Local News

Police say people witnessing knife crime should call 999 immediately Police in Banbury were only informed that a male with a knife had been seen near a local school when the school were told and informed officers – the day after the event. The incident reportedly took place on Tuesday afternoon (March 18) near Hardwick […]

Muslims are fasting during the holy month of Ramadan Members of Banbury’s Muslim community are inviting people from different faiths – and none – to join them this evening as they break today’s fast and eat together at an Iftar. Muslims around the world are currently fasting between sunrise and sunset as part of the […]

The Great British Spring Clean is underway We’re being encouraged to be litter heroes and help keep the Cherwell district clean this spring. The good weather has arrived in time for the Great British Spring Clean, which started last Friday and runs until April 22. Whether it is getting involved in a community tidy up […]

The village already has two other larger development applications being considered Another outline planning application has been submitted to build houses in Hook Norton – this time on a farm field off the Sibford Road. Ashberry Strategic Land want to develop the site north of Bourne Lane with up to 50 new homes, 35 percent […]

Better promotion of initiatives and leading generational change were amongst the suggestions Twenty recommendations on travel and transport in Oxfordshire have been given to Oxfordshire County Council’s Cabinet by the members of the council’s first citizens’ assembly. They met last Sunday to discuss what needs to happen to Oxfordshire’s transport system to enable the county’s […]

Plenty of fresh air and physical activity is guaranteed! The Burton Dassett Country Park offers magnificent views across several counties from an unspoilt landscape of rolling hills. The area was opened as a country park in 1971, covering 100 acres.   Visitors can see the prominent beacon, quarry remains and nearby 12th century All Saints Church. […]

The decision to vacate Bodicote House was announced in August 2023 Cherwell District Council will be based at the Castle Quay Shopping Centre from Monday March 31. Work has now been completed, converting the space above the old Gap shop and the first floor area previously occupied by BHS’ homeware and café departments.   The ground […]

The plans include a lift, kitchen and convert rooms into offices and confidential consulting rooms A project to turn the Royal Air Force Club in Banbury’s Broad Street into a Tri-Service veterans hub for welfare, advice and social activities has received a boost, thanks to a large donation organised by two local county councillors. £30,000 […]

The individual was stopped on Friday Two police officers were assaulted whilst arresting a driver in Banbury on Friday. The individual turned nasty whilst being arrested on suspicion of the theft of a motor vehicle and having no licence or insurance, along with possession with intent to supply drugs and drug driving. An assault on […]

The Parish Council believes mitigation schemes should only considered as an interim measure A new Local Transport Plan has been approved for West Northamptonshire without a bypass for Farthinghoe.   Villagers have been told that plans for a bypass “do not stack up” and are not deliverable due to a lack of funding. Instead the plan […]