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'Verbally abusive and intimidating' Woodford Halse pensioner banned from contacting neighbours
2+ hour, 41+ min ago (236+ words) Kevin Lowe, of Byfield Road, has been handed a two-year Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO). Police say the Woodford Halse man's behaviour left his neighbours often feeling too scared to leave their own homes or attend community events. Northamptonshire Police's anti-social…...
Bicester MP calls for government to "come clean" over plans to house asylum seekers at MOD camp
1+ day, 23+ hour ago (356+ words) Calum Miller, MP for Bicester and Woodstock, has slammed the government for "secret decisions" after a Ministry of Defence letter sent to service personnel and their families describing "immediate" work on the planned 1, 250-bed site with 270 places to be provided…...
Conmen posing as gardeners swindle two Brackley residents in one day
3+ day, 3+ hour ago (251+ words) The police are appealing for anyone who saw two men acting suspiciously in or around Waynflete Avenue between 3pm and 6pm on Tuesday, June 23, to come forward. They say two men, claiming to be from a legitimate gardening business, approached two residents,…...
Banburyshire Steam Rally delights the crowds with another amazing spectacle
3+ day, 1+ hour ago (146+ words) Banburyshire Steam Rally gives the crowds another amazing spectacle Banbury Guardian Bloxham Steam Rally drew the crowds in spite of the hot weather and didn't fail to impress with the extraordinary range of vehicles and attractions on offer There was…...
George Russell claims seventh F1 victory as Mercedes get back to winning ways
3+ day, 3+ hour ago (350+ words) Russell, who had not won since the opening round in Australia, converted pole position to claim maximum points at the Red Bull Ring, building momentum ahead of this weekend's home Silverstone Grand Prix. The Brit just about survived a late…...
Photo gallery: Stunning wildlife photographs captured in and around Banbury
5+ day, 19+ hour ago (56+ words) Photo gallery: Stunning wildlife pictures captured in and around Banbury Banbury Guardian Mr Martineau said: "I'd just like everyone in Banbury to enjoy these pictures as much as I enjoyed taking them." Did you know with an ad-lite subscription to…...
AI and outsourcing are creating hidden security risks for UK micro businesses, warns operations expert
2+ week, 1+ day ago (690+ words) As more UK micro businesses combine AI tools, freelancers, outsourced and offshore support to run leaner operations, a local Banbury expert is warning that fragmented systems and unclear accountability are creating growing security, compliance and operational risks without clear governance…...
Hook Norton Veterinary Group celebrates 20 years of caring for Pets in Deddington
2+ week, 2+ day ago (233+ words) Hook Norton Veterinary Group is celebrating a significant milestone as its Deddington branch marks 20 years of serving pets and their owners in the local community. The branch officially opened its doors on 5 June 2006 and has gone from strength to strength…...
'It's going to be fluid': Brackley Town chief hints at surprise tactical change
3+ week, 28+ min ago (330+ words) Brackley Town's boss endured a tumultuous start to life at St James Park at the back end of last season, losing 12 of his first 16 matches in charge and winning just one. During that run, Whing unsuccessfully attempted a three-back system....
Music review: Queen tribute act Magic Queen live at The Mill Arts Centre
3+ week, 1+ day ago (539+ words) A packed-out Mill Theatre welcomed premier tribute band Queen Magic to the stage on Saturday and what a night it turned out to be. Two hundred-plus faithfuls of all ages (some in optional reverential T-shirts) were anticipating an evening of…...