Police urge the public to be wary of opportunistic thieves over the summer
Police are warning homeowners to be wary of leaving doors and windows open during the summer months.During the spring and summer time around 25% of burglaries occur when criminals get in through an...
View ArticleWork underway to tackle flooding issues at park
Work to reduce the risk of flooding at a park is beginning this week.Drainage work to reduce the risk of surface water flooding at the western end of Vale Park has got underway after funding was...
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 ArticleConcern at intimidation of firefighters over strikes
As the latest strike by firefighters in Bucks gets underway, the county’s fire service has said it condemns the use of social media to intimidate staff over their decision about whether to strike or...
View ArticleDuo hit tons as Dinton are crowned champions
Dinton Cricket Club eased through to the national rounds of the Davidstow Village Cup with a thumping win over Castlethorpe CC in the Bucks regional final.Having been named regional champions, Dinton...
View ArticleSix personality types in search of a new home: which one are you?
Do you jump out of bed on a Sunday morning to start DIY? Do you dream of building an eco-home? Or do you plan to repaint your kitchen cupboard doors in Farrow & Ball?The answers to these questions...
View ArticleBucks service that makes a difference to elderly people’s lives
Bucks County Council is raising awareness of its Prevention Matters service, which helps give support to elderly and vulnerable people.The charity supports people who are vulnerable due to illness,...
View ArticleNew exhibits and events added to Friars museum gig
The popular Friars exhibition at the county museum has grown organically since it opened, with new exhibits continually added.Now three special events are to be held to mark the success of the...
View ArticleAward for young conservation volunteers at National Trust house
History-mad students from schools across the Vale have received certificates after taking part in activities including cleaning and handling historical objects at a National Trust property.Eight...
View ArticleCampaign launched to tackle potential rise in domestic violence
Bucks community safety team are leading a campaign to tackle an expected rise in domestic abuse during the football World Cup.The countywide social media campaign is being led by Buckinghamshire...
View ArticlePlanning round-up (including new mechanic’s yard)
Planning applications to – and decisions by – Aylesbury Vale District Council include: APPLICATIONS14/01434/APP BEDGROVEVariation of Condition 1 of planning permission 93/02239/APP to increase in the...
View ArticleBusiness Eye: We’ve survived the meltdown
When WW2 veteran Bernard Jordan, 89, slipped secretly out of his care home and made his way to the 70th year D-Day celebrations across the Channel last week, it spoke to our deep national sense of...
View ArticleCourt round-up (including man who stole hair removal cream and drunk driver...
Cases coming before Aylesbury Magistrates’ Court include:TINA FRANCES O’SULLIVAN, 49, of Meadowcroft, Aylesbury. On February 7 assaulted a female. Pleaded guilty. Discharged conditionally, costs £550,...
View ArticleTravel: Kids aren’t compulsory if you’re looking to make the most of what...
You might be surprised to know that over 40 per cent of the 50 million visitors a year to Orlando, Florida are adult couples travelling without children, writes Ruth Brindle.Whether you could describe...
View ArticleMatt Adcock’s film review: True story Devil’s Knot is hard to take, but well...
“This crime is unthinkable. What if they did it?” “What if they didn’t?”Sometimes true events can be every bit as disturbing and harrowing as the most vile fictional creations. Devil’s Knot takes us...
View ArticleEducation Eye: How children benefit from extended school days...
In a recent conversation with the headmaster of our local Free School – Sir Thomas Fremantle in Winslow – I was impressed to hear about their extended day programme.Although formal lessons finish at...
View ArticleJohn Bercow column: We must not let precious sports site become housing
The Thursday before last found me in Monks Risborough for a meeting on the future of the Molins sports ground.Molins PLC evicted the sports and social club from the ground in 2007, to understandable...
View ArticleStudy will examine case for scrapping councils
Savings of up to £25 million a year could be made by changing the structure of local government – and a new study could prove it. The extra cash could fix hundreds of thousands of potholes, bring...
View ArticleMore than half a million homes need to be safety-proofed to provide peace of...
More than 527,000 householders aged 55 and over need to safety-proof homes for retirement in the in the South East alone, say equity release experts. Most people – more than six out of every ten in the...
View ArticleVale residents recognised in Queen’s honours list
Three people from across the Vale have been included in the Queen’s birthday honours list.Trevor Lane and Sqn Ldr Peter Robinson have both been awarded the British Empire Medal (BEM).Mr Lane, from...
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