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Fines follow child truancy

Thu, 23 May 2013 12:05:37 GMT

The following cases were among those heard at Banbury Magistrates’ Court from May 7-May 21.

The opinion of the people

Thu, 23 May 2013 08:40:37 GMT

How dare anyone, no matter how high on the executive ladder they might be, have the gall to say the Banbury Guardian and Keep the Horton General have made matters worse by campaigning.

Answers needed

Thu, 16 May 2013 08:27:33 GMT

Your correspondent Jenny Jones (Banbury Guardian, May 9 ) must be congratulated on her research into the financial pros and cons arising from moving emergency abdominal surgery to the John Radcliffe Hospital.

Dreams of cakes come true

Wed, 15 May 2013 15:24:19 GMT

Four schoolchildren saw their cake dreams made a reality when super cake-maker Rosy Fallick, of Cakes for All UK, Great Bourton, made them as prizes in a design competition.

King’s Coronation 1937

Wed, 15 May 2013 14:57:53 GMT

On May 12, 1937, Westminster Abbey was alive to the sights and sounds of the Coronation of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth. In this article my aim is to explore the impact of the event upon Banbury and district.

Family fun amid the spring flowers at Upton House

Thu, 09 May 2013 14:31:16 GMT

More than 7,000 tulips planted at Upton House are now coming into bloom and heralding a busy summer of things happening at the house and gardens.

First lady of folk will make special appearance at club

Thu, 09 May 2013 13:29:20 GMT

Miriam ‘Backhouse‘ Erasmus, also known as the first lady of folk, is taking on Banbury Folk Club as she appears at The Mill Arts Centre’s Millers Bar on Wednesday (May 15).

Three to go walkabout from London to Brighton

Thu, 09 May 2013 10:52:20 GMT

Three friends from King’s Sutton are taking a hike with a difference.

Pepper spray is confiscated

Thu, 09 May 2013 09:51:43 GMT

The following cases were among those heard at Banbury Magistrates’ Court from April 19-24.

Guardian worldwide

Thu, 09 May 2013 09:43:32 GMT

In this digital age we take it for granted that the Banbury Guardian has many overseas readers.

Book jabs now

Thu, 09 May 2013 08:08:14 GMT

Thank you to the Banbury Guardian for headlining the issue of getting MMR for unvaccinated children in our area (May 2).

Salon staff take step back in time

Fri, 03 May 2013 09:39:16 GMT

Toni & Guy in Banbury kicked off the brand’s 50th anniversary celebrations last Saturday as the hairdressing team relived the 60s.

Artist displays work at events

Fri, 03 May 2013 08:53:13 GMT

Artist Martin Ford is  exhibiting his work at the Middleton Cheney Art Exhibition at Chenderit School and Brackley  Craft Fair at Brackley Town Hall.

May Day celebrations

Thu, 02 May 2013 14:08:21 GMT

Dr Brinkworth in his ‘Old Banbury’ booklet traces May Day celebrations back to the town’s earliest history, providing a possible link with the Lady on the White Horse.

Jail term for prison smuggler

Thu, 02 May 2013 11:15:26 GMT

The following cases were among those heard at  Banbury Magistrates’ Court from April 10-19:

‘I want the best’

Thu, 02 May 2013 08:08:02 GMT

We all want the best for the Horton Hospital and we all want the best from local healthcare.

Pet ambulance is on the road

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 11:06:34 GMT

Banbury’s Hawthorne Lodge Veterinary Practice has a new pet ambulance, allowing staff to carry out home visits and deal with emergencies.

Tough guy Jamie pledges to raise vital funds for charity

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 08:38:18 GMT

A modest tough guy is devoting his strengths to fundraising in recognition of the bravery of both his wife and his mother.

New training room dedicated to top CAB fundraiser

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 16:24:34 GMT

Volunteers and staff at Banbury CAB in Cornhill gathered to name their new training room last Monday in honour of volunteer adviser Colin Henson, who joined the Bureau in 2005.

Eydon’s slice of history is must-see publication

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 13:06:56 GMT

Anyone interested in local history research could scarcely do better than dip into the latest booklet of articles by members of the Eydon Group.