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Feedback from an earlier consultation has fed into the latest designs A new consultation has begun into a proposed redesign of the road layout on Cherwell Street in Banbury in the area between the George Street and Bridge Street junctions. Oxfordshire County Council has been awarded government funding for the scheme, which proposes changes to […]

It was taken from The Fairway Police are investigating the theft of a motor-scooter in Banbury which was subsequently found being ridden in Princess Diana Park. The white Honda Vision was taken from The Fairway during the early hours of this morning (Monday). It was recovered from the park where it was being ridden.   Officers […]

The rider was thrown over the barrier and landed on the opposite carriageway A motorcyclist is in hospital with serious injuries following a collision near the M40 junction in Banbury yesterday morning (Friday). It was around 11.20am when a silver Yamaha FZS 1000 left the Wildmere Road and Ermont Way roundabout to head up the […]

The Council is the latest to hike rates by the maximum allowed The amount of Council Tax to be paid by people living in Brackley and the surrounding villages in the West Northamptonshire area has been agreed. At a meeting held last night councillors finalised the authority’s budget and set the annual charge for households. […]

Previous forecasts have been lowered The income expected from the Castle Quay Shopping Centre looks set to be over £1m less next year than had been previously anticipated. As part of Cherwell District Council budget plans for 2025-26 the income from the council owned shopping centre has been reduced by £1.17m compared to previous forecasts. […]

The search is underway to find someone to take on the centuries-old secret recipe Could the famous Banbury Cake be about to die out? Air fryer manufacturer Ninja has named the oval-shaped puff pastry treat encasing a succulent filling as one of the British dishes which are at risk of extinction.   They surveyed 2,000 people […]

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 […]