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Buses will replace trains Weekend rail users are being warned that buses will replace trains this Sunday. Due to engineering work the line will be closed all day between Banbury and both Bicester North and Oxford to the south and Leamington Spa to the north. Buses will operate from the Banbury station’s Station Approach side […]
Around our area are numerous nature trails, green spaces and health routes We’re being encouraged to embrace the great outdoors during June. The annual Berkshire, Buckinghamshire & Oxfordshire Wildlife Trust “30 Days Wild” challenge is underway – inviting us to connect with nature every day through the month. This year Cherwell District Council is supporting […]
Cherwell’s councillors rejected the application for 170 houses, but the developer has appealed An appeal hearing into Cherwell District Council’s decision to refuse outline planning permission for 170 houses in the remaining fields between Banbury and Hanwell is underway. The Vistry Group wanted to create the new development in the fields to the east of […]
Roles can be flexible to fit around other commitments This week is Volunteers Week and Katharine House Hospice has launched a recruitment campaign to find more volunteers to work at their seven charity shops. The shops serve as a vital income stream for the Adderbury based hospice, contributing around £370,000 each year. Adults of all […]
Residents were asked to keep their doors and windows closed due to the smoke plume Fire crews from across two counties have been dealing with a barn fire in Chipping Warden. The barn contained around 40 tonnes of straw. The blaze was first reported to the emergency services just after 3pm yesterday afternoon (Sunday). When […]
The event is open to everyone with a focus on inclusivity Banbury Pride begins this evening in Butcher’s Row. Across three days there will be live music, bands, drag queens, karaoke, quizzes and street entertainment. This is the first year Pride has taken place in the town and will be based out of the Coach […]
Dementia Active runs activity sessions for people living with dementia A Banbury Charity which provides support for people living with dementia is encouraging us to join them and Walk a Marathon in a Month through June. Dementia Active is based at Manor Park off the Wildmere Industrial Estate. They run activity sessions for people living […]
The Parish Council noted the village has grown by 28 per cent in the last ten years Plans to build up to 90 houses in a farm field on the edge of Milcombe are set to be discussed at a planning meeting next week. Council planners are recommending the proposals be rejected. The application has […]
The assault took place on West Bar Street A teenage boy in Banbury has been pinned up against a wall by a group of individuals, one of whom cut his ear. The assault happened between 10.15 and 10.30am on Monday last week (May 20). The victim had been approached by the group outside of Beechfield […]
The incumbent MP is standing in the redrawn Banbury constituency Parliament was officially dissolved at midnight, ending Victoria Prentis’ time as the MP for Bicester. With the former Banbury and Bicester constituency having been split Mrs Prentis had to choose in which area she would stand on July 4. Having selected the Banbury area the […]