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The issue was evident in some places on Tuesday morning People in Upper Boddington, Eydon, Chipping Warden and the surrounding areas have been suffering with low or no water pressure. A problem first became apparent in some parts of the area yesterday morning with Anglian Water reported to be fixing a pumping problem. That was […]
The driver has since been identified Police seized suspected drugs after discovering an abandoned vehicle during patrols at Burton Dassett Hills Country Park last Saturday. Officers from Warwickshire Police said the car had been left insecure when it was found by officers carrying out proactive patrols in the area. While making enquiries to identify the […]
Six customers are temporarily without water whilst repair work is undertaken West Bar Street in Banbury is closed due to another burst water main. On Tuesday evening a huge plume of water was seen shooting up from the road by the pedestrian crossing, close to Banbury Cross. Thames Water stopped the flow at just after […]
Even the smallest spark, discarded cigarette or open flame could rapidly lead to a larger blaze Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service is urging us to take extra care during the current spell of hot weather after most of our area was placed in the “very high fire risk” category. Banbury, Brackley and the surrounding villages […]
The ground floor shop would be unaffected Another property on Banbury High Street could be partially converted for residential use as the offices above the ground floor shop are empty. Cherwell District Council has received a change of use planning application to convert the 2 floors above the Savers shop into 3 flats designed for […]
The woman hasn’t yet been identified Police are investigating an unexpected death at the public toilets near to Banbury Cross. The body of a woman was found there this morning (Saturday). She has not yet been identified. A Thames Valley Police spokesperson told Banbury FM: “At around 8.20am this morning (23/5), we were made aware […]
The parade will be led by drummers from the North Oxfordshire Academy Banbury BID has announced the return of its Summer Fest Parade on Saturday, July 4, with local people, community groups and families invited to take part in the colourful town-centre celebration. Drummers from the North Oxfordshire Academy will lead the parade, finishing at […]
Open water can contain hidden dangers Water safety advice is being issued ahead of the Bank Holiday weekend, with hot weather forecast and that expected to attract more people to rivers, lakes and other waterways. Oxfordshire County Council’s Fire and Rescue Service is warning that open water can remain dangerously cold even during warm conditions, […]
Fiona Baker said she was enormously proud by Nadia Lincoln, Local Democracy Reporter The Reform UK-led West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) has elected a new Conservative chair for full council at its Annual Meeting this week. Brackley councillor Fiona Baker took over the civic role at the unitary council from Cllr Alison Eastwood (Conservative, Rural South Northamptonshire) […]
Lesley McLean is second woman to hold the role since the authority’s inception Councillor Lesley McLean has taken over as the new leader of Cherwell District Council. At a full meeting of the council last night she replaced Councillor David Hingley, who decided to stand down from the role. Councillor McLean, who is in charge […]
