UNITARY CAMPAIGN: ‘Consensus from councils is the real challenge’
County council leader Martin Tett says finding a concensus on going unitary among Bucks councils will be extremely difficult.Aylesbury Vale District Council has already signalled its desire to break...
View ArticleUNITARY CAMPAIGN: ‘Party politics hampers policies for public good’
Bucks County Council’s outgoing chief executive says party politics prevents the authority from making key decisions in the public good. Speaking ahead of his retirement this week, Mr Williams pulled...
View ArticleUNITARY CAMPAIGN: ‘The time is right for unitary debate in Bucks’
Things can change quickly in politics – and after a long wait, the Government appears once again receptive to council restructuring.When they came to power in 2010, the Conservatives promised to scrap...
View ArticleBank holiday traffic set to peak on Thursday
Easter holiday traffic is expected to peak on Thursday, the AA has predicted. The motoring organisation expects more than 11 million drivers to hit the roads over the bank holiday weekend, with the...
View ArticleUNITARY CAMPAIGN: The numbers game
Here is a a lowdown of what a unitary authority could mean, if it came to Bucks. WHAT IS UNITARY?Where a council provides all services itself, unlike the current two tier structure in Bucks, where...
View ArticlePubs will open longer to celebrate Queen’s 90th birthday
The Prime Minister has announced that pub opening hours will be extended for two days in June to mark the Queen’s 90th birthdayJune 10 and 11 are the days earmarked for extra drinking time - the...
View ArticleNine delicious things to eat at Easter
It may be known as the season of chocolate, but really there’s so much more to Easter than the eggs.Whether it’s a humble hot cross bun with butter for breakfast or a cheeky taste of chocolate before...
View ArticleApology after late-night noise from Buckingham University ball
The University of Buckingham has apologised after complaints that music from the graduation ball was keeping people awake.Students were partying until 6am on Sunday, with the help of Lemar and Bernie...
View ArticleLook who’s brought the chocolate eggs...
A showstopping topiary bunny can be found in The National Trust gardens of Stowe. The bunny is one of a series which have been created to celebrate the ninth year of Cadbury Easter egg hunts at 271...
View ArticleKicking off the fun to support village family
A charity football match raised more than £2,400 for the charities that have helped a Potterspury family during their baby’s illness.Dylan Hunter Russell was born with a rare congenital heart condition...
View ArticleSneaky Easter treat could have killed pup Cora
As Easter approaches, vets are reminding pet owners to keep all chocolate well away from their pets.Tim Davis, from Buckingham, knows the danger only too well, after his four-month-old Staffordshire...
View ArticleAverage person in the UK spends £11k on rent before buying
The average Brit spends a staggering £11,100 on rent before buying their first home, new research has shown. They will rent on average for three years before buying their own home, spending an...
View Article11 facts about Easter
Easter is here again - but how much do you know about the annual celebration?For many, Easter just means that there is a bank holiday weekend coming, so an extra lie in. But there is so much history...
View ArticleBercow: Why I didn’t preside over the Budget
In recent weeks, I have had the pleasure of attending a number of engagements throughout the constituency; last week, I had the honour of visiting East Claydon School to open their new dining room, and...
View ArticleClassic Full English threatened by health-conscious Brits
The famous full English breakfast is being threatened by the increasingly health conscious young, a new survey has found. More than a quarter of people aged between 18-24 say they no longer include...
View ArticleCanine charity’s ministerial visit
Great Horwood-based charity Medical Detection Dogs has had a visit from the Minister for Disabled People.Justin Tomlinson MP watched a demonstration by the cancer detection dogs and met some of the...
View ArticleA beautiful way to show support
A Buckingham beautician will be attempting the biggest challenge of her life, when she takes part in the London Marathon in April.Anita Stubbings, who owns Body Matters in Well Street, will be running...
View ArticleTwo men appear in court after handbag thefts in Northamptonshire town
Two men have appeared in court following two incidents last week in Brackley where handbags were stolen.The thefts happened on Thursday March 24 in Halse Road and Friday March 25 in Pebble Lane....
View ArticleVIDEO: iPhone SE released today
The iPhone SE is officially on sale from today.If you’re wondering what ‘SE’ stands for - it’s ‘Special Edition’. The new phone looks to attract customers who think the iPhone 6s and 6s Plus are too...
View Article“And it’s goodnight from him” - Legendary actor and comedian Ronnie Corbett...
Actor and comedian Ronnie Corbett has died at the age of 85.A statement from his publicist said: “Ronnie Corbett CBE, one of the nation’s best-loved entertainers, passed away this morning, surrounded...
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