Thame’s survival chances dented by defeat to rivals Aston Rowant
Thame Town lost at home to local rivals Aston Rowant.Thame elected to bat on a good pitch first and battled well to reach lunch at 90-5 in the face of consistent bowling. After lunch, Thame never...
View ArticleThame ease through in FA Cup
Thame United progressed to the preliminary round of the FA Cup with a 3-0 victory over visitors Abbey Rangers.The match, which marked the visitors’ first ever game in the competition, was played out in...
View ArticleHow much sunshine can your skin stand?
Although sunlight boosts our mood and is good for us in small doses, too much exposure can lead to serious long-term consequences, including skin cancer as well as damage to your eyes.The UV index...
View ArticleTRAVEL REVIEW: Exclusive sleepover at one of the country’s biggest historical...
The chance to stay in one of the country’s biggest castles with the promise of Knight School, Horrible Histories and huge looming turrets to explore was like music to my eight-year-old audience’s ears....
View ArticleThame United go top after maintaining perfect start
Thame United maintained their 100 per cent start to the season this week thanks to a 4-2 win over Highworth Town on Saturday followed by a 3-0 victory away at Royal Wootton Bassett Town.On Saturday, a...
View ArticleThame trio sparkle at Welsh Championships
Thame Swimming Club trio Ben Williams, Hallam Cozier and Josh Williams all competed at the Welsh National Open Swimming Championships at the National Pool in Swansea.All three excelled themselves with...
View ArticleThame face scrap to beat the drop after Buckingham defeat
Thame Town travelled to Buckingham for another crucial match last Saturday. Upon winning the toss, stand-in skipper Mike Beard had no hesitation in batting on a good wicket.Thame’s top order worked...
View ArticleNando’s giving away free chicken to all A-level students
Restaurant chain, Nando’s, is giving away food to students who received their A-level results today (Thursday). It’s important to bear in mind that the give away is for one day (August 18) only.In...
View ArticleSEVERE WEATHER WARNING: ‘Unseasonably’ strong winds to hit county on Saturday
The Met Office has issued a severe weather warning for Saturday. The ‘yellow’ warning was issued at 11am this morning (Friday) and warns of strong winds and heavy, blustery showers covering large parts...
View ArticleReview: Cringeworthy David Brent brings tragedy to comedy
Matt Adcock reviews David Brent: Life On The Road (15)“I’m gonna roll you over, and rock you stupid, and leave you there just humming...” David Brent is back. I never thought I’d write those words but...
View ArticleCar insurance costs soar nearly 20 per cent in 12 months
UK motorists have been hit by a near-20 per cent rise in insurance costs in the last year, new figures show.The average driver now pays £715 a year for fully comprehensive cover, up 19 per cent on the...
View ArticleRuthless finishing ends Thame’s FA Cup interest
Thame United were given a lesson in finishing by their higher league opponents, North Leigh, who blitzed into the next round of the FA Cup with a 7-1 victory at the ASM Stadium. North Leigh played with...
View ArticleThame strengthen survival hopes with vital victory
Thame Town secured a vital victory in their fight against relegation when they beat second-placed Amersham with an excellent all-round display in Home Counties League Division Two. Thame lost the toss...
View ArticleCoca-Cola bottle ‘most iconic packaging’
The Cola-Cola glass bottle has been voted as the most iconic packaging on the UK’s shelves.A study of 1,500 Brits exploring the influence of packaging and branding on shopping habits found that one in...
View ArticleVerstappen tops the timing sheets as Red Bull lead the way in Belgium
Red Bull Racing topped the time sheets as Max Verstappen set the pace ahead of Daniel Ricciardo in free practice at an unusually warm Belgian Grand Prix on Friday.The 18-year-old grew up just 50 miles...
View ArticleEating Out: Carluccio’s puts Italian soul into Berhamsted’s award-winning...
Berkhamsted may be teeming with great places to eat but if you are looking for good honest Italian food with a contemporary twist in a great setting then look no further than Carluccio’s.A popular...
View ArticleVerstappen makes history with front row in Belgium
Max Verstappen will start on the front row of the Belgian Grand Prix.The Dutchman, who grew up just 50km from the Spa-Francorchamps circuit, will start second behind Nico Rosberg’s Mercedes after...
View ArticleRicciardo on the podium in Belgium as Verstappen struggles
Daniel Ricciardo made it three podiums in a row for Red Bull Racing in Belgium on Sunday as Max Verstappen failed to convert a front row start into points.Ricciardo, who finished third in Hungary and...
View ArticleSleepiness linked to traffic noise and pollution
Nodding off in the middle of the day may be down to pollution generated by traffic, suggests new research. The study shows exposure to traffic pollution is a trigger for daytime sleepiness - and may...
View ArticleVerstappen hits back after Ferrari criticism
Max Verstappen has laid the blame at Ferrari’s door after a first lap crash involving Kimi Raikkonen and Sebastian Vettel almost eliminated all three drivers in Sunday’s Belgian Grand Prix.The...
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