Follow in the footsteps of newlyweds Kim and Kanye, and enjoy what Ireland...
Celeb superstars Kim Kardashian and Kanye West could have chosen anywhere in the world for their honeymoon – and when they picked Ireland as one of their post-wedding destinations it just proved the...
View ArticleSacred religious objects stolen in church break-in
Sacred religious items have been stolen from a church – causing ‘distress’ to its congregation.The break-in happened at St Mary the Virgin Church, Hardwick sometime between Sunday May 25 and Sunday...
View ArticleUPDATED WITH VIDEO: Boris Johnson opens new exhibition at Waddesdon Manor
Boris Johnson joked he was on ‘day release’ from his hectic job as London Mayor while opening a new exhibition at Waddesdon Manor this morning.Lord Rothschild introduced the London Mayor, who appeared...
View ArticleFrom La Salute to Just Baguettes - healthy food outlets recognised
A number of food outlets across the Vale have been recognised for signing up to a new healthy eating campaign.The Eat Out Eat Well awards restaurants and cafes based on the food they sell, their...
View ArticleCrash on country road leaves three in hospital
Three people remain in hospital after a car careered off the road, hit a telegraph pole and landed on its roof in the early hours of Tuesday morning.The crash happened at 2.40am in Ivinghoe. The blue...
View ArticleNew course for driving instructors passed after trial in Bucks
A new training course for driving instructors, piloted by Bucks County Council, has been such a success that it will now be rolled out nationally.The course will now be offered to the UK’s 40,000...
View ArticleThree injured after accidents cause chaos on the A41
Three people have been injured after two crashes on the same stretch of road within ten minutes of each other.The first collision on the A41 just outside Waddesdon involved a black Honda Civic, a blue...
View ArticleFarming Matters: Behind the scenes at rally
I have a great fondness for the young farmers movement.My children have gained enormous benefits from being involved in their clubs, making good friends, learning new skills, having fun and raising...
View ArticleEducation Eye: Ten reasons for considering boarding schools
Quite a number of parents have recently asked me :Why choose boarding?Often I find that Dad is keen, but Mum says ‘over my dead body.’It seems a widely misunderstood concept which parents either love...
View ArticlePlanning round-up (including Barclays refurb and pub conversion)
A round-up of planning applications to Aylesbury Vale District Council – plus all their latest decisions on...
View ArticleBusiness Eye: We could learn a thing or two from China
Have you considered it might not be politicians, bankers and bureaucrats who are to blame for everything?Our disappointment with politics and institutions now means too few bother to vote, an issue...
View ArticlePensioner’s death treated as unexplained
A pensioner has been found dead in what police are treating as an unexplained death. The man, believed to be aged 90, was found on a bridleway in Tetsworth at 8am yesterday morning (Sunday).Paramedics...
View ArticlePolice warn fans to behave during World Cup
A campaign reminding football supporters to drink sensibly and stay within the law has been launched.Alcohol related violence, drink driving and domestic abuse will be the focus for police’s Watch Your...
View ArticleMatt Adcock’s film review: Grace of Monaco is glossy enough, but pretty ghastly
“When I married Prince Rainier, I married the man and not what he represented or what he was. I fell in love with him without giving a thought to anything else.”One has to wonder quite what director...
View ArticleWarning over illegal rave threat
Farmers and landowners are being warned by police to be wary of raves being organised on their land.The police are also asking members of the public to be alert to any possible rave-related activity...
View ArticleAlan Dee: All set for a samba-soaked celebration of soccer? Answer these...
As football’s global showcase finally cranks into action, here are a few questions to ask yourself if you’re worried that you are being taken in once again by what’s billed as a samba-soaked...
View ArticleRapist convicted of ‘brutal attack’ which almost killed pregnant prostitute
A man has been convicted of raping a pregnant prostitute in his car 18 years ago before leaving her unconscious at the roadside.Peter John Carroll, 55, of Barnsbury Avenue, Aylesbury has been brought...
View ArticleOfsted criticises lack of progress at school (and teachers’ jargon)
A school branded as ‘inadequate’ is still not making enough progress, say Ofsted inspectors.The John Colet School in Wendover was flagged up as requiring improvement in January this year.Ofsted has now...
View ArticleAlan Dee’s film preview: It didn’t take 12 years to find another...
After the critical and commercial success of 12 Years A Slave, it’s no surprise that Hollywood has been looking to serve up other stories with similar ingredients.So say hello to Belle – based on a...
View ArticleWeather Watch: Let’s hope TV pundits know more about football than they do...
In last week’s weather column, there was a distinctly football-orientated theme. My apologies to those not interested in the beautiful game as we’re returning to football again.Belgium took on Tunisia...
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