‘Young and old will benefit from Bucks County Council commercialisation’
Vulnerable children and the elderly will be among those to benefit from the council’s plans to actively generate more income from some services, a cabinet meeting was told this week.Bucks County...
View ArticleVIDEO: Shrew desperately attempts to escape rising flood water in Towcester
This is the moment a helpless shrew desperately tries to escape flood water by climbing up a bridge wall as nearby residents jump in to help. The tiny mole-like mammal frantically scaled the wall a...
View ArticleCrumbs! Jammie Dodgers recipe change causes outrage
Burton Biscuits have announced changes to the recipe of Jammie Dodgers, but the move has upset thousands of biscuit fans.The change comes on the heels of market research which showed customers wanted a...
View ArticleDog owners warned of £500 fine if pet is not microchipped before April 6
Dog owners could face a fine of £500 if they do not get their pets microchipped before April this year.From April 6 all dogs in England and Scotland will have to be microchipped as part of Government...
View ArticleCoffee survey reveals top shop for caffeine hit
A survey of the UK’s best known coffee brands has revealed Costa as the best choice for coffee drinkers in search of the biggest caffeine rush. The coffee chain’s 12 oz. (80mg) Americano had the most...
View ArticleHobson’s Choice is a play ahead of its time
Review by Hannah RichardsonA selfish, penny pinching and ungracious father who employs his three grown daughters as unpaid labour in his Salford cobblers shop then berates them for their ‘uppishness’...
View ArticleSpringhill inmate back behind bars
An inmate who absconded from a prison in Grendon Underwood has been found.Springhill inmate Daniel Rutter, 43, had last been seen in the village on February 1.Police said he was brought back into...
View ArticleComment: Enterprise zones will boost economy and create jobs
You may have heard that three of the eleven Enterprise Zones recently announced by the government are within Aylesbury Vale. This gives the Vale a great opportunity to deliver more jobs in some...
View ArticleOn Her Majesty’s cleaning service
Schools and community groups rolled up their sleeves and turned out last weekend to Clean for the Queen.The mass litter pick was co- ordinated by Buckingham Town Council as part of the celebrations for...
View Article‘Clear signs of progress’ at Bucks children’s social services, says government
Bucks County Council is making ‘clear signs of progress’ in its children’s social care service, according to the government, which has decided not to increase its current level of intervention.Minister...
View ArticleSilverstone Circuit wins £3.3 million legal battle over hospitality contract
A £3.3 million legal against the owners of Silverstone Circuit has been defeated, lawyers acting for the British Racing Drivers’ Club have said.BRDC was taken to the High Court by administrators...
View ArticlePen case sat on Northamptonshire window sill for 20 years sold for £14k
An Egyptian pen case has sold at a Northamptonshire auction for just under £14,000.The case had been an ornament on the window of a Northamptonshire lady for the last two decades until it was put up as...
View ArticleGirls only swimming lessons to start up
Girls-only swimming lessons held in private, female-only settings will be starting soon in Aylesbury, and there are still spaces available.The lessons are part of an exiting new ‘Active Vale’ programme...
View ArticleChicago not a colourful experience
Theatre review by Hannah RichardsonFirst of all, I have to say that Monday night’s audience obviously really enjoyed the touring production of Chicago which is on stage at Milton Keynes Theatre until...
View ArticlePolice pledge on child sexual exploitation
Today is National Child Sexual Exploitation Awareness Day. And Thames Valley Police is signifying how seriously it takes the issue by making personal pledges to help tackle the crimes. Throughout the...
View ArticleTeam warms up for the Pre-Olympic Games
A team from Bicester’s Health and Wellbeing Centre took part in the Pre-Olympic Games in Abingdon last Thursday. Organised by Katie Evans, a care assistant at Wallingford Health and Wellbeing Centre,...
View ArticleChurch invites you to its new ‘home’
Well Street United Church is hoping to reach out to new residents of Buckingham after finding a new venue for its Sunday services.The church has held services at Lace Hill Academy for the past three...
View ArticleRaising the flag in worldwide celebration
Buckinghamshire joined more than 1,000 communities around the country to raise the flag for Commonwealth Day on Monday. Bucks County Council chairman Bill Chapple OBE, helped by security officer Windol...
View ArticleGrants for rural businesses on offer
Rural businesses are invited to apply for grants of up to £50,000 from LEADER, which has more than £5 million on offer between now and 2020 in the Chilterns, Clay Vales and North & West...
View ArticleFlour power gets young bakers to the finals!
Young bakers certainly rose to the occasion in the first ever Great Buckingham Youth Bake Off.Eleven youngsters competed in the first round of the bake-off challenge, bringing their signature bake to...
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