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The team behind the unexpected "viral phenomenon" of last Christmas, the Landmarks of the M40 calendar, have unveiled their new M40-related gift range.

Team from Landmarks of the M40 calendar are back with new motorway gift range!

The M40 has reopened with reduced capacity following a HGV collision yesterday.

All lanes on M40 near Banbury have now been reopened following lorry crash

Police would like to hear from anyone who may have information about a crash on the M40 near Banbury on Sunday afternoon

Police appeal after M40 motorcyclist is seriously injured near Banbury

Banbury's TK Maxx store is relocating to the Gateway Shopping Park next week.

Banbury TK Maxx store relocates to shopping park on outskirts of town next week

The spacious detached family residence spans almost 4,000 square feet.

See inside this handsome six-bedroom family home near Banbury

Compton Locks, a brand-new development in the village of Fenny Compton, Warwickshire.

Orbit Homes to deliver 100 affordable properties at brand-new development in Fen...

The road remains closed at the B4030 at Ardley to the roundabout, as well as the northbound exit slip at Junction 10.

Travel disruption as lorry overturns on M40 junction roundabout near Banbury

The lorry ablaze on the M40 on Tuesday morning

Delays on the M40 south of Banbury after lorry fire was fought by fire crews

Police officers are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage following a fatal multi-vehicle collision on the M40 earlier this morning.

Woman dies in a multi-vehicle crash near Banbury

The M40 between junctions 11 and 12 has now been reopened.

Traffic update: M40 near Banbury has now reopened following today’s fatal crash

Motorists caught on camera watching a film while driving

Watch as motorists are caught watching films while driving on motorway

Emergency services are currently at the scene of the where a lorry has overturned at Junction 10 of the M40.

Traffic delays in Banbury area after lorry overturns on M40

The book – Burton Dassett Southend, Warwickshire – A Medieval Market Village (Routledge) by Nicholas Palmer and Jonathan Parkhouse – describes at length the results of an archaeological excavation that took place in advance of the construction of the M40 through Warwickshire in the late 1980s. Photo supplied by Warwickshire County Council

New book highlights county's medieval past after unearthing of village

Footage shows the driver using his elbow to control the car transporter (Photo: Highways England)

Watch the moment police catch lorry driver using elbows to steer

Police officers overtaking a heavily-laden car transporter were shocked to discover the driver was using just one elbow to control the huge vehicle as he travelled along a busy motorway.

National Highways to patrol major motorway in unmarked lorries

There are long delays on the M40 near Gaydon, which is causing further delays on other roads in the area.

Long traffic delays on M40 and in the Banbury area due to four-car crash

The site's location. Image taken from planning documents.

Plans to build large employment development near Gaydon

The crash happened on the southbound part of the motorway at junction 11 (A422 -Banbury).

Long delays around Banbury this morning (Monday) due to crash

Man taken to hospital with serious injuries after car accident on M40 near Banbury.

Man taken to hospital with serious injuries after M40 crash

It is the must-have calendar for Banbury commuters - landmarks of the M40!

It is the must-have calendar for Banbury commuters - landmarks of the M40!​​​​​​...

This lucky driver walked away without serious injuries after falling asleep at the wheel and spinning off the M40 near Gaydon.

This lucky driver walked away without serious injuries after falling asleep at t...

Part of the M40 is closed in south Warwickshire due to police incident.

M40 closure in south Warwickshire is expected to cause delays on the edge of Ban...

Thames Valley Police is appealing for witnesses to come forward following a road traffic collision on the M40

Man seriously injured in crash near Banbury - Police make witness appeal. Warwic...

Long delays have once again been reported on the M40 between Banbury and Bicester.

Another day, another report of delays on M40 near Banbury

There are severe traffic delays around Banbury this morning (Wednesday) due to a crash and road closure.

Severe traffic delays around Banbury due to road closure

Police warn of an accident on the M40

Traffic delays at Banbury after Jn 11 on the M40 after collision

One person was taken to hospital after a crash on the M40 southbound. Photo by WMAS

One person taken to hospital after crash on M40 between Gaydon and Banbury

Traffic is building in the area

Traffic Update: All lanes reopen after crash on M40 between Gaydon and Banbury

A fingerprint reader found the driver of this Mini to be disqualified

Disqualified driver is identified by fingerprint reader after being pulled up in...

Fisher German's new offices in Noral Way, Banbury

Property consultancy set up new office in Banbury

The M40 is closed between Junctions 9 - 10 this afternoon (Tuesday)

Traffic police warn of delays as the M40 has been closed northbound approaching ...

Multiple fire crews, including firefighters from Banbury tackled an incident on the M40 involving an overturned lorry this afternoon, Friday May 13.

Multiple fire crews, including firefighters from Banbury tackle incident on M40 ...

Caution urged for motorists after reports of traffic signal not working in Banbury

Caution urged for motorists after reports of traffic signal not working in Banbu...

Emergency services described the accident as a single vehicle collision on the M40 between junctions 11 and 12.

Man taken to hospital following a crash near Banbury - road closure in place

Roads police quoted Meatloaf after catching a man speeding at 102mph on the M40

Motorway police quote Meatloaf to man caught driving at 102mph on the M40

Police are appealing for information following the fatal collision between the Banbury and Gaydon junctions on the M40 last night (Saturday April 16).

Man dies after crash between Banbury and Gaydon junctions on M40

Serious collision closes M40 near Banbury on Saturday April 16

Traffic delays from Banbury to Leamington due to crash on M40

Police have appealed for witnesses to an early-morning crash on the M40 in which a man died

Man dies in M40 crash at Banbury - police make appeal for dashcam footage

Motorists should expect long delays of close to an hour on the M40 near Banbury due to a collision

Motorists should expect long delays on M40 near Banbury due to collision

Thames Valley Police is appealing for witnesses following a serious injury collision in Oxfordshire.

Two men seriously injured after lorry crashes and overturns near Bicester

Overturned lorry closes one side of the M40

Storm Eunice: M40 closed northbound after lorry overturns between Bicester and B...

The area outlined in red covering Huscote Farm has been submitted in the request to Cherwell and West Northants councils

Could historic farmland outside Banbury become 1.5 million square feet of wareho...

Police have appealed for witnesses or dash cam that could help them in their investigation into a fatal accident on the M40

Motorcyclist dies in crash - police appeal for witnesses or dash cam footage of ...

The M40 is closed near Beaconsfield because of a serious accident

M40 closed - serious accident forces closure of the M40 southbound. Drivers trav...

Motorists can expect delays this afternoon due to emergency repairs on the M40 near Banbury.

Delays expected on M40 near Banbury due to emergency repairs

A plan of the speculative proposal for an industrial estate over the hamlet of Nethercote

Tranquil corner of Banburyshire used for wartime atomic secrets spy handovers co...

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Andrea Leadsom MP begins the planting

Elm Tree Planting Ceremony with Andrea Leadsom MP, All Saints Church, Croughton

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

Avril and Christopher Rowlands bring Christmas joy to their town in Worcestershire with their annual Christmas tree, which grew from a £6 fir in 1978. (Credit: Emma Trimble / SWNS)

The story of the Christmas tree miracle - as £6 fir now lights up town