EDL police candidate arrested - reports
A man standing for a new role overseeing policing across Bedfordshire was arrested on Saturday, according to reports.Kevin Carroll is the English Defence League (EDL) candidate to become Police And...
View ArticleMatt Adcock’s film review: Paranormal Activity 4
The Exorcist is perhaps regarded as the ‘daddy’ of all supernatural horror films – but even this mighty head-spinning, dread-inducing masterpiece couldn’t muster more than two lacklustre...
View ArticleSlimmer loses half of her body weight
A 27-year-old from Brackley is half the woman she once was after losing more than nine stone over two-and-half years. Laura Cilia, a member of the Brackley Weight Watchers group has weighed around 20...
View ArticleAlan Dee: Face it, this Hallowe’en horror is hopeless
Help me out here, people. I honestly don’t understand and perhaps you can explain. What, exactly, is the deal with Hallowe’en?I know what it’s supposed to be about, of course, but my confusion comes...
View ArticleFundraiser to help epilepsy girl stay safe
STEEPLE CLAYDON: The Prince Of Wales pub, on Addison Road, is holding an all-day charity fundraiser on Saturday, November 3.The Silly For Tilly event is to help the family of a local girl who has a...
View ArticleLighting up the sky with fireworks
Fireworks will be lighting up the skies all over the region on Saturday, November 3.> The 5th Brackley Scouts’ firework display is on the St John’s site, Brackley. Gates open at 6pm, firework...
View ArticleLife coaching at job club
buckingham: A local life coach has volunteered her services to Buckingham’s Job Club.Lilia Bogle, who specialises in confidence building, has agreed to volunteer some time to help at the free, weekly...
View ArticleDon’t be ghoulish to others
Police forces in south Northants and Thames Valley are urging people to give a thought for others as they celebrate Hallowe’en and Bonfire Night.Buckingham Police Inspector Emma Garside and Bucks Fire...
View ArticleRossini work in latest show
AKEMAN VOICES: Bicester choir the Akeman Voices will perform Rossini’s Petite Messe Solennelle in concert tomorrow, Saturday.The concert will start at 8pm in St Peter and St Paul Church in...
View ArticleMurder is name of the game in new comedy
Bicester Drama Society will make an eagerly-anticipated return with a production of the comedy Murder in Play on November 1, 2 and 3.A year ago, the society was set to stage the same play but had to...
View ArticleAn evening of magical music
WINSLOW: The Winslow Singers are sharing their Magical Musical Memories on Friday and Saturday, October 26 and 27.Performances take place at 7.30pm at Winslow Public Hall.Tickets costing £7.50,...
View ArticleMeet line-up for new police post
There’s a chance to see and hear the candidates for the newly-created role of Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) on Monday, October 29.The hustings event, from 4.30pm at the Gateway, Gatehouse Road,...
View ArticleGym offer for young people in Bicester
FITNESS OFFER: Young people aged between 18 and 25 can get big discounts at Bicester Leisure Centre thanks to new Lottery funding.In stage one, for eight weeks, they can pay £2 per visit to the gym,...
View ArticleHallowe’en kids’ crafts
Families can give broomsticks a Hallowe’en makeover in a free event at Hobbycraft in Bicester next week.During the autumn half-term holiday, the shop in Bicester Avenue in Oxford Road will have a table...
View ArticleNeil Fox on film: Skyfall, Hallowe’en
SkyfallHe’s back, which of course you know, unless you have been living on Mars, although I reckon even Curiosity will have downloaded the teaser trailer by now. Yep. James Bond returns for the 23rd...
View ArticleHalloween night party
Buckingham Town Youth Council has teamed up with 13 High Street to bring young people aged 15 to 18 a Halloween Fancy Dress Party on Wednesday, October 31. The fun starts at 8pm and goes on till...
View ArticleSurvey will help inform budget plans
Bucks County Council (BCC) has launched a public survey to inform its five-year strategy and budget options for the next financial year.The online survey, which takes about 10 minutes to complete, is...
View ArticleNew HS2 compensation announced
The Government has announced a new HS2 compensation package it has described as generous and comprehensive.It says residents affected by the first phase of the proposed high-speed rail line will now...
View ArticleTown hall comedy night
One of Britain’s most inventive comedians is appearing live at Buckingham Old Town Hall on Sunday.Adam Bloom has performed sell-out solo shows at seven Edinburgh Festivals as well as a sell-out tour of...
View ArticleAlan Dee’s guide to the pick of the week’s TV
SATURDAYThe Golden Rules of TV (ITV1, 6.05pm)Comedian Robert Webb narrates this new tongue in cheek series which takes a good look at the dos, don’ts and absolute-must-nots of telly.He rummages...
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