Latest Banbury News

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

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

Traffic and Travel

There will be limited Chiltern Railway services this weekend, including no trains at all on Sunday.

Limited Chiltern trains through Banbury this weekend due to strike action

A map of Oxfordshire County Council's 20-mph zone in Banbury, with the roads to be reduced to 20-mph marked in blue.

MP for Banbury urges residents to share views on new 20mph plans

Crime

The nitrous oxide haul discovered in a vehicle stopped by police on the M40 yesterday (Monday)

Police arrest driver inhaling gas from a balloon near Banbury

Thames Valley Police are investigating the incident.

Burglars leave empty handed after trying to steal two cars from Banbury house

Police have appealed for witnesses in their search for two men involved in a burglary in Banbury weekend

Police appeal for witnesses after Banbury weekend burglary

Around £20,000 worth of illicit cigarettes and tobacco was discovered at the couple's address in Banbury.

Couple given suspended sentences after being caught with illegal cigarettes

A careless driver from Banbury has been caught behind the wheel just five days after being disqualified from driving.

Driver caught behind the wheel just five days after being banned

Northamptonshire Police are appealing for information about the theft of a spare wheel from a vehicle in Brackley.

Spare wheel stolen from vehicle outside Brackley Leisure Centre

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Claudia Winkleman has announced she will be leaving her BBC Radio 2 show in the new year and revealed who will replace her

Claudia Winkleman announces she is leaving her BBC Radio 2 show

The Met Office has issued new snow and ice warnings across the UK this weekend as temperatures plummet below freezing. (Photo: Owen Humphreys/PA Wire)

New snow and ice warnings issued across UK as temperatures plummet

A new international appeal has been launch by Hampshire police after new developments were made regarding the body of a man found in Micheldever in 2017 (Credit: Canva/Hampshire Police)

Face reconstruction and new clues to mystery man found dead in barn

UK Trending

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

Politics

Banbury's Castle Quay shopping mall, where Cherwell District Council is set to move its headquarters

Questions over council move to Banbury shopping mall which has 'lost £81m' value

The site that will accommodate seven new net-zero homes in Walterbush Road, Chipping Norton

Chipping Norton to build seven 'net zero' houses in national first

Cllr Charlie Maynard meeting with leader of West Oxfordshire Council Cllr Andy Graham.

Council welcomes councillor to new role on planning and development team

Business

Shoppers will get free parking at Castle Quay Shopping Centre on Sundays this December and January.

Castle Quay Shopping Centre to offer free parking for shoppers on Sundays

Liam and Bobo from Bobo's Cambodian Kitchen in Banbury's Lock29.

Husband and wife team open new Cambodian street food takeaway in Banbury

The directors of Banbury-based Amazing Lofts

Hundreds of Oxfordshire residents to get energy efficiency boost

Cost of Living

Rightmove have released their forecast for 2024.

Rightmove forecast for property buying in the UK next year

Aspiring UK homeowners aren't feeling so optimistic

The top 10 business challenges CEOs face

The dates benefits recipients can expect their payments over Christmas and New Year in 2023

The dates benefits recipients can expect their payments over Christmas

Education

Parents and children gather outside Southfield School, Brackley to protest about closure plans on Sunday

Brackley children write to Rishi Sunak and King Charles about school closure

Pupils from Harriers Banbury Academy protesting about unsafe parking near to the school.

Banbury primary school pupils take to the streets over poor road parking

Chenderit School has received recognition for the work it does to support students who are young carers.

School near Banbury wins award for supporting students who are young carers

People

Memories of the Boddingtons

Boddington History Group secures Lottery grant

Banbury Cross Health Centre, whose district nursing team is said to be running on a 'skeleton staff'

Lack of district nurses has left 'end of life' Banbury patient

Starting early - this family collected free trees to plant in their garden to help the environment

Hundreds enhance gardens thanks to Banbury's big garden tree giveaway

Health

An ambulance in wintry conditions

St John Ambulance issues cold weather first aid advice

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

A waste pipe which rats, from a nest beneath the bath, have chewed through

Mother and newborn baby 'homeless' after rat infestation in her Banbury home

Residents at Highmarket House have been busy creating knitted masterpieces for their local hospital

Care home residents get their needles clicking for good cause

The South Central Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SCAS) has reminded people to use its 111 service this winter.

Ambulance service asks people to assess situation before calling 999

Anton Du Beke and Team Lottie.org at the launch of Nights On Lottie 2022

Callout For Banbury Carers: £1000+ gifts exclusively for UK carers to celebrate ...

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The shaded red areas of the River Stour are where the severe flood warnings have been marked.

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