Are you housing a hedgehog? Census launched to get a clearer picture of...
The first ever national Hedgehog Housing Census has been launched by Hedgehog Street, a nationwide campaign set up by wildlife charities the British Hedgehog Preservation Society (BHPS) and People’s...
View ArticleOne in ten UK holidaymakers stopped at airports due to misplaced tech
More than one in ten UK holidaymakers have misplaced an electronic device in their luggage, resulting in them being stopped by airport security, according to a new report.The survey, by online retailer...
View ArticleLIVE: A-Level Results Day 2017 - Aylesbury, Buckingham and Thame
Welcome to our rolling coverage of A-Level Results Day 2017 across Aylesbury Vale, Buckingham and Thame.Throughout the day, we’ll be bringing you news, photos and reaction as students across our areas...
View ArticleA-Level Results 2017: Lord Williams’s School
Students at Lord Williams’s School in Thame were celebrating yesterday morning (Thursday) after achieving outstanding A-Level results.The pass rate was 99% with 48% of passes at A*/A and B grades....
View ArticleChildren who skip breakfast ‘may be doing themselves harm’
Children who skip breakfast may be doing themselves long term harm by not getting enough nutrients, warns new research. The findings show that youngsters who often skip the first meal of the day may...
View Article50 nuggets of wisdom every parent should pass on to their kids
Parents hand down the same 29 nuggets of wisdom to their children that their own parents did - including ‘get an education’ and ‘always try your best’. A study of 2,000 adults, commissioned by Skipton...
View ArticleBrand choices such as Coke or Pepsi ‘can break up relationships’
Preferring Pepsi to Coke or McDonald’s to Burger King could doom your relationship, according to new research. ‘Brand compatibility’ is more important than shared interests or personality traits when...
View ArticleA glass of wine or pint of beer a day ‘can help people to live longer’
A glass of wine or pint of beer a day can help people to live longer, according to new research. The study suggests that light-to-moderate alcohol consumption - classed as less than 14 drinks a week...
View Article10 ways you could be invalidating your car insurance
According to new research by price comparison site uSwitch.com, two thirds (63%) of drivers make simple errors which can leave them out of pocket should they need to make a claim.And a quarter (25%) of...
View ArticleThere will be a solar eclipse tonight: what are your chances of seeing it?
A solar eclipse is expected tonight (Monday), with some parts of the world seeing a TOTAL eclipse as the moon passes in between the Earth and the sun.A total solar eclipse is due to bring parts of...
View ArticleTesco recalls cooking sauce after allergy fears
Tesco is recalling jars of one of its own brand cooking sauces because of allergy fears. Tesco’s own Creamy Leek and Bacon Cooking Sauce contains egg which is not mentioned on the label. This means it...
View Article‘Supermarket X’ could have infected thousands with hepatitis through infected...
A major UK supermarket could have infected thousands of people with a strain of hepatitis E through its pork sausages, says researchers at Public Health England (PHE).The infection, which has seen an...
View ArticleTesco recalls thousands of products including Maltesers, Galaxy bars and...
Tesco has recalled a huge list of items and products, including chocolate bars and quorn mince.The supermarket has said that anyone who has bought one of the many items up for recall should bring them...
View ArticleOakman Inns pub operator gets Royal seal of approval
What do Oakman Inns, Waitrose, Barclays, BAe and the Co-Op all have in common?Oakman Inns & Restaurants, which operates hugely popular pub restaurants in Northants, Bucks, Beds, Herts, Oxfordshire,...
View ArticleStars of Stagecoach Thame create two shows in a week
The talented youngsters of Stagecoach in Thame have seen the show go on in just five days.The group staged two shows last week - A Dalmatian Tale for children aged 4 to 8 years old and the classic...
View ArticleRed Ensign to fly in support of Merchant Navy
Residents around Thame are invited to see the town fly the Red Ensign flag on Friday, September 1, in preparation for Merchant Navy Day.Since the start of this century, September 3 has been the UK’s...
View ArticleQuiz night to help couples facing baby loss
A woman from Thame who has suffered the trauma of losing two babies is hosting a fundraiser for the charity which helps bereaved parents.Chrissy Portnall and her husband Greg were left devastated when...
View ArticleLIVE: GCSE Results Day 2017 - Aylesbury, Buckingham and Thame
Welcome to our rolling coverage of GCSE Results Day 2017 across Aylesbury Vale, Buckingham and Thame.Throughout the day, we’ll be bringing you news, photos and reaction as students across our area...
View ArticleBears, night hikes and lots of hard work for Borneo expedition twins
Two students from Thame who fundraised for the adventure of a lifetime in Borneo have returned home to share their experience.Twin sisters Heather and Rachael Knight, students at Lord Williams’s...
View ArticleHistoric day for charter market as trader is commemorated
It was a historic day for Thame Charter Market as it celebrated its most successful event and also commemorated one of the traders.During the Community Market Day held on Tuesday, fruit and veg trader...
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