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Donations for “Yellow Wellies” are still being counted Over 100 vehicles took part in the Brackley Christmas Tractor Run on Sunday evening.   The convoy of fairy lit vehicles set off from Sainsbury’s in Brackley, then headed up the Northampton Road to Pavillions Way, down Humphries Drive and along the Banbury Road before completing the circuit […]

The lineup for the Cropredy 2025 festival has been announced Children from Cropredy Primary School have been given the honour of kicking off Friday’s line-up at next summer’s Cropredy Festival. The youngsters from the school’s years 4 and 6 started a folk music class and festival organisers are giving them the chance to perform on […]

The victim needed life-saving surgery A Banbury man has been sent to prison for stabbing his friend after a petty argument between the two of them. Eighteen-year-old Alex Luszczkiewicz, of Calthorpe Road, and the victim – a man who’s also eighteen – had been in People’s Park on August 4. At just before midnight the […]

The person in the image may be able to help police in their investigation An image has been released of a person Thames Valley Police would like to speak to after two victims were touched inappropriately by a man in Banbury town centre. The sexual assault took place during the afternoon on Friday November 15, […]

We’re keeping this page updated with latest information on how Storm Darragh is affecting our area updated 08/12/24 8.00am POWER CUTS Supplies in an area around Shutford, Alkerton and Epwell were lost at 3.25pm on Saturday. National Grid said there was a fault on their high voltage network. Some properties had their power restored but […]

Winds of up to 60mph and rain are anticipated Preparations are being made ahead of the arrival of Storm Darragh in our area this weekend. The Met office says that strong winds and rain can be expected from this evening until Sunday. Banbury Market have confirmed the usual Saturday market has been cancelled. The organisers […]

Sean Woodcock says SEND provision is often raised by constituents Banbury’s MP Sean Woodcock has backed government plans to create thousands of new specialist places for pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). A £740 million cash injection will pave the way for more SEND pupils to achieve and thrive in mainstream schools. The […]

Cash collected at the supermarkets will go to local charities and the elderly, vulnerable and homeless The sounds of a street organ will greet shoppers at a number of Banbury supermarkets over the next few weekends, as members of Banbury Rotary Club bring some festive cheer and collect money for local charities. A team of […]

The Leader of the Council said seeing the impact on the area would be beneficial for councillors by Esme Kenney, Local Democracy Reporter A decision on whether to expand a school sports centre and add new car parking spaces and lighting has been pushed back by councillors. The plans for Bloxham School in the village […]

The song will be heard as the Round Table takes Father Christmas around the area Festive Round Tablers from Brackley have recorded their own version of a Christmas song, which can be heard as they take Father Christmas around the area this year. Chairman Darren Hunn had the inspiration for the project and says his […]