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The person in the image may be able to help police in their investigation An image has been released of a person Thames Valley Police would like to speak to after two victims were touched inappropriately by a man in Banbury town centre. The sexual assault took place during the afternoon on Friday November 15, […]

We’re keeping this page updated with latest information on how Storm Darragh is affecting our area updated 08/12/24 8.00am POWER CUTS Supplies in an area around Shutford, Alkerton and Epwell were lost at 3.25pm on Saturday. National Grid said there was a fault on their high voltage network. Some properties had their power restored but […]

Winds of up to 60mph and rain are anticipated Preparations are being made ahead of the arrival of Storm Darragh in our area this weekend. The Met office says that strong winds and rain can be expected from this evening until Sunday. Banbury Market have confirmed the usual Saturday market has been cancelled. The organisers […]

Sean Woodcock says SEND provision is often raised by constituents Banbury’s MP Sean Woodcock has backed government plans to create thousands of new specialist places for pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). A £740 million cash injection will pave the way for more SEND pupils to achieve and thrive in mainstream schools. The […]

Cash collected at the supermarkets will go to local charities and the elderly, vulnerable and homeless The sounds of a street organ will greet shoppers at a number of Banbury supermarkets over the next few weekends, as members of Banbury Rotary Club bring some festive cheer and collect money for local charities. A team of […]

The Leader of the Council said seeing the impact on the area would be beneficial for councillors by Esme Kenney, Local Democracy Reporter A decision on whether to expand a school sports centre and add new car parking spaces and lighting has been pushed back by councillors. The plans for Bloxham School in the village […]

The song will be heard as the Round Table takes Father Christmas around the area Festive Round Tablers from Brackley have recorded their own version of a Christmas song, which can be heard as they take Father Christmas around the area this year. Chairman Darren Hunn had the inspiration for the project and says his […]

The speed of the repairs will depend on what is found once water is pumped out Its hoped the A361 between Wardington and Chipping Warden will be reopened by the end of this month. Work to repair a sinkhole has begun today with Oxfordshire County Council’s highways boss acknowledging such a busy route needed to […]

Officers have released the image of the vehicle they believe to have been involved A driver failed to stop after hitting a woman who was standing behind her vehicle in Banbury Market Place on Wednesday morning last week (November 27).  The woman, who’s in her sixties, fell to the ground and was taken to hospital […]

The club says there have been “some extremely challenging and frank conversations” Banbury United’s first team captain, Yaw Ofosu, has asked to meet supporters this evening so he can directly address frustrations at the team’s disappointing results this season. The meeting at the Spencer Clubhouse will offer both club members and non-members the opportunity to […]