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Two primary schools come together to create virtual choir with powerful message in classic song The power of technology has been used to bring together pupils from Bloxham and Cropredy primary schools to create a virtual choir.   Now the youngsters’ version of the Labi Sifre classic “Something Inside So Strong” has been unveiled. The idea […]

Staff prove they’re not sheepish about rounding up animal intruders Staff at Sibford School spotted an unusual site in their grounds last night (Tuesday) – a flock of stray sheep.   A number of staff who live on site were involved in trying to round up the woolly intruders The sheep were first noticed at around […]

Pile of coins discovered during demolition of public toilets Work to demolish a derelict public convenience next to Banbury Town Hall has uncovered an unusual find thanks to people who have spent a penny there over the years. As workers from the Banbury-based contactors Hawkins undertook the demolition they discovered a pile of ten pence […]

Councillor Sean Woodcock calls for Cherwell District Council to reprimand Bicester Village owners Pictures of large crowds of people ignoring social distancing rules at Bicester Village have incensed the leader of the Labour group at Cherwell District Council.   Councillor Sean Woodcock has written an open letter to Barry Wood, the Leader of Cherwell District Council […]

Steady footfall as many shops reopen with social distancing causing queues at some Shoppers took the first chance to visit reopening shops yesterday (Monday) as lockdown restrictions eased. Whilst a number of outlets remained closed – primarily cafes and restaurants – there were plenty of other places shoppers were able to spend their money for […]

7,000 plants saved thanks to team rolling up their sleeves for a planting session Banbury Town Council’s own staff came to the rescue in People’s Park last Wednesday by putting their home-grown gardening skills to the test.   More than 7,000 plants delivered for Planting in the Park Day had nowhere to go until staff stepped […]

Fans choose Banbury United’s home and away kit designs for the 2020-21 season Banbury United have revealed the new kit designs to be worn by their players when the new season starts later this year. Fans have been voting since last Wednesday when four potential home kit designs were seen for the first time.   The […]

Appeal for witnesses following threating behaviour in Sandford Green A boy in his late teens has been threatened by a group of three males, one of whom it is believed was carrying a knife.   The incident happened in Sandford Green in the Bretch Hill area of town on Tuesday afternoon (9th June). Thames Valley Police […]

Weight of refuse collected soars during lockdown, but it’s mainly recycling and garden waste The amount of rubbish collected by Cherwell District Council’s kerbside bin collection services team during lockdown has soared.   It’s good news for the area’s green credentials as the increase has mainly come from the blue and brown recycling and garden and […]

As shops prepare to reopen after lockdown BID members get a helping hand planning for the new normal Many businesses around North Oxfordshire that have been closed since lockdown began are now preparing to restart their operation.   Banbury BID is offering it’s members a helping hand in navigating the practicalities of operating safely in a […]