Neil Fox’s film reviews: Welcome To The Punch
There are always mixed feelings when young British film-makers embark on their second feature film. There’s the pride and happiness that they got another go, but then there’s the pang of apprehension...
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Police have issued an alert after thieves targeted vehicles in Bicester on Monday night. Crooks tried to steal fuel from a car in Ashby Road, and a catalytic converter was stolen from a vehicle in...
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A Porsche driver has been airlifted to hospital with suspected head injuries after a collision on the A34 near Weston-on-the-Green this morning.The road was shut after the collision between the Porsche...
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Police have appealed for information after an attempted break-in at a home in Merganser Drive in Bicester on Wednesday afternoon this week.The attempted break-in took place shortly before 2pm.
View ArticleDrugs top of concern list
Drug use and antisocial behaviour were on the list of concerns as town councillors met with a senior police officer on Monday night.Superintendent Colin Paine, a former Oxford detective, heard...
View ArticleUPDATED: Armed police swoop in Bicester
Armed police arrested two men after swooping on a car in Bicester town centre at around 1.30pm this afternoon.Witnesses reported seeing officers from Thames Valley Police stopping the car in North...
View ArticleGood causes invited to apply for funding
Buckingham Table is inviting local charities, good causes and clubs to apply for financial support.Apply via www.buckinghamtable.org saying who you are, why you want the funding and how much you would...
View ArticleHS2 judicial review results are due to be handed down today
The results of the judicial reviews into the legality of the Government’s plans for HS2 are expected to be handed down at the Royal Courts of Justice today, Friday.A verdict is expected on five cases...
View ArticleBriefing on next month’s elections
Anyone wanting to become a member of the local authority can attend a briefing on May 5’s Northants County Council elections next week. The session from 4pm at South Northants Council’s Springfields...
View ArticleGeoff Cox DVDs: Here Comes The Boom
Happy days for children at The Meads Primary School in Luton last week when they were visited by Henry Winkler, aka The Fonz.The actor, who is dyslexic, was there as part of an educational partnership...
View ArticleWitness appeal after A34 smash
Police are appealing for witnesses after a Porsche driver was left in a critical condition following an accident on the A34 at Weston-on-the-Green on Thursday morning.A Porsche Carrera and a Mercedes...
View ArticleTowcester resident is hotel chain’s new CFO
A Towcester resident has been appointed chief financial officer for the Travelodge chain of budget hotels.Accountant Jo Boydell will replace Jon Mortimore on the Travelodge board.Ms Boydell is a former...
View ArticleBicester wedding photo scoops top industry award
A snap of a Bicester bridal party played a starring role in a major photography industry awards last week.The photograph of groom Patrick Harris, his best man, ushers and the father of the bride was...
View ArticleWhittlebury events manager up for top award
Whittlebury Hall’s conference and events manager has been shortlisted for a major industry award.Craig Fraser, who has worked at Whittlebury Hall since 2007, is in the running for the Meetings Industry...
View Article£230k grant boosts facilities at town’s football ground
Brackley Town have received a grant of £237,874 from the Football Foundation to help improve grassroots sport across Northants.The announcement was made on Tuesday and will see the construction of new...
View ArticleEmergency roadworks in Steeple Claydon
Emergency work will be carried out on the Botolph Claydon to Calvert Road, Steeple Claydon, as part of the ‘We’re Working On It’ programme, by Transport for Buckinghamshire (TfB). The work, starting on...
View ArticleMatt Adcock’s film review: Welcome To The Punch
Britain steps up to the world cinematic stage with this gorgeously shot, stunningly crafted crime tale that very firmly puts style over substance.From the very first scene of London by night, you’re in...
View ArticleDriver seriously injured in Welsh Lane smash
At least one person has been seriously injured following two separate collision on the Welsh Lane near Brackley, this morning, Monday March 18. Just after 7am the emergency services were called the...
View ArticleSchool pays tribute to talented pupil after tragic Alps fall
The Royal Latin School has paid tribute to 12-year-old Charlie Saunders, who was a pupil at the school.Headteacher David Hudson said: “Charlie was a very talented and motivated boy who made a huge...
View ArticleFree energy workshop for village hall managers
Village hall trustees can find out more about cutting energy bills at a free event in Steeple Aston near Bicester on Thursday morning this week.The event, starting at 9.30am in Steeple Aston Village...
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