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Union says reports have sparked outrage Summer holidays for staff at Jacobs Douwe Egberts (JDE) in Banbury are being put under threat by the company due to the impending industrial action, according to the Unite Union.   The claim was made yesterday, just ahead of today’s proposed talks between the union and the company over the […]

Males from the Birmingham area caught in Banbury on Wednesday Another scrap metal collector had their vehicle seized yesterday after being caught operating illegally in Banbury.   The vehicle’s driver was also fined for not having a valid MOT or insurance. The vehicle with its two male occupants was first seen by an officer from the […]

COVID cases are low – but it hasn’t gone away Play it safe and keep Oxfordshire open: that’s the message from the county’s health experts as the latest data shows that COVID figures remain low, but the virus has not gone away. People are being advised to continually keep their distance, wear face coverings, wash […]

“This is not tokenism; we want the best people to join our teams and to do this we want to appeal to our whole community” Improving diversity and attracting the best people, regardless of gender, age, race, religion, sexual orientation or gender identity, is a target for Oxfordshire County Council’s Fire and Rescue Service.    The […]

More youngsters will be able to take to the water this summer thanks to club’s generosity The Lions Club of Banbury have made it possible for more young people to engage in water-sports this summer.   The club has donated funds to buy a brand new kayak for Banbury Sea Cadets. The new boat is a […]

Soho Farmhouse has topped a poll of places getting the most attention People across the UK searching out an eco-friendly holiday are landing on a local venue as the most popular choice.   Soho Farmhouse at Great Tew has topped an analysis of the places getting the most attention.   As lockdown rules ease many people are […]

Metal poles used by burglars to smash entry into property The residents of a property in Mold Crescent in Banbury have been left very shaken after burglars smashed their way into their house using metal poles.   The victims were at home at the time. The robbery happened between 3.45 and 4.05am last Thursday morning (April […]

COVID rules mean youngsters must have their own kit to play the game Banbury Cricket Club is looking for spare or redundant cricket kit that could help a youngster aged 9-11 to play cricket. Due to COVID rules all children playing at the club have to use their own equipment rather than use the club’s […]

Warning to check credentials of scrap metal and waste removal dealers to avoid fine of up to £1,000 Illegal scrap metal dealing, driving whilst disqualified, driving under the influence and driving without insurance are some of the suspected offences that could be faced by a group caught collecting scrap metal in our area.   They even […]

Inspirational man completes challenge to raise money for struggling families Nine struggling families will today benefit from the fund-raising efforts of a man who spent the Easter period walking around Banbury dressed as the Easter bunny.   Prabhu Natarajan, from Bretch Hill, walked from dawn till dusk in the rabbit costume, around town and some of […]