New Saturday bus service
buckingham: A new Saturday bus service comes into operation on December 1, to pick shoppers up from villages and take them to Buckingham.The 135 service, operated by Langston & Tasker, will pick up...
View ArticleChristmas cheer at lights event
To celebrate its fourth birthday this weekend, Buckingham pub the Kings Head will be handing out warm mince pies during the Christmas lights switch-on tomorrow, Saturday.The annual carol service and...
View ArticleRegion remains alert for flooding as heavy rain is predicted for the weekend
The Advertiser and Review region is expected to remain on high alert over the weekend as heavy rain is predicted.Residents are being urged to remain vigilant and prepare for further flooding with...
View ArticleSir Tony Baldry calls for action on women bishops
Bicester MP Sir Tony Baldry has voiced his ‘deep disappointment’ over the Church of England’s failure to make provision for women bishops this week.Sir Tony, in his role as Second Church Estates...
View Article‘Government should act to enforce regulation’
A lack of effective regulation means that some parts of the lettings sector can been likened to the property industry’s Wild West – and that’s putting consumers at risk, according to the Royal...
View ArticleUnited get Charter Standard status
WINSLOW United Football Club have been awarded the Football Association’s nationally recognised Charter Standard status.John Fenner of the Berks & Bucks Football Association was at Elmfields Gate...
View ArticleMeeting over bus stop sites
BUCKINGHAM: The Aylesbury Vale Transport Users Group is holding a public meeting from 2pm to 4pm on Tuesday, December 4, in the council chamber at Buckingham Community Centre.One of the main subjects...
View ArticleHome Choice policy rejected
Buckingham town councillors have rejected the proposed Bucks Home Choice housing allocation policy put forward by Aylesbury Vale District Council (AVDC) as it “does not reflect the desires of the local...
View ArticleFamily fun with Dickens’ story
To celebrate the 200th anniversary of Charles Dickens’ birth, a family production of his classic tale A Christmas Carol is running at the Royal & Derngate in Northampton until Sunday. January 6.See...
View ArticleBicester Drama Society receives good review for latest production
The latest production by Bicester Drama Society has received a rave review from the Oxfordshire Drama Network.Simon Brett’s Murder in Play was performed by the group earlier this month and was...
View ArticleSilverstone man recognised for quality workmanship and leadership
A site manager from Silverstone have been recognised for his professionalism for the fourth year running by the house building industry’s leading standards regulator.Lee Tysoe was recognised by the...
View ArticleSecond round success in gala for Blue Fins
BICESTER Blue Fins once again excelled in the 2012-13 National Arena League as they won the second round at Tiddenfoot Leisure Centre in Leighton Buzzard. Expectations were high after Bicester blew...
View ArticleStock show and auction
The 143rd annual Winslow at Foscote Christmas Prime Stock Show takes place on Monday, December 3.Following the closure of the old market premises near Winslow town centre in 2008, the market has...
View ArticleChristmas fair in church room
St Laurence Church, Winslow, is holding its Christmas Fair on Saturday, December 1, from 10.30am to 3.30pm in the St Laurence Room.As well as stalls selling cakes, bottles, Christmas table decorations...
View ArticleMatt Adcock’s film review: End Of Watch
“I am the police, and I’m here to arrest you. You’ve broken the law. I did not write the law. I may disagree with the law but I will enforce it. By law I am unable to walk away. I am a consequence. I...
View ArticleMorris side gets limbered up for festive season
BRACKLEY Morris Men are preparing for a busy festive period after holding a taster session in the centre of Buckingham this month. On Saturday, November 10, the Morris Men held a recuitment session in...
View ArticleApprentice star back to school
Former Apprentice star Katie Wright was on the other side of the boardroom table this week as she went back to her old school to plant the seed of enterprise. On Monday, she joined around 40 Brackley...
View ArticleFestive choral performance
BUCKINGHAM: The Buckingham Choral Society’s next concert is at Buckingham Parish Church at 7.30pm on Saturday, December 8.Conducted by musical director Julian Mann, the choir will be performing Haydn’s...
View ArticleWoman airlifted to hospital after mini-bus overturns on M40 on Sunday
A woman had to be airlifted to hospital on Sunday afternoon after a mini-bus overturned on the M40.Around a dozen walking wounded were treated at the scene and two people were taken to John Radcliffe...
View ArticleCommunity urged to take ownership
South Northants residents are being told to take ‘ownership’ of their communities ahead of Day of Action in Towcester next week.Between 1.30pm and 7pm on Thursday, December 6 the Daventry District and...
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