Olney4 days ago'Being in Oliver! at nine was my first step towards the West End'Jamie Tyler, from Rushden, is cast as a swing performer in the latest take on the Dickens classic.4 days ago24 Feb 2026Art group connects young women in rural areasGirls who Create aims to connect women from rural towns face-to-face, away from social media.24 Feb 202617 Feb 2026Watch: Runners sprint for Olney Pancake Race gloryRunning at speed and flipping a pancake like your life depends on it is all part of the tradition.17 Feb 202617 Feb 2026Archive video shows historic pancake race in 1956Olney Pancake Race in Buckinghamshire has been held since 1445 and claims to be the world's oldest.17 Feb 202615 Oct 2025Building society ram-raided for the second timeAn eyewitness says the damage to the Grade II listed building is "very serious". 15 Oct 202528 Apr 2025Blair Swannell: The man behind the medalThe Lions' tour will introduce the Blair Swannell medal, named after a rugby star and war major.28 Apr 20254 Mar 2025Historic pancake race sees 'best' turnoutLast year's runner-up goes one better in a tradition that dates from 1445.4 Mar 20254 Mar 2025Ancient pancake race: Why and how did it start?Ruth Martin says the race started in 1445 and has become "quintessentially Olney" since its revival.4 Mar 20253 Mar 2025Super stackers take part in pancake competitionThe first-ever UK pancake stacking championships take place in a town famous for its pancake race.3 Mar 2025...
