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Banbury town centre will be filled with colour, music, and movement The lanes of Banbury are set to come alive with the sights and sounds of a colourful street parade this summer. Banbury BID are organising Summer Fest for Saturday, June 21.   They’re looking for individuals, families, schools, businesses, and community groups to create and […]

The youngsters hadn’t been seen for over a week Two missing Banbury children have been found. Elise and Elliot disappeared last Wednesday and were believed to be together. Thames Valley Police announced late this morning (Thursday) the pair had been located.   A spokesperson for the force thanked everyone who had shared their appeal to locate […]

In the South Central Ambulance Service area there were an average of just over 95 incidents every month The ambulance service which serves Banbury has joined calls for action to help combat the growing number of violent assaults against ambulance workers in the UK. Within the South Central Ambulance Service area there were an average […]

Members were given an update on Tuesday evening Banbury United will continue to operate as a Community Benefit Society next season with the club’s negotiations for a permanent ground temporarily put on hold. Members of club recently agreed that their board should investigate moving to private ownership.   At a meeting last night they were told […]

Free school meals during the holidays and the Residents Support Scheme are set to continue Oxfordshire County Council’s Liberal Democrat Cabinet met for the final time yesterday afternoon ahead of the local elections on Thursday next week. They approved a new £6.7m Cost of Living support package to help the people in the county who […]

Police say the reckless and dangerous incident should not be underestimated Two vehicles have been destroyed in an arson attack on a Banbury estate. Officers from Thames Valley Police were called to Ironstones in Hardwick at around 2am yesterday morning (April 22) after a vehicle was set on fire. The vehicle set alight was a […]

Prabhu was invited to the event by MP Sean Woodcock A Banbury man has this evening been meeting the Prime Minister after dedicating much of his own time and money to helping others since moving to the town in 2020. Prabhu Natarajan was invited to a celebration of St George’s Day at 10 Downing Street […]

Over 100 people regularly use the larder, which offers more than just food support The first anniversary of a scheme which tackles food insecurity and the issues around it, whilst reducing food waste, has been celebrated in Banbury today. The Banbury Larder has been operating from Banbury Methodist Church every Tuesday between 2pm and 4pm […]

Elise and Elliot are believed to be together Its coming up to a week since two Banbury children went missing. Elise and Elliot disappeared last Wednesday (April 16).   They are believed to be together. They also have links to Milton Keynes. Thames Valley Police is asking for anyone with information relating to their whereabouts to […]

The site is opposite the cricket club A Permission in Principle planning application has been submitted for land to the east of Manor Farm in Horley. The site, which is opposite the village’s cricket pitch, backs onto the gardens of properties on Gulliver’s Close. Permission in Principle is an alternative way of obtaining planning permission […]