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The assault happened as the Mirage nightclub was closing its doors A witness appeal has been launched after a man was assaulted outside a Banbury nightclub in the runup to Christmas. Officers from Thames Valley Police would like to hear from anyone who was on Broad Street in the early hours of Saturday December 20. […]

A solicitor’s letter assets the Planning Committee had been materially misled Members of Cherwell District Council’s Planning Committee may feel déjà vu next week when they consider four planning applications for logistics warehousing close to junction 10 of the M40.   That’s because they have already discussed and decided the applications during a marathon five-and-a-half hour […]

Sleety snow, rain and strong winds are anticipated overnight Rail users hoping to catch a train from Banbury station tomorrow (Friday) are being warned of a severely reduced service due to Storm Goretti. Chiltern Railways will only be running 50 percent of their normal timetable and they caution services may be subject to disruption due […]

The hospital trust has confirmed the system is now fully functioning Blue Badge holders who were unable to scan their badges in the Horton General Hospital’s car park earlier this week won’t face a fine. Monday was the first day new automatic number plate recognition cameras were operating, with car park users required to pay […]

The estate remains the responsibility of the developers who build the houses Residents on Longford Park are nervous about venturing out after dark due to a lack of working streetlights on the estate. One Dunnock Road resident has claimed its ten years since the last working streetlight failed in the road. Public areas on Longford […]

41 percent of primary-aged children in Cherwell experience mental health or wellbeing challenges The rising need for mental health support for eight to 11-year-olds will be addressed by a twelve-month trial which is due to start in April. The programme was agreed at a meeting of Cherwell District Council’s executive last night.   Funding of £55,000 […]

The figures are in the new draft Local Plan for West Northamptonshire by Nadia Lincoln, Local Democracy Reporter Thousands of new homes have been proposed to be built across West Northamptonshire’s towns and villages, as the council has revealed details of the latest draft of its Local Plan. From Brackley to Long Buckby, major changes […]

Calls for the most sick and injured patients are being prioritised In the face of an increase in demand during the cold spell, South Central Ambulance Service are suggesting that, rather than waiting for them, people may get to hospital faster if they ask a friend for a lift or book a taxi. The Trust […]

The challenges provide vital income for the Adderbury based hospice Daredevils, explorers and those who fancy a physical mission in 2026, are being sought for a series of fund-raising challenges for Katharine House. The Hospice is offering a new adventure this year – a trek along the Great Wall of China.   Exclusively for Katharine House […]

Yellow weather warnings have been issued The cold weather is set to continue for the next few days with Banbury and Brackley likely to see more snow before the weekend. After a slightly milder day today with temperatures reaching 4 Celsius we’re due to see a band of rain moving across the area from this […]