UPDATED: Junction lights working again after fault
Traffic lights on all sides of a busy four-way junction in Aylesbury were out again for nearly three hours this morning, making for a dangerous free-for-all amongst motorists.While the impact of the...
View ArticleJewellery, cash and electricals stolen in Aylesbury burglary
A man has been arrested after a burglary in Aylesbury during broad daylight.Thieves used a brick to smash a rear patio door at the property in Mandeville Road.Once inside they stole electrical items,...
View ArticleMan denies trying to kill woman in attack
An Aylesbury man has denied trying to kill a woman when he attacked her and left her with serious head and arm injuries.During a hearing at Reading Crown Court on Tuesday, Darren Stenhouse, of Belgrave...
View ArticleAlan Dee’s movie preview: The Big Wedding, The Purge
Once upon a time the name Robert de Niro above the title meant one thing – passionate, powerhouse performances rooted in blue-collar sensibilities, muscular masterpieces of method acting.You were with...
View ArticleAylesbury man charged with Mark Austin murder
John Bass, of Arundel Green, was yesterday charged with murdering Mark Austin, who died after being assaulted earlier this year.Mr Austin was seriously injured during an attack in the Harcourt Green...
View ArticleYour chance to speak about Bucks hospital experiences
People are being given the chance to share their experiences of treatment at Bucks hospitals as part of a probe into death rates.The review team, who are investigating higher than average death rates...
View Article‘Incidents of this nature will not be tolerated’: Police warning after racist...
Two incidents of racist abuse – one towards a taxi driver and the other against a woman in a car park – are being investigated by police.A 28-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of a racially...
View ArticleFitness guru launches new ‘all over’ workout
A new child-friendly indoor exercise class focused on toning up and trimming down is being launched in Aylesbury.BodyTone is a new concept from self-confessed fitness fanatic Tara Eastmead who set up...
View ArticleBritish popstar to headline Armed Forces Day
Top 10 selling artist, Misha B, will headline the Armed Forces Day at Aylesbury Rugby Club on June 29.Close to 10,000 people are expected on the day which will feature live music, air displays, arena...
View ArticleHey kids...prizes up for grabs
CALLING all arty schoolchildren – here’s your chance to win a £50 voucher in a half term drawing contest.There are prizes up for grabs for the best picture for both under and over 11-year-olds who take...
View ArticleFriars Mk III: Hometown rockers Marillion tickets go on sale Saturday
Tickets for legendary hometown Aylesbury rock band Marillion go on sale this Saturday as part of the resurgent Friars Club.It will mark the third gig for Friars since returning to the Waterside Theatre...
View ArticleFluff up your pillow for fun panto fight
Grab your pillows for a massive fun fight to celebrate the announcement of new panto Sleeping Beauty and its star Anita Dobson on Saturday. Eastenders star Anita plays Carabosse the Wicked Fairy and...
View ArticleDemand for help with bills surges following welfare reforms
The number of people in Aylesbury Vale applying for help with bills has gone up by more than 1,300% since the introduction of welfare reforms.District council figures show 120 people applied for...
View ArticleNew wishlist for sports facilities
A wishlist of leisure and cultural facilities has been drawn up to cover the expected arrival of 13,500 houses in Aylesbury Vale.The district council requested an independent audit of its facilities...
View ArticleFriars Square flats development forces hairdressers out
A popular hair salon is to bid farewell to Aylesbury after more than 30 years in town.Capilla Unisex survived the closure of the Friars Square Cloisters last year but now further development is forcing...
View ArticleRare Queen’s Nurse award for enthusiastic lecturer
A nursing lecturer has been honoured with the prestigious title of Queen’s Nurse for her high standards of patient care in a long career.Agnes Fanning, of King Edward Avenue, Aylesbury, was just one of...
View ArticleSPORTS COLUMN: Football fatigue is damaging other sports
Champions League final on May 26th, FA Community Shield on August 11th. A 40-week football season with 11 weeks off, and that’s not counting summer tours, pre-season friendlies and the summer transfer...
View ArticleOpen for business: Free chance for eight Aylesbury company start-ups
Eight local retailers are being offered a free opportunity to kickstart their businesses in Aylesbury town centre.The Aylesbury Town Centre Partnership is offering new independent companies six weeks...
View ArticleThe great outdoors: Hale Leys café will change ‘uninviting’ Long Lional alleyway
Plans for an outdoor café and playing area outside Hale Leys Shopping Centre in the Long Lional alleyway have been approved. The new café, adjacent to the entrance, will have extensive outdoor seating...
View ArticleThame sneak a close victory for first season win
Thame picked up their first win of the season after a close fought game with Buckingham.Thame won the toss and on a wet pitch didn’t make great use of the conditions as Buckingham reached 80 for 3....
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