New urban farm boost for school
Farmyard animals will soon live on school grounds as pupils learn how to care for their welfare.Children at Pebble Brook School in Aylesbury will return after the Easter holidays to find rabbits,...
View ArticleAlan Dee: We can get through this together as long as nobody eggs her on
These are tense times in the Dee household, let me tell you. It’s never easy living with someone who is battling to overcome their demons, and it doesn’t much matter where that particular demon lurks.I...
View ArticleSpring in full bloom as grass cutting begins
Grass cutting will begin taking place in both urban and rural areas.The urban work, carried out by the County Council using rotary blade mowers, will take place on verges within 30mph and 40mph speed...
View ArticleCommunity bank will help keep the loan sharks at bay
A community bank which will help people with poor credit avoid getting into the payday loan trap has opened its doors in Aylesbury.Aylesbury Vale Community Bank was officially launched by Vale MP John...
View ArticleNew property contracts set to save council over half a million a year
Two companies have been appointed to take on the management of Bucks County Council’s property services in a new deal set to save more than half a million pounds a year.Bilfinger Europa are set to take...
View ArticleAlan Dee’s film preview: Who will win this week’s sequel smackdown?
With the kids on holiday and family-friendly fare normally to the fore, it’s an odd time for The Raid 2 to batter its way on to our screens.Fans of the original cult Indonesian martial arts thriller,...
View ArticleBucks health chief welcomes plain packaging on cigarettes
Bucks’ Director of Public Health has welcomed the Government’s announcement that it is set to introduce regulations to provide plain packaging on tobacco products.The Government announcement follows an...
View ArticleAylesbury matches in Hillsborough tribute
Aylesbury’s football teams will join the nationwide tribute to mark the 25th anniversary of the Hillsborough disaster this weekend.In conjunction with matches across England, Aylesbury United’s trip to...
View ArticleHats off to Jean’s new raceday accessory!
The Florence Nightingale Hospice is offering a hat-hiring service to people taking part in the charity’s annual visit to the races.Jean Campbell, from Aylesbury, has generously offered a selection of...
View ArticleThame cleaning business has spring in its step after awards win
A woman from Thame who set up a cleaning franchise has said she is ‘thrilled’ after winning the Best Newcomer title at Molly Maid’s national awards.Janine Symondson, 54, who lives in the town, said: “I...
View ArticleMassive musicals including Rock of Ages, Evita and Annie Get Your Gun make...
A spectacular season of first class shows is promised at the Waterside Theatre this summer.The glossy new brochure is dropping through letterboxes right now and it promises a feast of top...
View ArticleShare of £2bn pot will fund more jobs and homes across Vale
A share of a government pot of £2 billion will help bring more than 11,000 new jobs to Bucks and fund a new education centre and residential development in Aylesbury. The strategic economic plan from...
View ArticleThame held to goalless draw
Neither Thame United nor Wootton Bassett Town were able to break the deadlock when the two teams met in an uninspiring game at the ASM Stadium on Saturday.In Thame’s penultimate home league game of the...
View ArticleChance to drink with gurus of beer
A beer expert is coming to an Aylesbury pub to host a free event allowing people to taste a wide range of ales.The Old Millwrights Arms, on Walton Road, is hosting an evening with the brewery team from...
View ArticlePositive Pat gets a ‘yes’ from popular radio DJ
The Women’s Institute is looking forward to welcoming radio DJ Chris Evans to its centenary party next year.Trustee for the Bucks federation Pat Poole spoke to Chris live on BBC Radio 2 and invited the...
View ArticleRob set to cycle 230 miles in memory of car crash victim
A man whose son was killed in a car crash five years ago is completing a 230-mile charity bike ride in his memory.Rob Stiles, 57, from Thame is aiming to complete the challenge from Goring in south...
View ArticleFarming Matters: Farmers do more than just produce food
Ask most people what farmers do and it is likely they will say that they produce food.And of course this is their primary and vital job. Feeding an ever growing nation which is predicted to reach 70...
View ArticleNotes from St Tiggywinkles: Radio station mixes it up with Olly the Owl
I haven’t been up so early for a long time. The clocks have just gone forward to BST, it’s still dark and there is a radio studio taking over one of our offices. No, not Tiggy’s Radio but our good...
View ArticleVillagers to foot £10,000 bill after row over tiny piece of land
Villagers will have to cough up an extra £10,000 in tax following a dispute over a tiny piece of land.Last year, a row ensued between Aston Clinton Parish Council and Ed and Linda Peile over ownership...
View ArticleEducation Eye: Learn all about the NHS and ethics before medicine interviews
Following on from last week’s advice about preparing a strong application to study medicine, I thought a few tips on preparing for the interview might be useful.Ensure your background knowledge of the...
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