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There is now no part of the District that hasn’t seen new COVID-19 cases in the last seven days Banbury FM understands a decision to move Oxfordshire to COVID-19 “high” alert level could happen imminently.   The decision would follow the latest local figures which show a surge in infections here. A virtual meeting was held […]

Banbury’s MP says local councils should address the Free School Meals issue using the government money allocated to them Cherwell is the latest local Council to highlight what it is doing to fight food poverty.   The statement reveals £53,681 of the funds received from central government currently remaining.   So far the Council has issued four […]

Club only discovered FA decision at same time as supporters during live TV draw Puritans supporters are feeling mixed emotions as Banbury United count down to their FA Cup First Round clash against Canvey Island.   Around town there is a feeling of nervous excitement as the club stands on the edge of creating history with […]

County and District Councils working together with voluntary sector to help families Oxfordshire County Council has issued a statement to highlight the support available during the half term break for families of children in receipt of free school meals.   They say they are working closely with the District Councils and the voluntary sector “to help […]

Homes draws for both Banbury and Brackley but fans will have to rely on live streams to watch the games Banbury United have drawn a home game against Canvey Island in the first round of the FA Cup.   Fans won’t be able to watch the game though as the FA has decreed spectators won’t be […]

Patients should check their letters so they don’t travel to the hospital for virtual or phone appointments by mistake People attending outpatient appointments or the Emergency Department at The Horton General Hospital are being reminded they should do so alone, unless there are exceptional circumstances.   Recently there have been cases of people attending outpatient clinics […]

A number of local establishments are funding meals for needy children themselves as the political arguments continue Whilst the political war continues to rage over whether free school meals should be provided during the current holidays, a number of local venues have taken matters into their own hands.   Local establishments have spoken out to social […]

Puritans fans celebrate Banbury’s best FA Cup performance in nearly 50 years with both Banbury and Brackley through to the FA Cup first round An amazing afternoon of football has seen both Banbury and Brackley progress through into the FA Cup First Round.   Banbury United beat Bury Town 2-1 and Brackley Town defeated Marske United […]

Decision to open facility at Woodgreen Leisure Centre taken yesterday as Oxfordshire stopped moving from medium to high alert level Banbury is to get its own full time COVID-19 testing station which will be up and running by November 17th.   The news comes as Banbury FM hears that Oxfordshire was stopped from moving up to […]

Banbury United set to play Bury Town with the FA Cup first round just 90 minutes away Excitement around town is building ahead of this afternoon’s 3pm kick off for Banbury United as they take on Bury Town in their FA Cup Fourth Qualifying Round clash.   The home game is completely sold out and many […]