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Local News
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This was the culmination of a project which began last October Colourful artwork has replaced graffiti covered boards at the former garage site on Lower Cherwell Street in Banbury, between the Morrison’s petrol station and Bridge Street traffic lights. The area is seen by many commuters who utilise the inner relief road heading between the […]
Crime Scene Investigators have been at the scene this morning An on-going police investigation following an incident on Friday evening has led to the closure of White Lion Walk in Banbury. Thames Valley police were called to the area at 7.18pm following reports of a concern for welfare. Detectives are currently investigating the incident and […]
Cherwell District Council has bought the building for £4.125m A £1.9m government grant has been secured to fix the roof at Town Centre House in Banbury. Once this work is complete the first letting of the building’s flats will be for refugees who have moved here on a government resettlement scheme – a requirement of […]
Two other males escaped on a red bike A 13-year-old boy was arrested yesterday after youths were reported trying to steal motorbikes in the Bretch Hill area. The youngster, who’s from Banbury, was arrested on suspicion of attempted robbery, theft of a motor vehicle and numerous driving offences. Thames Valley Police located a stolen bike […]
Sean Woodcock challenges Victoria Prentis in the wake of allegations of racism by donor The man who will be standing for Labour in Banbury at the General Election has written to Banbury’s MP asking her to turn down any Conservative party funds which were provided by Frank Hester. It is alleged by the Guardian newspaper […]
Nominations are now open for the 2024 Cherwell Business Awards The 2024 Cherwell Business Awards were launched this morning. The event was held at the offices of Norbar, who are once again sponsoring the Overall Cherwell Winner Award. Now in their twelfth year, the awards aim to showcase and celebrate business excellence locally. Nominations are […]
The RC Baker Christmas Tractor Run has raised over £140,000 since it started The lady behind an event which brings pre-Christmas joy to thousands – and cash to Katharine House in the tens of thousands – has been presented with a High Sheriff Award. Jennie Steenkamp from RC Baker created the hugely popular Christmas Tractor […]
No details of the specific nature of the problem have been released The closure of the theatre at The Mill Arts Centre in Banbury now looks set to run into a fourth month. Shows had been rescheduled or cancelled up until March 23, but now the venue says they are making alternative arrangements for live […]
As well as the upgrade, activities to encourage participation are being introduced A partnership between Banbury Town Council and the Lawn Tennis Association will see a £10,000 investment to rejuvenate the tennis courts at People’s Park. The courts will be fully cleaned and repainted and a new gate access system installed, which will be linked […]
Money is available for refitting kitchens or bathrooms, energy efficiency upgrades and conversion to shared housing Landlords in the Cherwell district are being offered grants of up to £15,000 for home improvements in a move to increase the quality and availability of affordable housing for private renters. The Cherwell Bond Scheme is open to property […]