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The oldest one dates back to 1897 Hundreds of vintage motorcycle enthusiasts will be riding around the Banbury area this Sunday for the annual Banbury Run. Organised by the Vintage Motor Cycle Club, the event is regarded as the world’s premier riding event for veteran and vintage motorcycles, with machines built before 1931 taking part. […]

Previously councillors had backed local opposition to the Baynards Green warehouses Cherwell District Council won’t defend its decision to back local people and refuse permission for warehouses to be built on around 150 hectares of farmland at Baynards Green. At a marathon seven hour planning meeting in January councillors fought hard in support of those […]

The company’s other site in Derby would be scaled up to take on work currently completed in Banbury Hundreds of jobs could be lost if a proposal to close a Banbury distribution centre goes ahead. Staff at HelloFresh on Chalker Way were told of the company’s plans on Wednesday. A consultation will now begin with […]

The money was bequeathed by the late Helen Morris, a long-standing Rotarian A Banbury club has donated £10,000 to Dogs for Good following a generous legacy left by one of its long-serving members. The Rotary Club of Banbury received a £20,000 bequest from the late Helen Morris and, after careful consideration, decided to split the […]

Some issues remained, but leaders were working to address them Ratings for Maternity Services at both the Horton General Hospital and the John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford have been lifted to “good” following the latest inspection by The Care Quality Commission.    A previous damning report had rated them “Requires Improvement”.   The latest inspection was carried […]

The hospice is often described as a place filled with compassion, positivity and kindness Some 490 people have volunteered more than 33,500 hours of their time to help the Katharine House Hospice during the past year. This week is Volunteers’ Week and the Hospice is celebrating the contribution of those people whose dedication helps support […]

The £660,000 project was completed with minimum disruption to services A major refurbishment project has been completed at the Fiennes Centre on the Horton General Hospital site. A brand-new entrance has been created, with a reception and a waiting area for the urgent care centre and GP out-of-hours service.   This allows people to wait to […]

Sainsbury and Brackley Medical Centre both reported problems One of Brackley’s main supermarkets was closed on Wednesday morning due to a network issue, which was also affecting the nearby medical centre. Shoppers arriving at the Sainsbury’s store on Wellington Road were greeted with a sign saying the store was shut. A Sainsbury’s spokesperson said: “Our […]

One vehicle was travelling at twice the legal limit Almost 100 motorists were caught speeding during a two-hour police enforcement operation on a major Banbury road. Officers carried out speed checks on Hennef Way between 6.30am and 8.30am on Monday in a 40mph zone.   During the operation 97 drivers were found to be exceeding the […]

Weekly sessions for 13 to 17-year-olds are held at local fire stations Young people in places like Brackley and Middleton Cheney are being encouraged to apply to join the Northamptonshire Fire Cadets programme. Run by Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service, the scheme offers 13 to 17-year-olds the chance to learn new skills, gain an insight […]