Alan Dee’s film preview: It didn’t take 12 years to find another...
After the critical and commercial success of 12 Years A Slave, it’s no surprise that Hollywood has been looking to serve up other stories with similar ingredients.So say hello to Belle – based on a...
View ArticlePolice urge the public to be wary of opportunistic thieves over the summer
Police are warning homeowners to be wary of leaving doors and windows open during the summer months.During the spring and summer time around 25% of burglaries occur when criminals get in through an...
View ArticleConcern at intimidation of firefighters over strikes
As the latest strike by firefighters in Bucks gets underway, the county’s fire service has said it condemns the use of social media to intimidate staff over their decision about whether to strike or...
View ArticleView next stage of major development
Members of the public are being invited to view the latest plans of a major town development.An exhibition of the next stage of the NW Bicester Masterplan, which include two outline planning...
View ArticleBucks service that makes a difference to elderly people’s lives
Bucks County Council is raising awareness of its Prevention Matters service, which helps give support to elderly and vulnerable people.The charity supports people who are vulnerable due to illness,...
View ArticleWaterway celebration at canal Family Festival
A fun-packed programme of boats, canal crafts, food, drink, live music, theatre, dance and children’s activities will keep the whole family entertained at Stoke Bruerne’s annual Family Festival....
View ArticleGeoff Cox’s DVDs: Her, As I Lay Dying, Knocked For Six
For lovers of oddball films like Being John Malkovich and Adaptation, look no further than sci-fi drama HER (15: Entertainment In Video).Funny, touching and thought-provoking, this terrific picture...
View ArticleCampaign launched to tackle potential rise in domestic violence
Bucks community safety team are leading a campaign to tackle an expected rise in domestic abuse during the football World Cup.The countywide social media campaign is being led by Buckinghamshire...
View ArticleTraffic chaos after M40 collision
Emergency services are on the scene of a fatal collision on the M40 and motorists are advised to avoid the area.Police were called at 11.20am this morning, Friday, to reports of a collision on the...
View ArticleUPDATE: Motorist killed in M40 collision
A young baby has been airlifted to hospital following a fatal collision on the M40 earlier today.Emergency services remain at the scene and motorists are advised to avoid the area if possible.Police...
View ArticleMatt Adcock’s film review: True story Devil’s Knot is hard to take, but well...
“This crime is unthinkable. What if they did it?” “What if they didn’t?”Sometimes true events can be every bit as disturbing and harrowing as the most vile fictional creations. Devil’s Knot takes us...
View ArticleEducation Eye: How children benefit from extended school days...
In a recent conversation with the headmaster of our local Free School – Sir Thomas Fremantle in Winslow – I was impressed to hear about their extended day programme.Although formal lessons finish at...
View ArticleWoman who died in M40 collision named
A woman who died in a collision on the M40 has been named.Joanna Bull, 29, of Kenilworth, Warwickshire, died after her green Peugeot 406 estate was in collision with a red artic lorry on the southbound...
View ArticleAlan Dee: Setting the record straight if we’re bowing down to our dads
Attention, world. On behalf of fathers everywhere, it’s time to set the record straight – because if what went down on Sunday is anything to go by, you don’t know us. You don’t know us at all.I blame...
View ArticleAlan Dee’s film preview: The kid’s aren’t all right, but Kev’s flexing his...
This week’s big new release is a boy meets girl story with a tearjerking twist – the twee twosome fall for each other at a cancer support group, so you know the changes of happy ever after are somewhat...
View ArticleExciting local business initiative comes to region
A business club which is helping firms to grow successfully in the digital age is inviting companies in the Advertiser and Review region to find out more about improving their prospects for 2014.An...
View ArticleBuild your skills at new learning centre
Businesses and organisations in the region can access short courses and qualifications through a new centre opening in the area.The University of Buckingham is launching its Professional and Executive...
View ArticleNew service gives young people ‘time to talk’
The mental health of young people is at the top of the agenda with the launch of a new counselling service.Time to Talk Bucks provides a free, easy-to-access service offering non-judgemental and...
View ArticleRoadworks underway near you
Motorists are bracing themselves for roadworks across the county as part of Bucks County Council’s We’re Working on It programme..Daytime resurfacing work will continue to be carried out on the A418...
View ArticleCould country park mitigate ‘blight’ of HS2 and incinerator?
A major revitalisation project for north Bucks could see the creation of a country park, a new railway station and a bespoke cycling network . A major revitalisation project for north Bucks could see...
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