Fire in Tesco staff canteen
BICESTER: Shoppers were evacuated from the Tesco store in Pingle Drive after a fire broke out in the staff canteen on Friday morning last week.Fire crews from Bicester and Kidlington were called to the...
View ArticleBeer festival in aid of kennels
BUCKNELL: The Trigger Pond pub will raise money for Ardley Rescue Kennels with a beer festival next Friday, Saturday and Sunday, June 15 to 17.A charity auction starts at 7.30pm on the Friday, and...
View ArticleDarth Vader to visit Bicester
COLE’S BOOKS: Star Wars fans can meet Darth Vader actor Dave Prowse MBE at a book signing in Cole’s Books in Crown Walk, Bicester, on Saturday, June 23.Mr Prowse, who played the physical form of Darth...
View ArticleLPG leak near Towcester
TRANSPORT: A specialist advisor was called to the A5 near Towcester last week after a lorry started leaking liquid petroleum gas.Just after 8.30pm on Friday, June 1, a fire crew from Daventry were...
View ArticleGeoff Cox’s guide to the new DVD releases: The Muppets, J. Edgar, Man On A Ledge
A CLEVER but troubled boy is devastated by his father’s death in the World Trade Centre attacks in EXTREMELY LOUD & INCREDIBLY CLOSE (12: Warner).The film is an adaptation of a best-selling novel...
View ArticleBrackley builder gets more than just an African retreat
A BRACKLEY tradesman who is building a better future for Kenyan school children as he attempts to raise £5,000 for roofing, and new toilets. Brackley builder Wayne Martin got more than he bargained for...
View ArticleTemples open day at Stowe
UNLOCKING HISTORY: Visitors have a rare chance to see inside the Gothic Temple as part of an open day at Stowe Gardens on Sunday.The unusual triangular building is usually a private holiday cottage,...
View ArticleSteeple Claydon author is Attenborough of dragons and unicorns
RATHER than describing the mythical characteristics of real creatures, an author from Steeple Claydon has written a book about the real characteristics of mythical creatures.Fabulous Bestes by Robyn...
View ArticleIs HS2 ‘dithering’ sign of cold feet?
AS the Labour mastermind behind the HS2 proposals criticises the current Government by accusing it of ‘dithering’ over the project, the company charged with moving if forward has awarded four survey...
View ArticleTower’s classical big birthday
THERE will be four days of classical concerts when a Buckinghamshire landmark celebrates its 700th birthday. In September 1312, Sir John de Hauldo was given permission to fortify his house by Edward II...
View ArticleNeil Fox on film: Fast Girls, Red Lights, The Apartment
Fast GirlsI wonder if Lord Coe and his Olympic police will come down on this film like a ton of bricks, as they have with tea ladies and cushion makers seeking to get in the London 2012 spirit.I hope...
View ArticleWitness appeal after fire at football ground
BUCKINGHAM: Police have appealed for witnesses after a fire was started at the disused football ground at Ford Meadow, Buckingham.Fire crews from Buckingham and Winslow were called to put out the fire,...
View ArticleOptions ‘will stay until alternative is in place’
THE Options day care service at the Winslow Centre will not close until alternative provision is in place in the town.The assurance has been made by Bucks County Council (BCC) cabinet member for health...
View ArticleFree child car seat checks in Bicester
FREE child car seat checks will be available in Bicester on Thursday next week after two out of every three seats were found to be incorrectly fitted last year.Checks will be carried out by members of...
View ArticleSchoolgirls pitch products to Apprentice advisor Nick
LORD Sugar’s advisor Nick Hewer was special guest at Thornton College on Monday.In a Young Apprentice-style lunchtime activity, teams of Year 9 youngsters have been researching and developing products...
View ArticleHelp promote high standards for councillors
LOCAL DEMOCRACY: Aylesbury Vale District Council (AVDC) is looking for two people to help promote and maintain high standards of conduct among elected councillors.In order to meet the new requirements...
View ArticleWI conclude their Jubilee duties
Towcester Evening WI performed its last Diamond Jubilee duty this week after they helped put on an afternoon of tea and cakes for over 100 senior citizens at a shelter housing scheme. On Monday the...
View ArticleBand to play at manor festival
WINSLOW: The Winslow Concert Band will be performing as part of Waddesdon Manor’s annual MAD About Waddesdon festival on Saturday, June 30.The band, under musical director Paul How, is currently...
View ArticleAlan Dee’s guide to the pick of the week’s TV
SATURDAYPrimeval (ITV1, 6pm)Series five is set one year after the death of Johnson and the disappearance of three key ARC personnel. New recruits have been found to take their place –Matt, the new...
View ArticleAlan Dee’s movie preview: Rock Of Ages, Fast Girls
THERE’S a reliable litmus test for any movie these days. It’s not foolproof but it’s a good starting point and it goes like this: Is Russell Brand in it? If so, steer well clear.Since he first made an...
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