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A second person has already been arrested on suspicion of burglary Thames Valley Police has launched an appeal to locate a man who is wanted in connection with a burglary in Banbury town centre. The offence occurred on December 28 last year in Church Lane.   Over £2,000 and other items were stolen. Officers are asking […]

Pupils describe it as a community where “everybody is respected” Longford Park Primary School in Banbury has been given a glowing report by Ofsted inspectors. The school was specifically praised for its welcoming environment, high standards of behaviour, and ambitious leadership, with several key areas rated as a “Strong Standard”. The official Ofsted report highlights […]

Concerns raised over safety as the county council won’t be providing transport A number of Banbury parents have been told their children must attend a secondary school in Bicester from September, because places aren’t available in secondary schools locally. And to make matters worse they will have to organise transport themselves as none will be […]

The victim was made to kneel on the floor before the attack A 12-year-old boy has been assaulted by another 12-year-old in the Easington area of Banbury. The youngster was cycling in St George’s Crescent when he was approached by the other boy, who was with two friends.  The victim was told to get off […]

People in the area at the time who heard or saw anything are asked to contact police An electric bike has been stolen from a shed in Croughton. The theft occurred at around 6pm on Monday (March 2).   The shed door at the property on the High Street had been secured and was forced open. […]

Sean Woodcock: “I received many emails from parents … worried about what social media is doing to their children’s sleep, concentration and mental health” Parents and young people in the Banbury area are being urged to take part in what ministers describe as the world’s most ambitious consultation on children’s online safety. The three-month Government […]

The images of three people who police would like to speak to have been released Around £800 worth of spirits have been stolen from the Hook Norton Brewery shop during two separate shop lifting incidents. The shop was targeted on Sunday September 28 last year when three bottles of Whisky and three bottles of Gin […]

The cash will be used to purchase new boats for up-and-coming teenage and young adult paddlers Banbury and District Canoe Club has secured a £5,150 grant from Sport England towards two lightweight racing boats – but to get the cash they have to raise another £5,150 themselves.   The group, which is based at Cropredy wharf, […]

…but its only once a year on Remembrance Sunday Free car parking is coming to Banbury Town Centre – once a year on Remembrance Sunday. Cherwell District Council’s Executive looks set to approve a proposal to provide free car parking in both Banbury and Bicester in Council owned and managed car parks to support those […]

Parents were asked to rank their secondary school preferences The success rate for Oxfordshire children securing their parents’ first choice of secondary school is slightly down on last year’s figure.   However, the figure is better than for children across the border in West Northamptonshire. Today is Secondary National Offer Day.  85.4 percent of pupils in […]