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Local News
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A number of shop-lifters were caught and “a prolific thief” arrested A weekend of action to tackle retail crime in Banbury has resulted in a number of people being caught shoplifting. Banbury Neighbourhood Policing Team were actively monitoring the town centre and retail parks. Their aim was to deter or convict offenders and provide visible […]
Kevin Wilson made a commitment to developing local talent when he joined the club in January If and when Banbury’s United’s latest signing steps out for the first team he will become the third generation from his family to play for the Puritans. Sixteen-year-old Freddie Milner has joined the club after finishing with Oxford United’s […]
Ben Cox will be competing with Oldfield Motorsport in 2024 Banbury born driver Ben Cox will be competing with Oldfield Motorsport in the United Formula Ford Championship this year. He had been with Souley Motorsport. Deddington based Ben began karting at the age of twelve, after being diagnosed with Asperger’s syndrome. He competed in Junior […]
A plant pot caught fire after being heated up by reflected sunlight The dangers of leaving glass ornaments in direct sunlight were highlighted today after firefighters were called to a smoke-filled Banbury home where a fire had been started by reflected sunlight. A crew from Green Watch at Banbury station attended the incident on Nursery […]
Councillors want a site visit to see the for themselves Planning Committee members at Cherwell District Council were due to consider an application to build a two-bedroom bungalow within the rear garden of a Grade II listed cottage in North Newington this afternoon (Thursday). However their deliberations and decision have been deferred to the committee’s […]
The Canal Festival, A Taste of Spring and Armed Forces day are some of the events set to return Banbury Town Council has unveiled its calendar of events for 2024, with a focus on providing free-to-access entertainment that will bring both Banbury residents and visitors into the town centre. Hugely popular stalwarts from previous years […]
The show is on at the Wykham Theatre until the weekend Banbury Operatic Society are back on stage at the Wykham Theatre this evening with their latest production – the musical Calamity Jane. It’s the wild west story of a girl who dresses, rides and shoots like a man, but given the proper chance can […]
Its not the first time items have been moved overnight Overnight, jokers decided to re-design Brackley’s Town Park. A number of items were moved into the park from the surrounding area, including traffic and shop signs, outside table and seating units and a waste bin. None of the items appear to have been damaged. A […]
Young and old came together to enjoy freshly cooked pancakes Shrove Tuesday was marked in Chacombe with villagers heading to St Peter and St Paul’s church to enjoy eating pancakes whilst raising money for the grade one listed building. Young and old came together for the event and enjoyed a range of toppings, with some […]
The Friend of Redlands charity will have to foot the bill for repairs Around £2,500 worth of damage has been caused to a polytunnel in the garden area of Banbury Community Support Service in Neithrop Avenue. The area is used by residents and carers for activities such as creating hanging baskets, which are then sold […]