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Barrie Davenport died at an assisted living complex in Banbury’s School Lane A woman from Middleton Cheney has been convicted of manslaughter following the death of an 88-year-old man in Banbury. 55-year-old Lisa Davenport of Washle Drive in Middleton Cheney pleaded guilty to the manslaughter of Barrie Davenport at Oxford Crown Court this morning. Mr […]
The emerging new local plan appears to support the change A planning application has been submitted to build ten commercial units and car parking on land which had been allocated for new housing in Grimsbury. In the current local plan the site off Higham Way, along with the Grundon Waste Management site, had been earmarked […]
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 […]