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Standing at the corner of a desert in Winslow, Arizona
Roger Riddell, aged 66, from Sandhill, near Middle Claydon, and his daughter Becky passed through Winslow, Arizona, on Monday on their coast-to-coast USA cycle ride.
Jury to deliver verdict in Parsons trial
Jurors are tomorrow, Thursday, expected to deliver their verdict in the trial of a Banbury footballer charged with the murder of his estranged wife.
Police consider extradition in Sarah Dahane investigation
Police say they have considered possible extradition proceedings as a murder investigation into the death of 20-month-old Bicester girl Sarah Dahane continues.
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.
School’s Centre of Excellence
Akeley Wood School has unveiled its plans for a new sixth form Centre of Excellence.
Training for flood group volunteers
Buckingham’s flood volunteers had their first training day on Saturday at the parish church.
Sport
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.
Silson Joggers stage Silverstone 10k
The 30th running of the Silverstone Grand Prix 10k launched the East Midlands Grand Prix Series in style.
Bicester AC youngsters impress in junior league
There were several fine performances from Bicester athletes as they teamed up with Banbury Harriers for the first round of the U13 and U15 section of the National Junior Development League.
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
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!
Forties Family Festival set for Bletchley Park this weekend
Step back in time at Bletchley Park with The Forties Family Festival, happening this Saturday and Sunday.
Community
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.
Village school’s gift of books in memory of Mary
Children at Greatworth Primary School have received a donation of 200 books for the school library in memory of Mary Rouse.
Savings and loans for people with no access to banks
The Milton Keynes Credit Union has expanded its operation into Buckingham and Winslow.
- Mother of Sarah Dahane in Bicester wanted over her murder, police say
- Man fined for dumping litter
- new lease of life for former football ground, thanks to former student
- Towcester gets green light to double in size
- UPDATE: Police name mother as murder suspect after sudden death of a baby in Bicester
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Weather for Buckingham
Thursday 23 May 2013
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