Firm sounds alert on flood damage insurance claims
Property owners across the country are suffering financial misery as home insurers hike premiums to cover the costs of ongoing flood damage, say drainage expert Drain Claim.A recent BBC Watchdog...
View ArticleWho’s planning what in your neighbourhood?
Planning applications to be considered by Thame Town Council on Tuesday October 23.9090 P12/S1816/HH11 HUNT ROADAlterations (internal and enlarged hall and porch) and first floor extensions over garage...
View ArticleLike being in your pyjamas? Why not give judo a try
Aylesbury Vale Judo Club is celebrating its new name and venue by hosting an Open Afternoon on October 28 where visitors can try on a kit and have a go at the Olympic sport.AVJC, formerly known as...
View ArticleReal Reindeer heading to Milton Keynes
Rudolph the Reindeer will make a star appearance at the centre:mk’s Christmas parade on Friday November 16.The parade starts at 4.30pm from door 1, near Marks and Spencer – with Santa and his trusty...
View ArticleAffordability key as in hotspot towns
The number of towns recording a rise in home sales has more than doubled over the past year, according to research by Lloyds TSB. Almost two-thirds – 324 out of 500 – of the towns tracked in England...
View ArticleWarning over ‘dodgy’ used car sales ...
Citizens Advice is warning consumers to be on the lookout for problem motors after dodgy used cars bought from independent dealers topped the list of the 10 most complained about consumer issues...
View ArticleMatt Adcock’s film review: Paranormal Activity 4
The Exorcist is perhaps regarded as the ‘daddy’ of all supernatural horror films – but even this mighty head-spinning, dread-inducing masterpiece couldn’t muster more than two lacklustre...
View ArticleChinnor Players say thank you
The Chinnor Players have thanked everyone who supported their Calendar Girls production this month.The group created its own calendar and sold copies of it to raise money for leukaemia and lymphoma...
View ArticleWe’re all feeling the pinch, but we don’t want to talk about it
Fewer than half of people in the East of England would talk to family or friends if they were struggling to pay their bills, a new survey has found – even though research has also found that one in...
View ArticleLandlords can do their bit to cut energy bills
As part of Big Energy Week, the National Landlords Association is encouraging landlords to work with their tenants to reduce the amount they spend on heating and powering their homes.Big Energy Saving...
View ArticleMissing Aylesbury woman, 21, found safe and well
A woman who went missing from an Aylesbury home has today been found safe and well.Courtney Matthews, of Aylesbury, was last seen at Thame and Haddenham Parkway train station on October 8 and was...
View ArticleBucks writer’s talents noticed by judges
A Haddenham-based writer’s story called Popping Your Cherry has been highly commended by judges in an international writing competition.Sarah Taylor, who recently completed a course in creative writing...
View ArticleAlan Dee: Face it, this Hallowe’en horror is hopeless
Help me out here, people. I honestly don’t understand and perhaps you can explain. What, exactly, is the deal with Hallowe’en?I know what it’s supposed to be about, of course, but my confusion comes...
View ArticleWho should hold our boys in blue to account? You decide
A hustings will take place in Aylesbury next week between the candidates vying for the job of Thames Valley Police commissioner.The debate comes ahead of a vote on November 15 to decide who should be...
View ArticleWaterside plans starting taking shape at Aylesbury canal
Building work is finally under way on Aylesbury’s new supermarket, car park and hotel complex near the Waterside Theatre.A lift shaft for the supermarket can be seen sticking out over the hoardings,...
View Article300 hours unpaid work is ‘appropriate’ for £11,000 benefit fraud
An Aylesbury man has lost his appeal against having to do 300 hours unpaid work for fraudulently claiming more than £11,000 in benefits.Abdul Wahid, of Eskdale Road, was convicted last month at...
View ArticleHallowe’en horror story: how DIY can create a deathtrap
A shocking new survey from the Electrical Contractors Association has unveiled the scary facts and often dire consequences of botched DIY jobs in the home.The survey, completed by ECA member companies,...
View ArticleTime to respect the history of Thame events!
I’m writing in response to the letter written about Thame Fair complaining about the inconvience and sound levels! Thame Fair has been in Thme longer thani have lived and my family have been in Thame...
View ArticleEx-teacher accused of Oxfordshire child sex assaults
A former school teacher has been charged in connection with sexual assaults on 10 children in Oxfordshire.The 52-year-old also faces charges over 12 further offences relating to indecent images of...
View Article‘We should be supporting efforts for renewable energy not opposing them’
I read with interest the article in last week’s Gazette concerning the application by a farmer in Henton, to erect a wind turbine.It was refreshing to read about his measures to become more...
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