‘A child will be killed’ – fears over missing Thame park gate
A ‘major accident’ is waiting to happen at a Thame park if a pedestrian gate is not built, residents have warned.The town council got permission to put one in when it applied to redesign the Park...
View ArticleTax increase agreed by Oxfordshire county councillors
Oxfordshire County Council has agreed a tax hike as part of budget proposals.The 1.99% council tax rise will come into force on April 1.Had the council decided on a rise of 2% or more it would have to...
View ArticleWildlife to be saved from gung-ho boaters
Steps are being taken to protect wildlife under threat from people using high powered speedboats on a lake.Watermead Parish Council is taking legal advice with the view to prosecuting boat owners who...
View ArticleTrust increases rent
The Vale of Aylesbury Housing Trust has confirmed an average annual rent increase for its tenants of 3.62%.The rise is effective from April 1 and follows the application of the Government’s rent...
View Article‘Today so many children are stuck indoors’: New outlook for learning in the...
The beautiful estates at Hartwell House and Waddesdon Manor are being turned into outdoor classrooms.Former primary schoolteacher Lydia Etherington has just been appointed as the first education...
View ArticleTown centre moves one step nearer to ‘Covent Garden’ vision
Plans to pedestrianise sections of Aylesbury are imminent, according to a senior cabinet member.Aylesbury Vale District Council cabinet member for civil amenities Brian Roberts said consultation will...
View ArticleAnyone for tea? Woman hoping to brew up a winner with new business
A new tea room is hoping to bring a bit of unique English class to Aylesbury town centre.Valerie ‘Jean’ Taylor, officially launched Serenity Gifts Crafts & Tea Room in Kingsbury Square on Thursday...
View ArticleApply for a grant to help out Thame
Anyone wanting to do something to benefit Thame can apply to the town council for a grant to make it a reality.Around £17,000 is available for individuals and community organisations looking to improve...
View ArticleMusic in the Park, for the park, returns for a third year
Entertainment lovers can do their bit for the community by supporting a charity music festival.Thame’s Music in the Park is back for a third successive year on May 12 as it aims to raise money to...
View ArticleFormer landlady recalls the much loved pub favoured by prime ministers and...
Prime ministers and presidents have called in and the world’s press has camped on its doorstep, but today The Bernard Arms is in a sorry state. The pub, restuarant and hotel in Great Kimble has been...
View Article‘We need rules on fracking’, says Labour leader
The use of a controversial gas extraction process blamed for causing small earthquakes should be decided on by district councillors, a party leader has said.Councillor Robin Stuchbury, Labour, has...
View ArticleA tall order – Paul takes on 5,462 steps again
An Aylesbury man is looking to step up to a record-breaking challenge for the second time after falling just short at the first ascent.If climbing the 902 steps of a 165-metre building once sounds a...
View ArticleFire service push to reduce false alarms
The fire service has stressed it is working tirelessly to drive down the number of false alarm calls across Bucks.The Bucks Herald reported last week how nearly 60% of calls from Aylesbury addresses in...
View ArticleGrot spot given a makeover
An Aylesbury ‘grot spot’ has been cleaned up after complaints were made about the mess.For months rubbish from takeaway venues and other places has been piling up behind the old Woolwich building in...
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Man ready for run to help cancer families
A brother is taking on the London Marathon to help raise money for a cancer charity which crucially helped his family.Jonathon Meade, 32, of Thame, is running the marathon on April 21 in aid of...
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Honest geek is ready to solve your IT issue
A self-confessed geek is hoping his honest salesmanship will bring him business in his new IT venture.Former Lord Williams’s student Simon Peacock, 24, started up Chilterns Computing this month with a...
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Cannabis seized at Aylesbury house in second drugs raid in same square within...
A large amount of cannabis has been seized by police following a raid at an Aylesbury house.Two people have been arrested in connection with the seizure, which took place in Hastoe Park last night...
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Audi stolen from Pitstone home
A car and jewellery were among goods stolen when thieves targeted a Pitstone home.The criminals forced their way into the Queen Street property and stole a mobile phone, cash, jewellery and car keys. A...
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Two arrested after gang of burglars kick down door of Princes Risborough home...
A man needed hospital treatment after five thieves broke into a house and assaulted him before stealing a safe and a set of car keys.Two men have since been arrested in connection with the incident,...
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Second part of look inside Aylesbury prison airs tonight
The second part of the explosive look inside HMP Aylesbury airs tonight (Monday).Around 5.5 million people watched the first instalment last week, which showed shocking scenes of kidnap and violence...
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