Launton Players prepare for biggest panto so far
The Launton Village Players are making sure their 27th show is ‘just right’ ahead of performances on February 14, 15 and 16.Mor e than half the tickets for this year’s production of Goldilocks have...
View ArticleApprentices in action as part of Work Wise Week
Young people have been given the chance to learn from apprentices working with Bucks County Council (BCC) this week.Activities held as part of Work Wise Week, running from February 4 to 8, gave young...
View ArticleBicester MP speaks out over visa system for Chinese visitors
Bicester’s MP has criticised the ‘complex visa system’ Chinese visitors face when coming to this country.Sir Tony Baldry, a former chairman of the International Development Committee, said the UK was...
View Article‘Help us as we survey the night sky’
Rural campaigners and astronomers are calling on ‘citizen scientists’ to take part in Star Count 2013 – a cosmic census which will help map light pollution across the country. CPRE dark skies...
View ArticleRegistration open for Jobstoday virtual careers fair
Jobstoday has opened registration for their national Virtual Careers Fair to connect great employers with talented job seekers across the UK.The Virtual Careers Fair is an online platform where...
View ArticleCherie Blair unveils new visitor centre at HMP Grendon
Cherie Blair unveiled a new visitor centre at HMP Grendon this morning.The new centre at the therapeutic prison will give visitors somewhere comfortable to sit and spend time with inmates.The prison...
View ArticleJobs: Accountants are raking it in!
Accountants’ pay has risen by a whopping 7 per cent in the last year, according to a report.Accountancy and finance recruiter, Marks Sattin, says the average salary in the number-crunching profession...
View ArticleSir Tony speaks out against same-sex marriage in debate
Bicester MP Sir Tony Baldry spoke out against the Government’s same-sex marriage bill on Tuesday.Sir Tony, who is Second Church Estates Commissioner, spoke as part of a six-hour debate before a...
View ArticleVolunteer opportunity of the week
Did you know that getting involved in volunteering could help you to gain new skills, make new friends, boost your career options, enhance your CV and increase your self-confidence?snvb can help find...
View ArticleRunaway animals tailed across Europe
While it may lack a little in charm and warmth, MADAGASCAR 3: EUROPE’S MOST WANTED (U: Paramount), the latest film in the animated comedy franchise, is technically brilliant.Alex the Lion and co are...
View ArticleMatt Adcock’s film review: Warm Bodies
It’s often not easy winning the affections of the girl of your dreams – but it’s a lot harder when you’re a decaying reanimated corpse with a passion for eating the brains of the living.That’s the plot...
View ArticleSnow prompts Bicester artificial pitch closure
The artificial turf pitch at The Cooper School in Bicester will be closed today because of the snow.Grass and artificial pitches at North Oxfordshire Academy will also be closed.Bicester Leisure Centre...
View ArticleFree event will showcase county’s green potential
More than 20 businesses will display products and services in the first Oxfordshire Green Construction Showcase in Bicester on Wednesday, February 20.The free event is an ideal opportunity to see what...
View ArticleFootball player denies murder charge
An Easington Sports football player has pleaded not guilty to murdering his wife at their home in Bicester.Andrew Parsons, 38, of Lucerne Avenue, appeared at Oxford Crown Court today (Monday) charged...
View ArticleHorse burgers could be recycled
Bicester householders are being reminded they can recycle frozen meat products in the wake of the horsemeat scandal.The Oxfordshire Waste Partnership (OWP) has reiterated the Government’s advice that...
View ArticleAlan Dee: A ban on supersized cinema drinks? It’s only a start
It’s all very well for the government to be planning a ban on cinemas serving supersized fizzy drinks as part of a crackdown on the causes of obesity, but it doesn’t go far enough.I very rarely go to...
View ArticleNHS trust mortality rates under investigation
Higher than average mortality rates at Bucks Healthcare NHS Trust, which runs Stoke Mandeville Hospital, are to be investigated following the Mid-Staffordshire scandal.The trust was one of nine...
View ArticleCRIME NEWS
Police have arrested two people after thieves broke into Bletchingdon Primary School through a kitchen window on Friday.A 29-year-old man and a 43-year-old woman have been bailed until March 26.
View ArticleAnger over town regalia
Bicester’s mayor was accused of arrogance during a debate over plans to buy new civic regalia last night.Councillor Les Sibley, who disagreed with proposals to spend more than £8,500 on a new mayoral...
View ArticlePioneers named in latest call-up
Elements of Bicester’s 23 Pioneer Regiment will be deployed to Afghanistan as part of Operation Herrick 18, it was announced today.The next changeover of UK forces in Afghanistan is due to take place...
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