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New train line route runs on fringe of Aylesbury (Aylesbury Today)

The preferred route of the government’s new high speed rail line runs directly to the south of Aylesbury, it was announced this afternoon.(Thursday).


New train line will be ‘devastating’ to Aylesbury (Aylesbury Today)

Aylesbury MP David Lidington has described plans for a new train line near Aylesbury as ‘devastating’ for residents. (11/03/2010 16:31:38)


ASDA plans for store in Aylesbury rejected by council (Aylesbury Today)

Plans to build an ASDA supermarket at Stoke Mandeville Hospital have been unanimously rejected by Aylesbury Vale District Council.


FC back in promotion hunt while Ducks earn a draw (Aylesbury Today)

Aylesbury FC are back in the chase for promotion from the SML after a 2-0 win over Hertford and the Ducks drew 2-2 at Atherstone Town.


Aylesbury FC lose more ground in hunt for promotion (Aylesbury Today)

AYLESBURY FC 0 BROXBOURNE BOROUGH 0 - After dropping points at St Margaretsbury on Saturday, Aylesbury needed to win this home fixture to get back in the title race.


Aylesbury Muslims call for meeting with far right group (Aylesbury Today)

A Muslim group in Aylesbury has offered an olive branch to a far right organisation which plans to descend on the town in May. (10/03/2010 10:25:33)


Men sentenced for rape of Aylesbury teenager (Aylesbury Today)

Two Aylesbury men have been sentenced for raping a 13-year-old girl. Elvis Taona, 22, and Walter Zenzele Mwale, 18, both of Ascott Road Aylesbury, were sentenced at Oxford Crown Court today (8/3) after being found guilty of raping a teenager last summer.


Temporary traffic lights causing traffic gridlock in Aylesbury (Aylesbury Today)

A single set of temporary traffic lights, which are being hand operated, is causing traffic gridlock at the four-way Horse and Jockey junction this afternoon (Friday).


Tony Blair makes U-turn after protests at country house (Daily Telegraph)

Tony Blair has been forced back to the drawing board over the controversial plans for his country house.


Sheringham Man steams over Tesco Goliath – for now (Independent)

Sheringham’s footnote to military history is that the first bomb dropped from a zeppelin landed on the North Norfolk town in 1915. However, the seaside town could command a whole chapter in the chronicles of the supermarket wars: after years of fighting, councillors have overruled their own officials and rejected Tesco’s plans for a new store. Instead they approved a local farmer’s proposal for …





Aylesbury MP David Lidington tells minister: train plan 'devastating' - Bucks Free Press

Aylesbury MP David Lidington tells minister: train plan 'devastating'Bucks Free PressAylesbury MP David Lidington told transport minister Sadiq Khan that the plan would 'destroy' countryside. The Government yesterday announced plans for a …New train line will be 'devastating' to AylesburyThame TodayNew train line route runs on fringe of AylesburyAylesbury Todayall 7 news articles »


Racist agitators aren't welcome in Aylesbury - The Guardian

Racist agitators aren't welcome in AylesburyThe GuardianNow the EDL has announced that its next major target will be my hometown of Aylesbury, with a "protest" set to take place on 2 May. …Aylesbury Muslims call for meeting with far right groupAylesbury TodayPolice clear path for racist EDL thugsSocialist PartyThe BNP Nazi at the heart of the EDLSocialistworker.co.ukAl-Arabiya (press release) (subscription)all 9 news articles »


Faster travel, but at what cost? - BBC News

BBC NewsFaster travel, but at what cost?BBC NewsIt is within commuting distance of London and the A413 main road from Amersham to Aylesbury runs up the valley, as does the railway line from Marylebone to …High speed train would cut through Bucks countrysideThis is Local LondonBeauty of Chilterns may be put at risk by fast rail link, say criticsThe GuardianHigh-speed rail to 'cut through heart of Chilterns'Buckinghamshire Advertiserall 11 news articles »


Dunstable Downs, Bedfordshire: Walk of the week - Telegraph.co.uk

Dunstable Downs, Bedfordshire: Walk of the weekTelegraph.co.ukKate Sheard, Dunstable Downs Warden: "The view across the Vale of Aylesbury is what makes this walk so special. On a clear day from Dunstable Downs you can …80m funding for Luton-Dunstable BuswayBuilder and EngineerLuton-Dunstable Busway to seek contractor after 80m funding boostCN plusall 3 news articles »


Temporary traffic lights causing traffic gridlock in Aylesbury - Aylesbury Today

Temporary traffic lights causing traffic gridlock in AylesburyAylesbury TodayA single set of temporary traffic lights, which are being hand operated, is causing traffic gridlock at the four-way Horse and Jockey …Horse And Jockey Roadworks Finish TonightMix 96all 3 news articles »


Matt's finish is Jam-tastic - Sunday Mercury

Matt's finish is Jam-tasticSunday MercuryATHERSTONE were held at home by bottom side Aylesbury United. A Stuart Hendrie brace was not enough to provide all three points for the Adders in a …


ASDA plans for store in Aylesbury rejected by council - Thame Today

ASDA plans for store in Aylesbury rejected by councilThame TodayPlans to build an ASDA supermarket at Stoke Mandeville Hospital have been unanimously rejected by Aylesbury Vale District Council. …and more »


SWIMMING: Super Joe hits gold standard - Oxford Mail

SWIMMING: Super Joe hits gold standardOxford MailCity of Oxford swimmer Joe Canlan-Shaw, 22, broke a record on the way to claiming four gold medals in the County Championships at Aylesbury. …Swimming: Evie adds to Championships haulDerby Evening TelegraphOVER 200 young swimmers showcased their talent at the National Junior Swimming …Arbroath HeraldTown set up tense deciderRomford RecorderOxford Mailall 5 news articles »


Man sentenced for rape of Aylesbury teenager - Thame Today

Mix 96Man sentenced for rape of Aylesbury teenagerThame TodayElvis Taona, 22, and Walter Zenzele Mwale, 18, both of Ascott Road Aylesbury, were sentenced at Oxford Crown Court today (8/3) after being found guilty of …Pair who celebrated raping 13-year-old girl locked upIndependentJailed For Raping A 13 Year Old GirlMix 96Men jailed for raping Buckinghamshire girlBBC Newsall 9 news articles »


Man sought over sex attack on girl in Aylesbury - BBC News

BBC NewsMan sought over sex attack on girl in AylesburyBBC NewsThe attack happened in the late afternoon on 5 December in Friars Square, Aylesbury. The 13-year-old girl was approached by a man who touched her …Police release e-fit in hunt for Aylesbury teen sex attackerAylesbury Todayall 5 news articles »