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Andrew Parsons to serve minimum of 20 years

Fri, 24 May 2013 14:04:09 GMT

Andrew Parsons has been sentenced to life in prison and will serve a minimum of 20 years after being found guilty of murdering his wife Janee.

High Court rules Sally Bercow’s tweet was libellous

Fri, 24 May 2013 10:17:41 GMT

The High Court has ruled that a tweet by Sally Bercow about Lord McAlpine was libellous.

Date for charity run announced

Thu, 23 May 2013 16:56:23 GMT

Buckingham Ladies Circle has announced the date of this year’s Buckingham 10km run as  October 13.

Creativity on display at show

Thu, 23 May 2013 16:43:51 GMT

I was lucky enough to visit the RHS show at Malvern recently at the Three Counties Showground and what a joy it was to see such creative gardens.

UPDATE: Jury retires for the evening in Bicester murder trial

Thu, 23 May 2013 16:43:13 GMT

The jury at the trial of Andrew Parsons, who stands accused of murdering his wife in Bicester, have retired for the evening as they consider their verdict.

Winslow artist, 71, inspired by the sea

Thu, 23 May 2013 11:26:54 GMT

It’s been an interesting year for Winslow artist Thommi Freeman, who is one of many local artists taking part in the Bucks Open Studios in June.

Basement works set to complete next March

Thu, 23 May 2013 11:12:07 GMT

Major work is set to be carried out this summer to resolve the problem of flooding at Buckingham’s Candleford Court development.

Jury to deliver verdict in Parsons trial

Wed, 22 May 2013 18:15:30 GMT

Jurors are tomorrow, Thursday, expected to deliver their verdict in the trial of a Banbury footballer charged with the murder of his estranged wife.

Local actor on screen in new TV soap role

Wed, 22 May 2013 15:59:52 GMT

A former WinslowUnited player has landed a role in the popular Channel 4 soap opera Hollyoaks.

Police consider extradition in Sarah Dahane investigation

Wed, 22 May 2013 15:51:42 GMT

Police say they have considered possible extradition proceedings as a murder investigation into the death of 20-month-old Bicester girl Sarah Dahane continues.

Court paves way for London link

Wed, 22 May 2013 15:25:21 GMT

Plans for a new rail route linking Bicester with Oxford and London Marylebone have been given the all-clear after the High Court dismissed a final legal challenge last week.

Shop for Father’s Day at fair

Wed, 22 May 2013 10:21:38 GMT

There’s a chance to order a personalised present for Father’s Day, at Winslow’s Handmade and Vintage Fair on Sunday.

Standing at the corner of a desert in Winslow, Arizona

Wed, 22 May 2013 09:43:08 GMT

Roger Riddell, aged 66, from Sandhill, near Middle Claydon, and his daughter Becky passed through Winslow, Arizona, on Monday on their coast-to-coast USA cycle ride.

Have-a-go hero sought after road rage

Wed, 22 May 2013 09:05:57 GMT

A man thumped the windscreen of a woman driver during a road rage incident in Brackley last week.

Winslow garden open for charity

Tue, 21 May 2013 15:59:43 GMT

Abbots House in Winslow is opening its gardens for the National Gardens Scheme from 2.30pm to 5pm on Sunday, June 2.

UPDATE: Police name mother as murder suspect after sudden death of a baby in Bicester

Tue, 21 May 2013 15:09:54 GMT

The mother of a 20-month-old girl has been named as a suspect in her murder by police today, Tuesday.

iPhone stolen out of coat pocket

Tue, 21 May 2013 15:05:09 GMT

Police are appealing for information after a woman had her iPhone stolen in Finmere last Saturday.

School’s Centre of Excellence

Tue, 21 May 2013 12:25:45 GMT

Akeley Wood School has unveiled its plans for a new sixth form Centre of Excellence.

Training for flood group volunteers

Tue, 21 May 2013 12:23:02 GMT

Buckingham’s flood volunteers had their first training day on Saturday at the parish church.

Mother of Sarah Dahane in Bicester wanted over her murder, police say

Tue, 21 May 2013 11:39:32 GMT

The mother of a 20-month-old girl in Bicester who was found dead last week has been confirmed as a murder suspect by Thames Valley Police.