Alton Towers owner to be prosecuted over Smiler crash
The owner of Alton Towers is to be prosecuted over the Smiler rollercoaster crash which seriously injured five people.Merlin Attractions Operation Ltd will appear at North Staffordshire Justice Centre...
View ArticleThame up to sixth after Ascot win
For the second time in a week Thame United defeated Ascot 2-1, this time in the Hellenic Premier Division to climb up to sixth.The win was ultimately deserved after a first 45 minutes where neither...
View ArticleThame youngsters swim up a storm at County Championships
Thame Swimming Club continue to go from strength to strength as evidenced with the massive 101 entries for the Oxon & North Bucks County Swimming Championships this year, a more than 25 per cent...
View ArticleThame complete the double over Highworth
Thame United completed the double over fifth-placed Highworth Town on Tuesday evening and, in so doing, consolidated their top six position in the Hellenic Premier Division.With a number of players...
View ArticleRow over consultation on Waddesdon bypass
A politician has defended the way Waddesdon Parish Council handled a consultation asking if people wanted a village bypass.Property developer Arnold White Estates had initially surveyed residents after...
View ArticleReview: Funny and fascinating homage to Hollywood’s golden age
Matt Adcock reviews new Coen brothers comedy Hail, Caesar!Gird your cinematic loins. Prepare for a mind-bending day in the life of ‘50s Hollywood studio exec fighting to maintain a semblance of order...
View ArticleChinnor steer clear of trouble after fourth straight win
Chinnor claimed their fourth successive win at the weekend, beating Worthing 38-8, to continue their steady climb up the National League Division Two South table. Chinnor have spent much of the season...
View ArticleThame bounce back from late heartbreak
Thame United recovered from Saturday’s last-gasp defeat to beat Longlevens AFC 4-0 on Tuesday evening.Second-half goals from Ben Connelly, Andy Gledhill, Ellis Hercules and an own goal gave United a...
View ArticleFC Thame through to another cup final
FC Thame beat Slough Lauricians 5-3 on Saturday in the Slough Town Cup semi-final to set up a mouth-watering final on Easter Friday at Burham FC against FC Lynchpin.On wet windy and muddy pitch over in...
View ArticleCrumbs! Jammie Dodgers recipe change causes outrage
Burton Biscuits have announced changes to the recipe of Jammie Dodgers, but the move has upset thousands of biscuit fans.The change comes on the heels of market research which showed customers wanted a...
View ArticleDog owners warned of £500 fine if pet is not microchipped before April 6
Dog owners could face a fine of £500 if they do not get their pets microchipped before April this year.From April 6 all dogs in England and Scotland will have to be microchipped as part of Government...
View ArticleCoffee survey reveals top shop for caffeine hit
A survey of the UK’s best known coffee brands has revealed Costa as the best choice for coffee drinkers in search of the biggest caffeine rush. The coffee chain’s 12 oz. (80mg) Americano had the most...
View ArticleTen-man Thame fightback to deny Bracknell
Thame United came back from 2-0 down with only ten men to secure a point against Bracknell Town on Tuesday evening. With Thame reduced to ten men after just half an hour, the visitors took the lead...
View ArticlePolice pledge on child sexual exploitation
Today is National Child Sexual Exploitation Awareness Day. And Thames Valley Police is signifying how seriously it takes the issue by making personal pledges to help tackle the crimes. Throughout the...
View ArticleInterview with Jodie Prenger
Jodie Prenger shot to musical theatre fame after being crowned the winner ofTV’s I’d Do Anything, winning the role of Nancy in Oliver!She went on to enjoy success in a long list of box office and...
View ArticleBank holiday traffic set to peak on Thursday
Easter holiday traffic is expected to peak on Thursday, the AA has predicted. The motoring organisation expects more than 11 million drivers to hit the roads over the bank holiday weekend, with the...
View ArticleChinnor’s winning streak halted by Clifton after tight affair
Chinnor’s four match winning streak was ended this week when Clifton staged a second half fightback to come away with a slender 29-26 victory.Clifton went straight on the attack but an interception...
View ArticleThame Cricket Club to run indoor sessions for women
For the very first time, women in the Thame area are able to prepare indoors for the coming of the next cricket season .Organised by Oxfordshire Cricket Board, with coaching led by George Setterfield,...
View ArticleEating Out review: The Gate, Herts
Did you know Wagyu burgers are right on your doorstep? Family pub-restaurant launches eyecatching new seasonal menu.Fresh flavours are the buzz words at The Gate in Chorleywood where a brand new menu...
View ArticlePubs will open longer to celebrate Queen’s 90th birthday
The Prime Minister has announced that pub opening hours will be extended for two days in June to mark the Queen’s 90th birthdayJune 10 and 11 are the days earmarked for extra drinking time - the...
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