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Over £3,000 raised during endurance challenge which lasted over nine hours The challenge of swimming in the sea, cycling over 100 miles or running a marathon would push most people to their limit as individual challenges.   Last weekend a local man did all three in one go as part of a personal ironman challenge. Marc […]

Volunteers thanked for bridging the gap between pharmacies and self-isolating patients An amazing 1,300 prescriptions have been delivered by sports men and women from across the Cherwell District to self-isolating people during this year’s coronavirus pandemic.    This Friday is the last day of the initiative, which was created to reduce pressure on pharmacies by using […]

Club pushing to get 1,000 subscribers to its channel Brackley Town FC have big plans for the St James’ Park experience this coming season, including greater use of the club’s YouTube platform.    They are hoping to start offering live features on their channel from the ground and elsewhere.   To help achieve this they are hoping […]

People rush to book their use of Woodgreen Leisure Centre’s outdoor pool next weekend Banbury’s outdoor swimming pool will reopen next weekend with bookings being taken seven days in advance.   The popularity of the reopening and volume of people trying to book on Saturday morning appeared to have crashed the automated booking system at the […]

Two men arrested following seizure of an offensive weapon and large quantity of drugs A man in his fifties required hospital treatment after being shot by an air rifle in Calthorpe Street.   The incident happened yesterday lunchtime (Thursday).   Thames Valley Police were called at around 12.05pm. Whilst investigating the incident officers completed a house search […]

“Its about hospitality, thoughtfulness, putting yourself in someone else’s shoes – be friendly” The Age Friendly Banbury Partnership is appealing to us all to help inspire confidence amongst older residents using the Town Centre.   In particular they are asking us to observe guidelines on social distancing and wearing masks in shops. Bee Myson, Age Friendly […]

Spiceball opens its doors this Saturday and the outdoor pool can be visited from Saturday August 1 The option of exercise at one of our local sports centres is back on offer from Saturday (July 25).   Following the latest phase of lockdown restrictions being eased Spiceball Sports Centre will be open for activities such as […]

People searching locally made bespoke face masks that look great are flocking to Parson’s Street A long running Banbury business has become the must-visit place in town as an indirect result of the coronavirus pandemic.    The Banbury Sewing Centre has seen long queues forming as it has quickly become known as the place to go […]

Katharine House team ready to restart trading at their charity shops The Katharine House Hospice has announced it is reopening some of it’s shops.   The hospice’s fund raising store in Brackley’s Market Place has already reopened its doors.   The Bicester shop will open tomorrow (July 23) and the Banbury shop next week, on Thursday. Like […]

60 year old man loses his life after collision with an HGV A collision between a motor bike and a lorry on the A361 has resulted in a 60 year old male losing his life.   The accident happened at around 3pm on Monday (20th July). At the time a green and white Kawasaki motorcycle was […]