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The Red Lion in Adderbury has reopened following a major refurbishment.

Village pub reopens following major refurbishment

Members of Banbury Cross Indoor Bowls Club raise a glass to the club’s history and future.

Banbury bowls club celebrates 70 years of bringing people together through sport

The Campaign for Real Ale’s (CAMRA) 2027 guide of the best pubs in the UK has recently been released. Here are the guide’s best pubs in and around Banbury.

The best pubs in Banbury and nearby villages, according to experts

Banbury Early Music Festival gets underway this weekend.

Banbury Early Music Festival returns this weekend

Police have released an image of a man they want to speak to after an assault in Banbury town centre left a victim with serious head injuries.

Appeal launched to identify man after summer assault in town centre

Banbury councillor Paul Austin-Sargent passing under the Welland Valley Viaduct on the Northamptonshire/Rutland border.

Councillor with rare cancer reaches halfway stage of his Walk of Life

A new book shines a light on some of Banbury and Oxfordshire’s spookiest stories.

Discover some of Banbury and Oxfordshire's spookiest tales in new book

Students on Banbury and Bicester College’s Football Academy programme in their Easington Sports kits.

College teams up with local football club to develop young players

A 22-year-old man will face charges relating to four residential burglaries at Oxford Crown Court on October 23.

Man charged in connection with four home burglaries

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Banbury Cricket Club batsman Lloyd Sabin finished the 2026 season just shy of 1,000 runs scored. (Photo credit: Dawn Eaton)

‘Mr Consistent’ Sabin & 300-wicket Wright among Banbury CC’s standouts in 2026

Captain Kieran Coyne (right) poses with several of his Banbury Cricket Club men's first XI teammates. (Photo credit: Dawn Eaton)

'I would have snapped your hand off!’: Coyne reflects on Banbury CC’s 2026

Josh Smile made his second debut for Banbury United away at Worcester City. (Photo credit: Julie Hawkins)

Winless streak continues but a step in the right direction for Banbury United

The Banbury Belles ready to take on Brackley Phoenix for their first home game of the season

Banbury Belles and Brackley Phoenix settle for draw after hard-fought friendly

Toto Wolff is using all his experience and expertise to ensure Mercedes continue their dominance at the front of both championships. (Photo by Thomas COEX / AFP via Getty Images)

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