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One-in-five of 25-34 year olds are living with their parents There are an estimated 4,327 25-34 year-olds living with their parents in the Cherwell District – that’s according to Banbury Labour who have analysed Institute for Fiscal Studies research and Office for National Statistics data. Banbury’s Labour MP says that’s why we need to build […]

King’s Sutton Millennium Memorial Hall is regularly used but needs a new Treasurer Villagers are looking for someone with financial experience who might have some spare time to give so their meeting place can remain open. The Trustees at King’s Sutton Millennium Memorial Hall need to find a new volunteer to take on the role […]

The youngsters decorated their own bird boxes and learned about keeping our planet healthy Pupils at Hill View Primary School in Banbury put their biodiversity knowledge to the test by participating in a new, free educational programme from housebuilder Orbit Homes. Eco Buddies aims to support pupils with their understanding of nature and what they […]

At a time of precarious funding the percentage of bequests to hospices is falling Katharine House has joining other hospices backing a week-long nationwide TV campaign this week encouraging people to leave a gift in their will for their local hospice. The ‘This is Hospice Care’ promotion is being run by Hospice UK.   It aims […]

The company said it would have run out of money by March 24 The company which provides water and sewage services to much of the Banbury FM area has been given a lifeline as it faced running out of money in the next month. The High Court has approved a £3bn loan for Thames Water, […]

An independent panel is suggesting allowances should increase in line with the staff pay rise Cherwell District Councillors will next week decide whether to accept an Independent Remuneration Panel recommendation of a 3.5 percent increase in their allowances. This would lift the basic councillor’s allowance by £180 to £5,220. The increase is in in line […]

QR codes give access to the back story of the people featured A new display featuring some of the people who’ve made a difference in Banbury has been unveiled at Banbury Train Station.   Members of the public nominated the individuals who’s pictures are featured in the overbridge walkway at the station. The project aims to […]

A review of the regulations will be undertaken to ensure they “strike the right balance” Following the public outcry after Brackley Town Council told a grieving family they must remove decorations from their daughter’s grave, the Council have announced they’ll be holding a public meeting to discuss cemetery regulations. Last week we told you Gemma […]

Three schools shared in nearly £7,500 Local primary schools have received community food grants from Cherwell District Council to help the children understand more about the food they eat and where it comes from. In Banbury both St Leonard’s and Dashwood Banbury Academy received cash which has been used to enhance the school curriculum. At […]

Police are stepping up patrols after a 17-year-old was stabbed in his lower back A second teenage boy has been stabbed in Banbury just four days after an earlier incident where a teenager was stabbed in town.   Police say they are stepping up patrols but as yet have no evidence to link the two cases. […]