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Public fears over the building’s state of repair led a warrant to enter being obtained An historic Grade II listed public house in Banbury town centre is structurally sound and watertight, despite being unused since 2007. Public concern over the state of the former Unicorn Hotel in the Market Place led to officers from Cherwell […]
An afternoon of teas, time on the dancefloor and top company An afternoon of music, dance and delicious teas at Banbury Town Hall last weekend raised cash for two local charities whilst providing a enchanting afternoon for all those who attended. The event was organised by Banbury Town Council’s civic department as part of Councillor […]
Grant funding of £25,000 is being made available A plan to address food poverty and improve the health of local people was approved by Cherwell District Council’s Executive earlier this week. The Food Action Plan has been developed by Good Food Oxfordshire, Cherwell-based organisations and the council. The initiative commits the council and its partners […]
Fire stations in Gaydon and Fenny Compton could be left without crews Lives in our area could be put at risk if proposed changes to the fire and rescue service in Warwickshire go ahead. That’s according to Sean Woodcock, Labour’s Candidate for the Banbury constituency at the General Election. Warwickshire Fire and Rescue Service is […]
Trust your instincts and start a conversation if you think someone needs help Samaritans volunteers will be at Banbury Market tomorrow (Thursday) as part of the national Small Talk Saves Lives campaign. Alongside representatives from Cherwell District Council, Healthwatch Oxfordshire, and Age Friendly Oxfordshire, they want to tell people that having just a small conversation […]
The eight images are a visual celebration of Banbury’s rich culture and community spirit People heading through Banbury train station will now be able to see photos capturing the essence of the town through the lenses of local photography enthusiasts. Banbury BID and Chiltern Railways invited people to submit local pictures and eight were selected […]
Comments to the Planning Inspector need to be submitted within the next two weeks An appeal has been launched by a developer who’s plan to build 170 houses was rejected by Cherwell District Council. The Vistry Group wanted to create the new development in the remaining farm fields between Banbury and Hanwell on the Warwick […]
Concentrations of Nitrogen Dioxide are still too high at Hennef Way The air quality in Banbury at Horsefair and North Bar has improved to the point the location no longer needs to be classified as an air quality management area. The good news is caveated with a note that it still remains one of the […]
Questions asked whether the money would have been better spent fixing the roads by Noor Qurashi, Local Democracy Reporter The county council has been criticised for prioritising thousands of pounds on a new website homepage over fixing its roads which “resemble the surface of the moon”. It has been revealed Oxfordshire County Council forked out […]
A 32-year-old man was arrested Police were called to reports of disorder at a Banbury convenience store on Sunday evening. Following the incident at the Banbury Express Food & Wine store on Warwick Road a 32-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of committing two assaults. He was subsequently released on Police bail. Anyone who witnessed […]