Village’s picture perfect idea is none too Shabby
It is a beautiful late summer afternoon and after a hard week of graft I am enjoying a quiet beer at the Old Fisherman in Shabbington. Always popular on a sunny day, the pub seems especially busy this...
View ArticleThe smart way to fill vacancies – special offer to businesses
A new way of filling vacancies quickly and cost-effectively has been launched by Johnston Press, the parent company of Premier Newspapers and the publishers of this website.The print and online news...
View ArticleChinnor lose out in high-scoring match
Chinnor’s second away match in succession saw them lose 41-29 to Bournemouth.With the previous match’s wingers not available, Tristan Corpe and Pip Seymour came into the side, writes Bill...
View ArticleThame win five-goal thriller to progress in FA Carlsberg Vase
Thame United progressed to the FA Vase first round proper at the ASM Stadium on Saturday when they defeated a physical Buckingham Athletic side 3-2. They conceded two soft goals in a close first half...
View ArticleWedding experts join forces to bring Vera’s chic to Thame florist
An exclusive collaboration between an iconic fashion designer and wedding flower experts is to bring Hollywood style and glamour to Thame.Vera Wang and Interflora are coming together at Bizzie Lizzie...
View ArticleGet down for fun before kick off
A family fun day is to be held at the ASM Stadium when Thame United face Fairford Town FC in the first round of the FA Vase.Thame Boys Under 6s will provide pre-match entertainment from 1pm, and there...
View ArticleThame officially twinned with Romania’s Sinaia
It’s official – Thame is now twinned with picturesque Romanian town Sinaia.Thame town councillors David Bretherton and his wife Margaret, James Green, town mayor Nigel Champken-Woods and mayoress...
View ArticleAlan Dee: Marry at midnight if the mood takes you
One of the consolations of getting on a bit is that weddings no longer clutter the calendar. The few splicings that I get invited to these days tend to be second or even third time around affairs, and...
View ArticleMedals of honour for the birthplace of the Paralympic movement
Stoke Mandeville Stadium has revealed it laid the foundations for a staggering 41 medals at the London 2012 Paralympic Games.Staff at the spiritual birthplace of the Paralympic Games have been busy...
View ArticleRory proves he is Twogood as Ay’s get their season going
Newly promoted Aylesbury firsts saw off the threat of Sonning to win 2-1 at Halton on Saturday.After a humbling defeat to Slough the weekend before, Aylesbury knew that had to improve.And that they...
View ArticleFood lovers urged to turn their passion for grub into Action Against Hunger
Eat out at restaurants in Oxfordshire and help get hunger off the table.During October restaurants in Oxfordshire are joining forces with the UK foodie fraternity to support Action Against Hunger’s...
View Article‘If they get elected on a 15% turnout it’s going to be pretty shocking’:...
A former chief constable of Thames Valley Police has warned of poor turnout in upcoming commissioner elections and said the process has been poorly organised.Peter Neyroud said voters need more...
View Article‘All we get is hassle’ over HS2, complains transport secretary who wants to...
Hopes that HS2 could be reconsidered in light of the West Coast Main Line debacle have been dealt another blow by the new transport secretary.Patrick McLoughlin said he wanted to fast track the scheme...
View ArticleNeil Fox on film: Ruby Sparks, Hotel Translyvania
Ruby SparksThis is either the ultimate paean to creative anxiety and morality, or it’s a pretentious chick flick that is a woe is me schmaltz fest. Thankfully, thanks to some great performances and...
View ArticleInternal investigation into Savile abuse scandal ‘would not be appropriate at...
Stoke Mandeville Hospital has ruled out holding its own inquiry into the Jimmy Savile sexual abuse scandal until after the police has concluded its investigations.It comes after more people came...
View ArticleGolden girl Pam scoops special Herald award
Paralympic gold medallist Pamela Relph has been chosen as The Bucks Herald’s London 2012 Sports Personality award winner. Given that it was a once-in-a-lifetime home Olympic and Paralympic year, Herald...
View Article‘You’ve been Neated!’ Vale racer Andy is lambasted by rival after Silverstone...
British Touring Car ‘miracle man’ Andy Neate has been ridiculed in an astonishing attack by a rival racer with whom he collided at Silverstone over the weekend.Vale man Neate returned to the sport in...
View ArticleUPDATED: “If Stoke Mandeville orders a swift inquiry it makes the job of...
A Conservative MP has written to the boss of Stoke Mandeville Hospital demanding a full inquiry into whether staff were ‘complicit’ in the Savile sex abuse scandal.A number of former patients have come...
View ArticleCollision hurts three
Three people had to be taken to John Radcliffe Hosptial after a car collision in Oakley on Tuesday.The incident, which took place on Worminghall Road at 9.22pm, saw two cars involved. Two women and men...
View ArticleLandlords get moving after government old age alert
Recent figures from the Council of Mortgage Lenders reveal a buy-to-let profit increase of five per cent in the second quarter of 2012 which is good news for current property investors. Experts predict...
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