Survey peace of mind for older properties
Buyers who are considering purchasing older properties or undertaking renovation projects can now access greater information about the overall condition of the property with the new RICS Building...
View ArticleLovely weekend to make cider
Dozens of gallons of cider and apple juice were made at the sixth annual Little Horwood Apple Day.The event, which was held on Saturday, saw people from across north Bucks descend on the village to...
View ArticleHelp beat thieves with Sheep Street event
BICESTER: Neighbourhood police officers will give away free purse coils and cat bells as part of a crime prevention day in Sheep Street this Friday, October 19.Members of the public are invited to come...
View ArticleSpiderman helps raise cash for firefighters in Bicester
A superhero took time off from tackling crime to help firefighters raise cash in Bicester town centre.Firefighter Damion Walker from Witney Fire Station joined his colleagues in a sponsored exercise...
View ArticleNeil Fox on film: Madagascar 3, Frankenweenie
Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most WantedThe king is on the loose again in the delightful and funny third film from the Madagascar set, writes guest reviewer Alison Devlin.Brought to you by DreamWorks,...
View ArticleSaints sign Walker to replace Turley
BRACKLEY Town have signed former Kettering goalkeeper Laurie Walker after the departure of Billy Turley last week.Saints boss Jon Brady was unhappy with Turley’s display against Arlesey Town in the FA...
View ArticleSoul legend comes to town for charity gig
bUCKINGHAM: Buckingham Hospital’s League Of Friends is set to benefit from a big music event at the town hall on November 24.Soul legend Jaki Graham is headlining on the night, which has already sold...
View ArticleChildren’s art is displayed at National Trust property
Artwork by local children, who have been inspired by Stowe Landscape Gardens, goes on display in the New Inn there tomorrow, Saturday.The free exhibition will showcase art, photos, drawings and...
View ArticleFirst win of the season for Towcester
HELEN Parr netted a hat-trick to help Towcester Ladies first team romp to a 6-0 thrashing against struggling Olton.Playing with a new formation, Tows got off to a flyer as precision passing saw Parr...
View ArticleBuckingham teams draw as club hold open day
BUCKINGHAM Snooker Club’s two teams faced each other at the weekend with the Bandits and the Eagles playing out a tense 4-4 draw. In a cagey match throughout, Rees Carter played Steve Brunning in a...
View ArticleWhat’s on
Kick off your weekend with a coffee morning in Brackley.Today, FridayBRACKLEY: Coffee morning by the Brackley Wildlife Trust, in the town hall, cake stall, bric-a-brac and raffle, 10am to noon.Sunday,...
View ArticleArdley through to face Horsham
TWO goals in the final five minutes saw Ardley United beat Cheltenham Saracens 2-1 to progress into the second round of the FA Vase.In a competitive first half, Cheltenham just about edged the play...
View ArticleAlan Dee’s guide to the pick of the week’s TV
SATURDAYThe Jonathan Ross Show (ITV1, 10.20pm)This week, as king of chat Wossy wraps up another hugely successful series, we can expect good humour from comedian and actor David Mitchell, who’ll be...
View ArticleScheme gives carers a break
HELP FOR CARERS: A new scheme to help carers get some respite is available from Carers Bucks. The Short Breaks For Carers fund is for people who provide care, without payment, to someone who is sick or...
View ArticleFlooding reported in Bicester and Islip
Localised flooding has affected roads in Bicester and Islip this morning.Mallards Way in Bicester is closed in both directions at the junction with London Road.Middle Street in Islip is also closed at...
View ArticleFormer head of English to launch latest novel at Stowe
A former head of English at Stowe School will return to launch his latest novel next Saturday, October 27.Peter Farquhar, who was with the school for 21 years before joining the University of...
View ArticleBrackley U11s win tournament
BRACKLEY U11s rugby team have won the Memorial tournament held at the Men’s Own RFC in Northampton.Up against Towcester in the first match, Brackley found themselves one try down at half time but...
View ArticleWarm reception for film about young entrepreneur
The screening of a documentary about a Buckingham restaurant was a sell-out success last Friday night.All 180 seats at Buckingham’s independent cinema The Film Place were sold for the viewing, which...
View ArticleJobless rate falls to 1.9 per cent in north Oxfordshire
The rate of unemployment in the Bicester and Banbury area fell to 1.9 per cent last month, according to figures produced by the House of Commons library.The official number of people claiming...
View ArticleBrackley Apprentice star sends message to firms
A businesswoman from Brackley who was a finalist in the latest series of The Apprentice has appeared in a new video encouraging firms to give more young people a step up into employment.The video,...
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