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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.
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.
Former school site picks up national housing accolade
A former primary school in Banbury that was transformed into housing has won a national award.
Banbury man convicted of sexual assault
A 23-year-old Banbury man pleaded guilty at Banbury Magistrates’ Court on May 18 to sexual assault by touching.
Fines follow child truancy
The following cases were among those heard at Banbury Magistrates’ Court from May 7-May 21.
Sport
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.
Dancer takes leading role
Adderbury made it two wins from two outings in the Oxford & District League with a 78-66 victory over Banbury Central B.
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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
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.
Specially designed park set to open
A play park for disabled children that was built outside Chipping Norton is set to open for the first time on Saturday.
There’s a Whole Lotta Led in top tribute show
Fans of the rock legends Led Zeppelin are in for a massive treat when the country’s leading tribute plays an entire album back to back – and more!
Community
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.
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).
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Friday 24 May 2013
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