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Village girl second in competition
Georgie Spencer Hughes from Middleton Cheney came second out of 800 girls in a modelling competition by lingerie company Curvy Kate.
Nicola will help sort problems
Heavy drinking, fear of public speaking, being unable to say no and all sorts of other ‘personal’ problems can be disabling for people at work, in business and in the home.
Tributes paid to much loved former builder
Fred Timms, who with his father built more than 4,000 homes for Banburyshire families, has died aged 80.
Harriers head makes decision to step down
Vicki McLean, the principal of Harriers Banbury Academy, has resigned from her post at the school.
New executive director arrives at hospital
A private hospital in Banbury has appointed Keith Cunningham as its new executive director.
Major refurbishment plan updates Banbury Golf Club
A golf club near Adderbury is currently undergoing a complete refurbishment as it looks to update its facilities.
Sport
Open race winners are set to return at Whitfield
Both Open race winners at last month’s Farmers Bloodhounds Point-to-Point will attempt to repeat their success in Sunday’s Grafton Hunt meeting at Whitfield.
Maximum for Chestnuts
Banbury Chestnuts collected six maximum points with an 81-68 victory over West Witney in the Oxford & District District League.
Walkinshaw aims to stay competitive
Brands Hatch Indy Circuit hosts the second event of the BRDC Formula 4 Championship season this weekend and SWR is aiming to build on the team’s success at Silverstone.
Fencing can maintain improvement
We’ve teamed up with BetVictor and Charlie McvcCann to preview the weekend’s big races.
Oriel can make amends
We’ve teamed up with BetVictor and Charlie McvcCann to preview the weekend’s big races.
Mixed feelings for Booth
Marussia F1 team boss John Booth had mixed feelings after the Spanish Grand Prix.
A hard fought race yielded little reward for the Banbury team in Barcelona, where Jules Bianchi and Max Chilton finished in 18th and 19th positions respectively.
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Ida celebrates special birthday video
A kind-hearted woman living in a care home in Bodicote celebrated her 100th birthday today (Friday).
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Lifestyle
Upmarket agency gets to the haart of the capital
The largest independent estate agency in the UK has launched a new upmarket sister agency in response to the growing demand for a niche estate agent to meet the needs of discerning buyers at the top end of the property market.
five-bedroom listed house
Located in the village of Little Bourton, this is an imposing Grade II-listed five-bedroom house.
Geoff Cox’s DVDs: Gangster Squad
Action-heavy crime thriller GANGSTER SQUAD (15: Warner) has more brawn than brains, but sets its sights firmly from the start and hits the mark with relish.
Fun and frivolity at Evening of Burlesque
An Evening of Burlesque is coming to Leamington Spa on Friday, May 31 with sparkling couture costumes, killer heels and stockings aplenty.
Attractive family home in popular village spot
Located in a central position, this is a four-bedroom detached family home close to local amenities.
Community
Answers needed
Your correspondent Jenny Jones (Banbury Guardian, May 9 ) must be congratulated on her research into the financial pros and cons arising from moving emergency abdominal surgery to the John Radcliffe Hospital.
Family fun amid the spring flowers at Upton House
More than 7,000 tulips planted at Upton House are now coming into bloom and heralding a busy summer of things happening at the house and gardens.
First lady of folk will make special appearance at club
Miriam ‘Backhouse‘ Erasmus, also known as the first lady of folk, is taking on Banbury Folk Club as she appears at The Mill Arts Centre’s Millers Bar on Wednesday (May 15).
Guardian worldwide
In this digital age we take it for granted that the Banbury Guardian has many overseas readers.
Three to go walkabout from London to Brighton
Three friends from King’s Sutton are taking a hike with a difference.
Pepper spray is confiscated
The following cases were among those heard at Banbury Magistrates’ Court from April 19-24.
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Sunday 19 May 2013
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