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A planning appeal will be the last business in the council chamber Cherwell District Council’s operation should be up-and-running in Castle Quay during February. The council announced its intention to relocate its headquarters from Bodicote House to the shopping centre, which it also owns, in August 2023. At Thursday night’s Planning Committee meeting the Head […]

The “very traditional” programme will be adapted to better serve the interests and needs of all residents Banbury Town Council’s annual calendar of events is going to be reviewed to ensure what is arranged for the town is inclusive and representative of the town’s diversity.   Town Councillors have agreed to a number of measures including […]

The Youth Activator and You Move programmes are to be expanded More physical and mental health sessions are coming to schools in north Oxfordshire in a move by Cherwell District Council to enhance mental health support for young people.   The council has also committed to more support for families. Both the Youth Activator and You […]

The pram rolled forward as the train arrived A two-month-old infant was thrown out of its pram after being hit by a train at Banbury station.   A Rail Accident Investigation Branch report (published today) said it happened after the pram rolled forwards past the yellow safety line on the platform as the train arrived. The […]

A local crocheting group and students have been involved A striking display of hand-stitched poppies is now adorning Banbury Town Hall as part of the Town Council’s initiatives to mark the period of Remembrance this year. The striking display has been created by All Things Woolly, a local crocheting group.   The display will become even […]

The annual Rotary competition is looking for applications from those wanting to take part The hunt is on to find tomorrow’s culinary kings and queens of the kitchen – and it could be a local person crowned the Rotary Chef of the Year. Young people, who are aged between 11 and 17 on August 31, […]

The Tunnel was open for three nights during the Halloween period Banbury’s scariest house generated plenty of screams – and £900 for charity over the Halloween period. Tracey Kovacs set up the Tunnel Of Terror at her house on The Fairway.   The experience included a child friendly area, live actors, animated figures, spooky lighting and […]

Thames Valley Police have appealed for specific witnesses to come forward A woman was repeatedly assaulted and touched inappropriately after being dragged from a car on a Banbury street. Two men were also assaulted after they went to the woman’s aid.   Its believed weapons were used. It was around 7.15pm on Tuesday October 22 when […]

The Council will fund thirteen projects this financial year Projects which assist people dealing with the cost of living crisis in the Cherwell district will receive their share of £64,000 to help with their work. On Monday evening Cherwell District Council’s Executive agreed to fund 13 projects during 2024-25.   They include measures to help with […]

The annual competition was organised by Banbury BID A Banbury youngster is now the proud owner of a brand new Nintendo Switch after he was crowned the winner of Banbury BID’s Halloween Monster Trail. Ten-year-old Hill View Primary School pupil Alfie was randomly selected from all the correct entries received.   He also won a number […]