Lifestyle
Matt Adcock’s film review: The Great Gatsby
“Tomorrow we will run faster, stretch out our arms farther... And so we beat on, boats against the current, borne back ceaselessly into the past….”
Upmarket agency gets to the haart of the capital
The largest independent estate agency in the UK has launched a new upmarket sister agency in response to the growing demand for a niche estate agent to meet the needs of discerning buyers at the top end of the property market.
Geoff Cox’s DVDs: Gangster Squad
Action-heavy crime thriller GANGSTER SQUAD (15: Warner) has more brawn than brains, but sets its sights firmly from the start and hits the mark with relish.
From slum to Sainthood at MK Theatre
Some of the most iconic songs in musical theatre will be rousing audiences at Milton Keynes Theatre from Monday when Evita opens.
Masked Ball line-up announced...have you got your tickets yet?
The line-up for this year’s Milton Keynes Masked Ball has been announced, and it’s set to be a grand affair.
Local Services
Deter thieves with free tool marking
Winslow PCSO Wendy Taylor is offering free tool engraving and CRE marking at the Winslow Centre on Wednesday, May 29.
Public inconvenience as toilets close early
The doors to Buckingham’s public toilets have been locked at 3pm this week, due to reports of vandalism and drug use in the facility.
Learn about local services at surgery
Find out how to keep safe and well at a Social Care Surgery at Padbury Village Hall on Thursday, June 6.
Local Entertainment
Sunshine Dogs will brighten your day
The organisers of Buckingham’s Music In The Market say sunshine is guaranteed at this year’s event, on Sunday, May 26.
Weekend fundraiser for Leukaemia & Lymphoma Research
Enjoy an eclectic mix of musical offerings while helping to raise funds for life-saving research on Saturday.
Entertainment from the musicals
The University of Buckingham Music Society presents its first concert 10 years tonight, Friday, at the Radcliffe Centre.
Calcutta Brasserie on song with Tom Jones
The music legend that is ‘The Voice’ and a ‘Sex Bomb’ (erm , that’s Tom Jones) will be burning down the house (not literally, you understand) on Wednesday at Calcutta Brasserie.
Family music day at reopened pub
The new landlords of the Folly Inn, at Adstock, are holding an acoustic live music event, with food and fun, from 3pm until late on Saturday, June 1, to welcome back old customers and hopefully attract new ones.
Showbiz
Bieber faces pet monkey deadline
Justin Bieber has just hours to reclaim his pet monkey from the animal shelter where it has been since it was seized by German customs, officials say, but he will have to pay thousands for the two-month stay even if he doesn't take the animal back.
Womack set for Albert Square return
Samantha Womack is to return to EastEnders two years after featuring in a controversial storyline that left her so stressed she needed to take a break.
Making Your Mind Up Gets Top Vote
Bucks Fizz hit Making Your Mind Up has been named the nation's favourite UK Eurovision song more than three decades after its triumph.
Denmark tipped to win Eurovision
Favourites Denmark could prove a disaster for bookies if they land their predicted win at the Eurovision Song Contest tomorrow night.
Idol finale has record low ratings
Ratings for the American Idol finale plunged to a record low for the 12-year-old show.
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Weather for Buckingham
Monday 20 May 2013
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