Local News

As lockdown begins, figures show the picture of infection rates here that led local leaders to request action The latest COVID-19 infection rates for the Banbury FM area provide an insight as to why local councillors and health practitioners were last week pushing for an increased alert level locally.   Despite that request being rejected by […]

A pilot project to help year 5 and 6 children understand more about stress, anxiety and self-esteem has been a success The mental health of children in North Oxfordshire has been the focus of a new scheme run jointly by Cherwell District Council, Oxfordshire Mind and Resilient Young Minds. An initial pilot involved 76 primary […]

Jenna Honeo is one step away from performing infront of thousands of people on the main stage at Pride in Maspalomas A local singer from Brackley has got through to the final of a worldwide competition. Jenna Honeo has beaten thousands of hopeful artists from across the globe to make it to the final eight in […]

Amazing prize of ten £50 vouchers to spend in a variety of Banbury outlets Winter evenings and the colder weather usually herald the start of winter celebrations.   This year things will be very different as we are about to head into another lockdown.   However, there’s still plenty to celebrate here in North Oxfordshire – including […]

Staff found sleeping above Jool restaurant with no suitable fire safety in place A Banbury restaurant owner has been prosecuted for failing to provide suitable fire safety arrangements for members of the public.    The case was brought to court by Oxfordshire County Council Fire and Rescue Service. Jool Restaurant in Parsons Street, owned by Mohammed […]

In the absence of organised displays, here are the things to look out for if you are having your own bonfire night celebration With all public firework displays cancelled this year many people are thinking of having their own family displays.   Oxfordshire County Council Fire and Rescue Service has provided some guidance for anyone with […]

Don’t just head to the Emergency Department for non-life threatening issues Anyone thinking of heading to the Horton General Hospital A&E department, or the Emergency Department at the John Radcliffe Hospital, is being encouraged to contact NHS 111 first, rather than just turn up at A&E. The advice is for anyone who hasn’t got a […]

Local 1st World War soldiers feature in film to be shown every evening from dusk In the run-up to this year’s Remembrance Sunday and Armistice Day Banbury Town Hall is being used as the backdrop for a commemorative video.   The 5 minute film features images of 1st World War soldiers from Banbury and around Oxfordshire. […]

Mum: “there’s hundreds and thousands of other mothers like me out there trying to keep the magic of these events alive … why bother?” An eight-year-old boy who just wanted people in his area to have a happy Halloween has been left upset after heartless thieves stole his pumpkin. As we reported on Saturday, Jason […]

Relief for the club and supporters as match gets the go-ahead The Football Association have confirmed all the FA Cup First Round ties scheduled for this weekend will go ahead – including Banbury United’s home game against Canvey Island.   The match had been in doubt due to new lockdown rules coming into force this Thursday. […]