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It looks set to be a record breaker financially as well – and its not too late to donate The number of people lining the streets for the ninth annual RC Baker Christmas Tractor Run on Saturday is believed to have surpassed all previous records – and its anticipated the money raised will have done […]

Officers were called to a domestic incident in Garners Field A man has been arrested in Great Bourton in relation to a weapons offence.   During the incident an unrelated vehicle collided with two Police officers and a man. Officers had been called to a domestic incident in Garners Field in the village at around 4.37pm.   […]

Since 2016 the Tractor Run has raised over £140,000 for the Katharine House Hospice The ninth annual RC Baker Christmas Tractor Run returns tomorrow, bringing 100 festively decorated tractors to Banbury and the villages on the southern side of town. The event has become a major fund raiser for the Katharine House Hospice in Adderbury […]

At its height over 40 firefighters were in attendance Fire crews were called to what they described as “a significant property fire” at Rickfield Farm in Milcombe on Thursday evening. Local people were advised to keep their windows and doors closed. Emergency services were alerted to the blaze at 8.25pm.   It had quickly taken hold […]

Some GP practices and pharmacies may be closed during the holidays We’re being reminded to order repeat prescriptions in plenty of time ahead of the festive period. Some GP practices and pharmacies will be closed over Christmas and the New Year bank holidays and others may have different opening times. Repeat prescriptions can be ordered […]

The cash will help provide care and support for people with life-limiting illnesses Generous local people dug deep to support the Katharine House Hospice during the week-long Big Give campaign, which finished on Tuesday. The final total raised was £42,463 with the public having given £24,963 and the Reed Foundation and two major donors adding […]

The new approach will bring the front door to advice closer to people Banbury’s Citizens Advice service is changing the way it operates with the aim of making it easier for people to access help and information sooner, and closer to them. The service will vacate its current offices in Cornhill, instead utilising numerous Community […]

Structures have been installed at Banbury Cross and the Warwick Road entrance to People’s Park Visitors and local people admiring Banbury Cross this Christmas can enjoy the festive sparkle of a community arts project. Over 200 people of all ages joined local textile artist Anne-Marie Cadman at community workshops in Castle Quay.   Additional sessions were […]

A decision was pulled following a public outcry The Leader of Oxfordshire County Council has attacked the Thames Valley Police and Crime Commissioner – and others – for turning consideration of switching off Oxfordshire’s streetlights overnight into a political weapon. A document had been tabled at a recent meeting for consideration of the move by […]

Visitors can follow a path through an area illuminated with twinkling lights There’s a chance to visit an enchanting Light Trail and experience the festive spirit of Christmas at the Westminster Group’s headquarters on Blacklocks Hill later this week. Each evening from Thursday to Sunday visitors can walk through the area illuminated with thousands of […]