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Thu, 04 Mar 2021 05:00:00 +0000
International Women's Day: 'Why I go by Mayor instead of Mayoress'
A Bucks councillor and Amersham Town Mayor has opened up about her experience within politics.

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 05:00:00 +0000
PopUp Business School offers fledgling Bucks entrepreneurs free workshops to get started
Fledgling entrepreneurs in Bucks are being offered places on a free online workshop to help get them up and running as the UK emerges from lockdown.

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 16:54:40 +0000
Bucks Council permits new homes in Butler's Cross - despite being 'harmful'
THE demolition of a group of buildings on a ‘mixed use agricultural site’ in favour of two new homes has been permitted – despite claims it will ‘harm the surrounding area’.

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 15:02:34 +0000
Marlow woman, 65, 'died days after collapsing at her house'
A woman died just days after collapsing at her Marlow home, an inquest heard today.

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 15:20:56 +0000
Budget 2021: Joy Morrissey MP backs Rishi Sunak's plans
A Bucks MP has backed the budget plans set out by Rishi Sunak this afternoon.

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 14:07:29 +0000
Aylesbury man jailed for several drug crimes
A 25-year-old man from Aylesbury has been jailed after he pleaded guilty to several drug crimes.

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 19:00:00 +0000
Five celebrities that have links to Marlow
Bucks has produced and homed a number of famous faces of the decades but these five all have links to Marlow.

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 12:50:34 +0000
Bucks councillor gets permission for conservatory he already started building
A BUCKS councillor who sought permission for a new conservatory which he had already started building has been criticised by a colleague who said he “should know better”.

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 10:47:07 +0000
Rock Bottom festival 2021 cancelled
Bucks charity musical festival, Rock Bottom has been postponed for the second year running.

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 15:59:55 +0000
Investigation ongoing into death of woman killed in car crash in Chalfont St Peter
An investigation is still ongoing into the death of a woman who died in a crash in Chalfont St Peter.

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 09:38:03 +0000
Bucks Council called to clear 'every lay-by' between Slough and Iver
A CALL has sounded for the council to clear a series of lay-bys on a road of piles of rubbish left by fly-tippers.

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 20:03:36 +0000
Car seized in Amersham after being spotted with false plates
Three people have been arrested for various crimes after a van was broken into in Amersham.

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 19:00:00 +0000
Five professional footballers who are from Aylesbury
It goes without saying that football is the most popular sport in the country.

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 16:20:00 +0000
Man charged with attempted robbery at a McDonald's in Wycombe
A 32-year-old man has been charged following an attempted robbery at a Mcdonald's in High Wycombe.

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 16:00:17 +0000
Jansons Property to help Nottingham Trent students
A Bucks-based property investor and development company have chosen to fund a student at Nottingham Trent University.

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 15:26:34 +0000
Coronavirus in Bucks: Thousands more in Bucks told to shield
Thousands more people in Buckinghamshire have been told to shield after experts identified additional adults at serious risk of Covid-19.

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 15:15:00 +0000
Vehicle catches fire on the A404 near Amersham
A temporary lane closure has been put in place after a van caught fire today.

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 13:31:13 +0000
Catalytic converter thefts on the rise in Marlow
After a wave of thefts of catalytic converters in Marlow, the town council and Thames Valley Police have warned residents Hybrid vehicles are targeted the most.

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 13:24:34 +0000
World Book Day in Bucks over the years
World Book Day will return on Thursday – and we know that even in one of the most difficult years we have experienced, youngsters will still be getting dressed up as their favourite literary characters.

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 12:44:23 +0000
ITV confirm Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Oprah interview time in the UK
The two-hour primetime special will air on Sunday, March 7 from 9:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT on the CBS Television Network in the U.S.

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 11:24:00 +0000
The Wendover Day Nursery will open in the middle of March
A nursery that has been built in a village near Aylesbury will be opening its doors to the public in the middle of March.

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 11:04:49 +0000
Ryanair to slash flight prices for the next 12 months
The budget airline is hopeful it can fly 60-70 per cent of normal traffic volumes this summer.

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 12:23:42 +0000
Tom Kerridge and Rick Stein among chefs behind Alfresco menu
The brand new drive-in festival , The Alfresco Theatre, has revealed some of the top UK chefs will be behind the event’s food.

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 10:55:14 +0000
Contactless payment limit going up to £100
Mr Sunak is expected to start his speech at around 12.30pm today, immediately after Prime Minister’s Questions.

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 10:24:52 +0000
Budget 2021: what Rishi Sunak is likely to say today
Here’s everything you need to know about this year’s spring Budget, including what could be announced.

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 10:10:35 +0000
High Wycombe one of Britain's rainiest towns
The UK weather is notorious for being unpredictable but the one thing you can always expect is rain.

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 18:02:02 +0000
Milton Keynes: Teenager arrested following violent robbery
A TEENAGER has been arrested today in connection with an incident where a victim was attacked and robbed by a cyclist.

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 17:40:46 +0000
Loudwater: Plans put forward to build nine two-bedroom flats
Plans to extend a converted office spacein order to create nine more flats have been put forward to the council.

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 16:46:11 +0000
Part of Halifax branch in High Wycombe could become new homes
Proposals have been put forward to convert part of the Halifax branch in High Wycombe town centre into new residential properties.

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 14:33:12 +0000
Budget 2021: How many workers in Bucks are on furlough scheme
Thousands more workers in Buckinghamshire were on furlough last month as stricter lockdown restrictions were imposed.

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 09:07:15 +0000
Police in Aylesbury Vale rescue two dogs believed to be stolen
Police seized two dogs believed to be stolen this week.

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Two community projects are given the go ahead in Buckingham
Two projects were awarded funding at the recent Buckingham & Villages Community Board meeting.

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Residents call for 7.5 tonne weight restriction in Coleshill, near Amersham
Almost 300 people signed a petition for a 7.5 tonne weight restriction in a village to stop lorry drivers using it as a “cut-through”.

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Knife crime sees sharp rise in Thames Valley
Thames Valley has seen knife crime soar in just seven years, figures reveal.

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 09:25:31 +0000
Fog warning issued for Bucks
Fog is expected across Buckinghamshire and Berkshire this morning, with a yellow warning in place.

Tue, 02 Mar 2021 19:00:00 +0000
Five unsolved murders that happened in Buckinghamshire
Across Bucks, there are murders that have never been solved and people who have never been found.

Tue, 02 Mar 2021 22:07:05 +0000
Rishi Sunak to extend furlough scheme until September
Employees will continue to receive 80% of their salary for hours not worked until the scheme ends.

Tue, 02 Mar 2021 19:00:00 +0000
Bucks restaurants you need to try once they reopen
The hospitality sector is due to open for outdoor use on April 12 before opening up indoors on May 17.

Tue, 02 Mar 2021 16:04:43 +0000
‘New college campus’ and ‘affordable housing’ agreed for High Wycombe
TWO major redevelopment projects that include a “new college campus” and dozens of affordable housing units have been approved for .

Tue, 02 Mar 2021 17:00:02 +0000
Bucks Council called to repair Ickford Road after crash fears
“NUMEROUS” warnings about a rough section of road that forces drivers onto the wrong side on a blind bend have still not been addressed, it has been claimed.

Tue, 02 Mar 2021 14:10:23 +0000
Amersham: Aldi unveils plans to open new store on site of former Jaguar showroom
Aldi has unveiled “exciting plans” to open a store in Amersham.

Tue, 02 Mar 2021 16:30:00 +0000
Speed limit in Magpie Lane, Coleshill, could be assessed
A petition to reduce the speed limit in a village road was debated by councillors.

Tue, 02 Mar 2021 16:15:12 +0000
More than 4,500 tests delivered in Wooburn Green and Flackwell Heath after South African Covid variant found in Bucks
Door to door Covid-19 testing in Wooburn Green and Flackwell Heath has been completed.

Tue, 02 Mar 2021 15:20:00 +0000
High Wycombe tips: Residents react to increased fly-tipping
High Wycombe residents have reacted to the news that on average fly-tipped waste is discovered three times a day.

Tue, 02 Mar 2021 13:16:04 +0000
Bucks' most expensive houses on sale right now
Here are the most expensive houses that are on sale in Bucks right now

Tue, 02 Mar 2021 12:11:02 +0000
Wooburn Green woman gets prank calls demanding money after dog snatched from garden
A dog owner has been receiving prank calls demanding money after her pooch was stolen from her house in Wooburn Green.

Tue, 02 Mar 2021 11:53:11 +0000
South African variant: Final day of Bucks surge testing
Today is the last day of and parts of Flackwell Heath after the South African varient was found was in the village.

Tue, 02 Mar 2021 09:44:15 +0000
Reopening river through High Wycombe town centre ‘long-term ambition’
RENEWED calls to see a historic river brought back to the surface in town centre have prompted top politicians to say they too share that ambition, but that funding is key.

Tue, 02 Mar 2021 16:21:00 +0000
Xbox 1S, cash and jewellery stolen from Aylesbury properties
Several items including jewellery, cash, a gaming console and a TV were stolen in two burglaries at the start of the year in Aylesbury.

Tue, 02 Mar 2021 16:00:47 +0000
Bletchley: CCTV image released after teenager punched before being robbed
A CCTV image has been released after a teenager was robbed in Bletchley.



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