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Decisions delayed on major housing plans

Thu, 23 May 2013 09:23:31 GMT

Councillors put off deciding two controversial housing applications last Thursday while calling for a ‘firm stand’ to be taken against pressure to build more homes.

Jury to deliver verdict in Parsons trial

Wed, 22 May 2013 18:15:30 GMT

Jurors are tomorrow, Thursday, expected to deliver their verdict in the trial of a Banbury footballer charged with the murder of his estranged wife.

It’s all bin sorted for new recycling firm

Wed, 22 May 2013 14:41:55 GMT

Innovative businessmen and women were rewarded for their ingenuity at the final of Banbury’s very own Dragons’ Den-style competition last Friday.

Haul of horse tack recovered

Wed, 22 May 2013 14:19:34 GMT

Police have recovered thousands of pounds worth of horse tack stolen from farms and yards in a series of burglaries on Sunday night.

New shop aims to help fund research

Tue, 21 May 2013 14:45:57 GMT

The latest shop in Banbury’s town centre was officially opened today (Tuesday).

Night of horse tack raids in Banburyshire villages

Tue, 21 May 2013 12:43:54 GMT

More than £130,000 worth of horse tack has been stolen from farms in a series of overnight raids across Banburyshire.

Husband takes the stand in murder trial

Mon, 20 May 2013 18:47:47 GMT

A husband accused of murdering his wife at their Bicester home ‘lost control’ after she came at him with a knife, a court heard today, Monday.

Woman sexually assaulted in park

Fri, 17 May 2013 16:38:17 GMT

A 22-year-old woman was sexually assaulted in Princess Diana Park in Prescott Close, Banbury yesterday (Thursday)

Ida celebrates special birthday

Fri, 17 May 2013 16:29:27 GMT

A kind-hearted woman living in a care home in Bodicote celebrated her 100th birthday today (Friday).

Man sentenced for child sex offences

Fri, 17 May 2013 15:50:33 GMT

A 65-year-old man has been jailed for 12 years for sexual offences against four underage girls today (Friday).

Council rejects Deddington homes plan

Thu, 16 May 2013 18:46:15 GMT

Proposals to build 85 homes to the north of Deddington were voted down by councillors this evening at a crucial planning meeting.

Court hears forensic evidence

Thu, 16 May 2013 17:58:36 GMT

In the ongoing murder trial against a Banbury footballer a court heard how his wife had suffered stab wounds so severe a rib was cut in two and both her lungs collapsed.

Tributes paid to much loved former builder

Thu, 16 May 2013 11:06:43 GMT

Fred Timms, who with his father built more than 4,000 homes for Banburyshire families, has died aged 80.

Village girl second in competition

Thu, 16 May 2013 10:57:10 GMT

Georgie Spencer Hughes from Middleton Cheney came second out of 800 girls in a modelling competition by lingerie company Curvy Kate.

Nicola will help sort problems

Thu, 16 May 2013 10:52:29 GMT

Heavy drinking, fear of public speaking, being unable to say no and all sorts of other ‘personal’ problems can be disabling for people at work, in business and in the home.

Harriers head makes decision to step down

Thu, 16 May 2013 10:48:42 GMT

Vicki McLean, the principal of Harriers Banbury Academy, has resigned from her post at the school.

New executive director arrives at hospital

Thu, 16 May 2013 10:43:56 GMT

A private hospital in Banbury has appointed Keith Cunningham as its new executive director.

Village celebrates opening of play area

Thu, 16 May 2013 09:33:15 GMT

A small village community is celebrating the opening of its new children’s play area.

Classic music in church setting

Thu, 16 May 2013 09:15:40 GMT

Heath String Quartet will play at St Mary’s Church in Adderbury on Sunday, May 26 at 7.45pm.

Major refurbishment plan updates Banbury Golf Club

Thu, 16 May 2013 09:13:13 GMT

A golf club near Adderbury is currently undergoing a complete refurbishment as it looks to update its facilities.