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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

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

Interim boss Gareth Dean will lead Brackley Town into the National League North play-offs tonight. Pictures by Glenn Alcock

Dean and his Brackley players are relishing the play-off challenge

Ryan Reynolds is reportedly moving to a lavish £1.5 million home in Marford, Wales - Credit: Getty Images, Wikipedia, Canva

Hollywood star Ryan Reynolds buys £1.5m house in Wales

Banbury United manager Andy Whing

Puritans hope to get going again in two huge home matches

Roger Johnson has arrived as the new manager of Brackley Town. Picture courtesy of Brackley Town FC

Johnson appointed as new Brackley manager

Football clubs will pay their respects to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II when they return to action this week

Clubs to pay tribute to Queen Elizabeth II as football returns

All football in England has been postponed this weekend as a mark of respect following the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

National League, FA Trophy and grassroots football postponed this weekend

Soane Tonga'uiha has joined Banbury RUFC as player-coach

Saints legend Tonga’uiha joins Banbury as player-coach

Brackley Town's Danny Lewis receives the Reusch Goalkeeper of the Year award at the 2022 National Game Awards

Brackley Town's Danny is the top stopper

Ronnie Johnson collects the award for Banbury United - SK Kits Team of the Year

Banbury United named as Team of the Year after 'dream season'

Banbury United manager Andy Whing has lined up Oxford United to give his side a strong pre-season test File picture by Julie Hawkins

Banbury United's new season preparations well underway

Lee Ndlovu has left Brackley Town and is expected to make a move to a higher level. Picture by Glenn Alcock

Brackley boss Wilkin happy to allow things to ‘settle down’

Banbury United will be moving up to the national League North.

How the National League could look next season following Banbury United's promot...

Jack Stevens scored Banbury's equaliser against Tamworth (File picture by Julie Hawkins)

Pictures - They did it! Banbury United are league champions

Brackley Town manager Kevin Wilkin

Brackley Town clinch crucial win over title rivals Gateshead

Wes York takes the congratulations after he scored what proved to be the winner in Brackley Town's 1-0 victory at Gloucester City. Pictures by Glenn Alcock

Wilkin's delight as Brackley Town move clear at the top

Brackley Town celebrate their stoppage-time equaliser at Chester on Tuesday night. Picture by Glenn Alcock

Wilkin hopes an 'unprecedented' injury crisis will ease for Brackley Town

The local derby between Brackley Town and Kettering Town, which was due to be at St James Park on Boxing Day, has been called off

Boxing Day derby between Brackley Town and Kettering Town is called off

Action from Brackley Town's FA Trophy defeat to Boston United last weekend. Picture by Glenn Alcock

Brackley Town bid to hit back after FA Trophy exit

Shane Byrne celebrates winning the FA Trophy with Brackley. Photo: Getty Images

Shane Byrne returns to Brackley Town for FA Trophy tie

Action from Brackley Town's 1-0 win at Chorley on the opening day of the National League North season. Picture by Brian Martin

Brackley's clash with Darlington is postponed

Goal celebrations for Banbury United in last Saturday’s friendly with Solihull Moors Picture by Julie Hawkins

Banbury United ready to welcome FC United of Manchester

Kevin Wilkin's Brackley Town will be on the road on the opening day of the National League North season

Brackley handed tricky opening-day trip as fixtures are revealed

Kettering Town and Brackley Town will clash in the National League North again next season. Picture by Peter Short

Key dates confirmed for new National League season

Brian Barwick is stepping down as chairman of the National League

National League chairman Barwick to step down

Clubs are being asked to back a vote of no confidence in the National League Board

National League clubs asked to back a no confidence motion against the board

The Football Association are waiting before deciding how the 2020/21 should be concluded

Non-League clubs made to wait for decision on season

Clubs in the Southern League are set to receive some financial help to get them through the winter months

£10m in grants confirmed for non-League clubs

The National League North and South divisions have been suspended for two weeks

National League North and South divisions suspended for two weeks

The National League held meetings with clubs today

National League clubs offered three options in loans row

Brackley Town's next two Vanarama National League North matches have been postponed

Brackley Town matches postponed after a positive Covid-19 test

There have been reasons to smile for Brackley Town boss Kevin Wilkin after a 2-0 win over Darlington made it eight games without defeat. Picture by Peter Short

Wilkin keen to see Brackley Town keep their fine run going

What does the national lockdown mean for grassroots sport? Can U18s still play f...

The Banbury United players applaud the travelling supporters after their fine win at Nuneaton Borough on Tuesday night. Picture by Dave Shadbolt

Banbury United boss Whing wants to keep up the momentum

The National League are hoping to kick-off next season with the aid of a financial package from the government

National League in discussions over rescue package

Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney are trying to buy a Welsh football team

Brackley Town boss Kevin Wilkin is now preparing for the National League North play-offs

Brackley's play-off preparations to get under way

Brackley Town manager Kevin Wilkin

Brackley's promotion dream is still alive

The National League North season is officially over and the league table has been finalised

National League season is officially over but the play-offs will go ahead

Brackley Town manager Kevin Wilkin. Picture by Jake McNulty

Brackley boss Wilkin unimpressed with 'non-elite' tag

Brackley Town's clubhouse was devastated by a fire a year ago

Rebuilding starts at Brackley despite 'the unknown'

Brackley Town's James Armson is pursued by Darlington's Tom Elliot djuring Saturday's defeat

More frustration for Saints in third defeat

Latest Banbury Guardian News

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

A woman from Cropredy has said that she fears for her health due to the excessive mould in her bungalow.

Woman near Banbury fears for her health due to mouldy home

The police have released an image of a man they wish to speak to regarding a robbery at Banbury Cash Converters.

Banbury pawnbroker shop robbed by man claiming to have knife