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Police are asking anyone who sees her to call 999 Northamptonshire Police are asking for our help in locating a missing 14-year-old girl. Amy was last seen in the Kings Sutton area at about 1am today (November 28). She is described as 6ft tall and of a thin build.   Amy was last seen wearing black […]

“Reducing the amount of food waste that ends up in general rubbish could save the council millions of pounds” Rolls of food waste caddy liners are being made available free-of-charge at our local libraries throughout December to help us manage the extra waste generated over Christmas. Oxfordshire County Council recycled over 25,000 tonnes of food […]

Above average rainfall has led to the change As December approaches people in the Banbury area can once again water their gardens, fill paddling pools and wash their cars using a hosepipe. Thames Water lifted its hosepipe ban at 7am today following above-average rainfall over the last couple of months and water conservation measures by […]

“One theme came through clearly – the passion for a local football club which is really a community asset” A new film which documents the important part Banbury United plays in the hearts and minds of local people, and the town, premiered at The Light last night. Civic dignitaries, including Town Mayor Kieron Mallon, were […]

The guides are free to use on the Trust’s website A series of virtual access guides for the Horton General have been created to help those with physical and sensory needs better navigate the hospital. They’ve been launched by Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (OUH), with guides also available for the Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre […]

Human operators will still deal with emergencies and complex, sensitive issues Thames Valley Police have introduced an AI Virtual Assistant, known as Bobbi, to answer frequently asked, non-emergency questions. Along with the Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary, they have become the first forces in the country to trial the new way of contacting them. […]

Parents shared what needs to happen to improve the service for their children Banbury’s MP Sean Woodcock hosted a meeting last weekend at the RVS Cornhill Centre to discuss the future of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) provision. The event attracted a larger turnout than expected, reflecting the widespread local concern over delays, under-resourcing, […]

The plan includes building 150 new council homes each year by the end of the decade by Nadia Lincoln, Local Democracy Reporter West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) has said it will prioritise its ambition to “build the homes that people need and can afford”, as it looks to boost the delivery of its own social and […]

Fire fighters had to cut one person free from their vehicle With the darker evenings and plummeting temperatures Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service has issued a warning to people to take extra care when travelling. It comes after firefighters from Banbury Fire Station were called to a collision on the A361 last Wednesday, which resulted […]

Oxfordshire’s Highways Chief has defended the changes saying they will benefit everyone A local councillor has criticised Oxfordshire County Council for introducing a 50 metre cycle lane on Station Approach, precluding the option of adding drop off and pick up points close to the train station in the future. Councillor Kieron Mallon feels cyclists are […]