Get in gear to see some real classic action
Classic car fans have a stunning series of events to savour this month with some mouthwatering models both on display and for sale.The Chiltern Hills Rally aims to bounce back after last year’s...
View Article‘Nail in coffin of variety’: Homes to replace Red Lion
A popular Haddenham pub is to be converted into three homes after receiving planning approval through appeal.The Red Lion has not been open for a year but villagers are upset by the plans and the...
View ArticleWaitrose ‘should help businesses’ in Aylesbury
The boss of Aylesbury’s new Waitrose expects the store’s opening to bring a boost to businesses throughout town.Many companies are feeling the squeeze at the moment and branch manager Rose Lawrence...
View ArticleGolfers Peter and Paul are flying high
One of the most keenly contested, and difficult to win, events in Ivinghoe Golf Club’s calendar is the men’s Winter League Match Play Pairs.Played over several months, the competition follows a...
View ArticleThame salon treks trail for charity
A Thame hair salon has done its bit to help people in the world’s poorest countries have access to safe water, hygiene and sanitation.Brothers have supported Water Aid with a walk and collection at the...
View ArticleHaddenham the table tennis champs
Haddenham D have been crowned the Aylesbury Vale’s Division One champions for the season. Pete Hargreaves, Mark Penn and Simon Witney with the support of John Cripps had a strong finish meaning they...
View ArticleCongratulations, it’s Rental Freedom Day - but not for Londoners!
Break out the bubbly and propose a toast – today, Sunday, May 12, is this year’s Rental Freedom Day. It is the 132nd day of the year, and the experts reckon it takes 132 days for an average UK tenant...
View Article‘Fantastic’ Brill School art event
Artists young and old have been praised for making Brill School’s 20th Art on the Hill event a ‘fantastic’ success.The exhibition is one of the biggest days on the school calendar, with artists,...
View ArticleMatt Adcock’s film review: Star Trek Into Darkness
“You think your world is safe? It is an illusion. A comforting lie told to protect you. Enjoy these final moments of peace. For I have returned, to have my vengeance!”It’s a good feeling when you see a...
View ArticleCows moove clear after causing Haddenham train delays
Cows on the line delayed trains running through Haddenham this morning.Chiltern Railways trains travelling in both directions had to travel at reduced speeds for around 10 minutes after the cows...
View Article‘Everybody was jumping, there were tears’: FA Cup hero Boycie’s family...
Aylesbury hero and FA Cup winner Emmerson Boyce’s sister said the Wigan Athletic star has put the town on the map for a good reason.The former Aylesbury United player captained the Latics to a 1-0 win...
View ArticleOne of a kind Indian items go on display
Unique products sources from across India are to be exhibited at an event in Long Crendon.The Little India Boutique, which is based in Monks Risborough, is holding an event at the Flower Pot Coffee...
View ArticleHelp To Buy is helping the market, say surveyors
Chartered surveyors say that their expectations for property sales in the East were at their most positive in more than four years during April – and point to the the government’s announcement on the...
View ArticleThug whose gang targeted elderly couple’s home jailed for 11 years
Aaron Peachey, 36, of Southfield Road, Princes Risborough, was found guilty of aggravated burglary of a home in Bexhill, Sussex, that took place in September.A thug whose gang targeted an elderly...
View ArticleDynamic foursome put in a No-Bell show at golf tournament
Winning a trophy is always a highlight but the annual No-BellTrophy at Weston Turville Golf Club has a bizarre past. The trophy is one of those quirky awards that came about following a member ringing...
View ArticleKeep your eyes peeled for dinosaur on the loose in Bucks
A 19ft dinosaur ridden by a fat lady will tear through the streets of Bucks tomorrow (Tuesday) as it makes its way to the Chelsea flower show.The prehistoric beast and its companion have been created...
View ArticleFour Thame companies are the pick of the bunch
Four Thame businesses have claimed success in the first ever Muddy Stilettos Awards.The award-winning blog hosted its first awards with Gallant winning best men’s fashion boutique; Umberto, best deli;...
View ArticleAlan Dee’s movie preview: The Great Gatsby, Fast & Furious 6
Yes, I know, I know – it’s a dream team, isn’t it?Director Baz Luhrmann has the dash and artistic eye to make the most of a story set in the Roaring Twenties. Look at what he did in Moulin Rouge.Leo...
View ArticleAlan Dee: Apprentice example is one to avoid
We keep getting told that we must look to small businesses to bale us out of the swamp in which we find ourselves.We can’t look to the state, big business is broken – our only hope of salvation is...
View ArticleAylesbury man charged with trying to incite child under 16 into sexual activity
The 36 year old has also been charged with two public order offences, following reports of a man approaching women and a girl and asking them to get into his car on May 10.The man appeared at...
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