Bucks Herald (Aylesbury, England) back issues from December 2007:
Open evening at Winslow Fire Station.
Dec 03, 2007 ... WINSLOW Fire Station will be holding an open evening this Thursday(December 6). Watch Manager Ian Chapman and the crew will be opening the doors from 5pm to 8pm and showing visitors around the fire station and the fire appliance. There will also be an opportunity to ...
Lorry protestors to hold public meeting.
Dec 03, 2007 ... PROTESTORS against a planning application to more than double the number of heavy lorry movements operated by waste transfer companies operating from Marsworth Airfield North have invited Buckinghamshire County Council and the Environment Agency to attend a public meeting on Friday ...
Traffic collision near Princes Risborough.
Dec 03, 2007 ... FIREFIGHTERS were called to a road traffic collision involving one car and one lorry near Princes Risborough this morning. One appliance and ...
Tribute to Aston Clinton man killed in car crash.
Dec 03, 2007 ... THE family of a 64-year-old Aston Clinton man killed in a car crash near Aylesbury on Friday have paid tribute to him. In a statement Malcolm Holman's family said: "He was a local man and many will remember him as he was a plumber in the Aylesbury area for nearly forty years. ...
Man killed in fatal crash near Aylesbury.
Dec 03, 2007 ... A 64-YEAR-OLD man has died after a road traffic collision on Tram Hill near to Aylesbury on Friday afternoon. The man, officially identified as Malcolm Holman from Aston Clinton was pronounced dead at the scene and was taken to Stoke Mandeville Hospital. The accident ...
Laptop and cigarettes stolen after burglaries in Aylesbury.
Dec 03, 2007 ... A LAPTOP was stolen from a house and 60 packets of cigarettes were stolen from a bakery after two burglaries in Aylesbury in the last three days. Around 10.45pm yesterday offenders gained entry through the rear upstairs window of Matozza's Bakery, Friarage Road, Aylesbury and ...
Faulker bags brace before suspension.
Dec 03, 2007 ... AYLESBURY United ace James Faulkner played his last game for a month against Stourport Swifts this Saturday. And the prolific forward showed United fans what they will be missing - as he took his tally to seven in seven for the Ducks. United ground out a valuable 2-0 ...
Second post office closure in south of Vale.
Dec 03, 2007 ... ANOTHER local sub post office, this time in Weston Turville, is set to close. Although the Post Office claim it is a temporary measure, it follows closely on the heels of the closure of the Monks Risborough branch. Monks Risborough was also initially shut ...
Burglaries in Aylesbury.
Dec 04, 2007 ... AYLESBURY residents have been the victims of a number of burglaries over the last few days. On Sunday, a rear window was forced on a house in Broughton Avenue and laptops and jewellery was stolen. On the same day, a door was forced on a house on Coniston Green and ...
Police campaign against alcohol-related crime.
Dec 04, 2007 ... People who attempt to ruin a night out for others while drunk will be targeted by police in a new campaign against alcohol-related crime. Detective Superintendent Richard List, leading the December campaign, said: "It is vital to make this Christmas safer for our communities. We ...
Parking amongst items up for public discussion tonight.
Dec 04, 2007 ... PARKING fees are amongst the issues up for discussion at a public meeting being held this evening. Members of Aylesbury Vale District Council's cabinet will meet this evening to discuss the issue ...
New Friars Square owner.
Dec 04, 2007 ... A SHOPPING centre in Aylesbury has been purchased by the developers who built Wembley Stadium. Multiplex has bought Friars Square shopping centre in the town centre for an undisclosed sum from F&C Property Asset Management plc. Multiplex identified Aylesbury as a ...
Aylesbury drink drive operation stops 22 drivers.
Dec 04, 2007 ... POLICE officers stopped 22 drivers as part of a drink drive operation in Aylesbury yesterday. Road Safety Sergeant Chris Appleby, officers from Aylesbury Roads Policing Department and Road Safety Officers from Bucks County Council were on Wendover Road in the town between 5.30pm ...
The water board doesn't exist.
Dec 04, 2007 ... POLICE are reminding Aylesbury Vale residents there is no such thing as 'the water board' after a number of burglaries in rural communities this winter. Officers have increased patrols with both the neighbourhood and response teams and are executing warrants on known burglars ...
Quarrendon school could become an academy.
Dec 05, 2007 ... QUARRENDON school could become an academy sponsored by the Church of England at the new Berryfields housing estate in Aylesbury. Bucks County Council Cabinet will be asked to agree a proposal that Quarrendon School should become an Academy, giving the school new freedoms to ...
Custody vistors numbers to Aylesbury police station up.
Dec 05, 2007 ... NUMBERS of independent custody visitors in Thames Valley including Aylesbury police station have increased by 50 per cent following a successful recruitment campaign. More than 30 new visitors have been appointed by Thames Valley Police Authority, bringing the total number of ...
Rising stars pick up athletics awards.
Dec 05, 2007 ... DECATHLETES Ben Gregory and Matthew George were among the winners at Aylesbury Athletic Club's annual awards last Saturday. The two athletes have made great strides over the last year - with both ranked in the British Under-20s 'Top Ten' decathletes - and they saw their ...
The Ay's lose scrappy affair.
Dec 05, 2007 ... AYLESBURY Rugby club' recent winning streak ground to a halt against Milton Keynes at a windswept Osteler's Field last Saturday. Aylesbury 3 Milton Keynes 7 The Ay's entered the fixture in positive fashion following two successive victories and have a good record in ...
Property up for auction.
Dec 05, 2007 ... Elsinore House in Buckingham Street, Aylesbury, is to be offered for sale at Allsop's next London auction on Thursday, December 6. The property comprises three shops and office accommodation. Potential investors have the opportunity to convert the first and second floors into ...
Two men injured after road accidents in Vale.
Dec 05, 2007 ... TWO men were taken to hospital after two separate road accidents this afternoon. At around 1pm Aylesbury firefighters were called to Broughton Crossing to help a man trapped in a car that had left the road and ended up in a ditch. Firefighters assisted the man from ...
Three people arrested after police swoop.
Dec 06, 2007 ... THREE people have been arrested after four warrants were executed across the Vale yesterday. The warrants were carried out in a bid to discover and recover stolen goods. At one address, on Belgrave Road, officers found stolen electrical goods and two people were ...
Catbell alarms for shoppers to warn of pickpockets.
Dec 06, 2007 ... PICKPOCKETS are the target of a new initiative aimed at protecting shoppers this Christmas. Operation Acquire is being run by Thames Valley Police in Aylesbury and Buckingham targeting people who steal items such as mobile phones, wallets and MP3 players from people distracted ...
Mandeville pupils get taste of big time.
Dec 06, 2007 ... TEENAGERS Michael Boateng, Julian Myers and Jack Gyamfi-Badu got to spend three days with the visiting Ghana Under-18 team last week. The three - who are all on football scholarships at Mandeville school - were originally pencilled in to train with the team in Gillingham, but ...
New town boutique is one of the first in the country.
Dec 06, 2007 ... An exclusive Benefit cosmetic boutique, one of only seven in the entire country opened in Aylesbury High Street last week. Women across the Vale will be able to sample the delights of the store, which incorporates a Benefit Brow Bar. This year is the 31st anniversary ...
Bucks rugby boys do themselves proud.
Dec 06, 2007 ... AYLESBURY Grammar School pupils Sam Jones and Chris Delaney have sailed through recent trial matches - and landed places in a provisional South West regional squad. Sam, 15, and 14-year-old Chris were selected as part of the 40-strong squad - having impressed at a development ...
Last lecture of the year at Aylesbury College.
Dec 07, 2007 ... THE last lecture of the year at Aylesbury College entitled 'What's the problem with Education?' will be held next Tuesday (December 11). Starting at 6pm, there will be an opportunity to join Prof William Gibson from Oxford Brookes University to learn about the challenges our ...
Attempted robbery in Princes Risborough.
Dec 07, 2007 ... A 54-YEAR-OLD woman was threatened with a knife during an attempted robbery in Princes Risborough on Wednesday. At around 8.30pm a 54-year-old woman was walking along Westmead, near to the public footpath which joins with Longwick Road, when a man walked past her. She crossed ...
Preview of the weekend's football.
Dec 07, 2007 ... AYLESBURY Vale are likely to welcome back top-scorer Luke Melisi for Saturday's home clash with Beaconsfield SYCOB. The Haywood Way side have been jinxed with injuries so far this season, but have returned to somewhere near full strength in recent weeks. Melisi's ...
Family fulfil a dream and open new kitchen shop in memory of murdered son.
Dec 07, 2007 ... A bereaved father has opened a shop in memory of his murdered son. The grand opening of Neil's Kitchens was scheduled for Saturday, promising the design and sale of quality kitchens. Neil Abrams, 43, of Crispin Field, Pitstone, suffered severe head injuries after ...
Chimney fire over the weekend.
Dec 10, 2007 ... PEOPLE with open fires are being reminded to ensure they are swept regularly after a chimney fire in Wooton Underwood over the weekend Firefighters from Buckingham from Aylesbury and Brill attended one in Brill Road, Wotton Underwood on Sunday afternoon. Terry ...
Attempted robbery in Aylesbury.
Dec 10, 2007 ... THREE teenagers were punched, kicked, head-butted and whipped with a belt during an attempted robbery in Aylesbury on Wednesday. Around 9.30pm three teenagers aged 16 and 17, were walking along Thame Path when they were approached by three men. They were forcibly searched and ...
Fatal car crash near Wendover.
Dec 10, 2007 ... AN 83-YEAR-OLD woman has died after she was involved in a car crash near to Wendover on Monday December 3. At about 9.50am, a black Ford Escort, a white Ford Transit tipper, a silver Ford Ka, and a green Land Rover Defender, all travelling towards Wendover were involved in a ...
New security measures for the home.
Dec 10, 2007 ... AYLESBURY Vale residents who become victims of domestic burglary can now take advantage of a wide range of home security measures. Aylesbury Vale District Council has teamed up with the Aylesbury Vale Community Safety Partnership to offer free security equipment and advice to ...
AVDC to introduce new system of parking fines.
Dec 10, 2007 ... MOTORISTS in Aylesbury Vale who park in a disabled space without displaying the relevant badge will face a fine of [pounds sterling]70 under a new two-tier parking fine system. The new fine system, due to be introduced next year, will see drivers committing more serious ...
Credit card fraud at Barclays cashpoint in Aylesbury.
Dec 10, 2007 ... POLICE are investigating another serious case of credit card fraud at Barclays cashpoint in Aylesbury which has affected at least 15 people. Officers are currently analysing a skimming device they removed from the cashpoint outside the Barclays bank situated on Gatehouse Road. ...
Malvern game given go-ahead.
Dec 10, 2007 ... AYLESBURY United's home game against struggling Malvern Town tonight has been given the go-head. Many feared the fixture would go the same way as Saturday's postponement against Rothwell Town. However, 'The Meadow' was given a ...
New Lidl store aims to support community.
Dec 10, 2007 ... THE new Lidl store, situated at Aylesbury's Junction Retail Park, is now open to the public. The new store with a sales area of 1,080sqm will be open Monday to Saturday 8am-8pm and Sunday 10am-4pm. There will be 52 free car parking spaces on site and another 650 ...
Waddesdon drink driver sentenced to four years in jail.
Dec 10, 2007 ... A WADDESDON man has been sentenced to four years imprisonment for causing death by dangerous driving. Robert De'Ath, aged 21, of High Street, Waddesdon, Bucks, appeared at Oxford Crown Court today after being charged with causing the death by dangerous driving of Peter ...
Long service award for Aylesbury firefighter.
Dec 10, 2007 ... AN AYLESBURY firefighter was presented with a medal recognising 20 years of service and good conduct at a ceremony at the Civic Centre on Friday. Watch Manager Lloyd Davis, who is in charge of the RDS (Retained Duty System) crew at Aylesbury Fire Station, was presented with his ...
Get home safely this Christmas.
Dec 11, 2007 ... AYLESBURY Vale residents are being encoraged to book taxis now to make sure they get home safely this Christmas. Christmas revellers are being warned that it may be difficult to get a taxi late at night, especially during the Eid-ul-Adha celebration later this month. Eid-ul-Adha ...
Firefighters attend two road accidents.
Dec 11, 2007 ... AYLESBURY firefighters were called out to a road traffic collision involving one car in Northall this morning. At 8.17am, one appliance and crew from Aylesbury attended the scene on Slapton Lane where a car was on its side. Two people had released themselves before ...
Aylesbury firefighter presented with award.
Dec 11, 2007 ... A FIREFIGHTER based at Aylesbury, who co-ordinated the work of the Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) teams following last month's Warwickshire warehouse fire, has been presented with a Chief Fire Officer's Letter of Commendation. Area Manager Denis O'Driscoll, who lives in Winslow, ...
Ugly Ducks climb to third.
Dec 11, 2007 ... AYLESBURY United's assistant boss Mark Eaton is encouraged by the Ducks recent knack of winning 'ugly'. Eaton's charges climbed to third in British Gas Division One (Midlands) after goals from Andy Shed, Nathan Graham and Kevin Mealor tied up a 3-1 home win against Malvern Town ...
Bernard's success at the Master Builder Awards.
Dec 11, 2007 ... BUCKINGHAMSHIRE builder Bernard Tompkins of William Ash Builders Ltd beat the cream of Britain's builders to be crowned Best New Homes Builder in Britain at this year's Master Builder of the Year Awards 2007. Expert property developer and TV presenter Sarah Beeny presented the ...
Drink sensibly this Christmas.
Dec 11, 2007 ... A PUBLIC awareness campaign has been launched in Bucks which aims to highlight the importance of sensible drinking. The Buckinghamshire Alcohol Strategy, in line with the National Alcohol Strategy, has begun a local public campaign to promote and raise awareness of the harm that ...
Low turnout at Quarrendon School meeting.
Dec 11, 2007 ... THE head teacher of Quarrendon School was disappointed this week by the low number of people who came to find out more about the future of their school. Jonathan Johnson was excited to share with parents Bucks County Council's plans to turn the school into an academy with ...
Road accident in Aylesbury.
Dec 12, 2007 ... AN 18-year-old woman was taken to hospital after her car collided with a crash barrier on Bicester Road, Aylesbury last night. The accident, which it is thought occured due to the icy condition of ...
Firefighters rescue two people.
Dec 12, 2007 ... Firefighters rescued two people who were trapped in their car after it ended up on its roof in a ditch full of water this morning. It is believed the car hit an ice patch while it was on its way to Long Marston on the Wingrave Road at around 7.05. The car had landed centrally in ...
Highest number ever on electoral roll.
Dec 12, 2007 ... THE highest number of people ever are now recorded on Aylesbury Vale District Council's electoral register. The number of registered electors has increased by two per cent to 128,485 this year from 125,917 when the register was published in 2006. There has also been ...
New pedestrian crossings pose safety concerns.
Dec 12, 2007 ... THE controversial new pedestrian crossings in Aylesbury which only show the green man on the near side button panel have been defended by Bucks County Council, which installed the lights as part of the transport hub works. Critics say the downsized green man on the crossings is ...
Ducks skipper's delight for promotion rivals.
Dec 12, 2007 ... AYLESBURY United skipper Nick Leach has saluted promotion rivals Chasetown FC - after they reached the Third Round of this season's FA Cup. The Walsall side currently lie below the Ducks in British Gas Division One (Midlands), but were last night celebrating the finest result ...
Sam and Chris: off to Munster munch.
Dec 12, 2007 ... AYLESBURY Grammar School pupils Sam Jones and Chris Delaney booked their places in the South West Under-16 rugby squad last weekend. The pair are now set to play their first representative game for the region later this month - when they travel to Ireland to play Munster on ...
Friends open bridal shop.
Dec 12, 2007 ... TWO friends have opened a new bridal shop in Aston Clinton. The Bridal House was opened by Emma Kearns and Jenny Vlaisavljevic last month. They have always thought about creating a business together and say the bridal industry has always been their first choice. ...
Claydon House voted the best in online poll.
Dec 12, 2007 ... CLAYDON House has been voted the Aylesbury Vale 'Pride of Place' in an online poll. Aylesbury Vale District Council took part in the national Pride of Place poll by inviting people to go online and vote for one of ten top local tourist attractions on its website. ...
Birthday surprise for long-serving Freda.
Dec 12, 2007 ... THERE was a surprise in store for Councillor Freda Roberts at Bucks Fire and Rescue Service's medal ceremony on Friday. After overseeing the formal presentations to staff in recognition of their long service, good conduct and professionalism, Chief Fire Officer Damian Smith ...
Five injured in ten car crash near Tring.
Dec 13, 2007 ... DRIVERS into Aylesbury are being delayed this morning after a huge pile-up near Tring. The emergency services were called to the A41 northbound at 7.10am after up to ten vehicles were involved in a road traffic collision. Five people suffered slight injuries and an ...
Updated: Five injured in ten car accident near Tring.
Dec 13, 2007 ... THE A41 between Tring and Berkhamsted has now reopened after a ten car pile up this morning. Many drivers into Aylesbury were delayed ...
Herald OAP Christmas Party full of festive cheer.
Dec 13, 2007 ... PENSIONERS from across Aylesbury Vale were at RAF Halton yesterday (Wednesday) for The Bucks Herald OAP Christmas Party. The event was sponsored by Michael Donachie of Michael Anthony Estate Agents and staff at the RAF base provided a magnificent Christmas lunch for the 100 ...
Work starts on new Aylesbury train station.
Dec 13, 2007 ... WORK has officially started on building a new track that will run from Aylesbury town station to the new Aylesbury Vale Parkway train station. Last weekend, existing track was removed and work began on installing around one mile of new railway line which will be used by trains ...
Man injured after crash in Aylesbury.
Dec 13, 2007 ... ONE man was injured after a road traffic collision in Aylesbury this morning. Firefighters were called to the incident that only involved one car at the junction ...
Breaking News: Police at Ladbrokes in Aylesbury.
Dec 13, 2007 ... WE are receiving reports that police are the Ladbrokes shop on Bicester Road in Aylesbury. We ...
Updated: Police at Ladbrokes in Aylesbury.
Dec 13, 2007 ... A CASHIER was threatened during an attempted robbery at Ladbrokes in Aylesbury this morning. Three youths burst into the shop situated on Bicester Road at 11.20am wearing black Parka jackets with their hoods up and scarfs across their faces. One of the youths had his hand in a ...
Irish FA supremo has fond memories of Ducks.
Dec 13, 2007 ... HOWARD Wells plotted the fortunes of Aylesbury United in the early seventies - and is now masterminding the renaissance of Northern Irish football. Wells - who still owns a house in Mentmore - managed the Ducks between 1972-75 and undertook a series of coaching qualifications at ...
Maggi in touch with the stars.
Dec 13, 2007 ... A FORMEr fundraiser for Park School in Aylesbury is now running her own events management company - but she says helping good causes is still close to her heart. Maggi Howlett, of Willow Way, Princes Risborough, is the director of End of Your Rainbow Events Management Ltd. ...
18-year-old Aylesbury woman given 12 month supervision order.
Dec 13, 2007 ... AN 18-YEAR-OLD Aylesbury woman was handed a 12 months supervision order by a judge at Aylesbury Magistrates' Court on Tuesday (December 11). Natalie Stanger, of Hannon Road, had pleaded guilty to burglary with intent to steal. She was arrested on Sunday December 9 ...