Teenage cellist to call a new tune in front of royalty
A teenage cellist’s holiday plans have been put on hold after she was selected as one of the youngest musicians to play for the National Youth Orchestra.Ruth Friedlander, 14, had intended to go on a...
View ArticleChinnor leave it late to finish superb year
Chinnor rounded off 2012 in style as they came from behind to eventually overhaul Taunton 29-19 in the SSE National League 2 South.Coach Jason Bowers said he was relieved to go in at half-time only...
View Article‘We’re one big happy county club’: Ducks boss hails merger as first step of...
Aylesbury United manager Tony Joyce says his club’s merger with Aylesbury Town is the first step in their ‘long-awaited’ return to the town.While it has clearly not affected his high-flying Ducks side...
View ArticleU-turn over new housing block
Plans for a new housing and retail block at an Aylesbury shopping centre are to be changed after objections were raised.Developers originally wanted to build a four-storey block with shops and six...
View ArticleDoctor still relishing his governing role 50 years on
Being a school governor takes a lot of commitment but one man has proven his dedication after he was rewarded for 50 years of service.Dr Colin Campbell, 85, has been a part of Waddesdon CE School since...
View ArticleVale Paralympic fencing stars are the real business
Paralympian wheelchair fencers Craig McCann and Gemma Collis were pure gold as special guests at a festive business dinner at Aylesbury Holiday Inn.The pair from Aston Clinton, who are aiming for the...
View ArticleUnemployed to get free bus travel to job interviews
Unemployed people have been given a New Years boost in their search for work after it was announced they can travel for free to job interviews and training.The ‘bus for jobs’ scheme is being supported...
View ArticleWarning as norovirus strikes at Stoke Mandeville Hospital
People with norovirus symptoms are being asked to stay away from Stoke Mandeville Hospital to prevent the further spread of the disease in wards.As is normal at this time of year the winter vomiting...
View ArticleTaxis banned from the road during police operation
Licensing offences by Aylesbury taxi and private hire drivers have been targeted during a police operation.Seven were banned from trading as licensed vehicles immediately, while one vehicle was found...
View ArticleTheatre thanks audiences as Aylesbury panto enters final week
With the Aylesbury panto, Peter Pan, in its final week the Waterside theatre has thanked everyone who has come along to watch it.General manager Jamie Baskeyfield said: “‘We would like to say a huge...
View Article‘One in two men will develop cancer by 2027’
A new awareness and fundraising campaign is set to be launched across the East of England by Cancer Research UK, as new figures show that the lifetime risk of developing cancer is increasing. Latest...
View ArticleHow the National Grid is powering Christmas celebration
National Grid engineers will be working round the clock throughout the festive season to make sure families have a safe, warm and comfortable Christmas.The festive season is a very busy time for...
View ArticleMarauding moose is no match for Vale’s top garden designer
Caught between a rock and a hard place hasn’t stopped a landscape designer winning a prestigious award for one of the most challenging projects he has ever undertaken.Marauding moose, sub zero...
View ArticleTrain commuters face earlier start
City commuters are facing earlier starts if they want to get into work on time, following changes to the train timetable.Chiltern Railways has removed one of the most popular peak hour services with...
View ArticleNew technical college appoints vice principal
A new technical college has taken a further step ahead of its opening it September 2013 by appointing a vice principal.The Bucks University Technical College will specialise in teaching IT and...
View ArticleFather and son bowl away their opponents in Aylesbury league
The first season’s bowling at Dunstable for the Aylesbury League came to a close with father and son pairing of Keith and Ian Bishop finishing as champions by 19 points.The Fallin Apart team of Roger...
View ArticleGrowing number of ‘unappreciated’ unpaid carers in Aylesbury Vale
A rise in the number of unpaid carers across the Aylesbury Vale and Bucks has led to suggestions their importance is often ‘underestimated and unappreciated’.New figures from the 2011 census show there...
View Article‘Amnesia’ over spending spree as council plans tax hike
Council chiefs have been slammed for splashing public money on expensive projects and then demanding more taxpayers’ money to balance the books.A 2% council tax increase for 2013/14 was has been agreed...
View ArticleNew environmental scheme will improve spirits of vulnerable people
After over indulging with rich food and too much sitting around watching festive television, there is a chance to focus on getting fit after Christmas.An environmental charity is inviting vulnerable...
View ArticleNeil Fox on film:Jack Reacher, Parental Guidance
Jack ReacherWerner Herzog is the villain! Werner Herzog is the villain! Werner Herzog is the villain! Forgive my over-enthusiastic opening but it’s a massive deal and the main reason to see this decent...
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