- Three held after bank occupied
- Security checks at FA Cup showdown
- Big freeze fails to materialise
- Baby joy for Skinner at age 55
- Welfare protesters plan occupation
- Man quizzed over 'road rage' death
- Two remanded over decapitated body
- Prisons nearly full: Government
- Policeman arrested in hacking probe
- Government record on racism slammed
- Welch claims the Big Brother spoils
- Escaped prisoner back in custody
- NHS faces 'peril' if plans derail
- Cleric warns against gay marriage
- Homeowners 'pay less than tenants'
- Two charged over decapitated body
- Soldier shot dead in Afghanistan
- Farmer jailed over rotting animals
- Burglary victim died of injuries
- Police perjury retrial 'unlikely'
News
Youngsters are making waves
A PAIR of swimmers from Thame have been given young achievers awards for their remarkable success.
Campaigners told to stop worrying people over HS2
THE boss of HS2 Ltd has fuelled anger after suggesting campaigners ‘could cause unnecessary concern for residents in the area’ by guessing which homes will need to be demolished.
More than 700 people log into council cuts webcast
PLANS to webcast council meetings have proved extremely popular so far – with over 700 people logging-on to see where the latest cuts are likely to fall.
Jobs: Standards body launches new way of measuring recruitment decisions
A NEW way of making sure that the right people get selected for jobs has been launched by a standards body.
Sport
Thame maintain title charge with big win
THAME men’s first team maintained their five-point lead at the top of the league with a comfortable 8-0 home win over fourth place Witney.
Tomorrow’s tennis stars are on the ball
HALTON Tennis Centre hosted a primary school tennis festival on Saturday January 14.
Late draw for Thame as West makes the perfect substitution
THAME United drew 1-1 at home thanks to a late goal from comeback king Adam Rhodes.
Olympic call for Rob Hall?
TEEN football sensation Rob Hall could be set to play for Team GB at the Olympics this summer after being named on the initial list of invited players this week.
Chinnor’s invincibles rout rivals with seven try blitz
CHINNOR maintained their unbeaten record for the season with a strong 44-10 away victory over Old Patesians, scoring seven tries in the process.
Lifestyle
Unusual ostrich fighting panto – or Essex’s Sleeping Beauty
KING Arthur will be performed this weekend by the Wendover Theatre Society – although unlike the traditional story, this version includes a battle scene on an ostrich.
‘Our wonderfully polished shows need your help’
HADDENHAM Theatre Group is performing two one-act plays this weekend
ROAD TEST: Alan Candy drives the Skoda Yeti TDI
WE demand so much from our cars nowadays. They need to be fuel efficient, family friendly, practical, versatile, fun to drive, safe. And if possible, get us through ice and snow safely, too.
Multicultural Britain is ‘helping break barriers’ says Chan Ling Yap
A PRINCES Risborough author is set to publish her second novel – a love story about multicultural Britain and the influence it is having around the world.
Community
Police cuts will put public at risk, says charity
Numbers of traffic police carrying out life-saving enforcement catching drunk and dangerous drivers have been slashed by 11.6 per cent in five years, according to road safety charity Brake.
Search is on for outstanding families
A search has been launched to find the country’s most outstanding families and reward them with a-money- can’t-buy experience.
Help, my life is just too complicated!
Britain is a complicated place to live according to new research released today which shows over half the population believe their lives are too complicated.
It’s a real hair-razor
A BEARDED Haddenham man raised more than £400 for charity when he had his long standing facial hai removed.
Lake District challenge will help fund Trust’s work
The Meningitis Trust, the UK’s top charity supporting people affected by meningitis, is challenging individuals and groups to test themselves by entering its English 3000s – Trek in the Lake District event. The event, in September, tackles eight notable 3,000 ft plus peaks, all in 48 hours.
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Weather for Thame
Saturday 28 January 2012
Today
Cloudy
Temperature: -2 C to 6 C
Wind Speed: 14 mph
Wind direction: North
Tomorrow
Cloudy
Temperature: -1 C to 5 C
Wind Speed: 8 mph
Wind direction: North east
