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

Date: 16 May 2012
<br /> Plenty of rewards and lots of rest, but cut the caffeine: that's the recipe to help reduce exam stress.

Celebrating Adult Learners Week 2012

Date: 14 May 2012
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.

On Course for Success - Celebrating Adult Learners Week 2012

Date: 14 May 2012
A love of Yoga, helped a Buckinghamshire Adult Learner to lead a healthier and more active lifestyle.

Future of Great Missenden Library confirmed

Date: 14 May 2012
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

Date: 14 May 2012
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

Date: 14 May 2012
Ten recommendations to better address domestic violence and abuse (DVA) across Buckinghamshire have been agreed by Cabinet today (14th May).

Free guides for parents of new drivers

Date: 11 May 2012
78% of parents of new drivers are concerned their child will crash in the first year of driving.

Walk to Work Week 2012

Date: 10 May 2012
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

Date: 09 May 2012
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:-<ul><li>Winterton Drive, Aylesbury from Tuesday 15 to Wednesday 16 May between 7.

Third year for driving assessment scheme

Date: 09 May 2012
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

Date: 04 May 2012
<br /> 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

Date: 03 May 2012
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

Date: 30 Apr 2012
A Buckinghamshire pupil has been rewarded for doing her bit to try and get motorists to slow down in the Princes Risborough area.

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

Date: 27 Apr 2012
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

Date: 27 Apr 2012
This month will see the We’re Working On It (WWOI) road resurfacing programme in Buckinghamshire in full swing for 2012.

Green light for Haddenham and Wendover community libraries

Date: 27 Apr 2012
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

Date: 27 Apr 2012
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.

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

Date: 26 Apr 2012
Highway maintenance micro surfacing works – Carlyle Avenue, Aylesbury.

HS2 summit video report available online

Date: 24 Apr 2012
 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

Date: 23 Apr 2012
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

Date: 23 Apr 2012
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

Date: 23 Apr 2012
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

Date: 23 Apr 2012
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

Date: 20 Apr 2012
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

Date: 19 Apr 2012
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

Date: 19 Apr 2012
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

Date: 18 Apr 2012
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

Date: 17 Apr 2012
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.
     
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