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See what’s on across the Advertiser and ReviewToday, FridayBuckinghamThe Film Place presents The Lone Ranger (12A), 8pm, tickets are on sale at the venue, on the corner of Chandos Road and Station...
View ArticleFalling shopper numbers could lead to market’s closure
Brackley’s Country Market faces closure if it fails to drum up more support, despite trading for 40 years next year.The market, which was formerly known as the WI Market, now operates as a co-operative...
View ArticleCharging plan for recycling centres in Towcester and Farthinghoe being...
Plans to charge visitors to Northamptonshire’s Household Waste Recycling Centres (HWRCs) has been met with negative reaction.The proposal was outlined as part of Northants County Council’s plan to save...
View ArticleLittle to cheer as Buckingham are outplayed at Cheltenham
Buckingham’s ambition to improve their league position is on hold until the new year after a disappointing performance at Cheltenham last Saturday.With seven first teamers absent through injury, the...
View ArticleBicester extend winning run after short trip to Gosford
Bicester’s good form continued with a 15-9 derby victory at Kidlington-based Gosford All Blacks last Saturday.The visitors can thank their eight forwards and replacements Sim Warren and Dave Gooch for...
View ArticleBrady is looking for Saints to make it back-to-back wins
Brackley Town manager Jon Brady will be looking for his side to make it back-to-back victories in the Skrill North when they visit AFC Telford today, Saturday.Second half goals from Owen Story and...
View ArticleStone strike can’t rescue Town
Ross Stone was on target for Buckingham Town in a 2-1 United Counties League Division One defeat at Lutterworth Athletic on Saturday last week.Athletic fell two behind from goals in the 40th and 73rd...
View ArticleDecision to close Buckingham and Winslow area offices is called in
A district councillor has ‘called in’ a decision to close Aylesbury Vale District Council (AVDC) area offices in Buckingham and Winslow.On Tuesday, AVDC cabinet members agreed a recommendation to...
View ArticleUnemployed figures fall
Unemployment figures published this week show jobless numbers in the Bicester area are falling. The latest data, released by the Office for National Statistics, shows the number of workers claiming Job...
View ArticleCould Gene drive a Ferrari at Le Mans?
As the new for 2014 Formula 1 V6 turbocharged engines comply with the LMP1 class regulations for the Le Mans 24-Hour Race and the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC), there has been some indication...
View ArticleNew Brownie pack for Turweston
A new Brownie pack in Turweston has its first meeting on January 15.Brackley Rotary Club has donated £100 for arts and crafts materials to support the formation of the 1st Turweston Brownie Pack. More...
View ArticleArdley-Highworth postponed
Ardley United’s match at Highworth Town in the Hellenic Premier League was postponed at the weekend. Kevin Brock’s side remain top of the table despite not playing, four points clear of Ascot...
View ArticleLate goals sink Brackley
AFC Telford United produced a strong second half performance to come from a goal down and beat Brackley Town 2-1 at the weekend.Charlie Griffin’s 17th minute goal gave Brackley a half time lead but...
View ArticleFirefighters called out to car on fire
Firefighters were called out to a car fire in Buckingham on Sunday, December 22.A fire crew from Buckingham attended the scene, on Stratford Road at 9.45am.The fire was out on arrival. Firefighters...
View ArticleCounty puts out a call for foster carers
Bucks County Council is looking for more foster carers.This year 460 children and young people in Bucks have spent Christmas away from their families. Cabinet member for children and families, Angela...
View ArticleEmergency teams in place after severe weather warnings
Weather warnings for the next 24 hours have put council teams on alert.Warnings of between 20mm and 40mm of rain and wind with gusts of up to 60mph came from the Met Office although at this stage the...
View ArticleAlan Dee: Light relief as the tide turns on Santa’s sparkling displays
In my travels over the last few days, I have been greatly encouraged the welcome darkness thatis returning to our land.You might not be as aware of this development as I am, but take my word for it –...
View ArticleHave your say on Buckingham plan
There will be a chance to find out more about the draft Buckingham Neighbourhood Development Plan on Saturday, January 4.Representatives of Buckingham Town Council will welcome your comments and...
View Article£8,500 total raised in father’s memory
Bicester siblings Dale Jeacock, Lesley Holloway and Lynn Wadley raised almost £1,200 at the eighth annual coffee morning in memory of their father, Basil Jeacock.The money raised was divided between...
View ArticleLocal football hit by poor weather
Local football was badly hit by poor weather at the weekend with nearly every match cancelled due to heavy rain.Winslow United’s first team game against Arlesey Town was postponed after a pitch...
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