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Ant Murray and Jem Morey pull their last pints at The Reindeer Two popular characters from Banbury’s oldest public house have pulled their last pints in town.   Ant Murray and Jem Morey stepped down from running Ye Olde Reine Deer Inn in Parsons Street on Saturday night. Jem and Ant went into business in Banbury […]

Password system should protect people who might not be able to clearly see identification cards Thames Valley Police is today introducing a new protocol aimed at protecting visually impaired people when answering the door to a member of the force.   By utilising an agreed password the householder will be given confidence the person at their […]

Trust will talk about performance during the last year and future plans This year’s annual public meeting for the Oxford University Hospitals Trust will take place this evening – virtually.   Anyone wishing to attend is being invited to sign-up now so they can join the meeting online later. Members of the public will be able […]

Hospice seeking those interested in a trip to Hadrian’s Wall in latest fund-raising initiative Katharine House Hospice is looking for people willing to put their best foot forward on a 24-mile trek exploring Hadrian’s Wall, raising money for the Hospice as they hike. This latest fund-raising endeavour is due to take place from the 9th […]

Tasking team recover crack cocaine and heroin in two separate incidents Thames Valley Police’s Tasking Team made another drugs related arrest in Banbury yesterday (Friday). A 34 year old male from Banbury was taken into custody on suspicion of drug supply offences. He has today been charged with possession with intent to supply crack cocaine […]

Cherwell’s team are in the final three in the Collection Of The Year category Cherwell District Council’s waste and recycling crews are into the final three in a national competition to find the Collection Crew of the Year.   The award is one of the categories at the Excellence in Recycling and Waste Management Awards, organised […]

Trinder’s face masks now at Revival and customers able to save money across both businesses Two Banbury traders have come together in a partnership that will benefit customers of both businesses and strengthens the links within the Banbury Old Town community. The men’s clothing store Revival MK2 in Parson’s Street and Trinder’s Barbershop in Church […]

Authority looking into potential scenarios for next financial year due to national issues and COVID-19 Having to make savings of around £9.5million is one possible scenario facing Cherwell District Council as it looks ahead to its budgetary challenges for next year.   The Council says general issues to do with local government funding across the nation […]

Businesses must comply with legal requirements as part of new arm of track and trace From today a new NHS COVID-19 app is being launched and Cherwell District Council has sent a message to local businesses to make sure they are ready. The new app will be used, alongside traditional contact tracing, to notify users […]

Stagecoach announces changes with some routes removed, others extended and timetables amended Stagecoach have announced a number of alterations to local bus services.   The company says it is making the changes in partnership with Oxfordshire County Council to better serve new housing developments, provide improved services to the main employment sites in Banbury and create […]