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For February, four books that will weave a fictional spell. The Angel Maker by Alex North Haunted by the violent...

Banbury International Community School The two new classrooms at the school have been completed, the furniture has all been made...

Why Reese Witherspoon is one of Hollywood’s greatest mainstays. Defying both her own and Hollywood’s expectations, Reese Witherspoon’s pursuit of...

New analysis from Citizens Advice has revealed the stark reality of people’s finances as they head into 2023. Research from...

Sting may return to the limelight every couple of years with a new album and world tour, but more and...

Back in our September 2022 issue, we covered the extordinay story of Alan Wolstencroft, a member of Banbury Rotary Club since...

Many people are currently struggling with spiralling living costs, driven by record-breaking wholesale gas prices. To help shield consumers from...

Ever wondered what the most effective method of learning is for your specific personality? Recent research by the University of...

Penny Lancaster may be the towering bride of singer and performer Rod Stewart, but she’s also a model, presenter and...

Under the skin of actor Christian Bale, who combines versatility with a permanent drive for perfectionism. Christian Bale is the...

How luck and laughter have kept comedian, novelist and actress Jenny Eclair at the top of her game as she...

On another barmy August evening, we set off for the countryside, our vehicle was full of excitement knowing that it...

More people than ever before are struggling to make ends meet.  To many it feels that things have gotten out...

Designer, writer and television presenter, Kevin McCloud leapt into our consciousness with his vastly successful Grand Designs show on Channel...

Daniel Radcliffe’s ability to embrace new projects across multiple mediums is no less admirable than his willingness to reference the...

Tooley’s is a historical gem, offering fascinating demonstrations and guided tours of the canal onboard its very own narrowboat, The...

He’s an acclaimed actor, DJ and director, so naturally Idris Elba needs to stay in shape to keep up with...

Bored of your furniture? Tired of seeing the same wooden wardrobes every day? Home décor guru Kirstie Allsopp has some...

One of our greatest creative filmmaking forces, Kenneth Branagh, looks back over three decades of big-budget production. Kenneth Branagh is...

The new-collar boom in 2022, and the industries our next generation of job seekers may be looking towards. The progression...

Even after four decades in the spotlight, actor Gary Oldman is still reaching out for more. South Londoner Gary Oldman,...

Designer, writer, and television presenter Kevin McCloud leapt into our consciousness with his vastly successful Grand Designs show on Channel...

The best methods for effective exam study. Over the past decade or so, the method by which academic excellence is...

Presenter Kate Humble, on the natural beauty all around us, and how protecting is something we all need to invest...

Why Paul McCartney would rather look at festive photos featuring your distant family members than pose with you to have...

If you’re fascinated by local history the Banbury Historical Society is the place for you.  From varied and lively lectures...

World champ Lewis Hamilton on staying, and feeling, young and motivated for success. It’s fair to speculate that Lewis Hamilton...