ARMED police were called to Benson after a woman in her sixties was stabbed by another woman. The victim is said to know the attacker ...

AN extension to Benson Primary School will be handed over soon. A block of three classrooms is being built on part of the playing ...

A TEACHER assistant at Benson Primary School has been recognised for 20 years’ service. Tania Hadfield joined the school in 2000, when ...

A PUB in Benson has re-opened under new ownership. The Hook Norton Brewery, near Banbury, has taken over the Crown Inn in High Street ...

BENSON Nature Group’s winter programme will start with an online talk by a wildlife enthusiast. Paul Hanks will speak about “The road ...

BENSON library will not re-open until January at the earliest because of refurbishment work. The entire roof is to removed and ...

BENSON’S parish clerk has left. Elizabeth Stanley, who arrived two years ago, has been succeeded by Nicola Copeland. Parish council ...

A MAN from Benson is to be honoured with a British Citizen Award medal. Joe Craven, 94, has volunteered at the Millstream Centre in ...

THE coronavirus has had a “marginal” effect on Benson Parish Council’s finances. Rob Jordan, who chairs the council’s finance ...

A NEW hedge will be planted along the eastern boundary of Bertie West Field in Benson. This will create a wildlife-friendly buffer ...

BENSON Parish Council has joined the fight against plans for 3,000 homes on Chalgrove Airfield. It has put its name to a letter from ...

THE cost of hiring an allotment in Benson will increase next year. The parish council has agreed to a rise of five per cent, or £10.92,...

BENSON Parish Council is to continue meeting virtually. Members discussed resuming meetings at the parish hall in Sunnyside while ...

A PLAY area in Benson could be refurbished by Easter. The parish council has appointed playground equipment manufacturer HAGS, of ...

PLANS to redevelop the former telephone exchange in Benson are being opposed by the parish council. A planning application has been ...

THE owner of a café in Benson is to be spoken to about its outdoor seating. A resident complained to the parish council that the ...

A RAMP for pedestrians will be installed at a Benson beauty spot this month to enable pedestrians to access it. The parish council has ...

DRUG dealing taking place in Benson could be raised with the Thames Valley chief constable. Residents say they have witnessed illegal ...