Suzanne is a Diamond for anyone looking to watch their weight
Suzanne Payne helped hundreds of local Thame residents towards a healthier weight and lifestyle – and now she has been recognised for her outstanding service to slimmers in the area. Last week Suzanne...
View ArticleNeil Fox on film: Madagascar 3, Frankenweenie
Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most WantedThe king is on the loose again in the delightful and funny third film from the Madagascar set, writes guest reviewer Alison Devlin.Brought to you by DreamWorks,...
View ArticleHS2 consultation will not be re-run
The transport secretary has ruled out re-staging the HS2 consultation, despite 1,100 answers being overlooked. In a private letter to Aylesbury MP David Lidington, Patrick Mcloughlin wrote that after...
View ArticleRound Table celebrates 50 years with radio star
Radio 2’s Ken Bruce joined nearly 100 past and present members of Thame’s Round Table to celebrate the society’s 50th anniversary.Founding member Des Wright, the Round Table’s national president, Jason...
View ArticleAlan Dee’s guide to the pick of the week’s TV
SATURDAYThe Jonathan Ross Show (ITV1, 10.20pm)This week, as king of chat Wossy wraps up another hugely successful series, we can expect good humour from comedian and actor David Mitchell, who’ll be...
View ArticleKennel’s critics barked down
The owners of a Long Crendon kennel facility have come out fighting in the face of criticism towards plans to expand the site.Donna Phillips has denied claims she and her husband are running a puppy...
View ArticleChildren get into the Christmas spirit to design town mayor’s card
Children wanting to get into the Christmas spirit can enter a card design competition.Town mayor Nigel Champken-Woods has invited all children under 16 living in Thame to design a Christmas card...
View ArticleTalent show returns for its fourth year ‘bigger and better’ than ever
Talented Thame residents have a chance to show off their skills once again as a popular talent show returns.Now in its fourth year, Thame’s Got Talent has raised nearly £3,000 for charity and...
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 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 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 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 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...
View ArticleCrowds gather as PM spotted at Wendover HS2 stand
The Prime Minister was accosted by anti-HS2 campaigners as he walked through Wendover while shopping on Saturday.After buying a gift for his mother from the Number One shop, he was spotted and called...
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