Local News

Mayor: “It was a desperately sad decision to make” The Mayor of Banbury’s annual Christmas toy appeal has been cancelled this year because of coronavirus lockdown restrictions. The appeal, first organised nearly 20 years ago, provides Christmas presents for the children of needy families when parents do not have the money to buy gifts. Mayor […]

More reports of vulnerable people targeted by purse theives Earlier today Banbury FM reported that the a purse had been stolen from an elderly lady shopping in Sainsbury’s yesterday lunchtime. The shopper, in her 80s, had been comforted by staff from the supermarket after the incident. Thames Valley Police have this afternoon told us they […]

Two drivers required treatment at the John Radcliffe hospital after a collision involving three vans, a lorry and a car A witness appeal has been launched following a crash on the southbound M40 on Monday (9th November).   Two drivers sustained back and neck injuries. Three vans, a car and a lorry were involved in the […]

Elderly shopper consoled by staff after theft A woman in her 80s had her purse snatched whilst shopping in Sainsbury’s yesterday (Wednesday).   Staff were left to support the victim after the incident at lunchtime. One customer took to social media to express their disgust.   They told Banbury FM they saw “something being swiped and a […]

Research looks into whether existing antibiotics can reduce COVID-19 symptoms for at-risk older people Banbury Cross Health Centre is asking at-risk, older people with COVID-19 symptoms to consider volunteering for a study aimed at keeping them out of hospital.    Anyone aged 50 and over with selected underlying health conditions, or people aged over 65 regardless […]

Positive COVID-19 test results are up again, but some areas remain stable whilst others jump The latest COVID-19 figures show another increase in cases in the Banbury FM area.   The numbers reveal a jump to 228 new positive tests last week (up to November 6th).   During the previous week the same area recorded 167 new […]

Officers from the Problem Solving Team arrest a man for drug and driving offences and find people inside property subject to closure order Officers from Thames Valley Police have this evening (Wednesday) arrested a male for drug and driving offences and separately discovered people inside a property that is subject to a closure order. A […]

£25,000 grant given to improve historic building’s rainwater disposal system St Mary’s Church in Banbury has been given a £25,000 grant to help improve the building’s rainwater disposal system.   In June this year the Church was damaged during a storm when a ceiling collapsed and water seriously damaged the historic organ. The water brought the […]

Library staff will handpick up to six books that fit the interests and preferences given by a resident Library users are set for a lockdown boost thanks to the launch a new click and collect service – an exciting and free way for customers of all ages to explore and read books. Although Oxfordshire County […]

Winter Warmer Appeal launched to cover animal rescue service heating costs B.A.R.K.S. – the animal rescue service in Bodicote – has launched its Winter Warmer Appeal. The charity is currently providing a home to 30 cats and kittens.  As the colder weather approaches BARKS needs to raise enough money to keep the cats warm in […]