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UPDATE: Jury retires for the evening in Bicester murder trial
The jury at the trial of Andrew Parsons, who stands accused of murdering his wife in Bicester, have retired for the evening as they consider their verdict.
Creativity on display at show
I was lucky enough to visit the RHS show at Malvern recently at the Three Counties Showground and what a joy it was to see such creative gardens.
Date for charity run announced
Buckingham Ladies Circle has announced the date of this year’s Buckingham 10km run as October 13.
Basement works set to complete next March
Major work is set to be carried out this summer to resolve the problem of flooding at Buckingham’s Candleford Court development.
Shop for Father’s Day at fair
There’s a chance to order a personalised present for Father’s Day, at Winslow’s Handmade and Vintage Fair on Sunday.
Winslow garden open for charity
Abbots House in Winslow is opening its gardens for the National Gardens Scheme from 2.30pm to 5pm on Sunday, June 2.
Sport
First win of the season for Brackley
Following a rain-hit first weekend, Brackley 1st XI got their league campaign off and running with a home four-wicket win over Banbury.
Buckingham fall one-wicket short of victory
Buckingham Town 1st XI are fifth in Cherwell Cricket League Division One after falling one wicket short of victory against Oxford Downs in a thrilling encounter.
South Northants Cricket League round-up
Syresham are up to third in the South Northants Premier Division after a 96-run win over Radway.
Buckingham to host prestigious event
In view of the superb condition of the course over the past few years, the South East Schools golf union has decided to hold its annual championships at Buckingham Golf Club.
new lease of life for former football ground, thanks to former student
The former home of Buckingham Town Football Club has been bought by the University Of Buckingham.
Beachborough students enjoy success at Winchester House School Hunter trials
Beachborough School’s equestrian students enjoyed success at the Winchester House School Hunter Trials held at Foxhill Farm, Eydon on Sunday.
Video
VIDEO: Tributes to a ‘little angel’ video
Cuddly toys and floral tributes have been left outside a Bicester home where the body of a two-year-old girl was discovered by police yesterday, Thursday.
Lifestyle
Charley’s Aunt visits Stantonbury Campus
A record-breaking play with love, laughter and period costumes – the classic farce Charley’s Aunt brings some superbly constructed comedy to Stantonbury Campus Theatre on Saturday.
Bohemian Rhapsody - The Music Of Queen (review)
Before Nathan James appeared on The Voice and made the final cut in the Jesus Christ Superstar reality show I saw him at The Grove, Dunstable, in a great little rock show called Route ’66.
Top 10 things to bear in mind when applying for planning permission
“Applying for planning permission can be a daunting experience, but it needn’t be that way if some thought is put into potential pitfalls that can be avoided,” says Michael Holmes, spokesperson for The Southern Homebuilding & Renovating Show which will be at Surrey’s Sandown Park on Saturday and Sunday, June 29 and 30.
The stars come out to play at stadium:mk
Usually all eyes are on the pitch at stadium:mk, but while Bowditch & Co. give their dribbling a rest, punters will flock to the grand venue and eye up the stars instead.
Alan Dee’s movie preview: The Hangover Part 3, Epic
It’s not uncommon for those who have supped not wisely but too well to wake up the morning after and make heartfelt vows about their future behaviour.
Brickstock to raise funds for Cancer Research UK
Great Brickhill Cricket Club won’t be rolling the wicket this weekend, instead amps will be plugged in and music will sound out!
Community
Court paves way for London link
Plans for a new rail route linking Bicester with Oxford and London Marylebone have been given the all-clear after the High Court dismissed a final legal challenge last week.
Training for flood group volunteers
Buckingham’s flood volunteers had their first training day on Saturday at the parish church.
Show pride in town and help Winslow in Best Kept contest
Winslow has entered the Bucks Best Kept Village competition for the first time this year, and it wants local people to help get the town looking its best.
Loveliest subject for a kids’ story?
A Winslow-based artist and landscape gardenter has been commissioned to create an unusual children’s book.
Coast-to-coast fundraising ride
A coast-to-coast cycle ride has lured two sets of fundraisers from this region.
new lease of life for former football ground, thanks to former student
The former home of Buckingham Town Football Club has been bought by the University Of Buckingham.
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Weather for Buckingham
Friday 24 May 2013
Today
Light showers
Temperature: 4 C to 10 C
Wind Speed: 29 mph
Wind direction: North
Tomorrow
Sunny spells
Temperature: 6 C to 15 C
Wind Speed: 15 mph
Wind direction: North
