Banking on support

People are being asked to support their local community to ensure everyone has an enjoyable festive season.From donations to local food banks or community fridges to volunteering time to support a

Bright future for lights

Steady progress is being made in the schedule to upgrade and mend broken street lights around the county.Since April this year, crews have fixed more than 1,150 broken or damaged street lights, al

Pick a 'hot spot'

People are being reminded of friendly and free places where people can go to stay warm and well this winter.The initiative forms part of the council's Helping Hand programme for residents sufferin

Dragons? No, Angels!

The Clare Foundation has launched its first 'Angels Den' event, which brings together entrepreneurs to support charitable organisations in Bucks.On Wednesday, November 29, 10 deserving Bucks chari

Bank on home-grown

Community spirit continues to thrive in Bucks as the popular Grow to Give scheme marks its third successful year. In the past 12 months, the community food initiative has further developed and exp

Winter warmer

Are you concerned about the cost of energy bills and looking for ways to make your home cheaper to heat and more comfortable to live in? A grant is available from Oxfordshire County Council to imp

Branching out

Thame Mayor Adrian Dite has officially opened a new branch of independent builders’ merchant MKM, located in Lupton Road. The outlet will mark MKM’s 123rd branch in the UK and has created 18 n

HS2 'payback'

Demands are being made that Bucks receives compensation for damage to the county following scrapping of the Birmingham to Manchester section of HS2Buckinghamshire Council Leader, Martin Tett (pict

War on damp

Bucks residents are being advised how to take action against damp and mould in their homes.The council says the presence of damp and mould in the home can affect people's immune systems and lead t

Designs on fame

The winners of this year's Buckinghamshire Design Awards have now been announced.There was a diverse range of winners across the six categories, as well as for the People's Choice Award – voted