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A consultation into some academy schools' admission arrangements got underway this week

Parents in W Northants asked for their views on academy schools' admissions

Let the Diwali celebrations begin.

Banbury care home shines bright for Festival of Lights

Those struggling with the cost of living are urged not to borrow from loan sharks

Banbury warned about loan sharks on the run up to Christmas

It was smiles all around as staff and residents got into the spooky spirit.

In pictures: Banbury's care homes get into the party spirit for Halloween

Resident Philip sitting comfortably with a squirrel monkey, and the party in full swing.

Playful primates bring joy to Banbury care home residents during visit

Beautiful Banbury Lane in Nethercote which residents hope will be given Local Green Space protection status

Banburyshire hamlet seeks help to protect World War II spying location

Residents of Middle Barton are holding an open day this Saturday to raise money and awareness about buying the Fox Inn.

Residents of Middle Barton hold fundraising day to save their village pub

The town council is inviting residents to speak to councillors at this month's open session.

Banbury residents invited to speak with town councillors this Saturday

The annual Banbury Canal Festival draws thousands of visitors to the town centre and waterfront.

Photo gallery: Thousands enjoy wonderful weekend at Banbury’s Canal Festival

Villagers are concerned that if they lose the Kings Sutton Post Office, it will leave a big hole in the community.

‘It would be a tragic loss’ – Villagers fear they could lose loved post office

The historic bell tower at All Saints Church before and after the restoration work.

Villagers fundraise to restore historic church bell tower to its Victorian-style

Seccombe Court Sports Day cheque presentation.

Care home raises more than £1,516 for charity

Millions of people in receipt of the State Pension will receive an additional payment over the coming months.

DWP to send out ‘bonus’ payments to millions before Christmas

Mysterious sinkhole appears in UK and almost gobbles post box - motorists beware

Dangerous sinkhole appears on UK street and almost swallows post box

Cherwell District Council has agreed a tenants' charter. However most social housing is under control of Sanctuary Housing

Banbury area council tenants offered a list of promises

Satellite view of Earth taken on September 6 shows Saharan dust blowing over the UK.

Windows and cars left ‘dusty’ as Sahara sand blows across UK

Free electric blanket safety checks are coming to the Banbury area this autumn.

Free electric blanket safety checks are coming to Banbury this autumn

What happened to Cindy Williams Jr in EastEnders?

Hannah Lumley, 42, moved into her detached three-bedroom redbrick town house, in Northstowe, Cambs eight months ago and is the town's only child minder.

Why mum in UK’s most soulless town ‘wouldn’t live anywhere else’

The monthly drop-in sessions at Banbury Town Hall has returned.

Town council invites residents to have their say at drop-in session

Banbury sorting office which is said to be holding a 'massive backlog' of mail

Banbury residents' important mail is left at Royal Mail sorting office

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The blaze destroyed around 200 cars

‘Spectacular’ scrapyard blaze destroys hundreds of cars

The top 10 UK cities with the best 'vibe' revealed

Residents of Cropredy and Great Bourton have rallied around to purchase a headstone for a Second World War veteran Len Gillett.

Villagers from rally around to buy headstone for Second World War veteran

Banbury residents who used Age UK Oxfordshire's bereavement services have been invited to plant a seed in memory of a loved one.

Residents to plant seed in memory of loved one at memorial garden opening

Residents of Seccombe court getting in the party spirit. L-R: Back Row is Alan Nichols, Kristina Bojthe, Julie Mullins,Belinda Bird, Patricia Searle. Front Row is Wendy Hopkins, Cyril Allen, Layla Golby, Tony Russell, Clifford Storr, Phyllis Harris.

Banbury care home residents put on dancing shoes for summer party

The European Travel Informatio The European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS) is another travel barrier for British people after they voted to leave the EU.n and Authorisation System (ETIAS) is another travel barrier for British people after they voted to leave the EU.

Date UK holidaymakers must pay fee to enter these 30 countries

Firefighters battle huge blaze as arsonists torch more than 50 cars overnight

Arsonists cause destruction by torching over 50 cars in one night

Residents were able to reminisce about animal encounters they’d had in their younger years during the visit.

Banbury care home residents have hoot with visit from feathered friends

A view of the motocross track submitted in the planning application.

Village residents 'breathe sigh of relief' after council rejects motocross track

HanFest organisers say the festival 'has all the charm of a rural village fete'.

Village prepares for festival celebrating local music, art and food

Louisa Blenkiron, a resident in the area, says people charge around £16,000 for three weeks.

Wimbledon: Residents make up to £16k renting out homes and drives

Neil and Lisa Fletcher at home in Watchet, Somerset.

Couple who ‘live in 1930s’ bemoan increase in cost of vintage clothes

Tourists in Castle Combe, Wiltshire.

Inside UK beauty spot being ‘ruined’ by drones and Airbnbs

Only Fans billboards pop up in UK promoting adult sex work - residents turn to graffiti

OnlyFans billboards pop up in the UK promoting adult sex work

Residents rave about ‘Britain’s politest parking note’ as anonymous author makes hilarious request

Residents stumble upon ‘Britain’s politest parking note’ left on car

Banbury residents who rent their home from the council can help shape a document which will outline the services they can expect from their landlord.

Residents in Banbury who rent from council invited to have say on improvements

Come From Away announces UK tour - how to get tickets

‘Massive gas blast’ sees woman rushed to hospital

Many of the residents fear they may be forced to move away from Brackley.

'It's heartbreaking' sheltered housing residents fear eviction from home

The Premium Bond winners for June 2023 have been revealed by National Savings and Investments (NS&I) - and Bristol residents are among the lucky ones.

NS&I Premium Bonds: June 2023 winners and how to enter

Manhattanhenge 2023: How to see New York City’s sunset in the UK

The residents were delighted to relive memories of the train ride through the scenic countryside.

Care home residents have their dream of riding a train again come true

Sinkhole which has opened up above HS2 work in Buckinghamshire

Sinkhole opens up above a tunnel built for the HS2 high rail line

‘Army’ of bees force English Heritage castle closure as ‘terrified’ locals caught in massive swarm

‘Army’ of bees forces English castle to shut

Latest Banbury Guardian News

A homeless man has been charged with a string of offences following incidents in Banbury and Oxford.

Man charged with robbery, and knife and drugs offences in Banbury and Oxford

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