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Work to reduce emissions saved the carbon equivalent of 230 London to Sydney return flights The project to improve access to Banbury train station via Tramway has won an award for reducing its environmental impact. Oxfordshire County Council’s contractor Milestone Infrastructure Limited was presented with a Green Apple Environment Gold award on Monday by the […]

Its hoped a visit to the farm at Horley can be set up soon A number of farmers from the Banbury FM area were in London on Tuesday taking part in a protest against the Labour government’s proposed change to inheritance tax rules for farms. Emma Hamer from Meadowsweet Farm in Horley was amongst them. […]

The card comes with a range of support for carers A new photo identity card is being made available to Oxfordshire’s unpaid carers to make it easier for them to prove they are a carer.   The card will also enable them to share their emergency contact details quickly and will give access to support and […]

An image has been released of a person police would like to speak to Jewellery, cash and a grey Mercedes AMG were stolen during a burglary at a property in Middle Barton last Thursday evening (November 14). Two offenders entered the property in Holliers Crescent at around 7.15pm. Thames Valley Police has released an image […]

The attack happened in a field known locally as Boulders or Double Field Police are investigating the assault of a teenage girl in Brackley. It happened during an altercation between a group of teenagers on the playing field, opposite Daniaud Court on Thursday, October 31 between 5.30pm and 6pm.   Locally the field is known as […]

A large number of people have already contacted Mr Woodcock but this will allow others to express their views An online public meeting has been organised by Banbury’s MP, Sean Woodcock, who wants to hear the views of as many people was possible on the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill. Mr Woodcock has […]

Emma Hamer says her children will have to sell land making the farm less viable to pay the tax bill A number of farmers from the Banbury FM area are in London today taking part in a protest against the Labour government’s proposed change to inheritance tax rules for farms. From April 2026 Chancellor Rachael […]

Schools, public transport and roads were all affected Overnight snow has caused problems around our area this morning. Local roads hadn’t been treated and drivers had to contend with slippery conditions, with reports of vehicles struggling on Bretch Hill and delays on many routes through the rush hour. Warwickshire Police closed the A422 at Sun […]

It’s the third time this year the centre has been targeted Car batteries, brass and copper valued at around £400 were stolen from the Farthinghoe Household Waste and Recycling Centre on Sunday evening. Intruders were caught on CCTV breaking into the site on the A422 just outside Farthinghoe between 8.30pm and 9.10pm. The site management […]

Parents are urged to be aware of the signs With the number of cases of respiratory illnesses in children on the rise health experts are urging parents and carers to be aware of the signs, especially as temperatures are now starting to drop. Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) is a common virus that causes coughs and […]