a Bretch Hill housing scheme in the running for a national award Cherwell District Council’s Build! team is a finalist in the 2021 Inside Housing awards. Their Admiral Holland development is being recognised in the best affordable housing development (under £5 million) category. […]