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

​Banbury set for crucial fixtures

Brackley Town manager Gavin Cowan has seen his team pick up seven points from their first three games. Picture by Josh Nesden

Darlington are up next as Cowan’s Brackley bid to maintain a solid start

Brackley Town boss Gavin Cowan is gearing up for back-to-back home matches. Picture by Glenn Alcock

'There’s more to come' as Brackley get ready to return to home soil

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 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

Brackley Town's players drop to the floor after their play-off final loss to Kidderminster Harriers

VERDICT: Brackley’s promotion hopes are ended in play-off final defeat

Penalty shoot-out heroes Danny Lewis and Glenn Walker celebrate in front of the delighted Brackley Town fans. Pictures by Josh Nesden

Dean ‘so proud’ as Brackley hold their nerve to advance in the play-offs

Interim boss Gareth Dean watches on during his first game in charge of Brackley Town in the 2-2 draw at Hereford on Easter Monday. Picture by Glenn Alcock

Brackley need a play-off mentality now, says interim manager Dean

Cosmas Matwasa is congratulated by Adam Rooney after he gave Brackley Town the lead in their 1-1 draw at Spennymoor Town. Pictures by Glenn Alcock

Brackley gear up for two more tricky away-days after draw at Spennymoor

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

Action from Brackley Town's 1-0 defeat at Kettering Town on Saturday. Picture by Peter Short

You can’t have half a performance, says Brackley manager Johnson

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 boss Andy Whing

Puritans hoping to return to action at Hereford after a week of frustration

Action from Banbury United's 5-0 defeat at AFC Fylde last weekend. Picture by Julie Hawkins

Heavy defeat a ‘great learning curve’ for Puritans, says boss Whing

Adam Rooney is mobbed by his team-mates after he gave Brackley Town the lead in their 1-1 draw with Banbury United on Boxing Day. Pictures by Glenn Alcock

Brackley boss Johnson relishing the ‘tactical battle’ in return clash

The Banbury town council Christmas lights switch on will be at 5pm on Sunday November 27.

Football Club to join town mayor in Christmas lights switch-on

The draw for the second round of the Isuzu FA Trophy has been made

Clubs discover their fate for next stage of the FA Trophy

Action from Banbury United's 3-1 defeat at King's Lynn Town. Picture by Julie Hawkins

No panic from Puritans boss Andy after three losses in a row

Banbury United boss Andy Whing

Whing determined to see Puritans hit back in two tough away games

New Brackley boss Roger Johnson with his management team of Kevin Foley (left) and Stephen Ward

Brackley Town boss Roger Johnson admits play-off finish 'a minimum this season'

Morgan Roberts has been named the National League North player-of-the-month for August following his fine displays for Banbury United

Former Puritan Roberts and Brackley’s Edwards recognised in monthly awards

The Brackley and Hereford players paid their respects to Queen Elizabeth II ahead of kick-off at St James Park on Tuesday

Brackley boss Wilkin is wary of underdogs Worksop

Brackley Town's Callum Stead gets on the ball during the 1-1 draw in the pre-season friendly at AFC Rushden & Diamonds on Tuesday. Picture by Glenn Alcock

Brackley boss Wilkin expects squad to ‘settle down’

Goalscorer James Armson in action during Brackley Town's 1-1 draw at AFC Rushden & Diamonds. Picture by Glenn Alcock

Wilkin learns a lot as Brackley are held by Diamonds

Banbury United celebrating their success last season. Now they are preparing for their National League North campaign PICTURE BY JULIE HAWKINS

Banbury United hosting Easington in opening pre-season friendly

Banbury United supporters will be hoping for more scenes like their league title celebrations to come  Picture by Julie Hawkins

Banbury United looking forward to new league rivals

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'

Morgan Roberts scored twice in Banbury United's 4-1 win in their final league game of the season at Needham Market Picture by Julie Hawkins

Exciting times as Whing works to keep his Banbury United team together

The schedule for the National League North play-offs has been confirmed

National League North play-off dates confirmed

Banbury United and Peterborough Sports will both join the National League North. Photo: Andrew Condie

Ups and downs! The five sides ready to join the National League North for the 20...

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

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

Max Dyche in action for the Cobblers during the Sky Bet League Two match between Northampton Town and Leyton Orient at Sixfields in November. (Photo by Pete Norton/Getty Images)

Northampton Town's Max Dyche targets league title with Brackley

Action from Brackley Town's 1-0 win at Gloucester City last weekend. Picture by Glenn Alcock

Miserly Brackley Town all set for showdown with Fylde

Action from Brackley Town's goalless draw with Chorley last weekend. Picture by Glenn Alcock

Wilkin keen for more goals in Brackley Town's bid

Brackley Town manager Kevin Wilkin

Brackley Town all set for big test against Chorley

James Armson celebrates scoring at Boston to ensure Town stayed top of the table. Photo: Glen Alcock

Brackley Town won't get 'carried away' with table-topping status as they head to...

Brackley celebrate at Boston United. Photo: Glenn Alcock

Kevin Wilkin hopes Covid won't derail leaders Brackley Town's title charge

Boston United 1 Brackley Town 3. Photo: Oliver Atkin

PHOTO GALLERY: Boston United v Brackley Town

Kevin Wilkin.

Wilkin praises Covid-hit Brackley Town's resolve as they end year top table

Lee Ndlovu celebrates his goal during Brackley Town's 3-0 win at Bradford (Park Avenue) last weekend. Picture by Glenn Alcock

There's a score to settle for Brackley Town

Kevin Wilkin led Brackley to Trophy glory in 2018. Photo: Getty Images

"We like big games!" Brackley Town boss Wilkin looking forward to Boston United

Lee Ndlovu (No.9) gets set to score the only goal of the game as Brackley Town edged out Gloucester City. Picture by Brian Martin

Hard work pays off as Brackley return with a win

Action from Brackley Town's FA Cup win over Hanley Town. Picture by Glenn Alcock

Job done for Wilkin as Brackley turn focus back on the league

Matt Lowe struck the crossbar with this effort after scoring his fifth goal of the season during Brackley Town's 2-0 success at AFC Telford United. Picture by Brian Martin

Brackley power their way to another away win

Ellis Myles celebrates his goal during Brackley Town's 4-2 win over Coalville Town in the FA Cup last weekend. Picture by Brian Martin

Brackley boss Wilkin wary of wounded Telford

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

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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

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