‘He is not your usual type of street dealer’: 52 year old jailed after Vale...
A 52-year-old man has become the latest to be jailed as part of the Aylesbury Vale’s biggest ever drugs bust. Dennis Bradnock, of Wornington Road, London, was sentenced to three years in jail at...
View ArticleTories accused of ‘hypocrisy’ in car parking fees row
Tory councillors have backtracked after suggesting Aylesbury shoppers bypass parking fees by using free retail car parks.In a meeting of Aylesbury Vale District Council, Councillor Michael Rand,...
View ArticleZumbathon makes big waves for Alex’s fund
More than 190 people took part in a Zumbathon to raise funds for Thame brain injury victim Alex Woods.The massive dance-style exercise session, organised by local trainers, raised an impressive £3,500...
View ArticleOlivia shines on her Vale of Aylesbury debut
Vale of Aylesbury’s junior athletes competed in the first Apex Chiltern League race of the season on Saturday at Shotover Hill in Oxford. There was a good turnout for the juniors and some great...
View ArticleBarlow coming to Oxford with tour
Take That star and X Factor judge Gary Barlow will bring his critically acclaimed solo tour to the New Theatre Oxford for New Year’s Eve. He will be performing songs spanning the entirety of his...
View ArticlePopular bike park re-opens after upgrade
A trail at the Aston Hill Mountain Bike Park has undergone a dramatic rebuild over the past eight months and will be officially re-opened this weekend.The popular site, next to Wendover Woods, is...
View ArticleFree sessions will help tailor health
A new free one-to-one health trainer service is being launched to help people make lifestyle changes.The NHS Bucks Health Trainer Service will help people looking to tackle areas such as stopping...
View ArticleTornadoes break the 50 point barrier in netball thrashing
Thame Tornadoes stunned the Jubilees as they thrashed them 58-7. Thame came storming out of the blocks to gain a commanding 6-0 lead before the depleted Jubilees side even had time to blink. By the end...
View ArticleStrictly not to be missed at Aylesbury Waterside
Aylesbury Vale-based dancer Brendan Cole has confirmed his 2013 tour will start with a home show at the Waterside.The Strictly Come Dancing star’s Licence To Thrill stage show will feature a 14-piece...
View ArticleNew report reveals how Paralympics will leave a lasting legacy
New research amongst 1,100 disabled people has revealed almost half (46%) have been inspired to get more involved with sport or exercise as direct result of the Paralympic Games. According to a new...
View ArticleAmerican football club seeking fresh players from the Aylesbury Vale
One of Britain’s longest established American football clubs is on the hunt for players from Aylesbury Vale and beyond as they head into a new season.The Watford Cheetahs, who feature a number of...
View ArticleLack of street numbering in town still causing problems seven months later
Visitors to Aylesbury are being left confused by a lack of clear street numbering in the old town.Graham Aylett, a committee member of Aylesbury Old Town Residents’ Association, wrote to Aylesbury Vale...
View ArticleParents buying kids a piece of village history
Families have been snapping up the chance to get their names on a new community-funded pavilion.More than £1,500 has so far been raised by Mursley’s Buy A Brick campaign, which aims to furnish one of...
View ArticleFootballer inspires his brother for new song
A musician has recruited his professional footballer brother, Richard Lee, for his latest music video which is inspired by a book written by the Brentford FC goalkeeper.Michael Lee, who grew up in...
View Article‘Shipman passed – what are checks supposed to do?’
New five-yearly checks on doctors have been criticised for rewarding GPs who fill out paperwork, rather than those who spend more time with patients.Regular checks on doctors’ skills will start from...
View ArticleNew homes open the door to big savings
As the country prepares itself for the latest round of energy price increases and another bitterly cold winter, it’s clear that very few homeowners will escape the impact of fuel price rises over the...
View ArticleChilterns make a comeback with new marketing drive
It is just down the road and mostly free, yet tourism bosses admit ‘it’s easier to get us on a plane to Egypt’ than spend the day in the Chilterns.However, a team of 10 volunteers aim to change that...
View ArticleAllergies shouldn’t mean boring meals
A mum-of-two has written a cook book for families who struggle to plan meals because of a child or parent’s allergies and intolerances.Food-allergy specialist Tanya Wright aims to prove that meals do...
View ArticleMan who hid dirty cash in garden shed is jailed
A man has been jailed for three-and-a-half years and ordered to forfeit £217,000 after being found guilty of money laundering.Richard Clarke, 46, was found guilty after officers searched his Wendover...
View ArticleDucks back on song as they eye top of the table
After the disappointment of going out of the Challenge Trophy on Wednesday evening Aylesbury United got back to winning ways beating Ampthill 4-1, writes Ian Pluck.The match started in a lively manner,...
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