Banbury Guardian

The Banbury Guardian is a community-focused tabloid newspaper located in Banbury, Oxfordshire. It caters to readers in north Oxfordshire, southwest Northamptonshire, and southeast Warwickshire. Alongside it, the publication has a sister outlet called The Banbury & District Review, which is a free weekly tabloid.

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Banburyshire am-dram group celebrates 50 years with a gala concert

4 days ago | banburyguardian.co.uk | Roseanne Edwards

A popular amateur dramatics group in the Banbury area is planning three glittering gala concerts to mark 50 years of entertaining audiences. The Lynden Players, based in Middleton Cheney since 1975, are deep into rehearsals for the concert in July, running alongside an exhibition of photos, costumes and memorabilia from their archives.
Banburyshire village scores a big hit with its retro sports day

4 days ago | banburyguardian.co.uk | Roseanne Edwards

A retro sports day proved to be a massive hit with residents of Hornton village on Sunday. The event drew families, friends and neighbours together for a joyful afternoon of community spirit and classic fun. Organised by Sophie Heathcote it was held in the heart of the village and attracted an incredible turnout. Children and teenagers competed in races, football matches and quick cricket, while adults joined in the games or cheered from the sidelines with refreshments in hand.
Controversial Banbury roads scheme takes a step forward as planners give legal approval

4 days ago | banburyguardian.co.uk | Roseanne Edwards

A controversial roads scheme many motorists believe will cause traffic mayhem in Banbury has taken a step forward after Cherwell planners approved its legal status. Oxfordshire County Council (OCC) wants to spend millions changing the road layout between the Bridge Street bus station, Cherwell Street and George Street in a bid to improve bus journey times. Banbury Civic Society says the changes would ‘totally disrupt’ established traffic routes.
MP asks supermarket to reconsider closing its main Banbury store's toilets

5 days ago | banburyguardian.co.uk | Roseanne Edwards

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Solicitors expands into Banbury with latest acquisition

5 days ago | banburyguardian.co.uk | Amanda Chalmers

Coventry and Warwickshire solicitors Alsters Kelley has today announced the acquisition of Banbury-based Aplins Solicitors, further extending its presence into Oxfordshire and bringing its total number of offices to six. It is an exciting development for the Legal 500 firm which already operates in Coventry, Nuneaton, Leamington Spa, Southam and Stratford-upon-Avon and it is their second acquisition in the last five years.
Visitors to the Banbury area from the north report horror at potholes - county leader says there's not enough money

5 days ago | banburyguardian.co.uk | Roseanne Edwards

Visitors to a Banburyshire AirB&B said they would ‘never complain again’ about roads in the north after driving over Oxfordshire potholes. The visitors left a glowing review of their comfortable, attractive AirB&B lodgings in north Oxfordshire, complaining only about the area’s roads. The leader of Oxfordshire County Council said there was not enough money to keep rural roads in decent shape. The visitors said: "It’s all been lovely - really nice area.
Hampshire Morris Men return to Banbury area this weekend during 50th anniversary celebrations

5 days ago | banburyguardian.co.uk | Roseanne Edwards

The Yateley Morris Men of north east Hampshire return to the Banbury area this weekend for a special tour during their 50th anniversary year. As part of the big celebration, Yateley will perform in a number of locations in Banbury, Hook Norton, Adderbury and Broughton on Saturday and Sunday. On Saturday the side dances at the Fine Lady statue at Banbury Cross at 10.30am, the White Horse pub, North Bar, Banbury at 11.30am and Ye Olde Reindeer, Parsons Street at 12.30pm.
Ex-Shrewsbury Town, Peterborough United and Northampton Town star is named Banbury United boss after Simon Hollyhead departure

5 days ago | banburyguardian.co.uk | Mark Duffy

Kelvin Langmead has been appointed as the new manager of Banbury United after the club parted ways with Simon Hollyhead over the weekend. Hollyhead had requested to speak with SPL Premier Central rivals Kettering Town over their vacant managerial position. But with no agreement between the clubs having been reached, United released a statement saying they had relieved Hollyhead of his duties with the club and placed him on gardening leave for the duration of his notice period.
Bicester fire victims died from 'traumatic injuries' possibly caused by structure collapse

1 week ago | banburyguardian.co.uk | Roseanne Edwards

The two firefighters and a Bicester resident who died in the fire at Bicester Motion, died from 'traumatic injuries' tests have found. It is thought the injuries they sustained were similar to those caused by a structure’s collapse, police say. Thames Valley Police today confirmed post-mortem examination results for three, who were part of a massive operation trying to extinguish the blaze on May 15.
Blenheim Palace Adventure Play is a half term thrill for children of all ages

1 week ago | banburyguardian.co.uk | Roseanne Edwards

Half term holidays usually warrant a treat and Blenheim Palace offers plenty of thrills for children of all ages. While the obvious adults’ attraction is the palace - a world heritage site – children are well catered for at the Adventure Play area which is conveniently adjacent to the Butterfly House, the maze and a pizza restaurant. The two are connected by a delightful small railway – with carriages pulled by Winston the train (see video here).