Local News

Police want to hear from people who saw anything suspicious or someone running from the scene Police are investigating after a window was smashed at a property in Middleton Cheney.   The house in Glovers Lane was damaged between 8.10pm and 8.16pm on Sunday (May 17). Brackley’s Neighbourhood Policing Team are investigating the incident and asking […]

Farcical and appalling were amongst the words used to describe the situation A new leader has been elected for Oxfordshire County Council – just a week after Liz Leffman was elected to the role. Within minutes of last week’s meeting Councillor Leffman resigned as leader meaning an Extraordinary General Meeting had to be called to […]

Minor roads which are used as cut throughs should benefit Motor vehicles will restricted on a number of Oxfordshire roads to make them feel calmer and safer for those walking, wheeling, cycling and horse riding. Oxfordshire County Council’s plan to introduce “Quiet Lanes” will be targeted at minor roads with the aim of removing through […]

Victim: “I thought he was a good person and would never hurt me…it took this whole incident … for me to realise that he is a bad person” A man from Banbury has been jailed for 5 years after he groomed a child online before arranging to meet her at a hotel for sexual activity. […]

Those at risk will receive targeted support earlier through expanded prevention programmes A comprehensive package of reforms to stop young people falling into crime and to break the cycle of offending has been welcomed by Banbury’s MP. Sean Woodcock said the new Youth Justice White Paper will see earlier interventions, cut reoffending and keep Banbury […]

The start line will be in Browning Road Up to 400 runners will be taking part in the annual Banbury 5 race this evening. Organised by Banbury Harriers Athletics Club, the run is one of eight in a series of road races making up the East Midlands Grand Prix. The start line for the 5 […]

They said they were staying in a hotel locally Police are trying to track down three men who dined at Miller & Carter in Banbury but fled the restaurant without paying. The three walked into the eatery on Stroud Park last Tuesday evening (May 12) at 7pm.   After consuming a meal and drinks they left […]

The club expresses its pride at the significant milestone Brackley Town Football Club has been awarded a Three-Star Accreditation by the Football Association. The award recognises the club’s commitment to providing a safe, inclusive and enjoyable environment for players, coaches, volunteers and supporters.   Its the highest level of accreditation available within the national game. The […]

The pond will fill and drain naturally A group of volunteers have transformed a pond in Spiceball Park to benefit a wealth of wildlife. The area is now home to ten new species of waterside plants, with a diverse meadow flower seed mix spread across the surrounding area.    Its hoped the pond will encourage […]

The motorcyclist was taken to University Hospital Coventry A motorcyclist was seriously injured following a collision on the A361 at Chipping Warden yesterday afternoon (May 17). A grey SEAT Ibiza and a black Suzuki motorcycle were involved in the incident, which happened at around 2.35pm. The motorcyclist, who’s a man in his 60s, was taken […]