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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

Mayor Fiaz Ahmed on stage alongside the talented The School For Stars academy dancers.

Large crowds gather in Banbury to enjoy the switch-on of the Christmas lights

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

Footage from a video by West Midlands Hunt Saboteurs, which they say shows members chasing the hounds away from a fox.

Multiple foxes filmed running away from Warwickshire Hunt hounds near Banbury

Fenwick’s Christmas Window for 2023 is now available to view. Photo: National World.

The magic of Narnia hits Fenwick’s famous Christmas Window

A newborn baby in the maternity ward at Frimley Park Hospital in Surrey on May 22, 2020 in Frimley, United Kingdom. (Stock Image. Credit: Steve Parsons - Pool/Getty Images)

Bereaved families call for inquiry into NHS maternity services

Banbury train station where Chiltern Railways had plans to remove a staffed ticket office.

Banbury railway station's under threat ticket office now looks set to be saved

Joseph Fiennes as Gareth Southgate in Dear England (photo: Marc Brenner)

Review: Dear England puts Gareth Southgate on the West End stage

The researchers analysed data from 365 hospitals (Image: Adobe/NationalWorld/Kim Mogg)

167,000 people caught Covid in hospital during England's second wave

A general view of scaffolding at Balbardie Primary School on September 04, 2023 in Bathgate, Scotland, after its buildings were found to contain RAAC. Credit: Getty Images

43 more schools found to have crumbly RAAC concrete

Ex-England captain Sir Alastair Cook announces retirement from professional cricket.

Former England captain Sir Alastair Cook announces retirement

The Met Office said a cold snap is on its way, with large parts of the UK experiencing heavy rain and snow on the mountains.

Rain to batter UK as cold snap arrives - including first frost

One package was found on the Isle of Wight (Image: National Crime Agency)

A significant amount of cocaine has washed up on England's south coast

Parts of the UK will experience highs of 26C this weekend, with experts describing the October autumn weather as "unusual". (Credit: Getty Images)

Scotland hit with amber flood warnings as 'heatwave' approaches south

The RNLI has warned that conditions around coasts could be treacherous as Storm Agnes prepares to hit the country. (Credit: Getty Images)

UK braces as Storm Agnes prepares for landfall

Pedestrians walk past a branch of a NatWest bank in London.

36 more bank branches to close across UK next year - full list

A stunning photo of the Lancaster which flew over Banbury on Battle of Britain Sunday. Picture by Maureen Tyrrell

Banbury photographer shares stunning picture of Lancaster

Liam Payne has been forced to cancel upcoming tour dates after being rushed to hospital

Girlfriend of Liam Payne gives important health update

Millions to miss out on Covid booster as NHS slashes eligibility

39% of children can't see a dentist - and it's worse for adults

Met Office issue yellow weather warning for heavy rain & flooding

This amazing photo of the Lancaster bomber, flying over Banbury's Battle of Britain Parade, was captured by Dan Hewitt

Crowds turn out for Banbury's Battle of Britain parade

Much of the UK will see more rainy days to come, the Met Office has said.

Met Office: More rain in store before warmer weather returns

A woman wears a face mask while walking on Oxford Street.

Pirola: Why scientists are concerned about the new Covid variant

SeeAbility Chairman Gordon Ilett (second right) meets the charity's team in Banbury.

Gordon bids farewell as chairman of disability charity SeeAbility

Leaked database reveals EA FC 24 player ratings

Freddie Flintoff to make TV return months after Top Gear crash

Banbury footballing star Harry Baker and the team at the Rafiki Thabo Foundation have raised almost £30,000 for schoolchildren in Africa with their climb of Mount Kilimanjaro.

Footballer battles cerebral palsy and altitude sickness to climb Kilimanjaro

Yellow weather warnings in place for thunderstorms in the UK

England v Argentina: How to watch on TV, kick off time

A new Covid variant currently spreading in England is behind an outbreak at a care home in Norfolk, UK health officials have confirmed.

New variant BA.2.86 behind Covid outbreak at care home

Pedestrians walk in the midday sun past the Palace of Westminster in central London on September 6, 2023 as the late summer heatwave continues.

Saturday set to be hottest day of the year, according to Met Office

A woman reads a book on a bench in Green Park in central London on September 5, 2023 as the country experiences a late heatwave.

UK heat-health warning escalated as temperatures hit sweltering 32C

A man reads a book while sunbathing in Green Park in central London on September 5, 2023 as the country experiences a late heatwave.

What is a ‘heat dome’ and how will UK be affected as temperatures soar

Banbury man Paddy Haynes became England's Strongest Man after a close competition.

'It feels amazing': Banbury man claims England's Strongest Man title

There are seven big money changes that could affect your wallet coming in September 2023 including Universal Credit and student loans shake-ups.

Cost of living: 7 money changes to be aware of in September 2023

A nurse prepares a dose of a Covid-19 vaccine.

Covid and flu jabs to be brought forward over emergence of new variant

Pizza Calzone in Banbury has been shortlisted for two category finals at the upcoming Food Awards England evening.

Italian restaurant shortlisted for two category finals at national food awards

President of the Royal Spanish Football Federation Luis Rubiales (C) reacts at the end of the Australia and New Zealand 2023 Women’s World Cup final football match between Spain and England at Stadium Australia in Sydney on August 20.

Spanish FA calls ‘urgent’ meeting over Luis Rubiales kiss row

This picture taken on August 20, 2023 shows President of the Royal Spanish Football Federation Luis Rubiales carrying Spain's Athenea del Castillo Beivide on his shoulder as they celebrate winning the Australia and New Zealand 2023 Women's World Cup final football match between Spain and England at Stadium Australia in Sydney.

FIFA suspends Luis Rubiales amid World Cup kiss row

Millions are set to see a rise in energy prices this winter, comapred to last

Energy bills set to rise for millions this winter despite price fall

Paul and Karen Smith are taking part in a charity fundraiser in memory of their son Harry (Credit: The Wonky Heart Challenge)

Couple’s suicide awareness fundraiser goes viral on TikTok

Thunderstorms will hit south east of England on Thursday, said the Met Office.

Met Office issues UK weather warning for thunderstorms

Train services in the UK are set to be disrupted again this weekend as tens of thousands of workers gear up for more industrial action.

Rail strikes: Full list of industrial action in August & September

The top ten ‘most affordable’ places to buy a house in the UK have been revealed in new research by Halifax.

Revealed: Top 10 most affordable places to buy a home in the UK

This gallery will take a look at 18 closed pubs from Banbury's history.

Photo Gallery: 18 lost and forgotten pubs from Banbury's history

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Jamie Payne wants to make precious memories with wife Joanne, who has incurable cancer.

Dad's plea for terminally ill wife facing final Christmas

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