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The popular Katharine House Hospice Christmas tractor run will travel to Banbury on Saturday December 16.

Popular charity Christmas tractor run to hit the streets of Banbury this month

Oxfordshire County Council's Fire and Rescue Service has released a number of safety tips for people over Christmas.

Oxfordshire firefighters advise residents on how to stay safe over Christmas

This New Year's Eve, the Banbury Cross Pub will be taking people back to the prohibition era in the United States for a speakeasy party.

Pub to take partygoers back to the prohibition era US this New Year's Eve

Popular chocolate store and cafe Hotel Chocolat will open in Banbury this month.

Hotel Chocolat to open new shop and cafe in Banbury this month

The good news is that more five stars have been handed out.

New food hygiene scores released - Banbury takeaway gets zero rating

Experts talk about the development of the McLaren supercar at the British Motor Museum in Gaydon

Engineers share exclusive insights into the development of the McLaren supercar

Louise Regan is set to star in TV series

Talented stonemasonry student from Banbury set to grace our TV screens this mont...

Lake House resident John Webb gets close to Kokoso the camel during the Nativity

Nativity comes alive with camel for Banbury care home residents

Pupils in Kineton recently got a chance to enjoy their brand new sports block.

In pictures: Pupils in Kineton get the chance to brand new sports block

Banbury Sport

Banbury were last in action against Curzon Ashton on November 25.

​Banbury set for crucial fixtures

Banbury defender James Long sets up another attack down the right.

Banbury fight back to seal win

Two members of Team Joyful, which will travel to Tampa, Florida for a summit next year

Banbury cheerleaders prepare for their biggest display yet - in Tampa, Florida

Dedicated volunteers Andy and Myrtle Darby receive their award from HRH The Princess Royal, President of the RYA.

Sailing club couple receive award from Princess Anne for years of volunteering

Tessa Davidson has had an incredible return to snooker, winning seven major titles in two years.

Snooker champion Tessa Davidson announced as Sports Personality of the Year

What's On

The 2024 Nocturne Live concert series will run from Wednesday June 12 to Sunday June 16.

Retro pop acts to headline at Blenheim Palace next summer

Chipping Norton Choral Society is hosting a singing event for everyone on December 17.

Community invited to Christmas singing event with Chipping Norton Choral Society

Lifestyle

Kensington Palace is beautiful at Christmas (photo: Historic Royal Palaces / SWNS)

Culture and festive sparkle in Kensington

Actor Rosie Wyatt, currently playing the Duchess of Busborough and the Papergirl in The Box of Delights.

Banbury actor makes RSC debut in fantastic Christmas show

Banbury Museum where Deborah Hayter will give a talk on how Enclosure shaped Oxfordshire's landscape

How Enclosure shaped Oxfordshire's landscape - Banbury talk

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Anton Lesser, patron of Shipston Home Nursing, who has made this year's Christmas Appeal to help the charity continue its work

Game of Thrones actor makes Christmas appeal for Shipston home nursing service

Problem of discarded inhalers (photo: Adobe)

Going Green: ​Inhaler disposal causes environmental blight

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Aldi super six deal to return, with items starting at 15p.

Aldi: Christmas Super Six deals return starting at 15p

King Charles III will deliver his Christmas Day speech at 3pm.

King’s Speech 2023: What time and where can you watch

American football coach used disturbing 9/11 metaphor to inspire team

Quiz reveals your Christmas spending habits

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Hawick Youth and Gala Wanderers game saw rugby's first own goal. Picture: Elliot Jack/SWNS

Funny footage shows world's first own goal - in a rugby match

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