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Rising costs and changes in the budget have been blamed A well-known family run furniture store is closing down after 35 years of serving Banbury. Bennetts Family Furnishings, based on the Warwick Road, blamed increasing costs and the additional charges they will face from April 1 as a result of the changes the Chancellor made […]

The decision follows an appeal and legal advice Jason Hogg has been reinstated back into his role as Chief Constable of Thames Valley Police with immediate effect.   Earlier this month he was suspended by the Thames Valley Police and Crime Commissioner, Matthew Barber, due to an investigation being conducted by the Independent Office of Police […]

The difference between “asylum seekers” and “refugees” was highlighted during presentation Councillors need to “myth bust” and spread positive messages about immigration: that was the request made to members of Cherwell District Council’s Overview and Scrutiny Committee at a meeting last night (Tuesday). The Committee heard from Katie Trussell, the council’s Head of Resettlement, who […]

Puy du Fou already has similar parks in France and Spain Plans for a history-themed destination park north of Bicester have been revealed as a consultation into the £600 million project gets underway. Puy du Fou already has similar parks in France and Spain, which include historical shows and immersive experiences, celebrating the country’s history, […]

The attack happened near the Christchurch Court car park A man needed hospital treatment for facial injuries after he was assaulted in Banbury. The 46-year-old was attacked in the Christchurch Court area of Banbury, near the NCP Car Park.   The incident occurred at around 7.25pm on Wednesday January 15. The victim was taken to hospital […]

Increasing costs have been blamed Adderbury’s annual Party In The Park for 2025 has been cancelled with organisers saying the event is no longer financially viable.   Increasing costs have been blamed. The popular annual day long music festival has historically run during June on the Lucy Plackett playing field. Originally Party In The Park had […]

A meeting to progress plans will be held on Friday The leader of Oxfordshire County Council has confirmed that the county council’s preference under the government’s devolution plans would be to become part of a mayoral strategic authority with Berkshire and Buckinghamshire.   Discussions are underway, but no agreement has yet been reached. In December the […]

A stolen Ford Fiesta used in the pursuit Police have arrested a 46-year-old man from Banbury on suspicion of a number of driving offences.   These relate to the theft of a vehicle late last year and its use trying to evade officers. The Ford Fiesta from the Banbury area was stolen on December 23.   It […]

The money has been taken from other budgets Oxfordshire County Council has set up a £5m fund to cover the costs of its work on Local Government Devolution and Reorganisation. The cash will come from other budgets, with £1.3m from the “pay inflation budget” and £3.7m from contingency funds. The government produced a White Paper […]

An online vote is now underway A decision on the future of Banbury United as a fan owned club will be finalised by the end of the month, once an online vote has been completed. Last night club members met at Station Approach and discussed a number of options to ensure the club’s survival, with […]