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The issue has been raised with Sean Woodcock by his constituents Banbury’s MP, Sean Woodcock, has welcomed a move to speed-up the phasing out of using animals for product testing. Mr Woodcock says he has received 100 emails from his constituents about animal testing and welfare since the election.    These have been passed on to […]

The government agreed to the ‘lane rental scheme’ at the end of October by Esme Kenney, Local Democracy Reporter Companies who dig up Oxfordshire’s busiest roads for repair works are set to face a daily charge from Oxfordshire County Council, as an incentive to finish roadworks quickly and reduce traffic disruption. The Department for Transport […]

If they are used illegally they might be seized and destroyed With Christmas approaching, Thames Valley Police is reminding people to check the law before buying or gifting an e-scooter or e-bike this year. Privately owned e-scooters are classed as motor vehicles, meaning they require insurance, tax, registration, and a valid licence.   As insurance for […]

The site is currently farmland next to the playing field Another planning application has been submitted for a large-scale development in Bloxham. David Wilson Homes South Midlands want to build 95 houses on a farm field site next to the playing field on the South Newington Road, further extending the built-up border of the village. […]

The annual concerts have raised £102,000 over the last twenty years Young voices from local schools will sing out this week to raise money for children’s charities. Four “Children Singing for Children” concerts will take place at St Mary’s Church in Banbury, organised by Banbury Rotary Club. Twenty-two school choirs are taking part over the […]

Police have increased patrols in the area A group of men – one armed with a large machete –tried to kidnap a man on a Banbury estate on Tuesday evening (November 4). The victim, who’s a man in his twenties, required hospital treatment for minor injuries when he was subsequently assaulted. The attempted kidnapping by […]

“Oxfordshire County Council have spoiled the job for a ha’porth of tar” Plans to create short-stay / drop-off parking bays on Tramway for people heading to Banbury Train station have been criticised for being no improvement over the arrangement prior to the area’s multi-million-pound upgrade. Oxfordshire County Council want to introduce three bays on the […]

Chris Taylor will face the reigning Scottish and Three Nations Champion An 18-year-old boxer from Banbury will be making his debut for England on Saturday. Chris Taylor, who’s a member of Banbury Boxing Club, will step into the ring in Fleetwood in Lancashire to face Scotland’s Taylor McMahon, the reigning Scottish and Three Nations Champion.   […]

The Council’s Leaders have warned that difficult decisions remain ahead West Northamptonshire Council is taking urgent action to address a projected £50 million budget gap for 2026–27, caused by rising demand for services and funding not keeping pace with population growth. Through intensive so-called “Star Chamber” budget reviews, councillors and senior officers have identified around […]

A decision on the change will be made next week A 20mph limit looks set to be introduced through the centre of Banbury, if approval is given next week. The move has been welcomed by two ward councillors, Dr Isabel Creed and Mark Cherry, who are also pushing for improvements and upgrades to the crossing […]