Vauxhall Zafira concerns deepen as ‘shocking’ fire call-out figures revealed
Concerns over Vauxhall Zafira cars bursting into flames have deepened after a fire brigade released “shocking” figures which suggest the problem is becoming more common.London Fire Brigade (LFB) told...
View ArticleGet involved with wild flower plan
How would you like to get involved with a project to plant wild flowers and plants in Buckingham?The Edible Woodland Group, which has already started establishing an edible woodland in the Heartlands,...
View ArticleRockin’ Robyn wins the day
Robyn Turnbull, who is a member of Towcester Rockschool, was the overall winner at the Brackley Rotary Club Young Musician of the Year Competition at Magdalen College School last Saturday. Robyn, aged...
View ArticleBill makes himself at right home at uni...
The University of Buckingham played host to a very important visitor last week. Buckingham ‘boy’ Bill Howkins, aged 97, was given the opportunity to visit his old house on Hunter Street, which he sold...
View ArticlePamper yourself in a good cause
Women and men can enjoy their own pamper nights, while helping raise money for a very worthwhile cause.The men’s and ladies’ pamper nights at Bicester Rugby club are being held in aid of local charity...
View ArticleFirst outing for new Santa home
Santa has a new ’mobile home’, after Buckingham Table decided the old house on the Santa Float was beyond repair, having served the community for over 10 years.Buckingham Table chairman Kevan...
View ArticleTop 5 tips for Black Friday success
Gone are the days when you had to queue outside shops on Boxing Day and fight your way through the crowds to get the best of the year’s bargains.Now you can sit on your couch with a cuppa in hand and...
View ArticleCigarettes stolen as burglars smash open Buckingham petrol station kiosk
A large amount of cigarettes have been stolen from a petrol station kiosk after thieves smashed their way through a door and a cabinet.It happened at 3am on Monday at the petrol station kiosk in London...
View ArticlePeople living illegally in farmer’s field in Northamptonshire given court...
People illegally living in a field at a Northamptonshire farm has been served an eviction notice given them 28 days to leave the site.The notice was served by enforcement officers at South...
View ArticleChurch to take over community centre
Buckingham churchgoers will be taking up their spades and praying for fine weather tomorrow, Saturday, as preparations get under way for the transformation of a new community centre set to open early...
View ArticleJohn Bercow: My thoughts with Paris attacks survivors and victims
Nobody will be oblivious to the appalling terror attacks in Paris earlier this month. My sincere condolences go out to the French people, and others affected by the recent spate of senseless, inhuman...
View ArticleUnleaded to drop below £1 per litre as Asda slash prices
Asda has announced that it will be knocking 4 pence per litre off fuel for three days this weekend meaning unleaded prices drop below the £1 mark to 99.7 pence per litre.The news follows the Chancellor...
View ArticleTango as you’ve never seen it before
The Last Tango, reviewed by Hannah Richardson.I did wonder whether I would enjoy a whole evening of tango. I’m left a bit cold by the aggressive style of tango that seems to be favoured on Strictly,...
View ArticleWEATHER WARNING: Strong winds forecast throughout the weekend
The Met Office is warning of a blustery weekend ahead across the UK.A yellow severe weather warning has been issued from 9am tomorrow (Saturday) until 6pm on Sunday for England and Wales. The Met...
View ArticleTraditional cattle market returns to town
Winslow’s Market Square will again be transformed into a cattle auction ring, when the Winslow Christmas Prime Stock Show returns for the second time on Monday, November 30.This will be the 146th...
View ArticleCelebrating 10 years of cinema
Buckingham’s glitterati donned black ties and frocks to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the town’s independent community cinema.In the words of Sir Ian McKellen, who sent a personal message on the...
View ArticleBarn blaze in Northamptonshire sees four fire engines attend village in the...
Firefighters were scrambled to a village outside of Northampton in the early hours of this morning to put out a blaze in a large timber barn.A total of four fire engines attended the scene on Grafton...
View ArticleMasons’ funding boost for hospice fundraising group
A recently formed hospice fundraising group has been given a £300 boost by Winslow’s Verney Masonic Lodge.Mason Harry Chambers presented the cheque to Florence Nightingale Hospice Charity (FNHC) chief...
View ArticleHats off to charity pair for Braving the Shave
Two Buckingham men are advised to invest in woolly hats, after having their full heads of hair shaved off for charity, just as the cold weather draws in.Jaxon Ford and Chris Mullis, both aged 30,...
View Article‘Pupcake’ recipe from animal-loving chef
MasterChef semi-finalist Sarah McCready, from Bicester, is whipping up interest in homeless pets by creating a special ‘pupcakes’ recipe for four-legged friends.The 24-year-old, who reached the...
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