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Whilst pleas to up the alert level were rejected here, Oxford City is now at the “high” alert level Despite serious concerns about rising COVID-19 cases expressed by local Councillors, central government has REJECTED a call to increase the local alert level. Discussions took place with government officials about whether all areas of Oxfordshire should […]

NHS staff have kept cancer services going throughout the pandemic, but worryingly nearly half of the public would delay or not seek medical help at all at the moment GPs and clinicians in Oxfordshire are supporting a national NHS campaign reminding people that cancer care is still available during the COVID-19 pandemic. A recent survey […]

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 […]