Local News

Supermarket staff are working hard to replenish the fresh and frozen food sections An overnight power problem at Tesco Extra in Banbury left shoppers unable to purchase a number of chilled and frozen items today.   The store on Lockheed Close has been advising shoppers upon arrival that they might not be able to find some […]

A positive test result means forthcoming fixtures can’t take place Brackley Town’s forthcoming fixtures have been postponed after a club member tested positive for COVID-19.   The club were due to play Bradford this Saturday AFC Fylde on Tuesday. The club have not announced who at St James’ Park has been affected but says that National […]

Parents of children born between September 2016 and August 2017 need to choose where their child will be educated Parents are being reminded that the deadline for applications for new primary and infant school places is just a day away.   Mums, dads and carers for youngsters starting education in Oxfordshire and Northamptonshire County Council Schools […]

Cllr Kieron Mallon: “Banbury Town Council is ahead of the game” Banbury Town Council says it plans to boost its green credentials and provide improved services – all without increasing its share of the council tax bill. The town’s annual budget meeting on Tuesday was told that the council tax precept would stay at £122.12 […]

Cherwell District now in England’s Top 50 COVID hotspots The Cherwell District has moved into the top 50 coronavirus hotspots in England.   Our area has seen COVID-19 rates rise to between 900 and 1,000 per 100,000 people – amongst the highest in the country. Now Ansaf Azhar, Oxfordshire County Council’s Director for Public Health, is […]

Company hopes to encourage more young people to consider a career in manufacturing and engineering Banbury-based tools manufacturer Norbar Torque Tools is hosting a series of virtual careers evenings in February for young people looking to start a career in engineering and manufacturing. COVID-19 has prevented the company’s usual in-person event at their premises on […]

Service will transport their oldest passenger aged 100 to an appointment this week As the rollout of the COVID-19 vaccination programme accelerates the Banbury based Volunteer Driver Service is playing a big part in ensuring people get to their appointments on time.   So far around 100 COVID-19 vaccination trips have been undertaken in just under […]

New groups to help people who are looking after others focus on themselves Two new online groups have been created to support people who look after someone who is currently accessing Oxford Health’s adult and older adult mental health services.   The support is being provided by the Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust. One group, Family […]

Banbury United stalwart and Lions member suggested life saving equipment for the football club before passing away A life saving defibrillator has been donated by the Lions Club of Banbury to Banbury United in memory of a man who played a big part in both organisations.   Nigel Porter took a leading role in both clubs.   […]

Warning to be on your guard against potential vehicle crime Thames Valley Police is warning people to be on their guard after receiving reports of a man tampering with parked vehicles on Banbury’s Middleton Road on Monday afternoon. Officers first received a report of a man carrying a spanner tampering with parked vehicles at just […]