Actor's appeal as charity fights poverty
- November 16, 2023 5:58 pm
A charity helping people in financial crisis has set up a campaign called Together Against Poverty.The Heart of Bucks Community Foundation aims to raise funds to help those experiencing poverty, i
Celebration time for safety campaigners
- November 15, 2023 5:40 pm
Work has just finished on installation of a new footway alongside the A4010 Risborough Road at Ellesborough.This week, some of those involved in making it happen got together to mark the occasion
A brighter outlook
- November 2, 2023 12:43 pm
Nearly 29,000 streetlights in Bucks are being upgraded to energy-saving LED bulbs.More than 91 per cent have already been converted and an increasing number of streetlights, illuminated bollards,
'My foster parents loved me to bits'
- October 16, 2023 5:33 pm
Young people in Bucks who have been adopted have been sharing thoughts about their experiences.It is all part of a bid to raise awareness of adoption and to encourage those who may be thinking of
Get your body MoT
- October 12, 2023 5:17 pm
Bucks residents aged between 40 and 74 are being encouraged to book a free NHS Health Check at their GP surgery.The council points out that the risk of developing heart disease, stroke, type 2 dia
Gritters hot to go
- October 10, 2023 6:36 pm
We may be enjoying an Indian summer but Buckinghamshire’s gritters are already out and about.Drivers have been taking the gritters out for a test run of their usual routes to help refamiliarise
War on damp
- October 5, 2023 5:37 pm
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
Praise for prison
- October 2, 2023 12:43 pm
The governor and staff of an Aylesbury prison have won praise for 'remarkable' improvements that have been made at the site in the past year.Inspectors returning to HMPYOI Aylesbury (pictured) for
Pupils' eco route
- September 30, 2023 11:03 am
A total of 73 schools across the county have now been recognised for pupil travel plans in a national scheme.The Modeshift STARS scheme recognises and rewards schools and other organisations that
A new sporting chance
- September 21, 2023 11:03 am
A total of 72 spinal cord injured patients showed everything that's best about the human spirit at WheelPower's annual Inter Spinal Unit Games event. The games provide an opportunity for recently