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Hidden talents
August 12, 2019
Former Thame writer Lisa Sell takes a time trip to the ’80s in her new crime novel, Hidden. Described as ‘unputdownable’ by one early reviewer, it tells the story of secrets of the past that come to light years after the body of a 14-year-old girl is found on a railway track. Main character Jen […]
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Library is the last word
February 15, 2019
The newly refurbished Aylesbury Library welcomed nearly 9,000 visitors in its first fortnight – and nearly 5,000 people a week are enjoying the new space. The building has been completely remodelled into a modern and welcoming space with many new features including: > A colourful, inviting new children’s space with sensory wall and ‘bubble tubes’. […]
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RingGo to star?
January 15, 2019
Transport for Buckinghamshire will be trialling the RingGo pay-by-phone system in Aylesbury town centre this week, going live on Thursday, January 17. Motorists wishing to park on the street or in the Waterside North car park will no longer have to hunt for change following the introduction of a new system that lets you pay […]
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Spotlight on spending
January 6, 2019
Do you have you a question about how the county council proposes to spend millions on critical services for people right across Buckinghamshire during the next financial year? If so, the budget scrutiny select committee, which convenes next week to examine the council’s budget in detail, wants to hear from you. The cross-party select committee of councillors will […]
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Thame’s green plan
December 19, 2018
Townspeople, businesses and local organisations from Thame and around have responded to the Green Living Plan for Thame consultation process in person, via email or questionnaire. They were commenting on the publication of the draft GLP following its approval by Thame Town Council in June for public consultation. Well-attended drop-in sessions in Thame Town Hall […]
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Streetwise donations
December 14, 2018
Aylesbury Vale District Council is supporting the national campaign ‘Have a Heart, Give Smart’, which aims to raise awareness of homelessness and street begging and to provide alternative options to giving money directly to those on the street. Although begging and homelessness can be linked, not all rough sleepers beg or vice versa, says the […]
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