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

​Banbury set for crucial fixtures

Boss: We didn’t deserve to lose

Charlie Waller in action for MK Dons last week. Photo: Getty Images.

​Puritans sign MK Dons defender on loan

Banbury United FC's Love Island star will lead the club's fundraising efforts for Children in Need.

Banbury United's Love Island winner to lead Children in Need fundraiser

Jack Tompkins is facing a lengthy spell on the sidelines through injury

Banbury United move quickly to replace injured wing-back Tompkins

Banbury celebrate their goal in the 1-0 win at Southport on Saturday (Picture: @BanburyUnitedFC)

So good to be back home again for Banbury United boss Jones

Mark Aston was a regular at Banbury United FC games with his dog Marley.

Friends and family pay tribute to Banbury father who 'got on with everyone'

The Puritans were held to a goalless draw by Blyth Spartans last weekend (Picture: @BanburyUnitedFC)

Shot-shy Puritans have to sharpen up as they head to Peterborough

Action from Banbury United's 2-1 FA Cup defeat at Nantwich Town (Picture: @BanburyUnitedFC)

Boss Jones says Puritans need to find a cure for their travel sickness

Ken Charles (far left) celebrates with his team-mates after scoring one of his two goals on Saturday (Picture: banburyunitedfc.co.uk)

Boss Jones warns Banbury against FA Cup complacency

Action from Banbury United's goalless draw with Alfreton Town in the Vanarama National League North on Tuesday night. Picture by Julie Hawkins

Banbury boss Jones content with an 'improved performance' from his team

Banbury United claimed a fine 1-0 success over Chester last weekend to make it two wins in a row. Picture courtesy of Banbury United FC

We’re feeling better about ourselves, says Puritans manager Jones

The Banbury United players celebrate Ken Charles' first goal in their 2-0 success at Gloucester City on Tuesday night. Picture courtesy of Banbury United FC

A ‘sense of relief’ as Jones secures his first win as Banbury boss

Goalmouth action from Banbury United's 3-0 defeat to Spennymoor Town on the opening day of the season. Picture by Julie Hawkins

Jones seeking a swift reaction from Puritans after opening-day defeat

Jack Davies takes the congratulations after scoring the only goal in Banbury United's friendly win over Maidenhead United. Picture by Julie Hawkins

Banbury have the ‘buzz’ as big kick-off in National League North approaches

Banbury United celebrate one of their goals in the 4-1 win at Easington Sports. Picture courtesy of Banbury United FC

‘Fantastic workout’ as Jones’ Puritans get up and running with a win

Banbury United boss Mark Jones

Jones has ‘a lot of work to do’ as he bids to rebuild the Puritans squad

Banbury United will be on home soil on the first day of their league season

Banbury handed home advantage on opening day of National League North season

Brackley Town boss Gavin Cowan

Brackley to open National League North season with a trip to Chorley

Tai Fleming signs on the dotted line alongside Banbury United manager Mark Jones and chairman Ronnie Johnson. Pictures courtesy of Banbury United FC

Jones’ rebuilding work goes on as Tai and Tope sign for Banbury

Jack Davies, pictured with chairman Ronnie Johnson, has been confirmed as Banbury United's first summer signing. Picture courtesy of Banbury United FC

No panic from new boss Jones as he begins Banbury rebuild

Cosmos Matwasa is staying on for another season at Brackley Town. Picture by Josh Nesden

Williams and Lyttle arrive as Brackley’s squad begins to take shape

New boss Mark Jones is welcomed by Banbury United chairman Ronnie Johnson. Picture courtesy of Banbury United FC

The search is over as Banbury United appoint Jones as new manager

Andy Whing has resigned as manager of Banbury United

Puritans stunned as manager Whing resigns

Banbury United celebrate one of their goals in the 3-3 draw at Scarborough Athletic on the final day of the National League North season. Picture by Julie Hawkins

Whing excited for the future as Puritans round things off in a thrilling draw

Football players at Tuesday's Women’s World Cup Festival Day for girls.

Former England player attends mini football tournament for Banbury schoolgirls

The Banbury United players round off their season at Scarborough Athletic this weekend. Picture by Julie Hawkins

Puritans will have a big part to play as they round off their campaign

Banbury and Bicester College students are organising the charity football match in honour of Andrew Steele, the parent of current student and football player Matthew.

College students invite community to support charity football match

Volunteers have helped get Banbury United's new stand in place to ensure they met the ground criteria to remain in the National League North next season

‘Massive achievement’ as Puritans’ Step 2 status is now all-but assured

Banbury United Football Club has secured funding from The National League Trust to run a series of free after-school family activities and a new Squad Girls’ Football programme from next month.

Banbury United launch free after-school family activities next month

Banbury United manager Andy Whing. Picture by Julie Hawkins

Whing hopes Banbury players can ‘relax a bit more’ as they all-but secure safety

Oxford United loanee Aidan Elliott-Wheeler fires home Banbury United's winner at Southport. Picture by Julie Hawkins

Whing’s delight as Puritans’ fears are eased with a much-needed win

Goalmouth action from Banbury United's goalless draw with Darlington on Tuesday night. Picture by Julie Hawkins

Every game is big now as Puritans get set for showdown with Spartans

Banbury United have launched a fundraiser to help cover the costs of a new stand.

Banbury United launch fundraising appeal to help with costs for new stand

Banbury United were out of luck as they struck the crossbar in stoppage-time during Tuesday's 0-0 draw with Curzon Ashton. Picture by Simon Grieve

Whing will have Puritans ready for a trio of crucial home games

Jack Stevens has left Banbury United to sign for Solihull Moors for an undisclosed fee. Picture by Julie Hawkins

Boss Whing hopeful Puritans’ injury crisis is coming to an end

Banbury United fc women's team are set to showcase some of their skills this Saturday.

Banbury United reduce match prices for women and girls

Banbury United super fan Lewis Aston celebrating on the pitch with the team.

Puritans super fan close to reaching 200 consecutive games

Goalkeeper Jack Harding saved Josh Barrett's penalty during Banbury United's midweek defeat to King's Lynn Town. Picture by Julie Hawkins

Boss Whing sees plenty of positives after a mixed week for the Puritans

Banbury United manager Andy Whing. Picture by Peter Short

Puritans are all set for a ‘relentless’ run-in with 19 games still to play

It was a foggy scene as Banbury United faced Easington Sports on Tuesday night. Picture by Julie Hawkins

Whing felt Banbury forfeiting was right for ‘the welfare of the players’

Journalist Peter White has written a fascinating book about his reporting exploits that spanned more then 55 years.

From Banbury United to the World Cup: the hazy, crazy life of a local journalist

Banbury United earned their place in the last 16 of the FA Trophy with a 3-2 win over Coalville Town. Picture by Julie Hawkins

Banbury boss Whing wants ‘town out in force’ for their big FA Trophy clash

Wroxton-born Phil Coles recalls the last time the club reached the last 16, in 1974, when he was working as an electrician for National Electric in Banbury.

Banbury United super fan hopes club can reach record-breaking round of FA Trophy

Banbury United manager Andy Whing. Pictures by Peter Short

‘No complaints’ from Banbury boss Whing after defeat to Kettering

Craig Hewitt takes the congratulations after scoring Banbury United's third goal in their 3-2 success over Coalville Town in the FA Trophy on Tuesday night. Picture by Julie Hawkins

Home form will hold the key in Banbury’s push for a play-off place

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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

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