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Inspector called in after solar farm row flares up

Fri, 17 May 2013 16:07:51 GMT

A consultant has said a more sensible and efficient solution could have been found after permission for a £6million  solar farm, which is up and running producing emission-free energy, was refused.

Village’s artistic talent goes on show

Wed, 15 May 2013 17:08:42 GMT

The residents of North Aston are pulling together to create an ‘Art Show of All the Talents.

Walk in aid of hearing loss

Wed, 15 May 2013 16:21:15 GMT

Three friends from King’s Sutton are taking a hike with a difference.

Birthday exhibition for Cafe

Tue, 14 May 2013 15:17:32 GMT

The Brackley based charity which brings the creative arts to care homes and sheltered housing throughout the region is hosting an arts exhibition in Banbury this month to celebrate its 10th birthday.

Traffic light relief for Helmdon

Tue, 14 May 2013 14:41:37 GMT

People in Helmdon who have endured temporary traffic lights for more than two years, are set for some relief after work began to repair a weak railway bridge.

Tight landing for helicopter ambulance after ladder fall

Tue, 14 May 2013 12:47:20 GMT

Crowds looked on in amazement as an air ambulance made a landing in between shopping trolleys and parked cars after a man in Brackley fell down ladder.

Pit skills against county first XI

Mon, 13 May 2013 12:31:00 GMT

Cricket fans are being offered a once in a lifetime opportunity to go up against a first-class team during a family event in Brackley next month.

Brackley firm serves up world’s poshest tent

Fri, 10 May 2013 16:54:06 GMT

Brackley’s temporary structure specialists are showing off their finesse as they provide a stop gap for one of Oxford University’s historic dinning halls.

Equine practice joins with Royal Veterinary College

Fri, 10 May 2013 16:45:06 GMT

A veterinary practice which has served the Advertiser and Review region since the 1940s has teamed up with the country’s largest and longest standing independent veterinary schools.

Walloping win for Westbury

Fri, 10 May 2013 15:22:30 GMT

It was a double celebration for Westbury with an unexpected accolade won by its community cider.

Gruelling runs inspired by the son of a friend

Thu, 09 May 2013 17:26:11 GMT

A father of three from Brackley has planned a series of gruelling fundraising feats in the name of an eight-year-old with a rare condition.

Lottery grant to build circuit history project

Thu, 09 May 2013 10:23:57 GMT

Silverstone circuit has been awarded nearly half a million pounds by the Lottery to develop plans to exploit the race venue’s historic past.

Survey over youth project

Wed, 08 May 2013 11:06:18 GMT

Young people are being asked to complete a survey to demonstrate the need for a new project combining sports and a chance to learn new skills.

Support for Boobies will help cancer research

Wed, 08 May 2013 10:15:17 GMT

A team of four women from Brackley and Buckingham will be strolling through London in their bras this weekend.

Milestone for ‘no kill’ animal sancturary in Whittlebury

Tue, 07 May 2013 16:49:17 GMT

After 20 years of providing sanctuary to abandoned animals in Whittlebury, the Algernon Trust is now a registered charity.

Garage blaze in Deanshanger

Tue, 07 May 2013 14:34:22 GMT

Dozens of firefighters were called to a blaze that spread to two garages in Deanshanger on Bank Holiday Monday

‘Surreal’ experience for best antique centre in the UK

Mon, 06 May 2013 15:04:20 GMT

An antiques centre which brings around 140,000 visitors a year to Brackley has been voted the best of its kind in the country.

Lift-off for Lewis after massive donations

Mon, 06 May 2013 14:58:37 GMT

The parents of a five-year-old Towcester boy have booked a life-changing operation in America after big donations from a global business and a world -famous band.

Town’s expansion plans on the agenda for May 9

Mon, 06 May 2013 14:55:53 GMT

A major decision which could double the size of Towcester is set to be made next week.

May Day fun with Brackley Morris

Fri, 03 May 2013 16:18:57 GMT

Residents and staff at  Juniper House care home, on the outskirts of Brackley, enjoyed glorious sunshine as they celebrated May Day with a display of traditional morris dancing from the Brackley Morris Dancers.