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Praise for a number of improvements across the service area since its last inspection Children’s services in Oxfordshire have been judged as “good” by Ofsted following an inspection in February this year. Inspectors praised Oxfordshire County Council for a number of improvements across the service area since its last inspection in 2018. The Ofsted reported […]
The driver had no insurance Police seized a motorbike in Banbury town centre on Monday evening after it was found to have no insurance. Officers spotted the vehicle, complete with learner plates, close to White Lion Walk at the top of the High Street. After impounding the bike the driver was reported to court.
The decision to close has been taken but it is yet to be confirmed that the farm is the source A local farm has cancelled its annual lambing event after a number of people fell ill following visits there. Hadsham Farm, just outside Horley, took the decision to not allow any further visits yesterday morning, […]
A 2021/22 season signed Banbury United shirt was the most popular item Banbury United’s Flood Relief Auction took place on Saturday evening. The event aimed to plug a gap in the Puritan’s finances following the postponement of several games due to flooding at Station Approach. The auction itself had to be rescheduled a couple of […]
One-third of the seats on Cherwell District Council will be decided The names of those who will be hoping to gain our votes at the Local Elections on May 2 have been released. One third of the seats on Cherwell District Council are being contested with eleven currently held by Conservatives, three by Labour, one […]
A 50-year-old male will appear in court on April 30 Police caught a man who had been seen driving erratically in Brackley on Saturday evening after he got caught in traffic. When a vehicle directly in front came to a halt officers took their opportunity to stop the car and grab its keys. The driver […]
Ten pence from every £1 lottery entry goes to the Horton campaign group A cheque for £5,520 will be presented to the Keep The Horton General campaign group by Banbury United after their game tomorrow afternoon. It’s the latest donation from the club’s community lottery, which gives ten pence from every £1 entry to the […]
Cross Country services are affected on Friday and Chiltern services on Saturday Train users can expect difficult journeys over the next few days due to industrial action by members of the ASLEF union, who are taking part in a number of one-day strikes. Cross Country services are affected today (Friday) with none running through Banbury. […]
Lewis Bland pinched the victim’s nose and held his hand over her mouth whilst she was asleep A Brackley man who assaulted his ex-partner as she lay asleep in bed has been jailed for two and a half years. Thirty-four year old Lewis Bland left the woman fearing for her life when he attacked her […]
Vehicles in the Warwick Road and Ruscote Avenue areas were targeted A number of Banbury car owners woke to discover damage to their cars on Easter Saturday morning (March 30). Shortly afterwards video began circulating online of the group responsible for committing the crimes. One video was posted with the message “5.30 this morning, 4 […]