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Line fault took out supplies to 1,094 properties on Friday afternoon 130 properties in Little Bourton were without power into Friday evening due to a problem with an overhead power line that supplies the village.   It was anticipated power would not be restored until around 9pm. The fault first occurred at around 3.30pm on Friday […]

Banbury’s MP recognises pub owner’s efforts during lockdown Diversifying during lockdown has not only helped one North Oxfordshire pub survive but has also raised a substantial amount of money for the Katharine House Hospice at the same time. Trevor Brown, owner of The Pickled Ploughman in Adderbury, was today given an Unsung Hero award by […]

Banbury United FC Women hold an Open Day as they prepare for their games in 2020/21 A new management team is taking the helm for Banbury United FC Women’s team and they have organised their first training session for this Sunday.   The event will be treated as an Open Day and any potential new players […]

Banbury’s Independent retailers invite you into town to fall back in love with Banbury post lockdown Banbury’s local independent traders are inviting us all to join them in town this Saturday to celebrate Independent’s Day. Saturday is July 4th and whilst across the Atlantic they will be celebrating their Independence Day, closer to home we […]

The Town Council is to allow access to it’s play areas from this Saturday Youngsters in Banbury will be able to enjoy fun times in the town’s play areas once again from this Saturday.  Banbury Town Council has announced their play areas will start re-opening from the weekend after the easing of coronavirus lockdown restrictions […]

Users of face masks and gloves urged to dispose of them properly A plea has been issued for people wearing PPE (personal protective equipment) such as face masks and gloves to dispose of them properly.   The request to not litter comes from Cherwell District Council following an increasing number of items being found discarded around […]

A group of villagers are hoping to set up a separate Parish Council for West Adderbury From today villagers in Adderbury are being consulted on whether the village should be split into two separate entities, divided by the Sor Brook.   The consultation follows a formal request for a review by a group calling themselves the […]

Drivers warned of roadworks with signed diversions as Castle Quay II utilities installed Motorists heading from Grimsbury across to the Southam Road through the centre of town may need to allow extra time this week as one of their main routes will be closed for roadworks.   Shoppers hoping to use the main Castle Quay multi-story […]

With lockdown rules on holding weddings now lifted couples can begin making plans at a local online event today Brides and grooms were this week given the green light to start planning their special day.   Today (Sunday) a virtual wedding fair has been organised so happy couples can get their preparations underway and begin the […]

Club members are hoping the easing of lockdown restrictions will allow them to start supporting local good causes again Charity champs Banbury Lions are hoping for the further easing of lockdown restrictions so they can get back to raising money for worthy causes.   The group, which was formed in 1968, says the coronavirus shutdown could […]