Mandeville worst performing secondary school in Bucks
The Mandeville School had the lowest percentage of pupils achieving five or more A* to C grades in last year’s GCSE exams out of all secondary schools in Bucks, new figures have revealed.The Mandeville...
View ArticleBallot open for tickets to Aylesbury Paralympic celebration
People can now apply for free tickets to an event celebrating the lighting of the Paralympic flame at Stoke Mandeville Stadium ahead of the Sochi winter games.Entertainment including a performance by...
View ArticleCouncil office in Aylesbury High Street to close next week
The district council’s Aylesbury High Street customer service centre is to close on January 31 in a bid to save money.The authority says the number of people using the centre has fallen ‘dramatically’...
View Article‘Chemical incident’ in Aylesbury High Street
Emergency services have been attending a ‘chemical incident’ near QD in Aylesbury High Street this afternoon.The ambulance service was called at 4.11pm and a man in his 30s has been taken to Stoke...
View ArticleAward-winning ethos for brokers
An independent insurance company in Thame has won a national award for offering business advice.Pearson Insurance Services, based in Swan Walk, will have its ethos published in the Business Leaders...
View ArticleMan charged with damaging police van
A Vale man has been charged in connection with an incident where a police van was allegedly scratched with a ‘sharp implement’.Ian Page, 23, from Boarstall, has been charged with criminal damage and...
View ArticleHomes to replace Aston Clinton garages
Six new homes are to replace garages in Aston Clinton after the Vale of Aylesbury Housing Trust was given permission to redevelop the site.The social landlord’s plan will see 30 garages off Longcroft...
View ArticleDelays after Oxford Road crash
Long traffic queues built up along Oxford Road in Aylesbury this afternoon after a crash involving two cars.One woman suffered minor injuries to her hand in the crash, which involved a green Land Rover...
View ArticleBurglars steal power tools
Power tools including a chainsaw, strimmer and rotavator have been stolen from a Vale shed.The burglary happened in Westlington, a hamlet near Dinton, between Monday and Wednesday this week.PCSO Sue...
View ArticleAylesbury Wagamama to open in less than three weeks
Wagamama is to open its new Aylesbury restaurant on February 12, it has been confirmed.The Japanese restaurant and noodle bar is opening at the former home of The Slug And Lettuce by the Odeon...
View ArticleEducation Eye: Which senior school? When is it the right time to move?
Many parents are currently finalising senior school choices. Some also have the challenge of deciding whether to move at 11 or 13. Our excellent local state and independent senior schools mean parents...
View ArticleBusinessman selling home to fund rare breeds park
A man is selling his home to continue funding his unusual dream.Ray Marzec is creating the Green Dragon Rare Breeds Park and Eco Centre at Hogshaw, near Quainton, which is due to open in June.He has...
View ArticleUnemployment down again
The number of people out of work in the constituency has fallen again, with just 429 people now claiming unemployment benefits.The figures, released by the Office for National Statistics, give the...
View ArticleMatt Adcock’s film review: Jack Ryan’s latest incarnation is a formula...
All American super spy Jack Ryan is back for the benefit of cinema-goers who find Bond a bit too British, Bourne a bit too violent and Mission Impossible’s Ethan Hunt a bit too unpredictable.Ryan has...
View ArticleEx-soldier still fighting fit at 83 thanks to Thame club
An 83-year-old former firefighter and solider who is Thame Racquets Club’s oldest member says he still feels the need to achieve something every day.Tom Gilmore admits he is at an age when most people...
View ArticleBalls raises fresh HS2 doubts
HS2’s supporters have failed to convince people that it is a good way to spend £50 billion, Labour’s Ed Balls has said.The shadow chancellor has reignited speculation about Labour’s support for the...
View ArticleCelebrations for ‘Hungry Caterpillar’
Children’s centres, nurseries and groups for under-5s in Oxfordshire are being asked to host a ‘Giant Wiggle’ event on The Very Hungry Caterpillar Day.The day, celebrated annually, marks the start of...
View ArticleVale housing chief survives attempt to oust her in wake of failed development...
Tory chiefs hit out at ‘disrespectful’ Liberal Democrats during a failed attempt to oust the district council’s development guru from her cabinet post.Lib Dems called for Councillor Carole Paternoster,...
View ArticleMan threatened with pliers near Aylesbury school
A man was threatened with a pair of pliers in his Aylesbury home after burglars forced their way in.The two crooks, both male, threatened the 22 year old in Oak Green before taking two sets of keys to...
View ArticleTeen left needing surgery after Aylesbury attack
A teenager needed surgery after being attacked by a group of men in Aylesbury.The 19-year-old victim was left with serious face and hand injuries and was taken to Stoke Mandeville Hospital for...
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