News
BREAKING: Family of murder victim Janee Parsons releases tribute video
The family of Janee Parsons has released a tribute to her after her husband, Easington Sports footballer Andrew Parsons, was convicted of murdering her.
Police praise jury and family after Parsons trial
Following a two-week trial Easington Sports footballer Andrew Parsons was found guilty of murdering his American-born wife Janee at their Bicester home in December last year.
Sex crime rumours quashed
Banbury police have moved to scotch rumours circulating on social networking sites about an outbreak of sexual offences.
New mayoral duo launch vision for future of Chippy
Chipping Norton’s newly elected mayor Mike Tysoe and his fellow councillors set out a clear vision for the town’s future at the annual mayor-making on Monday.
Theft from Hook Norton Post Office
Just after 3pm on Tuesday, April 26 a man grabbed cash from the Post Office in Queen Street, Hook Norton, and ran off.
Banbury cooks star on leading TV reality show
Pate that looked like ‘something out of a nappy’ and sesame toast ‘like concrete’ were among the dishes served up on Come Dine With Me, the Banbury Show, last week.
Sport
Patience is third after improving her time
Banbury Star riders Moira Goodway and Suzy Patience improved their times at the second race in the Midland Women’s Cycling Series.
Pearl Secret can fulfil promiise
We’ve teamed up with BetVictor and Charlie McCann to preview the weekend’s big races.
Walford is first home for Cherwell
Jonathon Walford led home Team Cherwell in Sunday’s Banbury Triathlon which attracted more than 250 athletes from all over the UK.
Harriers maintain challenge
Banbury Harriers kept their challenge for Oxon Young Athletes League honours on track at NOA on Sunday.
Brown secures double for Harriers video
Alex Brown produced a couple of victories for Banbury Harriers in Saturday’s Midland League Athletics meeting at Tipton where the club came fourth place of the six competing clubs.
Turner is satisfied with a top ten finish
Darren Turner swapped GTE for GT3 to compete in the ADAC Zurich Nürburgring 24 Hours for Aston Martin.
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BREAKING: Family of murder victim Janee Parsons releases tribute video
The family of Janee Parsons has released a tribute to her after her husband, Easington Sports footballer Andrew Parsons, was convicted of murdering her.
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Lifestyle
New names added to Big Feastival line-up
New acts have been announced for top summer music, food and family event The Big Feastival, presented by celebrity chef Jamie Oliver and former Blur bass player Alex James.
Spacious family home in popular village spot
The Old Farm House in Pillerton Hersey is a six-bedroom Grade II-listed farmhouse that dates back to the 16th Century.
Attractive cottage set in quiet rural position
Old Orchard House in Avon Dassett is a large 17th Century cottage surrounded by mature gardens.
Village home has pretty gardens
Lane House in Shotteswell is a delightful 17th Century home on a small no through road in the village.
Edwardian property close to town centre
Dating back to the start of the 20th Century, this is a well-presented five-bedroom Edwardian home in Banbury.
Community
Fines follow child truancy
The following cases were among those heard at Banbury Magistrates’ Court from May 7-May 21.
The opinion of the people
How dare anyone, no matter how high on the executive ladder they might be, have the gall to say the Banbury Guardian and Keep the Horton General have made matters worse by campaigning.
Dreams of cakes come true
Four schoolchildren saw their cake dreams made a reality when super cake-maker Rosy Fallick, of Cakes for All UK, Great Bourton, made them as prizes in a design competition.
King’s Coronation 1937
On May 12, 1937, Westminster Abbey was alive to the sights and sounds of the Coronation of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth. In this article my aim is to explore the impact of the event upon Banbury and district.
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.
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Saturday 25 May 2013
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