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The offender is believed to be fifteen years old A sixteen-year-old boy was hit over the head with what is believed to be a wrench as he made his way to Banbury Fair with his friends. His attacker was a fifteen-year-old boy. The assault happened on Banbury High Street at 10.30pm on Friday October 18. […]
When advice is ignored “it’s important that the appropriate action is taken to protect the public” A Banbury shop has had its licence to sell alcohol revoked after smuggled shisha tobacco and excess capacity vapes were seized there. Trading standards visited Banbury Express Food & Wine on the Warwick Road after a test purchase of […]
A total pot of £321,000 of government funding is available Rural businesses in the Cherwell District are being encouraged to apply for funding to cover the capital costs for new equipment. Grants of between £5,000 and £20,000 are available from a total pot of £321,000 of government funding. Awards are available for up to 75 […]
Sean Woodcock has asked for a debate on making on-demand FM licences available The lack availability of Banbury’s radio station for people who only have access to FM radios has been raised in the House of Commons. Banbury FM has long campaigned for an FM broadcast licence – something that the regulator Ofcom have rejected […]
An existing car park would be retained Two planning applications have been submitted to develop land in the centre of the Longford Park estate. HDD Banbury Ltd are proposing building a nursery, convenience store and other retail outlets on plots of land close to Longford Park Primary School. Both submissions include retaining an existing car […]
The council is addressing an increase in littering and fly-tipping Anyone tempted to dump their waste illegally could face a large fine. That’s the warning from Cherwell District Council, who say offenders will be hit in the pocket as the council addresses an increase in littering and fly-tipping. In recent months, fixed penalty notices ranging […]
They are hoping to raise £3,500 Students from Banbury and Bicester College are raising funds for the Katharine House Hospice over the next couple of days. The students are on the college’s Public Services course, which aims to arm young people with the necessary skills to pass the entrance tests for a career in one […]
Labour’s first months in office and key issues in the Banbury constituency were discussed Sean Woodcock has made his first visit to 10 Downing Street since being elected as Banbury’s MP in July. He was invited to discuss Labour’s first months in office and the key issues in the Banbury constituency. Following the meeting Mr […]
The money will primarily be used to attract more volunteer drivers Banbury’s Volunteer Driver Service is one of nine organisations sharing in £106,530 of grant funding, to help them continue to provide vital community transport in Oxfordshire. Oxfordshire County Council awarded the grants to fund drivers, operating costs, promotion and recruiting and training volunteers. The […]
Bishop Loveday School students have had a week of reflection ahead of today’s launch Children from Bishop Loveday School in Bodicote helped launch the annual Poppy Appeal in North Oxfordshire this morning. The youngsters decorated a Poppy Solider at Cherwell District Council’s offices. In the next few days the soldier will be moved to Banbury […]