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Banbury community hero appointed chair of Oxfordshire Football Association’s inclusion action group
banburyguardian.co.uk/community/banbury-community-hero-appointed-chair-of-oxfordshire-football-associations-inclusion-action-group-9303341
Jeremy Clarkson's Oxfordshire pub hosts Red Fox Labrador meet: The Farmer's Dog, near Burford in Oxfordshire, welcomed Fox Red Labradors and their owners.
bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cq398pg73ke7o
Children set about cleaning up their Banbury neighbourhood: Children in Grimsbury have set about cleaning up their Banbury neighbourhood.
banburyguardian.co.uk/news/people/children-set-about-cleaning-up-their-banbury-neighbourhood-9281614
Oxford - Protest organised against talk by Jason Arday accuser: A protest has been organised against a talk at an Oxford University college by the academic ...
oxfordmail.co.uk/news/26667886.oxford---protest-organised-talk-jason-arday-accuser/
There was a huge turnout for an anti-racism rally in Oxford today.
Check out this video taken by our reporter Andrew Ffrench 📸 and find the full write up in ... Show more
'Legendary' Flying Scotsman visit attract hundreds of rail fans: Hundreds of steam rail fans enjoyed a visit from legendary locomotive Flying Scotsman at the ...
oxfordmail.co.uk/news/26648421.legendary-flying-scotsman-visit-attract-hundreds-rail-fans/
‘Hate isn't welcome here’: District council for Banbury passes motion to tackle racism, antisemitism and anti-Muslim hatred
banburyguardian.co.uk/news/crime/hate-isnt-welcome-here-district-council-for-banbury-passes-motion-to-tackle-racism-antisemitism-and-anti-muslim-hatred-9301657
Kai Andrews scores winner as Oxford beat 10-man Wigan: Centre-half Michal Helik shot the U’s in front a minute before half-time.
expressandstar.com/uk-sports/kai-andrews-scores-winner-as-oxford-beat-10-man-wigan-9300043
THE WARRINER SCHOOL RETAINS NATIONAL FLAGSHIP STATUS FOR INCLUSION: The Warriner School in Bloxham, Oxfordshire, has retained its status as an Inclusion Quality ...
banburyguardian.co.uk/your-world/the-warriner-school-retains-national-flagship-status-for-inclusion-9305373
Banbury scaffolding collapse - police statement in full: Two people have been injured after scaffolding collapsed at a building site, police have said in a ...
oxfordmail.co.uk/news/26657560.banbury-scaffolding-collapse---police-statement-full/
A Banbury man who has spent two decades working for the community has won a major dyslexia awardbanburyguardian.co.uk
Banbury bikers to hold town’s first Christmas toy run for Horton Hospital children's ward
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Banbury - Man avoids jail for distributing indecent images: A Banbury man has avoided jail, despite distributing indecent image of children as young as six ...
oxfordmail.co.uk/news/26649115.banbury---man-avoids-jail-despite-distributing-indecent-images/
Banbury churchgoer receives Fellowship after £70,000 worth of fundraising: Jams, preserves and craft stalls have helped Betty Harrison raise £70 ...
banburyguardian.co.uk/community/banbury-churchgoer-receives-fellowship-after-ps70000-worth-of-fundraising-9295984
Fund in tribute to Banbury girl who died in crash is close to £12,000: A fund set up in tribute to Esme Heaton-Biggs, who died in a devastating car crash ...
banburyguardian.co.uk/community/fund-in-tribute-to-banbury-girl-who-died-in-crash-is-close-to-ps12000-9281926
Chances to spot Flying Scotsman across West Berkshire this weekend: Train enthusiasts can enjoy views of the Flying Scotsman across West Berkshire as it steams ...
newburytoday.co.uk/news/chances-to-spot-flying-scotsman-across-west-berkshire-this-w-9487323/
This is the moment drug driver Emma Dutton crashed a Nissan Qashqai into a telegraph pole.
The 43-year-old from Berinsfield has been banned from driving but ... Show more
Have you got caught in the foot traffic in Bonn Square?
This video shows the 'bottleneck' effect the works outside The Westgate are having on a busy ... Show more
Football club urges support for fundraiser set up in memory of Banbury girl killed in crash
Full story: banburyguardian.co.uk
Oxford rape probe as two girls, 14, taken to secluded woods and CCTV released: Thames Valley Police has released CCTV as part of an investigation into the ...
mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/oxford-rape-police-crime-park-37779443
The Spectator Oct 17
Why I’d fight for Britain: It genuinely upsets me that my fellow countrymen and women say they would refuse to fight under any circumstances.
spectator.com/article/why-id-fight-for-britain/
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Henley Fire Station to be staffed full time: A FULL-TIME day crew could be established at Henley fire station.
Oxfordshire County Council’s place overview and ...
henleystandard.co.uk/news/home/710020/henley-fire-station-to-be-staffed-full-time.html
No resurfacing planned for A4074 following fatal crash: The council is not planning any resurfacing work or further work on the road after a fatal crash on ...
readingchronicle.co.uk/news/26632532.no-resurfacing-planned-a4074-following-fatal-crash/
HS2 completes 320m-long viaduct crossing River Great Ouse floodplain near Brackley
Full story: banburyguardian.co.uk
Over 20 groups and trade unions in 'anti-racist' Oxford march: Oxfordshire Stand Up To Racism and around 20 other groups have announced an 'anti-racist' march ...
oxfordmail.co.uk/news/26633830.20-groups-trade-unions-anti-racist-oxford-march/
Banbury women's football teams honour Esme with black armbands and pink hearts
Read more: banburyguardian.co.uk
Family pays tribute to 'one of the brightest lights' who died after Banbury crash
banburyguardian.co.uk/news/people/family-pays-tribute-to-one-of-the-brightest-lights-who-died-after-banbury-crash-9266938
'We hope we have many more years’: Popular Banbury art shop celebrates 16 years in business
banburyguardian.co.uk/business/we-hope-we-have-many-more-years-popular-banbury-art-shop-celebrates-16-years-in-business-9284497
Oxford hospital John Radcliffe calls for parking intensify: "I missed the death of my mother, who died alone, because the car park was full" - a ...
oxfordmail.co.uk/news/26634446.oxford-hospital-john-radcliffe-calls-parking-intensify/
📽️Watch and listed to Cllr Emily Kerr as she speak out about the newly opened Quiet Lane in the city of Oxford.
See our coverage of it here 👇oxfordmail.co.uk
North Oxfordshire Academy celebrates prestigious Character Education Quality Mark
banburyguardian.co.uk/your-world/north-oxfordshire-academy-celebrates-prestigious-character-education-quality-mark-9285093
Banbury woman charged with 11 offences after failed escape on bicycle
Read more: banburyguardian.co.uk
Angler sets Oxfordshire record with giant 124lb catfish: An Angler is believed to have set a county record after catching a ginormous catfish in an ...
oxfordmail.co.uk/news/26631346.angler-sets-oxfordshire-record-giant-124lb-catfish/
Rooted in the past but growing for the future: EQUIPPED with a cross-cut saw, an axe and length of rope, Harry Mackrory started a small firewood business.
henleystandard.co.uk/news/google-showcase-hs/709835/rooted-in-the-past-but-growing-for-the-future.html
Three from Banbury in custody after young woman, aged 18 dies in crash: Two men and a woman from Banbury are in custody after a crash that took the life of a ...
banburyguardian.co.uk/news/people/three-from-banbury-in-custody-after-young-woman-aged-18-dies-in-crash-9266536
‘Lack of clarity isn’t good enough’: Banbury MP calls on council to resolve parking charge confusion
Full story: banburyguardian.co.uk
Two arrested after youths chased by people with knives in Banbury park: Two arrests have been made after two youths were reportedly chased by a group armed with ...
banburyguardian.co.uk/news/crime/two-arrested-after-youths-chased-by-people-with-knives-in-banbury-park-9276817
Tudor Hall School in Banbury first in Oxfordshire to be accredited World Class School
banburyguardian.co.uk/your-world/tudor-hall-school-in-banbury-first-in-oxfordshire-to-be-accredited-world-class-school-9268467
Oxford University contributes £17 billion to the UK economy: Oxford University contributes £17 billion to the UK economy each year and supports around 57 ...
oxfordmail.co.uk/news/26618864.oxford-university-contributes-17-billion-uk-economy/
Oxford gridlocked as traffic around city grinds to halt: Oxford is gridlocked as traffic around city grinds to a halt
oxfordmail.co.uk/news/26609855.oxford-gridlocked-traffic-around-city-grinds-halt/
Andy Burnham’s government to press ahead with Oxford-Cambridge corridor: New premier is seeking to reassure investors and reject claims he does not care about ...
ft.com/content/5371b147-4984-43ed-95d4-b009cf060446
Paid articlePaywall West Oxfordshire councillor welcomed to Witney Mosque: An Oxfordshire County and West Oxfordshire District councillor visited Witney Mosque to promote ...
oxfordmail.co.uk/news/26612797.west-oxfordshire-councillor-welcomed-witney-mosque/
Oxfordshire MP warns on 'far-right' agenda in asylum centre row: An MP has raised concerns about a 'far-right' gender over a government proposal to house more ...
oxfordmail.co.uk/news/26607068.oxfordshire-mp-warns-far-right-agenda-asylum-centre-row/
Oxford ring road gridlock prompts 150-home plan warning: “You cannot keep adding hundreds of homes to an already overloaded road network" warns an Oxford ...
oxfordmail.co.uk/news/26612628.oxford-ring-road-gridlock-prompts-150-home-plan-warning/
Teen girls' bid to ban school uniforms in porn gains support: A campaign by girls at The Cooper School in Bicester, calling for uniforms to be banned from ...
oxfordmail.co.uk/news/26604217.teen-girls-bid-ban-school-uniforms-porn-gains-support/
Oxford group set to join pro-Palestine student march in London: Protests are expected to draw crowds and strong emotions in the capital as hundreds are ...
oxfordmail.co.uk/news/26614627.oxford-group-set-join-pro-palestine-student-march-london/
Valuable Banbury service is under spotlight during Hospice Care Week
Full story: banburyguardian.co.uk
Jeremy Clarkson looking to open up new pub outside UK: Jeremy Clarkson has said he will open up a new pub outside the UK - hinting it could be in Piddington.
oxfordmail.co.uk/news/26611804.jeremy-clarkson-looking-open-new-pub-outside-uk/
‘A huge honour’: Banbury footballer selected for Cerebral Palsy Football World Cup in US
banburyguardian.co.uk/community/a-huge-honour-banbury-footballer-selected-for-cerebral-palsy-football-world-cup-in-us-9266847
Oxfordshire and Kenya villages' twinning anniversary library set to open: Kennington residents fundraise for the much-needed resource which will open on 10 ...
bbc.com/news/articles/c4gv1eegyrzo
Loved up Harry and Meg pictured enjoying pub lunch of pie & mash and fish and chips on first UK outing since return
thesun.co.uk/royals/40567260/harry-meghan-pictured-pub-lunch-uk-return/
Be Seen – Banbury bus passengers urged to shine phone screens at bus stop to attract drivers’ attention
banburyguardian.co.uk/your-world/be-seen-banbury-bus-passengers-urged-to-shine-phone-screens-at-bus-stop-to-attract-drivers-attention-9251968
‘A chance to make a huge difference’: Work begins on ambitious plan to regenerate Banbury
banburyguardian.co.uk/news/people/a-chance-to-make-a-huge-difference-work-begins-on-ambitious-plan-to-regenerate-banbury-9209650
Wombles work as team to keep Henley tidy and clean: A NEW litter picking group has met for the first time.
The HoT (Henley-on-Thames) Wombles gathered at the ...
henleystandard.co.uk/news/home/709637/wombles-work-as-team-to-keep-henley-tidy-and-clean.html
Arrests made and items seized after drugs raids at Banbury shop and home
Full story: Arrests made and items seized after drugs raids at Banbury shop and home
‘It looked like carnage’: Visiting couple shocked after graves disturbed at Banbury Cemetery
banburyguardian.co.uk/community/it-looked-like-carnage-visiting-couple-shocked-after-graves-disturbed-at-banbury-cemetery-9254747
Council formally objects to plans to house over 1,000 asylum seekers at military base near Bicester
banburyguardian.co.uk/community/council-formally-objects-to-plans-to-house-over-1000-asylum-seekers-at-military-base-near-bicester-9126674
‘I am not ready to give up’: Almost £50,000 raised for 25-year-old Banbury-linked man fighting rare cancer
banburyguardian.co.uk/community/i-am-not-ready-to-give-up-almost-ps50000-raised-for-25-year-old-banbury-linked-man-fighting-rare-cancer-9205809
Dame Esther Rantzen dies aged 86 as family pay tribute: Broadcaster, campaigner and Oxford University graduate Dame Esther Rantzen has died at the age of 86 ...
oxfordmail.co.uk/news/26596365.dame-esther-rantzen-dies-aged-86-family-pay-tribute/
Key FactsDame Esther Rantzen, broadcaster and campaigner, dies at 86
Sep 30, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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- Rantzen presented That's Life! on the BBC for 21 years, from 1973 to 1994.
- After an episode generated many abuse-related calls, she founded Childline in 1986 as a confidential helpline for children.
- In 2013, she founded The Silver Line for people aged 55 and over experiencing loneliness and isolation.
- After being diagnosed with terminal lung cancer in 2023, she joined Swiss assisted dying clinic Dignitas and supported the Terminally Ill Adults Bill.
The law around assisted dying must change and change quickly.— Dame Esther Rantzen, broadcaster, charity founder, and assisted-dying campaigner; said after noting she could not travel to Dignitas and describing the law as 'messy and cruel'.
Banbury residents encouraged to get their annual winter flu and COVID jabs: Banbury residents eligible for winter flu and COVID jabs are being encouraged to get ...
banburyguardian.co.uk/health/banbury-residents-encouraged-to-get-their-annual-winter-flu-and-covid-jabs-9222164
Two Banbury town centre flats hit with closure orders over reports of drug activity and anti-social behaviour
banburyguardian.co.uk/community/two-banbury-town-centre-flats-hit-with-closure-orders-over-reports-of-drug-activity-and-anti-social-behaviour-9223357
The teen girls campaigning to get school uniform banned from porn: Helen Rumbelow visits the Cooper School in Bicester, where girls in years 9-11 have started a ...
thetimes.com/life-style/sex-relationships/article/schoolgirl-protest-uniforms-porn-petition-qzcpwmvnn
Zion, 17, who completed A-Levels a year early, to take gap year before starting at Oxford
lynnnews.co.uk/news/former-springwood-student-secures-coveted-place-at-oxford-un-9483881/
Village pub near Banbury reopens following major refurbishment: A popular pub in a village near Banbury has reopened following a major refurbishment project.
banburyguardian.co.uk/business/village-pub-near-banbury-reopens-following-major-refurbishment-9181076
Householders are fighting plans to build a ‘residential home’ and houses on controversial wooded land in Banburybanburyguardian.co.uk
Oxfordshire hunt group's meet 'wrecked' by animal activists: A local hunt group had it's meet sabotaged by a local campaign group who claimed it was hunting ...
oxfordmail.co.uk/news/26571154.oxfordshire-hunt-groups-meet-wrecked-animal-activists/
BBC Sep 21
Oxford grooming gang survivors tell BBC 'hundreds' of abusers still free: Men who sexually abused them as underage girls are still walking around the city ...
bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cmpwln09gknzo
BBC Sep 16
Piddington in Oxfordshire votes to leave UK over asylum plans: Piddington residents vote over proposals to house up to 1,256 male asylum seekers nearby.
bbc.co.uk/news/articles/ckz7zyn1lwypo
CAMRA Good Beer Guide: The nine best pubs in Banbury and nearby villages, according to experts
banburyguardian.co.uk/business/camra-good-beer-guide-the-nine-best-pubs-in-banbury-and-nearby-villages-according-to-experts-9179771
Far-right activist branded 'racist' after Piddington appeal: Far-right activist Danny Tommo has been branded as "outright racist" after urging his ...
oxfordmail.co.uk/news/26568111.far-right-activist-branded-racist-piddington-appeal/
More than 400 villagers urge council to defend refusal of huge warehouse plans between Banbury and Bicester
banburyguardian.co.uk/business/more-than-400-villagers-urge-council-to-defend-refusal-of-huge-warehouse-plans-between-banbury-and-bicester-9171475
Grooming gang members continue to roam streets of Oxford: Grooming gang members continue to roam around the streets of Oxford, a BBC Panorama investigation has ...
oxfordmail.co.uk/news/26569856.grooming-gang-members-continue-roam-streets-oxford/
Secretary of State ‘unable to commit’ to opening date for East West Rail line between Oxford and Bletchley
miltonkeynes.co.uk/news/people/secretary-of-state-unable-to-commit-to-opening-date-for-east-west-rail-line-between-oxford-and-bletchley-9141699
