New facilities that will benefit patients needing treatment in the Emergency Departments at the John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford and Horton General Hospital in Banbury have opened.Improvement works at the hospitals, run by Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation...
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Radio Horton bridges the gap
Simon & Garfunkel are perhaps best known for coining the phrase “bridge over troubled water”, but Banbury’s hospital, health and wellbeing radio is continuing to build bridges between care home residents and their families, keeping them entertained during the...
Children’s chemotherapy service launches at Horton
A new chemotherapy service for children is now available at the Horton General Hospital. The service’s first clinic launched in September and provides chemotherapy to young people between the ages of one and 19. The clinic operates as a satellite site to Kamran’s Ward...
Banbury Campaign for cleaner air
NEWS: There are calls for a campaign in Banbury to try and tackle the problem of air pollution. It's after Hennef Way was named the worst place in Oxfordshire for deadly nitrogen dioxide. The road has double the legal amount. Vic Walton, former presenter of Radio...
One week to Nominate Horton Staff for Patients Choice Award
Just one week remains for patients and their loved ones from across the Banbury area to nominate Horton hospital staff who have delivered outstanding care to them over the past year for a new recognition award. The Patients’ Choice Award, run by Oxford University...
Drinking Beer, Jammin’ Deer – pub festival raises funds for Radio Horton and Katharine House Hospice
Two local charities were under the spotlight at the annual DeerJam Music Festival, held at Banbury's most historic pub, the Ye Olde Reindeer Inn. Organised by The Reindeer, DeerJam took place over Friday evening and Saturday (3rd - 4 th June) and comprised of...
New Chaplain Appointed for Horton Hospital
On 21st April 2016, Radio Horton brought live to patients' bedsides the Welcome Service and Licensing of Reverend Dr. Geoff Morgan as Team Chaplain for the Horton General Hospital within the Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Opening the service, Lead...
Sir Tony Baldry appointed High Steward of Banbury
The role of High Steward of Banbury has been revived after a gap of almost 50 years. Former MP for Banbury, Sir Tony Baldry has been appointed to the position by Banbury Town Council. The post was previously occupied continuously from the time of Queen Mary Tudor (who...