Alan Dee: Why it’s time for a front-page star rating
As the world waits with bated breath for the details of a new system of press regulation to be announced, here’s a quick fix which the men in suits might like to consider.As far as I can see, the root...
View ArticleScotland flights from Kidlington
Plans for flights to Edinburgh and Dublin from Kidlington have been welcomed by Oxfordshire County Council.Services from the London Oxford Airport are due to start in March, and the county council says...
View ArticleDecision due over Bicester Winners site
VICTORIA ROAD: A decision is due to be taken this week over plans for a 60-bed care home at the former Winners Bargain Centre site in Bicester.Plans for the care home were put on public display inside...
View ArticleCan we count on you to highlight UK’s litter kings?
Environmental charity Keep Britain Tidy is launching England’s Great Litter Count in a bid to find out what companies’ brands produce the most litter – and it’s asking for eyes on the street all over...
View ArticleMoreton Road developers win appeal for 80 new homes
Developers have won the right to build 80 new homes on Moreton Road, Buckingham.After failing to gain planning permission from Aylesbury Vale District Council (AVDC) for the new houses, developers...
View ArticleGlobal warming fear for eco-homes
Houses in the North West Bicester eco-town are being specially designed over fears that ‘super insulated’ homes could overheat due to global warming.More extreme summer heatwaves are predicted as...
View ArticleFirefighters rescue four stuck in flood
THORNBOROUGH: Firefighters rescued four people whose car was stuck in floodwater on Monday night.The car containing four adults became stranded in a flood at Leckhampstead Wharf, Thornborough, at about...
View ArticleVIDEO: Bicester Community College impresses Olympic athlete
Students from Bicester Community College impressed a former Olympic triathlete at a training session this week.Athlete Emma Davis, who took part in the 2008 Beijing Olympics, was introducing students...
View ArticleUniversity of Buckingham students unveil their wooden mouse - the Wouse
Three University of Buckingham students are behind the first eco-friendly mouse.The Wouse, which is going on sale, is made of rubberwood and while being environmentally friendly, it can also absorb...
View ArticleCrooks steal £400 from Bicester man
THEFT: Police have released CCTV images of three people after a 69-year-old man had £400 stolen in Bicester.At around 2.30pm on Monday, January 7, the man was followed to an ATM inside the Halifax...
View ArticleHalf-term fun with Charlie
OYAP TRUST: Young people can explore the wonderful world of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory with creative activities in Bicester this half-term holiday.The drama and art workshops for children aged...
View ArticleTheatre at its most enjoyable
If you’re a lover of good theatre, beat a path to Aylesbury’s Waterside Theatre.There was a well-deserved standing ovation for the cast of new drama Maurice’s Jubilee at yesterday’s press night. The...
View ArticleInspiring film night on offer
WINSLOW: The Winslow Transition Group is hosting a film night on Wednesday, February 6, at the Bell Hotel.Entry is free to the screening of A Farm For The Future, at 7.30pm.Originally aired as an...
View ArticleMore village events to come
A comedy night in Chardon Village Hall tomorrow, Saturday, sold out the moment it was advertised, but the organiser hopes it will be the first of many more to come.Buckingham resident Gillian Mather...
View ArticleA Hollywood biopic that’s far from run-of-the-mill
To be included in the Gazette Leisure listings contact James Willoughby on 01665 602234 or email james.willoughby@northeast-press.co.uk Entries must be submitted by 9am on the Thursday prior to...
View ArticleStop Means Stop at school crossings
SCHOOL CROSSING PATROLS: To highlight the good work of the county’s lollipop men and women, Bucks County Council is launching a ‘Stop Means Stop’ campaign on Monday.Motorists and cyclists have a legal...
View ArticleCommunity group meeting
ANNUAL MEETING: The Swan Community Hub is holding its annual meeting on Monday, February 11, at Maids Moreton Hall at 7pm for 7.30pm. The idea of establishing a ‘social hub’ in Buckingham began in...
View ArticleSupport pub’s open mic night
OPEN MIC NIGHT: The new monthly open mic evening at the Prince of Wales pub, on Addison Road, Steeple Claydon returns on Friday, February 8.Landlady Alison Underwood wants more people to get involved...
View Article‘Check your collected dry cleaning’ plea
WINSLOW: Customers who use Stratford Dry Cleaners in Winslow are being asked to check any items they may have collected and put away.Owner Vicky Patel contacted the Advertiser after a cleaned bedspread...
View ArticleMatt Adcock’s film review: Zero Dark Thirty
“I’m going to smoke everyone involved in this op and then I’m going to kill Osama bin Laden.” Saddle up for Kathryn ‘The Hurt Locker’ Bigelow’s heavy duty Homeland-esque take on the hunt for Osama bin...
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