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Local News
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The forum is for the ward covering the centre of Banbury Anyone living in the Banbury Cross and Neithrop ward has an opportunity to raise issues and talk about things which concern them at a community forum this evening. Representatives from the local policing team and councillors will be at the session to answer any […]
The life-saving kit has been arranged by local Labour councillors A life-saving defibrillator is being installed at Banbury’s Sunshine Centre after members of the public told local councillors the equipment was needed. The device, which can be used to shock a person’s heart back into action after a cardiac arrest, is being sighted outside the […]
Police are investigating after three garages went up in flames A local Councillor has described a case of arson at a garage block close to Banbury homes as terrifying. The garages at Evenlode have become a focal point for anti-social behaviour and fly tipping. The Labour Councillor for Banbury Cross and Neithrop, Councillor Dr Chukwudi […]
Everything will be provided to those who can help the trees become established A community orchard planned by Banbury Town Council will provide free fruit for local residents. The trees will be at various sites around town and the council is looking for volunteers to plant and nurture the trees through the first two years […]
Pollution levels are noted as very high A new Oxfordshire air quality website has confirmed that Banbury has one of the most polluted roads in the county. Average levels of Nitrogen Dioxide on Hennef Way stood at 67.1 micrograms per cubic meter in 2022. The figure is noted as “very high” and up from 58.6 […]
The death is being treated as unexplained but not suspicious A man in his eighties has lost his life in the Oxford Canal in Banbury. Thames Valley Police were called to reports of a body in the water at just after 3.30pm on Tuesday (October 24). The man’s body was recovered but, sadly, he was […]
The Oxford canal on the northern side of town is closed to boats and towpath users A section of the Oxford canal in Banbury has been closed so the police can recover a body from the water. The closure and reason has been reported by the Canal and River Trust. The canal has been closed […]
“we have no problem standing on our own two feet – but you are cutting us off at the knees” The leader of the Labour Group at Cherwell District Council has written to Jeremy Hunt, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, demanding a “fair deal” for the district. Councillor Sean Woodcock says that under the Labour […]
UPDATE: The two boys have now been found Earlier story… Police are looking for our help locating two brothers who are missing from the Banbury area. 16-year-old Noah and his 14-year-old brother Reuben are not necessarily together. Its believed Noah may have travelled to Oxford. Officers say they are very concerned for their welfare. Reuben […]
The crash led to the closure of the northbound carriageway Police are appealing for dashcam footage following a collision on the northbound M40 on Sunday evening. The crash happened just past Banbury’s junction 11 at around 5pm and led to the closure of the northbound carriageway. The collision involved a red and black Yamaha R1 […]