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Plenty of treats, but lay off the caffeine, to cut exam stress

Wed, 16 May 2012 08:00:00 GMT

Plenty of rewards and lots of rest, but cut the caffeine: that's the recipe to help reduce exam stress

On Course for Success - Celebrating Adult Learners Week 2012

Mon, 14 May 2012 08:00:00 GMT

A love of Yoga, helped a Buckinghamshire Adult Learner to lead a healthier and more active lifestyle

Future of Great Missenden Library confirmed

Mon, 14 May 2012 08:00:00 GMT

Great Missenden Library is set to enter an exciting new phase as plans for a local business to share the library building in a community partnership model have been approved

Buckinghamshire residents selected to celebrate the Diamond Jubilee with the Queen

Mon, 14 May 2012 08:00:00 GMT

Residents across Buckinghamshire have won invitations to celebrate with The Queen at her Diamond Jubilee Garden Party on 25 June

Domestic Violence study recommendations receive Cabinet approval

Mon, 14 May 2012 08:00:00 GMT

Ten recommendations to better address domestic violence and abuse (DVA) across Buckinghamshire have been agreed by Cabinet today (14th May)

Celebrating Adult Learners Week 2012

Mon, 14 May 2012 08:00:00 GMT

An interest in current affairs and the local community, encouraged a Buckinghamshire Adult Learner to take the plunge and return to education after 30 years

Free guides for parents of new drivers

Fri, 11 May 2012 08:00:00 GMT

78% of parents of new drivers are concerned their child will crash in the first year of driving

Walk to Work Week 2012

Thu, 10 May 2012 08:00:00 GMT

People are being encouraged to put their best foot forward and walk to work next week, to mark national Walk to Work Week (14th – 18th May 2012)

We're Working on it - Road Surfacing Schemes in the Aylesbury area

Wed, 9 May 2012 08:00:00 GMT

As part of the 'We're Working on It' progamme the following road surfacing work will be carried out on roads during May in the Aylesbury area:-

Microsurfacing:-

Winterton Drive, Aylesbury from Tuesday 15 to Wednesday 16 May between 7

Third year for driving assessment scheme

Wed, 9 May 2012 08:00:00 GMT

The Business Driver Assessment Scheme begins its 3rd year of operation in May 2012 having given further driver training to over 150 business drivers since its launch in 2010

Get composting and give back to the earth in Compost Awareness Week

Fri, 4 May 2012 08:00:00 GMT

Creating great compost couldn't be easier, and is the best way to get your garden blooming

HRH The Princess Royal awards outstanding Buckinghamshire Achiever

Thu, 3 May 2012 08:00:00 GMT

A Buckinghamshire Adult Learner has been recognised for her vocational accomplishments by Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal and the Worshipful Company of Broderers at Buckingham Palace

Bucks pupils help motorists STICK to speed limits in Princes Risborough area

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 08:00:00 GMT

A Buckinghamshire pupil has been rewarded for doing her bit to try and get motorists to slow down in the Princes Risborough area

Green light for Haddenham and Wendover community libraries

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 08:00:00 GMT

Plans to create community library partnerships in Haddenham and Wendover have been given the green light today (Thursday 26 January) by Buckinghamshire County Council's Cabinet Member for Community Engagement, Martin Phillips

New online directory for care and community services launched

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 08:00:00 GMT

People can now find details of care, community services and organisations at their fingertips, following the launch of a new online directory by Buckinghamshire County Council

County Council stands up for Buckinghamshire's hospitals and patients' interests

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 08:00:00 GMT

County Councillors approved an important Health motion, after a strong and at times heated debate, at their full County Council yesterday (Thursday 26 April)

We’re still Working on It in Buckinghamshire

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 08:00:00 GMT

This month will see the We’re Working On It (WWOI) road resurfacing programme in Buckinghamshire in full swing for 2012

We're Working on it, road surfacing schemes in Aylesbury

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 08:00:00 GMT

Highway maintenance micro surfacing works – Carlyle Avenue, Aylesbury

HS2 summit video report available online

Tue, 24 Apr 2012 08:00:00 GMT

Last week's HS2 summit at Aylesbury District Council's Oculus Building attracted more than one hundred individuals and groups from across Buckinghamshire

Wycombe's Guildhall to be 'Blasted' by talented music students

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 08:00:00 GMT

Hundreds of young people will be showing off their musical talents under The Guildhall in High Wycombe this weekend (Sunday April 29)

Scrutiny to review Local Area Forums

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 08:00:00 GMT

An examination of Buckinghamshire’s Local Area Forums (LAFs) is being carried out as part of a review by a cross-party group of County Councillors

Street lighting improvements to save Buckinghamshire over £280,000

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 08:00:00 GMT

Transport for Buckinghamshire is replacing over 10,000 street lights in the county with modern energy efficient units

We're Working On It in Stokenchurch

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 08:00:00 GMT

Transport for Buckinghamshire is due to carry out micro surfacing work on Marlow Road, Stokenchurch as part of the “We’re Working on It” road improvement programme

Energy from Waste facility approved

Fri, 20 Apr 2012 08:00:00 GMT

Members of Buckinghamshire County Council's Development Control Committee today (Friday April 20) approved plans by the Waste Recycling Group (WRG) for an Energy from Waste facility at Greatmoor Farm, Calvert

Surfacing work - Gryms Dyke, Prestwood

Thu, 19 Apr 2012 08:00:00 GMT

Transport for Buckinghamshire are undertaking highway maintenance works on Gryms Dyke as part of the “We’re Working on It” road improvement programme

High Wycombe – We’re Working on It

Thu, 19 Apr 2012 08:00:00 GMT

Transport for Buckinghamshire will be undertaking Micro Asphalt Surfacing works in High Wycombe as part of the “We’re Working on It” programme

Cash boost to help keep Bucks School Children on the right road

Wed, 18 Apr 2012 08:00:00 GMT

Five thousand Buckinghamshire school children are set to benefit from increased road safety training thanks to £200,000 worth of funding that's on its way to the county

Development Control Committee considers Energy from Waste plan

Tue, 17 Apr 2012 08:00:00 GMT

Members of Buckinghamshire County Council's Development Control Committee have today (Tuesday April 17) been hearing submissions for and against plans by the Waste Recycling Group (WRG) for an Energy from Waste facility at Greatmoor Farm, Calvert

Cabinet agree to set up charitable trust to manage County Museum

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 08:00:00 GMT

Cabinet Members have today (Monday 16 April) agreed to set up a charitable trust to manage the operational running of Buckinghamshire County Museum in Aylesbury, and the museum resource centre in Halton

An evening of entertainment to delight booklovers

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 08:00:00 GMT

To celebrate World Book Night 2012, Buckinghamshire Libraries are hosting an evening of entertainment on Monday 23 April as the nation joins together to celebrate reading