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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Video: Fire destroys Oxfordshire thatched roof in eight minutes - weeks before tile replacement due

6 days ago | banburyguardian.co.uk | Lily Shanagher

Watch more of our videos on ShotsTV.com and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565Visit Shots! nowA thatched cottage near Bicester was totally destroyed in a fire which ripped through the roof in eight minutes - weeks before it was due to be replaced with tiles. The fire broke out at Bob and Paula Hessian’s home, which dates back to the 17th century, in Weston-on-the-Green, on the evening of April 5.
Friends of a Banburyshire farmer have set up a £100,000 fund to pay for his cancer treatment

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

Watch more of our videos on ShotsTV.com and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565Visit Shots! nowThe farming and rugby communities have come together in a massive fundraising effort to raise money for cancer treatment for a great friend. A GoFundMe page with a £100,000 target to fund alternative treatment abroad for Tom Page has already raised over £58,000 and a series of fundraising events begins this weekend.
Villagers hope desperately that a plan for 700 new homes west of Brackley is rejected

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

Watch more of our videos on ShotsTV.com and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565Visit Shots! nowVillagers are hoping desperately that an appeal over a plan for 700 homes west of Brackley fails. Residents of Farthinghoe fear that any such huge housing estate would make their notorious road problems even worse. The village, with its infamous, narrow pinch point, endures heavy congestion and repeated accidents involving large lorries.
Thames Water’s Banbury sewage treatment works 'set to increase capacity by 84%'

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

Watch more of our videos on ShotsTV.com and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565Visit Shots! nowThames Water’s (TW) Banbury sewage treatment works is set to increase capacity by 84%, the company says. TW is carrying out a £14.7 million upgrade at Banbury Sewage Treatment Works (STW). It is part of a plan to upgrade 250 of its wastewater sites including Bloxham, Hanwell and Greatworth, to help manage demand caused by population growth and climate change, a spokesman said.
Oxfordshire patient left with ‘two left knees’ as NHS Trust reports numerous implant or prosthesis errors

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

Watch more of our videos on ShotsTV.com and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565Visit Shots! nowAn Oxfordshire patient was left with ‘two left knees’ after a mix up involving a prosthesis. The patient was sent home with ‘two left knees’ in one of four errors in the past three years involving an implant or prosthesis, according to newly-gathered data. Medical Negligence Assist sent Freedom of Information requests to Trusts around England, and Health Boards in Wales and Scotland.
Business minister 'recognises impact' closure of toilets has on Sainsbury customers in Banbury

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

Watch more of our videos on ShotsTV.com and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565Visit Shots! nowThe Labour government’s business minister has commented on the closure of Sainsbury’s toilets in Banbury, saying he 'recognises the impact' on customers. Business Minister Gareth Thomas was responding to a complaint passed on by Banbury MP Sean Woodcock from Sue Leech, a customer from Broughton, who set up a petition asking for the reinstatement of the facilities at the Oxford Road supermarket.
A Banbury councillor tops the Oxfordshire County Council attendance tables with 100 per cent

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

Watch more of our videos on ShotsTV.com and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565Visit Shots! nowA Banbury councillor is one of only two county councillors who have a 100 per cent attendance record at the Oxfordshire authority’s meetings. Cllr Mark Cherry and Cllr Nigel Simpson are the only two members of Oxfordshire County Council who attended all the meetings they were expected at between May 18, 2021 (when the first meeting of the current council term was held) and April 1, 2025.
BYHP adapts to support young people - how you can help

2 weeks ago | banburyguardian.co.uk | Elizabeth Stevens

Over 30 years ago, Banbury Young Homelessness Project emerged as a beacon of hope, providing crucial assistance to local young people facing homelessness. While its early days centred on sheltering those in need, homelessness legislation now places this responsibility on Cherwell District Council. Today, the charity—now known simply as BYHP—continues to adapt, reflecting its commitment to helping our young community in and around North Oxfordshire.
Leading new homes provider hosting Assisted Move open day at popular Winchcombe development

2 weeks ago | banburyguardian.co.uk | Ethan Henson

A Gloucestershire new homes provider is encouraging home seekers to explore its Assisted Move service with an open day at its popular Winchcombe development this weekend. Bromford’s Merret Place will open its doors on Saturday, April 12, between 11am and 4pm, with refreshments available, and the friendly Bromford sales team on hand to advise on how the housing association can support in its buyers’ journeys towards their new home.
The exact time Black Mirror season 7 is out and when you can watch it

2 weeks ago | banburyguardian.co.uk | Matthew Mohan-Hickson

Watch more of our videos on ShotsTV.com and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565Visit Shots! nowNetflix has confirmed the release time for Black Mirror season 7Black Mirror is back with six brand new nightmares. It includes a sequel to the acclaimed USS Callister episode. But what time do the episodes come out? A brand new season of Black Mirror is just a few hours away. Netflix has confirmed the episode titles for the upcoming series.