Is the world’s oldest man living in Aylesbury?
The oldest man in the world could now be living in Aylesbury.Ghahreman Pardis’ family say his age was changed to avoid national service in Iran and that he was born in 1899 – making him 113 and 230...
View ArticleFinal say on Vale future strategy
Public consultation on the future of Aylesbury Vale developments closes today (Wednesday).Residents have until 5pm to comment on the Vale of Aylesbury Plan Strategy which sets out how towns and...
View ArticlePlans for 135 new homes near Bedgrove submitted to council
Developers have been accused of opportunism after plans to build 135 homes on the edge of Aylesbury were submitted to the district council.The development, proposed by the Broughton Farming...
View ArticleMonthly rents still inching up – to an average of £800 by 2015
The operations director at the largest lettings agency in the UK has outlined her predictions for the future of private renting. Lucy Jones of LSL Property Services, producers of the Buy-to-Let Index,...
View ArticleGirl, 12, sexually assaulted by man in Aylesbury
A 12-year-old girl has fought off a sex attacker in Aylesbury.The girl was walking along Harvey Road when she was approached by a man, who entered the road from the alleyway to Barnard Crescent.The man...
View ArticleGolfers to take on 108 holes in a day
Six golfers are to tackle a marathon charity challenge.The group, led by Aylesbury Park golf club captain Neale Griffiths, are to play 108 holes at the club in a day. They will tee off at 4am on Friday...
View ArticleHair raising stunt at school fete
A woman is having her curly auburn hair shaved off at 2.45pm at the William Harding Combined School fete on Saturday (June 22).Maria Davies said: “I’m 40 this year and wanted to do something crazy and...
View Article‘I am very pleased and touched’: Aylesbury College principal seals fitting...
Retiring Aylesbury College principal Pauline Odulinksi is just one Vale person to be recognised in the Queen’s Birthday Honours.Mrs Odulinski, 61, received an OBE for her 26 years of service at the...
View ArticleChinnor homes hit by burglaries
A series of burglaries and attempted burglaries have taken place in the Chinnor area.An attempted burglary took place at a home in Lower Icknield Way on Tuesday at 1.40pm. Crooks kicked the front door...
View ArticleFirst public meeting of Bucks health body
The first public meeting of the Bucks Health and Wellbeing Board was held today (Thursday).At the county hall meeting, members looked at the new health and wellbeing strategy and how the county...
View ArticleFirst steps of Haddenham neighbourhood plan
People in Haddenham are being asked to comment on plans which will help shape future development in the parish.The parish council has applied to designate their parish as a ‘neighbourhood area’....
View ArticleEstate agents celebrates 20th anniversary
Aylesbury estate agent Hurst is celebrating 20 years of business with a series of events, including golf days, and sponsored activities.It kicks off on Saturday with a relay between the High Wycombe...
View ArticleDiscovering new humble abodes abroad
A new luxury resort property magazine is offering people expertise on the perfect purchase abroad and hopes its own gamble pays off.The first issue of Abode2 was released nationwide this month in...
View ArticleTown authority acts after rail underpass grows out of control
An overgrown Aylesbury grot spot has been sorted by the town council.Land next to an underpass under Friarage Road to the railway station has been overgrown for some time.The county council is...
View ArticleWiltshire Farm Foods moving on up in the world
Wiltshire Farm Foods, which delivers frozen meals and desserts to customer’s homes, has moved to larger premises in Stewkley. The company employs 34 people locally and delivers just under 14,000 meals...
View ArticleSealed in ink: International prize win for tattoo artist
A tattoo artist has inked his name into the history books after winning an international convention award.Piotr Wojcik, of Aylesbury Ink, won first place in the large black and grey design at the...
View ArticleWar film wins Aylesbury students prestigious award
Students at Aylesbury’s Pauline Quirke Academy have celebrated winning two top film prizes at the Limelight Awards in London.Boy Soldiers, a short film set in First World War developed and produced by...
View ArticleTransport study offers new hope for 3,000 Aylesbury homes opponents
Opponents of plans to build 3,000 homes on the edge of Aylesbury have been boosted by an independent traffic report which flags up fears of the development’s ‘severe impact’. Hampden Fields Action...
View ArticleStoke Mandeville Stadium to float idea on keeping pupils safe
Kids are often getting into deep water but a demonstration coming up aims to keep them afloat.Stoke Mandeville Stadium is offering a free children’s taster session in lifeguarding and rescue...
View ArticleAylesbury High School students take over the teaching baton to help youngsters
Several Aylesbury High School students have discovered what it is to be a teacher after leading classes at primary school.It is the second year that year 9 students have visited the primary schools to...
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