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Meticulous viewing of CCTV footage has led to two arrests Police are urging people to make sure their vehicles are left locked when not in use. Banbury Neighbourhood Policing Team said they have seen thieves targeting those left unlocked, making them more vulnerable. The theft of and theft from motor vehicles in our area has […]

A ballot was held after a meeting last Thursday Members of Banbury United Football Club have decided to explore moving the club from the current fan-owned community benefit society model to private ownership.   Nearly nine in ten of those people who have a stake in the club voted in favour of the move in a […]

The road has been under water next to a regularly used bus stop Work to resolve issues with flooding in a Banbury neighbourhood could get underway in April. Oxfordshire County Council has agreed to upgrade the system which removes surface water from The Fairway, where local people have suffered regular flooding during the last three […]

The offer runs until the end of March In a bid to bolster the local economy, support small businesses, and drive more footfall into the town centre, Cherwell District Council is offering free and discounted market stalls at Banbury Market from this weekend, until March 29. The pitch fee waiver is available to both existing […]

A meeting is taking place in King’s Sutton this evening Its hoped villagers in King’s Sutton who’ve been affected by flooding in their property will attend a meeting this evening with the aim of forming a Flood Action Group. Householders who are worried that they might be affected in the future are also invited to […]

The area could become “Europe’s Silicon Valley” Local politicians have been responding to the plans for an Oxford-Cambridge Growth Corridor, announced by the Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves this morning. Speaking in South Oxfordshire Ms Reeves said the move could lead to the area becoming “Europe’s Silicon Valley”, with a boost to the UK […]

Rising costs and changes in the budget have been blamed A well-known family run furniture store is closing down after 35 years of serving Banbury. Bennetts Family Furnishings, based on the Warwick Road, blamed increasing costs and the additional charges they will face from April 1 as a result of the changes the Chancellor made […]

The decision follows an appeal and legal advice Jason Hogg has been reinstated back into his role as Chief Constable of Thames Valley Police with immediate effect.   Earlier this month he was suspended by the Thames Valley Police and Crime Commissioner, Matthew Barber, due to an investigation being conducted by the Independent Office of Police […]

The difference between “asylum seekers” and “refugees” was highlighted during presentation Councillors need to “myth bust” and spread positive messages about immigration: that was the request made to members of Cherwell District Council’s Overview and Scrutiny Committee at a meeting last night (Tuesday). The Committee heard from Katie Trussell, the council’s Head of Resettlement, who […]

Puy du Fou already has similar parks in France and Spain Plans for a history-themed destination park north of Bicester have been revealed as a consultation into the £600 million project gets underway. Puy du Fou already has similar parks in France and Spain, which include historical shows and immersive experiences, celebrating the country’s history, […]