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Fri, 08 Jan 2021 05:00:00 +0000
In the dock: Weekly round-up of hearings at Wycombe Magistrates' Court - November 18 and 19
Weekly round-up of hearings at Wycombe Magistrates’ Court:

Fri, 08 Jan 2021 06:43:58 +0000
Scam HMRC texts are offering a ‘third lockdown grant’
The scam comes in the form of a text message, asking for details claiming that the recipient can claim money from a fictional government grant.

Fri, 08 Jan 2021 06:26:53 +0000
Army will use 'battle techniques' to support vaccine rollout
The Prime Minister admitted there would likely be “difficulties” in the rollout of the vaccine but added.

Fri, 08 Jan 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Mapped: Crimes reported in Wycombe during November
Do you want to know how many crimes were reported on your street in High Wycombe this November?

Thu, 07 Jan 2021 16:59:02 +0000
Coronavirus in Bucks round up - Thursday January 7
The number of recorded coronavirus cases in Buckinghamshire increased by 597 in the last 24 hours, official figures show.

Thu, 07 Jan 2021 16:30:00 +0000
Buckinghamshire Council caved to ‘knee-jerk’ responses over cycleway
A KEEN cyclist has slammed the council over its decision to scrap a pop-up travel scheme before time, claiming it prioritised “knee-jerk” public responses over giving it a chance.

Thu, 07 Jan 2021 13:18:04 +0000
Loss of 25 garages for new build in Chesham will ‘exacerbate’ parking woes
A DEVELOPMENT that would see 25 garages bulldozed to make way for four new properties has been criticised for ‘displacement of neighbouring vehicles’.

Thu, 07 Jan 2021 11:37:00 +0000
Creams dessert parlour set to open in High Wycombe town centre
A Creams café is set to come to High Wycombe.

Thu, 07 Jan 2021 11:09:03 +0000
Which? warns people about fake NHS text offering Covid vaccine
A SERIOUS warning has been issued by a leading health body in , notifying people about a fake text message offering the Covid-19 vaccine.

Thu, 07 Jan 2021 20:19:57 +0000
Josh Knight extends loan deal at Wycombe from Leicester City
Wycombe Wanderers have confirmed that Josh Knight has extended his loan deal with the club from Leicester City.

Thu, 07 Jan 2021 17:45:04 +0000
High Wycombe netball coach Ros Rush dies just before Christmas
A netball enthusiast, coach and mentor who was recently awarded for her services to the sport has died unexpectedly at the age of 71.

Thu, 07 Jan 2021 16:38:03 +0000
Cheapest streets in Bucks (and how much properties will cost you)
We have compiled a list of the cheapest streets in different parts of Bucks, according to data from property experts Zoopla.

Thu, 07 Jan 2021 12:26:45 +0000
National Express to 'fully suspend' all services from Sunday after passenger numbers fall
National Express is suspending all its services from Sunday.

Thu, 07 Jan 2021 11:24:42 +0000
Major London station closure to disrupt journeys on Sunday
Chiltern Railways have confirmed that there will be no trains running in or out of London Marylebone station on Sunday, January 10.

Thu, 07 Jan 2021 10:28:03 +0000
Flackwell Heath: Woman treated by paramedics after three car crash
A woman was released from her car after being involved in a crash between three cars earlier this morning.

Thu, 07 Jan 2021 09:39:20 +0000
How much you could be fined for breaking lockdown rules
The restrictions put significant limitations on what people can do - but what fines can be imposed if someone is caught flouting the rules?

Thu, 07 Jan 2021 12:53:02 +0000
Milton Keynes car seized following reports from concerned locals
A car has been seized after concerned residents suspected that the vehicle had been involved in ‘criminal activity’ in Milton Keynes.

Thu, 07 Jan 2021 12:07:26 +0000
Gareth Ainsworth looks forward to Wycombe's FA Cup tie against Preston
Wycombe Wanderers boss Gareth Ainsworth will face his old club this weekend in the FA Cup third round as the Chairboys take on Preston North End.

Thu, 07 Jan 2021 11:32:41 +0000
Tesco, Sainsbury's and Morrisons accused of fuel price hikes
Only Asda, which added around 1.5p to its prices matched the wholesale increase.

Thu, 07 Jan 2021 11:26:11 +0000
Greg Smith MP questions Gavin Williamson after schools shut due to Covid
The education secretary, Gavin Williamson, will be ‘very happy to meet’ a Buckinghamshire-based MP to ensure that children who live in remote areas of the country will have access to fast broadband to complete their schoolwork.

Thu, 07 Jan 2021 10:40:09 +0000
Admiral Muskwe could save Wycombe's sinking ship this season
Will Wycombe’s newest signing be the answer to their goalscoring problems?

Thu, 07 Jan 2021 09:41:50 +0000
UCAS application deadline extended amid exam cancellations
Students have been advised not to leave their applications to the last minute.

Wed, 06 Jan 2021 19:00:00 +0000
Bucks Council announces council tax increase from April
BUCKINGHAMSHIRE residents could see their tax bill increase in the new financial year, largely due to economic strains imposed by the pandemic.

Wed, 06 Jan 2021 16:37:07 +0000
Buckinghamshire Council to challenge Environment Agency on Christmas floods
AN INVESTIGATION will be launched to understand the events that saw severe in the north of the county over .

Wed, 06 Jan 2021 16:06:11 +0000
People who visited Wycombe Hospital to 'take photos of empty car park' amid ongoing Covid crisis branded 'idiots'
People who reportedly visited Wycombe Hospital to take photos amid the ongoing coronavirus crisis have been branded "idiots" by the chief of Buckinghamshire Healthcare Trust.

Wed, 06 Jan 2021 12:16:01 +0000
Milton Keynes: Life imprisonment for Dom Ansah and Ben Gillham-Rice's murderers
Three men and two teenagers have been sentenced to life imprisonment after they were convicted of murdering two teenagers and seriously injuring two others in Milton Keynes, in October 2019.

Wed, 06 Jan 2021 15:35:01 +0000
Covid-19: High Wycombe and Chesham residents set to be vaccinated as rollout continues in Bucks
High Wycombe and Chesham residents are set to be vaccinated as more sites get up and running in Bucks.

Wed, 06 Jan 2021 14:34:02 +0000
Cllr Marten Clarke leaves High Wycombe planning meeting after ‘insult’
A BUCKINGHAMSHIRE could be seen smiling as a colleague ‘stormed out’ of a virtual meeting having challenged him on an alleged personal interest.

Wed, 06 Jan 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Major new parish centre in Chesham Bois met with hundreds of objections
A MAJOR new that would see an entire community centre bulldozed and replaced has been branded “excessive” and ‘unnecessary’.

Wed, 06 Jan 2021 17:41:59 +0000
Customers praise Penn Butcher after two hour Christmas queues
A local Penn butcher was heavily praised by many customers after his frantic Christmas queues for Turkeys.

Wed, 06 Jan 2021 17:05:32 +0000
Coronavirus in Bucks round up - Wednesday January 6
The number of recorded coronavirus cases in Buckinghamshire increased by 512 in the last 24 hours, official figures show.

Wed, 06 Jan 2021 13:05:17 +0000
Castle built in Manor Road, Penn
An incredible castle has just finished being built in a Bucks village. 

Wed, 06 Jan 2021 16:03:25 +0000
Looking back at Ant McPartlin's Taplow wedding
The news of Ant McPartlin's engagement to his girlfriend Anne-Marie Corbett has brought back memories of his first wedding which took place in nearby Taplow.

Wed, 06 Jan 2021 15:34:02 +0000
Coronavirus in Bucks: Almost 4,000 care home residents prioritised for vaccine
care homes have more than 3,000 residents who have been prioritised for coronavirus vaccinations before the end of January.

Wed, 06 Jan 2021 14:53:03 +0000
Essex man with connections to Milton Keynes wanted by police
Police would like to speak to a man who has links to Milton Keynes following a burglary.

Wed, 06 Jan 2021 16:53:02 +0000
Milton Keynes murders: Dom Ansah's parents pay tribute to their son
The parents of Dom Ansah have released the following tribute in memory of their 17-year-old son, who was murdered in Milton Keynes in October 2019.

Wed, 06 Jan 2021 16:30:04 +0000
Milton Keynes murders: Ben Gillham-Rice's parents pay tribute to their son
The parents of Ben Gillham-Rice, Jason and Suzanne, have released the following tribute following the sentencing of five people for his murder in Milton Keynes.

Wed, 06 Jan 2021 15:52:03 +0000
Aylesbury reacts after town is named one of the worst places to live in England
The people of Aylesbury have responded to the news that the town has been named as one of the worst places to live in England.

Wed, 06 Jan 2021 15:26:08 +0000
Wycombe Wanderers comment on vaccine centre
Wycombe Wanderers' Chief Commercial Officer Neil Peters believes “it’s a real honour” for The Chairboys to play a part in the vaccination process.

Wed, 06 Jan 2021 11:59:03 +0000
Woman treated after three car smash in Booker
A woman was treated by paramedics after a three-car smash in Booker.

Wed, 06 Jan 2021 16:39:03 +0000
Bucks man unable to run Land's End to John O'Groats for MIND because of lockdown restrictions
A Bucks man was set to attempt the mammoth 850-mile route from Land's End to John O’Groats in 21 days for MIND, a mental health charity, next month.

Wed, 06 Jan 2021 11:16:04 +0000
McDonald's reveal new change to restaurants amid lockdown
The move will affect all 1,300 restaurants across the UK with the fast food franchise issuing a brief statement on Wednesday January 6.

Wed, 06 Jan 2021 11:19:50 +0000
Two new coronavirus deaths at Buckinghamshire Trust
Two new coronavirus deaths have been recorded at Buckinghamshire Trust in the latest 24-hour period, the latest official figures show.

Wed, 06 Jan 2021 10:59:27 +0000
ASDA, Aldi, Tesco, Sainsbury's and Lidl update shoppers
ASDA, Aldi, Tesco, Morrisons, Sainsbury's and Lidl have all moved to update customers amid a third national lockdown.

Wed, 06 Jan 2021 10:18:50 +0000
Thousands of Bucks teachers 'could jump up Covid vaccine priority list'
Thousands of teachers in Buckinghamshire could jump up the priority list for the coronavirus vaccine if the Government acts on calls from unions, figures suggest.

Wed, 06 Jan 2021 06:00:00 +0000
Joe Jacobson praises Wycombe fan who drums outside Adams Park on match days
A Wycombe Wanderers fan has attended every game this season drumming outside the ground.

Wed, 06 Jan 2021 17:35:12 +0000
High Wycombe school appoints first female headteacher
A High Wycombe school has unveiled a new headteacher, following the departure of Mr Ben Kenyon after 21 years at the school.

Wed, 06 Jan 2021 12:07:03 +0000
Bletchley man charged with robbery and theft after Tesco Express 'incident'
A 47-year-old man has been charged with several crimes following an incident that happened last month.

Wed, 06 Jan 2021 11:31:26 +0000
Backlash as GCSE and A-Level exams cancelled for 2021
The Department for Education said it recognises this is “an anxious time for students who have been working hard towards their exams”.

Wed, 06 Jan 2021 11:20:42 +0000
Monsters appear around Hazlemere providing lockdown fun
A horde of friendly monsters have taken up residence in Widmer Fields around Hazlemere.



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