‘It’s no surprise’: Pressure on as closed hospital boss faces questions over...
The doctor at the centre of controversy over the closure of the Royal Bucks Hospital is facing fresh questions after another of his practices was lambasted for its quality of care.Dr James Clarke shut...
View ArticleBucks to keep its wild nature thanks to funds
Traditional wild flower meadows will see another day after a community and conservation project was awarded lottery funding.The Berks, Bucks & Oxon Wildlife Trust has received initial support of...
View Article‘High fuel costs keeping loved ones apart’
More than a quarter of people have been prevented from seeing loved ones this festive season because of the high price of fuel, reveals new research from Green Flag Breakdown. This is an increase of...
View Article‘Don’t be rash, be aware of meningitis signs’
Up to 34 million people in the UK are risking death with the mistaken belief that the main symptom of meningitis is a rash. As the country finds itself in the peak season for this devastating disease,...
View ArticleSchools can sign up to online sign language lesson
Children can now benefit from an interactive online lesson that has been launched to teach them how to use sign language. Monkey Manor has been created by Digital Giving for the national deaf...
View ArticleTeenage flyer youngest glider pilot in country
A teenager from Chinnor has become the youngest person in the country to fly a glider solo.The law was changed in October, bringing the UK into line with Europe, so that youngsters can now fly solo at...
View ArticleWrighty and Smithy insisted the tie went ahead, says FC boss
Aylesbury FC’s glamour tie against MK Dons took place after former Leeds and England striker Alan Smith pleaded with the referee for it to go ahead.FC’s hopes of a giant killing were dashed as Dons ran...
View ArticleSchool moves up a grade after inspection
‘Outstanding’ teaching practices and pupil progress at an Aylesbury school have been praised in an Ofsted report.Bearbrook Combined School was rated ‘good’ in its latest inspection, having previously...
View ArticleChiltern Railways named most punctual provider in England
Chiltern Railways is the most punctual English commuter and long distance rail operator, according to Network Rail figures.The findings, based on the percentage of services arriving within a minute of...
View ArticleNew view for popular rifle range
A popular rifle range has reopened following weeks of conservation work.Teams have spent the past six weeks clearing scrub and undergrowth from the open space at Pulpit Hill, near Princes...
View ArticleRunners brave the cold to jog off Christmas excess
Hundreds of people braved the ice cold winds on Boxing Day to run off the Christmas indulgence in the annual 5k road race.The popular event, which features junior and senior races, started in Market...
View ArticleStart New Year in active spirit
A New Year’s Day walk is being organised to help people get active after the party seasonThame town partnership’s environment and community action groups have organised the event, starting at Thame...
View ArticleVale’s biggest football league has another quality year
It has been another record breaking year in the Vale’s biggest football league, the ADL. There were a record 57 teams and 1,500 registered players in 2012 with an astonishing 1,400 matches played.Over...
View ArticleTwo men injured in countryside crash
Two men were injured in a collision involving a car and a van in a country lane.The incident took place in Dunton Road, Stewkley, yesterday (Thursday) evening. One of the men had to be cut free by...
View ArticleAfter the festive fun comes the recycling
Households are being encouraged to maintain their recycling efforts in the new year starting with their Christmas trees. Collection dates in the new year week are one day later with things returning to...
View ArticleStormy drama set for the big screen after record wettest year
After the wettest year on record for England a cautionary film about flooding is a more welcome arrival.Despite planning to produce the drama, which is focused around a major flooding incident, before...
View ArticleProposing at the panto? Oh no he isn’t ... oh yes he is
A love-struck teen has made the ultimate romantic gesture by proposing to his girlfriend on stage at the Aylesbury Waterside Theatre.When Sophie North and Tom Deane were announced as “competition...
View ArticleNew take on EU ins and outs
A former Aylesbury school pupil and Bucks Herald reporter has had a book looking at Britain’s EU membership published.In ‘Au Revoir, Europe: What if Britain left the EU’, David Charter, The Times’...
View ArticleMatt Adcock’s film review: Jack Reacher
“There’s this guy. He’s a kind of cop, at least he used to be. He doesn’t care about proof, he doesn’t care about the law, he only cares about what’s right.” Tom Cruise hits good form as Jack Reacher,...
View ArticleNew monthly café to help people with dementia opens
A café designed to help people with dementia has been set up by school pupils.Sixth form students from Princes Risborough School, backed by the town’s Rotary Club, will run the Forget-me-not café...
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