Village looks for tug-of-war teams
Tug-of-war teams are needed for the annual Stoke Lyne Fun Day next Saturday, June 29.The tournament starts at 3.30pm. To enter a team, contact organiser Kate Parsons in Stoke Lyne on 01869 345641.
View ArticleCrockett holds his nerve to earn draw
The men’s team at Buckingham Golf Club continued their winning ways with a 5.5-0.5 victory at home to Beds & County before earning a tense 3-3 halved match against Whiteleaf.In a pulsating contest,...
View ArticleMatt Adcock’s film review: World War Z is middle-ranking brain-munching fare
“Life as we know it will come to an end in 90 days. It’s on us to change that…”Zombies are hot property this year with the pleasing zom-rom Warm Bodies, undead cop thrills in R.I.P.D and The Returned...
View ArticleFree street rugby sessions for kids
Kids aged six and over can turn up and play for free at a series of street rugby sessions run by Thames Valley Police in Buckingham.Sessions take place from 6pm to 7pm on Thursdays, July 4, 11,18 and...
View ArticleTwo of S Club 7 to pop into Bicester
Two members of pop group S Club 7 will appear at the launch of a new series of events at a Bicester venue this Friday, June 28.Yates’s in Sheep Street will welcome Jo O’Meara and Bradley McIntosh at...
View ArticleChackmore sunset captured on video
Advertiser & Review reader Roger Stotesbury submitted this video of the sunset near Chackmore on Friday, June 21, as part of our celebration of the longest day of the year.Our reporters hit the...
View ArticleAlan Dee: What drives money junkies to turn to a Wonga fix?
If you’re looking for a life plan that will steer you clear of some of the potential pitfalls that await us all, it’s a pretty good rule of thumb to avoid any business that advertises itself on a...
View ArticleBurglar pleads guilty to Bicester sex assaults
A man has pleaded guilty to charges of breaking into two Bicester homes and sexually assaulting women while they slept in April.Ashley Blossom, 26, of Lime Crescent in Bicester, admitted two counts of...
View ArticleBreak-in at working men’s club in Bicester
Police are appealing for witnesses after a burglary at Ashton Working Men’s Club in Sheep Street early on Tuesday morning this week.Thieves stole cash from a till after the break-in shortly after...
View ArticleFamily safe after house fire
An Upper Arncott family escaped from a house fire on Sunday after being alerted by a smoke alarm.Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service said two crews from Bicester Fire Station were called to the home in...
View ArticleChance to watch top horseman in action
Buckingham Horse Centre is holding a demonstration evening at 6.30pm tomorrow, Saturday, with Australian horseman Ken Faulkner. Mr Faulkner, who teaches his unique blend of natural and classical riding...
View ArticleLess Than Kind (review)
We’re so used to hearing Leo Dalton’s calm, authoritative and very British voice in Silent Witness that it came as a bit of a shock to hear actor William Gaminara talking with a very impressive...
View ArticleStonemason whose firm fitted mantelpiece which killed boy is fined £10,000
A stonemason whose company fitted a mantelpiece which collapsed and killed a four-year-old boy has today been fined £10,000 after he admitted breaching health and safety legislation.Kristian Childs,...
View ArticleWinslow appoint Shrieves as joint manager
Winslow United FC have appointed Terry Shrieves as the club’s joint manager to work alongside current boss Perry Mercer for the 2013-14 campaign.Shrieves has a wealth of experience at non-league level...
View ArticleMan charged after drugs raid
A Bicester man has been charged with dealing cannabis after a raid on a house in Southwold on Monday last week.Neighbourhood police officers backed by tactical officers and drugs dogs raided the house...
View ArticlePearson ton helps Town to first win
Ashley Pearson hit a supreme unbeaten 109 as Buckingham Town 1st XI beat Great Brickhill by 113 to record their first win of the season. Despite impressing for much of the season, Buckingham had failed...
View ArticleCats. Anne Cox reviews the opening night at Milton Keynes Theatre
ats fanciers welcomed back their favourite show to Milton Keynes Theatre last night and what a purrfectly wonderful event it was.There was a much deserved standing ovation for Andrew Lloyd Webber’s...
View ArticleAlan Dee’s movie preview: This Is The End, Hummingbird, Despicable Me 2
We should all know by now that extreme caution is advised any time the promoters of a new film bill it as ‘extremely raunchy’ – that’s usually movie shorthand for crude waste of money that’s well worth...
View ArticleCounty council sets up adult care company
Bucks County Council (BCC) is to set up its own company to provide adult social care services.BCC’s cabinet this week approved plans for setting up Buckinghamshire Care, a local authority trading...
View ArticleSouth Northants Cricket League round-up
Byfield are running away with the South Northants Cricket League Premier Division title after an eighth straight win at the weekend.Up against Evenley, Byfield bowled first and restricted the home side...
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