Primary school gets praise for flying environmental flag
PUPILS and staff at Barley Hill Primary School had reason for a double celebration after receiving an award for their environmentalism and getting £1,000 in funding for a new greenhouse.The school was...
View ArticleSimon Evans will headline Vale show
COMEDIAN Simon Evans will perform in Buckingham next month, following the success of the town’s sell-out comedy night with Miles Jupp in January.Evans is a familiar voice on BBC Radio 4 as a regular on...
View ArticleVIDEO: Scenic backdrop to this year’s Cycletta
LAST year’s popular women-only cycling event, Cycletta, is moving to the scenic surroundings of Woburn Abbey for its second outing.Cycletta Bedfordshire, which last year took place in Whipsnade, will...
View ArticleFour fighting to become new Wasps owners
WASPS have confirmed that the club is at advanced stages of discussions with four parties interested in becoming the its new owners.Since owner Steve Hayes announced the club was for sale some months...
View ArticleLongwick art show is a class above
LONGWICK CofE School hosted its annual art exhibition at the weekend.The event attracted more than 1,000 people and over half of the 94 artists present managed to sell their work – raising funds for...
View ArticleAs if you would miss this ...
AS IF... will be performing material from their new album Sygns on Saturday.Their music is a blend of classic rock, rap and pop. The popular four-piece group shot to fame in the area recently with...
View ArticleCorporate plan gets the green light
THE district council has voted to approve a new Corporate Plan at a meeting this week.The document sets out South Oxfordshire District Council’s strategic objectives and corporate priorities for the...
View ArticleMatt Adcock’s film review: Safe House
“When they tell you: ‘You’ve done a fine job, son. We’ll take it from here.” That’s when you know you’re screwed.’Step right up for a high-energy espionage action thriller from director Daniel ‘Tony...
View Article300 ways to have fun in Aylesbury which won’t cost you a penny
HARD-pressed families have a reason to celebrate in 2012 – there are more than 300 free events planned in Aylesbury town centre this year.Highlights include a Roman fun day in June, Aylesbury Music...
View ArticleWebber: ‘There’s no reason why I can’t win F1 title’
Mark Webber says he is determined to start the 2012 season on a high, as he jets off to Barcelona for pre-season testing.The Red Bull driver, who lives in Aston Clinton, is aiming to bag his first...
View ArticleAylesbury FC and Ducks fall to 1-0 defeats
BOTH Aylesbury FC and United were beaten 1-0 on Saturday, the Moles on their travels to Burnham and the Ducks against 10-man Colney Heath.United will be kicking themselves for failing to turn around...
View ArticlePupils to sing at world’s largest children’s concert
YOUNG pupils from Tetsworth Primary School Choir are taking part in the largest children’s choir concert in the world.On March 8th the students are off to the O2 Arena in London to take part in a Young...
View ArticleGeoff Cox’s guide to new DVDs: Three Musketeers, Real Steel, Tower Heist
MUSKETEERS Athos, Porthos and Aramis are inseparable pals who live by the motto “One for all, all for one”.But if you’re tempted to rent or buy THE THREE MUSKETEERS (12: Entertainment One), the latest...
View ArticleStand-up comic Doug is in a glass of his own
“JUST make something up, make me sound more interesting than I am,” jokes a hungover Doug Stanhope, who is supposed to be plugging his show at the Waterside next month.The outrageous award-winning...
View ArticleCar crash forces road closure
A ROAD near Thame was shut for a few hours after a car allegedly crashed into a house.Rycote Lane, the A329, which goes between Thame and Milton Common, was closed both ways but reopened at around 1.30pm
View ArticleAylesbury Dux basketballers so close to leaggue title they can taste it
AYLESBURY Dux basketball team comprehensively beat Hatfield Magic 106-55 to go within touching distance of winning the league. The first quarter saw Aylesbury get off to a slow start and the score-line...
View ArticleCouncillors’ surgeries this Saturday
RESIDENTS will have the opportunity to speak with their councillors this Saturday.The councillors’ surgery will be held at the Town Hall on Saturday between 10am to midday. All are welcome and no...
View ArticleCyclist Peter honoured by Herald sports award
The winner of The Bucks Herald Sports Personality of the Year 2011, Peter Turnbull, was given his shield in a special ceremony last week.Endurance cyclist Peter received the most votes in the paper’s...
View ArticleHelp give town a spring clean on Tidy Thame Day
After the incredible success of last year’s Tidy Thame Day, the town is all set to repeat the event on Sunday, March 25.In 2011, Thame was left sparkling after a day of painting, cleaning, repairing,...
View ArticleCallum Mortimer’s Different Take: Why Ghost Rider sequel fails to shine
The birth of the Ghost Rider character back in the early 1970’s ushered in a new era for Marvel Comics. The era of the anti-hero and the idea that something born of evil may do exactly the opposite. So...
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