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Louise Regan is set to star in TV series

Talented stonemasonry student from Banbury set to grace our TV screens this mont...

Chipping Norton Choral Society is hosting a singing event for everyone on December 17.

Community invited to Christmas singing event with Chipping Norton Choral Society

The Shipston Proms committee has for the first time arranged some fundraising events before the next events which will take place in June 2024.

Review: Shipston Proms hold fundraising musical events

A parent's view

Can you help with the Big Give Christmas Challenge?

Huge trunk of old Elm tree

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

Rachel Burns, Roseann Thompson and Sue Blank from Katharine House Hospice show off this year’s greener wooden Santa Fun Run medals.

Popular Katharine House fun run in Banbury goes green the Christmas

Arts and Entertainment

Cinderella at The Theatre, Chipping Norton (photo: Geraint Lewis)

Review: Latin flavours add spice to Chippy panto

Paul William Gibson will be performing songs from his new album at Banbury's HMV store next month.

Banbury folk singer-songwriter to launch debut album with performance at HMV

Comedian Chris McCausland will perform in Banbury next January.

Live at the Apollo and Would I Lie To You? comedian comes to Banbury

Banbury band LAKE ACACIA will perform a hometown gig in town this Friday.

Banbury alt-rockers LAKE ACACIA to play hometown gig after busy year of touring

Let the Diwali celebrations begin.

Banbury care home shines bright for Festival of Lights

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The Katharine House Hospice is hosting its annual Lights of Love celebration next month.

Charity to host annual ceremony to remember loved ones who have died

Organisers at the Fairytale Farm have been busy transforming it into an 'immersive Christmas wonderland'.

Popular farm attraction transforms to 'immersive Christmas wonderland'

Jazz duo Ian Millar and Dominic Spencer are bringing their unique show to Long Compton's Village Hall.

Travelling jazz duo bring intimate show to village near Shipston for fundraiser

The Longford Park Community Centre is hosting its annual Christmas Fayre this Saturday.

Community to raise money for the Horton with Christmas Fayre this Saturday

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Super Mario Bros. Wonder

Console Corner: Super Mario Bros. Wonder review - What a wonderful world

Gold medal-winning dancers from the School for Stars dancing academy will join the mayor in switching on the Christmas lights this year.

Banbury's gold medal-winning dancers to join mayor in Christmas light switch-on

Pupils from the Frank Wise school with Cllr Jayne Strangwood at last year's festival.

Popular Christmas Tree Festival will return to Banbury next month

Darts legend John Lowe will appear at Danny's Sports Bar and Grill this weekend.

Darts legend 'Old Stoneface' to make appearance at Banbury sports bar

The arts team at St Mary's have planned another busy month of events for November.

Talks, mindfulness, and choral music will all feature at St Mary's Church

Anton Lesser will be joining the festive celebration at Shipston Home Nursing's Christmas fundraiser.

Game of Thrones actor joins Shipston charity's Christmas carol fundraiser

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Chipping Norton Choral Society loosening up before their concert rehearsal.

Chipping Norton choir prepares for concert that focusses on the horrors of war

Celebrated drag queen Scarlett Flare will be performing in Kings Sutton to help raise funds for the villages' preschool.

Drag queen show organised to raise much-needed funds for preschool near Banbury

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Volunteer with North Banbury Scout Group and see what it's all about

Chacombe village is preparing for its annual bonfire and fireworks night.

Village near Banbury prepares for annual bonfire and fireworks event

Girls Go Free at Silverstone Museum extended until November 5th

Silverstone museum’s Girls Go Free extended due to popular demand!

The Banbury Cross Players are busy rehearsing for their return to pantomime this Christmas.

Award-winning Banbury theatre group return with Christmas pantomime

Prince - Diamonds And Pearls Reissue

Remastered classic album reissue fit for Prince fans

Sophie Melville as Miss Lillian and Vinnie Heaven as Jack (photo: Henri T)

Review: RSC strikes gold with ‘queer Western’ Cowbois on Stratford stage

Barratt and DWH's teams in Banbury wearing pink for Breast Cancer Now

Thinking Pink: Banbury construction staff raise awareness for breast cancer

Actor James McClelland (L) and director Jason Farries are working together on an exciting new short film project.

Banbury area filmmakers set to make short film about underground rave scene

Joseph Fiennes as Gareth Southgate in Dear England (photo: Marc Brenner)

Review: Dear England puts Gareth Southgate on the West End stage