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Two new surveys will assess the size of the creative industries and theatre arts sectors in Banbury The size of the creative industries and theatre arts sectors in Banbury and the surrounding areas is being assessed by Banbury Business & Arts.   Two surveys are currently underway and those working in either sector are urged to […]

Neighbourhood Team putting together a group who will work to improve Bretch Hill’s local community Improving life in the Bretch Hill area of Banbury is the aim of a new scheme launched by our town’s Neighbourhood Team at Thames Valley Police.   They are currently looking for people who are passionate about the area who might […]

Established Parson’s Street brand joins the fun of National Sewing Week Aspirational seamstresses can join keen quilters, savvy stitchers and avid dressmakers in Parson’s Street this Saturday as the Banbury Sewing Centre marks the end of National Sewing Week.   The popular shop will be running sewing demonstrations hoping to impart some skills to anyone who […]

Another drugs arrest by police Tasking Team on Thursday afternoon 86 wraps of suspected Class A drugs were recovered from a man in Banbury on Thursday afternoon. Thames Valley Police’s Tasking Team arrested the 44 year old male on suspicion of drug supply offences.    He was arrested at 3.15pm in the town centre. On Friday […]

Keep the kids entertained with a host of goolishly themed activities Half term is looming and Banbury Museum has a whole host of activities to keep the youngsters in your house entertained.   With Halloween at the end of the week a number of the activities are goolishly themed. The Museum says, “Things are a little […]

A £10,000 pot of cash has been accumulated and will now be used to fund applicants projects Local groups and organisations can benefit from a cash grant of up to £1,000 thanks to the Cherwell Lottery.   The funding is being made available to pay for specific projects. The Cherwell lottery was launched by Cherwell District […]

Victoria Prentis says thank you for the brilliant work the Mosque does all year round Banbury’s MP Victoria Prentis has visited Banbury Mosque to thank the volunteers at Banbury Community Fridge and to catch up with community members who have recently returned to the Mosque following the coronavirus lockdown.  The Community Fridge was awarded one […]

Largest increase in cases amongst 18-24 year olds as our closest city faces increased local control measures Oxford is being warned it faces local control measures being implemented as the city sees a sharp rise in coronavirus cases.   The County Council has warned our county town – just twenty-five miles south of us  – is […]

Advice and guidance available as Age Friend Banbury partners pop-up at Banbury Market on Thursday Tomorrow (Thursday October 1) is International Day of Older Persons and Age Friendly Banbury partners will be marking the day at Banbury Market. Between 9am to 2pm the team will be handing out free goodie bags for older residents, including […]

One stolen motorhome recovered but two remain missing Three motorhomes were stolen from a business in Middleton Cheney over the weekend.   One has since been recovered but the other two remain missing. The Bailey Autograph motorhomes were stolen from Thorpe Road sometime between 10pm and 10.35pm, on Saturday (September 26).   Bedfordshire Police located one of […]