Alan Dee: We can get through this together as long as nobody eggs her on
These are tense times in the Dee household, let me tell you. It’s never easy living with someone who is battling to overcome their demons, and it doesn’t much matter where that particular demon lurks.I...
View ArticleBuckingham teetering on the brink after defeat
Buckingham salvaged a losing bonus-point to keep alive their hopes of avoiding relegation, but were unable to cope with the slick and well-organised Windsor backs, who ran in four tries in a 25-19...
View ArticleJanet’s ‘shock’ at sacking from council post
Sacked roads’ boss Janet Blake has expressed her shock and disappointment at the dismissal.Mrs Blake, held the planning and transportation portfolio at Bucks County Council for just 10 months.The...
View ArticleGenerous support for flood affected farmers
Farmers affected by the winter flooding will benefit from a £1,240 donation made by the member of Grafton Hunt.Hunt master Claire Bonner organised the collection at the hunt’s recent Potterspury...
View ArticleAlan Dee’s film preview: Who will win this week’s sequel smackdown?
With the kids on holiday and family-friendly fare normally to the fore, it’s an odd time for The Raid 2 to batter its way on to our screens.Fans of the original cult Indonesian martial arts thriller,...
View ArticlePair step up to tackle endurance challenge
Fundraising will be a family affair when father and daughter duo Chris and Louise Stephens walk the London 2 Brighton 100km Challenge.Chris and Louise aim to complete the ultra endurance event, which...
View ArticleBucks health chief welcomes plain packaging on cigarettes
Bucks’ Director of Public Health has welcomed the Government’s announcement that it is set to introduce regulations to provide plain packaging on tobacco products.The Government announcement follows an...
View ArticleReminisce about life on the waterways
Share your memories of life on the canals and help preserve it for future generations.Stoke Bruerne Canal Partnership is holding a reminiscence and memorabilia day beside the museum on April 13. There...
View ArticleMassive musicals including Rock of Ages, Evita and Annie Get Your Gun make...
A spectacular season of first class shows is promised at the Waterside Theatre this summer.The glossy new brochure is dropping through letterboxes right now and it promises a feast of top...
View ArticleTows seal promotion play-off after 10th win on the bounce
Towcestrians have secured a promotion play-off spot after a nervy 24-17 victory at Cheltenham on Saturday.Tows travelled to the Cotswolds knowing a victory would guarantee second spot in South West One...
View ArticleArdley maintain slender lead at the top
Ardley United maintained their one point lead at the top of the Hellenic Premier Division with a 2-0 win away at Reading Town on Tuesday.A goal in each half from Steve Howkins and Ben Thomas kept...
View ArticleWhat’s on
See what’s on across the Advertiser and Review regionToday, FridayTowcesterTowcester Farmers’ Market, Richmond Road, 9am-1.30pm. Contact Towcester Lions to hold a stall.WinslowMorning coffee and hot...
View ArticleEaster opening hours for council services
Customers and residents in the Bicester area are being reminded Cherwell District Council’s offices and Link Points will be closed over the Easter bank holiday.The offices at Bodicote House, in...
View ArticleCommunity group aims to ‘make a difference’
A new community group has been founded to offer a helping hand to anyone or any organisation which may need it.Brackley Rotary has set up a Rotary satellite group for like-minded people to come...
View ArticleCheck your home energy usage
Energy monitors are available to loan to help residents identify the largest contributors to their electricity bills.Between 2004 and 2010, the average household electricity bill has risen by almost 80...
View ArticleTrade ‘not affected’ by car parking charges
Out of town trading is more of a threat to local businesses than a rise in car parking charges.That’s according to Elliot Wallis, chairman of Shop Buckingham. Mr Wallis was reacting to the news that...
View ArticlePerez leads Force India to historic podium
Saraha Force India enjoyed one of their best ever Grand Prix when Sergio Perez drove to a superb third at the Bahrain Grand Prix on Sunday.It was Force India’s first podium for five years as the...
View ArticleGeoff Cox’s DVDs: The Secret Life Of Walter Mitty, Kill Your Darlings
Ben Stiller’s remake of a 67-year-old film is his strongest attempt yet to move from full-on comedy into heartfelt drama.His fifth outing behind the camera, THE SECRET LIFE OF WALTER MITTY (PG:...
View ArticleThree teams, three titles! IIIs make it a clean sweep
Following the success of the first and second teams, Buckingham Ladies IIIs were this week crowned champions of TrySports Division Four with one match still to go. Having only been formed last season...
View ArticleUnited target revenge at Royston
Aylesbury United manager, Tony Joyce, hopes his side can use February’s heavy cup defeat to Royston Town as motivation for this weekend’s league encounter between the two sides.The Ducks travel to the...
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