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Cllr Neil Fawcett, Oxfordshire County Council’s cabinet member for community and corporate services (left), with minister for data and digital infrastructure Sir John Whittingdale MP, and Anne Manwaring (group library manager), at Milton-Under-Wychwood Library.

Fast internet to be unveiled in villages thanks to government investment

The directors of Banbury-based Amazing Lofts

Hundreds of Oxfordshire residents to get energy efficiency boost

Last year's Christmas lunch event at Bibby Financial Services.

Business teams up with charity for Christmas meal for people facing loneliness

The Oxfordshire-based children's hospice Helen and Douglas House has received an 'outstanding' rating by CQC inspectors.

Children's hospice charity given a 'outstanding' rating by CQC inspectors

Earlier this month a ball python snake was discovered abandoned in Oxford.

Cost of living crisis causes huge rise in abandoned pets in Banbury area

Thames Valley Police has released statistics showing increases in many areas of police work

Police covering Oxfordshire deal with 500k issues in six months, figures show

Cherwell District Council is asking Banbury residents to share their thoughts on how the council should tackle homelessness.

Residents invited to share thoughts on how council should tackle homelessness

Lisa Lyons will bring a wealth of experience to her new role as director of children’s services with Oxfordshire County Council.

County council appoint 'well equipped' new director of children’s services

A lucky Oxfordshire woman has won £1m on the EuroMillions lottery. Picture by Getty

Oxfordshire woman scoops £1m on EuroMillions; is she from Banbury?

Seven horses used for polo were rescued from a stuck horse box near Shipston-on-Stour yesterday.

Polo ponies rescued after horse box becomes stuck in ditch near Shipston

Cherwell District Council has introduced a new plan to cut emissions and become a net zero council by 2030.

Banbury council introduce action plan to help reduce emissions and hit net zero

Dee Loader, second from left, ran the KHH Santa Fun Run last year with a group of friends and families, in memory of a dear friend who died at the hospice

Banbury's annual Santa Fun Run set to raise thousands for hospice

Beryl - the elderly lady whose house hides a host of grisly secrets in James Owen's film Bite

Surgeon's new horror film gets red carpet premiere in Banbury

Around 40 business professionals took part in this year's Oxfordshire CEO Sleepout.

Business owners brave the elements to raise over £75,000 for homeless

Cello party in Banbury!

Cello extravaganza this weekend

West Oxfordshire District Council has created a new role to help prevent individuals and families losing their homes

New council appointment offers Chipping Norton help to prevent homelessness

Banbury Record Fair

Record Fair returns to Banbury

Maureen with her winning image of Banbury Cross.

Woman 'delighted and honoured' to win county-wide photography competition

Staff at the Keystone Mental Health and Wellbeing Hub spread awareness of the centre's services to the public on World Mental Health Day.

Banbury wellbeing centre holds awareness event for World Mental Health Day

Dr Carla George is pictured showing the damage to the ceiling caused by ice falling from an aircraft through her roof

Huge block of ice falls from plane smashing through Banbury home roof

James Langley Dalton, the assistant commissary in Lord Chelmsford’s force during the Zulu War, was one of the 11 men honoured with the award of the Victoria Cross following the January 1879 action at Rorke’s Drift.

Museum to unveil new display commemorating county’s military and civilian heroes

Advaith Prabhu, Finn Hagger, and Dean Collins with their awards at BBC Radio Oxford's Make a Difference Awards.

Making a difference: Meet the inspirational trio from the Banbury area

The fireball was seen northwest of Oxford (Image: @knocker)

Firefighters offer update today (Tuesday) after huge fireball in Oxfordshire

Participants at last year's Oxfordshire Homeless Movement CEO Sleepout.

Oxfordshire homeless charity invites business owners to sleep under the stars

Some of the local pubs that feature in The Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA)'s 51st edition of the Good Beer Guide.

CAMRA Good Beer Guide reveals its 13 best pubs around Banbury

Adopters needed to keep brothers and sisters together

Adoption agencies join forces to keep brothers and sisters together

A new community hub website set up by the team at Blenheim Palace hopes to unite the surrounding villages.

Blenheim Palace announces new website that aims to unite surrounding villages

Labour has quit the Fair Deal Alliance partnership of Labour, Lib Dems and Greens in control at Oxfordshire County Council

Special needs education row has split Oxfordshire's 'Fair Deal' alliance

Hundreds of adults and children have qualified for showing classes at the Horse of the Year Show

Calling all Horse of the Year Show qualifiers from Banburyshire

An education commission has done a 'deep dive' into education quality in Oxfordshire leading to a proposed action plan for improvement. Library picture by Getty

Education bosses to create action plan on education quality in Oxon

The Horton General Hospital, where junior doctors and consultants will be on strike

Health chiefs warn of 'significant' impact on Banbury and Oxford hospitals

Oxfordshire County Council has apologised for the dire state of its SEND (special educational needs and disabilities) provision. Library picture by Getty

Banbury MP speaks out on damning special educational needs report

Jim Spencer of Hanson's Auctions with the rare copy of The Philosopher's Stone.

Rare copy of Harry Potter book found in school library sells for thousands

Adderbury's annual garden party saw record attendance and an incredible amount raised for the local church.

Village raises incredible amount for church with annual summer garden party

Residents are urged to get their blood pressure taken to reduce the risk of 'silent killers'

Health bosses urge Banburyshire residents to check blood pressure at home

Badger Coalition members hold their protest in Oxford in a bid to get Oxford University to prevent misuse of its research

Intensive badger culling is planned around Banbury

The popular Autumn Fest is returning to Blenheim Palace at the end of the month.

Blenheim Palace to host festival celebrating sustainability and community

This dog was abandoned by a road in Oxfordshire along with a note to say the owner was 'struggling'

Cruelty towards dogs increased by 7 per cent in Oxfordshire last year

A picture of the scene of the fire at Wildmere Road on Saturday

Firefighters use breathing apparatus to tackle Banbury fire

Girl, 14, dies after falling ill at sports camp

From the left, Katherine Skerry (AC Lloyd Space Business Centre Warwick), Jordan Blencowe and La Toya Fé (Blencowe’s bakery). Photo supplied

Family-run bakery started during lockdown expands to new premises

The CQC has given Healthcare Access Ltd a rating of requires improvement after concerns were raised

Banbury care service rating reduced to 'requires improvement'

10cc headlining the second day of Cropredy Convention 2023. Photo by David Jackson.

Photo Gallery: Art rock icons 10cc bring second day of Cropredy to a close

Victoria Prentis and Penny Thewlis planted the rose to open the memorial garden last week.

Memorial garden unveiled in Banbury for people to remember loved ones

Long-standing Oxfordshire bus company Heyfordian Travel has folded.

Family-run coach company that served Banbury area folds after 76 years

Brad Scott during his 'fight of the year' contender at Saturday's BKB event.

Banbury-based bareknuckle champion wants rematch after 'fight of the year'

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The South Central Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SCAS) has reminded people to use its 111 service this winter.

Ambulance service asks people to assess situation before calling 999

Children from the Little Sparrow Nursery Kids with residents of Glebefields CareHome in Drayton.

Care home residents embrace inner child during visit from local nursery

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