Fears raised over ‘sneaky’ new car parking charges at popular shopping spot
New car parking charges at a popular Aylesbury shopping spot have sparked anger and threats to boycott the area.People parking at Bedgrove’s Jansel Square will now have to pay one pound per hour to...
View ArticleMan killed in four-vehicle collision identified
A 46-year-old man killed in a four-vehicle collision in Ledburn has been identified.Paul Gorden, from Leighton Buzzard, was driving a red VW Polo and towing a blue Audi when he was involved in a...
View ArticleLeading Aylesbury Vale councillors set to approve council tax rise
A move by council leaders to increase taxes and reject ‘free’ Government money has been criticised by opposition members.Aylesbury Vale District Council cabinet members are tonight (Tuesday) expected...
View ArticleUPDATED: ‘Shambles’ as council is sidestepped on plans for 3,000 new homes
The consortium behind plans for 3,000 homes near Aylesbury has sidelined the district council in a bid to get them considered alongside another big application.An application to build between Bedgrove...
View ArticleProject to restore village landmark given green light
Major restoration work on the historic Wendover clock tower is set to go ahead after listed building consent was given for the work.Upper woodwork needs replacing on the 1842 landmark. The top third of...
View Article‘We deserve better’ MP tells minister behind closed doors
MP David Lidington has met the transport secretary to demand better compensation for those affected by the planned high speed train line.Families within 60, or in some cases 120 metres, of the track...
View ArticleWoman frees herself after ditch car crash
A woman escaped with minor injuries after crashing her car into a ditch.The driver of the blue Citroen C1 freed herself from the car on Lower Icknield Way, Aston Clinton, after Thames Valley Police...
View ArticleThanks to good samaritans who helped ill man
A man who collapsed in Thame has left a note thanking the kindness of strangers who came to his aid.Steve Colclough left a message attached to the bus shelter outside Thame Town Hall expressing his...
View ArticleITV appearances for Aylesbury school pupils
Children from two Aylesbury schools are to appear on popular ITV morning shows on Thursday morning.Children from Turnfurlong Infant School are taking part in the nativity story for This Morning with...
View ArticleOfsted recognises improvement at special measures school in Aylesbury
The headteacher of a school which Ofsted said is making progress towards exiting special measures said he is determined to further improve standards.Special needs school, Pebble Brook, was placed into...
View ArticleNeil Fox on film: The Life Of Pi, Pitch Perfect
Life of PiThe end of the year has provided a stellar roster of films that push the cinematic envelope technically, but while the likes of Skyfall and The Master balance the style and substance quotas...
View ArticleSchool closes early for Christmas after more than 170 pupils hit by flu bug
A primary school will close one day early for Christmas after almost half the pupils and numerous members of staff fell ill with seasonal flu.Thomas Hickman School in Belgrave Road, Aylesbury will...
View ArticleMen arrested in Aylesbury shooting inquiry re-bailed
Two men arrested in connection with a shooting in Aylesbury’s Stour Close have been re-bailed until February 25.The men, aged 38 and 35, were detained and bailed in June following the March 28...
View ArticlePolice send out warning after Vale burglaries
People have been warned to be extra vigilant after two properties in the Vale were victims of attempted burglaries.Between 2pm and 9.45pm on Wednesday a property on Rowland Way, Aylesbury, was broken...
View ArticleLand Rover theft sparks police warning
Police are warning people to be extra vigilant after a Land Rover was stolen from outside a house near Thame.Between 4.30pm on December 14 and 5am the next day a green Land Rover Defender 90 pick up...
View ArticleBT internet gaffe causes fury
Hundreds of residents have been left without vital services in the run up to Christmas after a BT gaffe left homes in the Thame area without internet and phone lines for weeks on end.While carrying out...
View ArticleMan charged with assaulting three police officers and road rampage around...
An Aylesbury man charged with offences including assaulting three police officers is to appear in court.Joby David Wells, of Highbridge Road, is also charged with dangerous driving in Broadfields and...
View ArticleKids get a sprinkling of Christmas stardust on TV
Children from two Vale schools have appeared in Christmas features on national television.Fifteen tiny tots from Turnfurlong Infant School performed the nativity for Phillip Schofield and Holly...
View Article£100,000 appeal against HS2 backed by council
A £100,000 appeal will be supported by Aylesbury Vale District Council if a High Court legal challenge over HS2 is rejected.The council will find out in the new year if a judge agrees with it that the...
View ArticleBBC weatherman to kick start supermarket fun
A popular BBC weatherman will kick start Thame’s supermarket sweep at Sainsbury’s on Saturday. Bill Giles, who also chairs Thame Bowls Club, will open the day at 6.55am for the Thame and District Lions...
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