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Wed, 17 Mar 2021 05:00:00 +0000
'A living misery': Hughenden Valley residents upset at HGVs using Warrendene Road as a 'waiting bay'
A "dreadful" lorry parking situation is making residents lives a "living misery", a councillor has claimed - as a petition to deal with the problem is handed over.

Wed, 17 Mar 2021 08:23:55 +0000
Police seize driver's car in Amersham
A DRIVER had their car seized by police in Amersham last night.

Wed, 17 Mar 2021 08:14:09 +0000
Thames Valley Police to pilot new orders to tackle knife crime
THE Home Secretary has confirmed that Thames Valley Police (TVP) will be one of four forces to trial the introduction of new post-conviction powers to further tackle knife crime and violence.

Wed, 17 Mar 2021 07:34:37 +0000
Thames Valley Police to develop Project Vigilant forcewide
THAMES Valley Police is developing a forcewide project which will see officers target predatory behaviour in order to prevent sexual offences.

Tue, 16 Mar 2021 15:56:58 +0000
The areas in High Wycombe which are almost 'coronavirus free'
A total of eight areas in High Wycombe and the surrounding areas have seen between 0-2 coronavirus cases recorded in a seven-day period.

Tue, 16 Mar 2021 20:11:23 +0000
Burnham extension approved – despite neighbour 'privacy' concerns
PROPERTY extension plans that sparked concerns about “overlooking” and ‘harm to privacy’ have been approved.

Tue, 16 Mar 2021 18:39:11 +0000
Large police presence at Burnham train station - reports
There is currently a large number of police vehicles at Burnham train station, according to eyewitness reports.

Tue, 16 Mar 2021 19:53:53 +0000
Wooburn Green horses removed from field amid RSPCA visit and string of concerns from residents
Two young ponies have reportedly been "rescued" from a Wooburn Green field this evening after residents raised fears about their welfare.

Tue, 16 Mar 2021 13:35:40 +0000
Longstanding Conservative councillor Alan Hill defects to the Wycombe Independents
A long-standing Tory councillor and former mayor has defected to the Wycombe Independents.

Tue, 16 Mar 2021 19:16:10 +0000
M40: Three lanes closed after crash between lorry and car
Three lanes of the M40 are currently closed following a crash between a lorry and a car on the M40.

Tue, 16 Mar 2021 13:06:30 +0000
Thames Water slammed over lack of 'sewage overflow warnings' in Hughenden Park
FAMILIES with small children and pets seen playing in a stream that might be contaminated with sewage has sparked outrage among locals who said it was a “disturbing” sight – adding they were ‘disgusted’ by a lack of warning signs put up ...

Tue, 16 Mar 2021 05:00:00 +0000
The A4010 'stressed' by thousands of vehicles every day could get major overhaul
A major road that has become “stressed” by thousands of vehicles every day could be overhauled to help it cope with a huge increase in traffic.

Tue, 16 Mar 2021 11:16:22 +0000
Private e-scooters STILL illegal on the roads, police and council warn
Privately owned e-scooters are still illegal on public roads, cycle lanes and pavements, residents are being reminded.

Tue, 16 Mar 2021 18:25:31 +0000
Brill: Firefighters cut woman out of car after crashing into boulder
A woman was cut out of her car after crashing into a boulder earlier this afternoon.

Tue, 16 Mar 2021 17:40:58 +0000
Four cars crash in Iver Heath - two men rescued
Two men were freed from their vehicles after a crash between four cars this afternoon in Iver Heath.

Tue, 16 Mar 2021 17:26:04 +0000
Milton Keynes: Man hospitalised after knifepoint robbery
A man was taken to hospital after being robbed at knifepoint on Saturday night in Wolverton

Tue, 16 Mar 2021 19:24:03 +0000
A418 Aylesbury Road closed after crash between two cars
A busy road in Bucks has been closed since this afternoon following a crash involving two vehicles.

Tue, 16 Mar 2021 18:41:43 +0000
The Barnsley Chronicle give their views on Wycombe Wanderers
Wycombe’s home match against Barnsley on Wednesday will have implications at both ends of the Championship table.

Tue, 16 Mar 2021 16:18:42 +0000
How Home Instead are helping the elderly during the pandemic
A home care company have issued activity booklets to its clients as the country continues to battle through the pandemic.

Tue, 16 Mar 2021 15:26:12 +0000
Person found in Buckingham after being reported missing
A person who unexpectedly left their home ‘with suicidal thoughts’, has been found by Thames Valley Police.

Tue, 16 Mar 2021 15:05:48 +0000
Animal Star Awards sees Amersham woman and dog nominated
A woman and her assistance dog have been nominated for a national award.

Tue, 16 Mar 2021 10:54:42 +0000
Aylesbury Waterside Theatre on being closed for one year
A popular theatre has revealed that their team are ‘ready to get back into action’ after a year of no shows.

Tue, 16 Mar 2021 13:07:00 +0000
TVP Aylesbury provide update on catalytic converter thefts
Following several thefts of catalytic converters in Buckinghamshire, Thames Valley Police have confirmed they are on a ‘mission’ to find those responsible.

Tue, 16 Mar 2021 12:10:47 +0000
UK leaders defend AstraZeneca jab as European countries suspend use
Concern comes as Germany, France, Spain and Italy paused injections of the vaccine amid concerns about blood clots in people who have had the shot.

Tue, 16 Mar 2021 12:05:37 +0000
Chalfont St Peter car fire 'started deliberately'
A car was destroyed by a fire late last night - with Bucks Fire and Rescue saying they 'believe was started deliberately'.

Tue, 16 Mar 2021 12:04:25 +0000
Prince Philip sends message to staff after leaving hospital
Philip has now returned to Windsor Castle and has sent a message of thanks to hospital staff.

Tue, 16 Mar 2021 11:42:28 +0000
‘Enquiries remain ongoing’ after sheep attack near Aylesbury
Thames Valley Police have confirmed that ‘enquiries remain ongoing’ after two sheep were attacked just outside Aylesbury at the start of March.

Tue, 16 Mar 2021 07:15:04 +0000
Thorntons begin talks to close all UK stores
The retailer said it has been hit hard by the pandemic, which has kept many of its stores shut for key periods around Christmas and Easter.

Tue, 16 Mar 2021 13:14:36 +0000
Man treated by paramedics after flat fire in Aylesbury
A man was treated for smoke inhalation yesterday after a fire in an Aylesbury flat.

Tue, 16 Mar 2021 12:42:52 +0000
Buckingham: Police investigate rush hour crash on A-Road
Thames Valley Police investigated a crash between two cars on a busy A-Road yesterday morning.

Tue, 16 Mar 2021 12:14:24 +0000
Asda urgently recall children's ready meals over health risks
The recall applies to the Asda Little Kids Pasta Bolognese and the Asda Little Kids Spaghetti Bolognese.

Tue, 16 Mar 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Thames Valley Police issue details on county's most wanted
OFFICERS are urging members of the public to come forward if they know the whereabouts of four people who are wanted by Thames Valley Police and the Home Office.

Mon, 15 Mar 2021 18:24:13 +0000
Fifty bin bags full of cannabis potentially found in Brill
Around 50 bin bags containing what is supposedly cannabis have been dumped in a village in West Buckinghamshire.

Mon, 15 Mar 2021 11:04:13 +0000
Driver arrested 'for driving on wrong side of dual carriageway' amid pony and trap racing reports on A413 in Chalfont St Peter
A driver apparently seen driving on the wrong side of a busy dual carriageway was arrested after police were called to reports of pony and trap racing.

Mon, 15 Mar 2021 12:25:19 +0000
Woman walking her dog in Alfred Rose Park, Aylesbury, is sexually assaulted
A woman was sexually assaulted by a man while she was walking her dog in an Aylesbury park.

Mon, 15 Mar 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Holmer Green pensioner who uses school path to visit wife in care home has journey DOUBLED - amid decision to lock gates
A Holmer Green pensioner who uses a school path to visit his wife in a care home now has to walk twice as far after a decision was made to lock the path's gates.

Mon, 15 Mar 2021 15:10:07 +0000
Coronavirus in Bucks: One new death at Bucks NHS Trust
One new coronavirus death has been recorded at Buckinghamshire Trust over the weekend, the latest official figures show.

Mon, 15 Mar 2021 13:25:25 +0000
Coronavirus in High Wycombe - Area with the highest Covid-19 rates
Confirmed cases of coronavirus in High Wycombe have continued to fall drastically in recent weeks.

Mon, 15 Mar 2021 17:28:00 +0000
Currys PC World competition won by Buckinghamshire child
A nine-year-old boy from Buckinghamshire has won a national technology tournament.

Mon, 15 Mar 2021 14:24:00 +0000
Bike is seized in Milton Keynes as one arrest is made
A person has been arrested after Thames Valley Police seized a motorbike in Milton Keynes.

Mon, 15 Mar 2021 12:14:00 +0000
104-year-old celebrates her birthday in Stoke Mandeville
A former model who has appeared on catwalks and in fashion magazines across the globe has recently celebrated her 104th birthday in Bucks.

Mon, 15 Mar 2021 11:21:00 +0000
Wendover Day Nursery to donate food to the Chiltern Foodbank
A nursery in a quiet Bucks village is collecting donations for a local food bank.

Mon, 15 Mar 2021 05:00:00 +0000
In the dock: Weekly round-up of hearings at Wycombe Magistrates' Court - January 25 to 27
Weekly round-up of hearings at Wycombe Magistrates’ Court:

Mon, 15 Mar 2021 08:35:31 +0000
Police reveal abandoned bike found in Denham Green was reported stolen
A MEMBER of the public has found an abandoned motorbike on a public footpath.

Mon, 15 Mar 2021 12:00:00 +0000
Bucks New University to offer work spaces to businesses
Businesses of all sizes are changing the way they use their workplaces as the coronavirus pandemic has forced offices to close and working from home to become the norm.

Mon, 15 Mar 2021 10:15:14 +0000
Wycombe duo named in the Championship Team of the Week
Two Wycombe players have made it into the latest Championship Team of the Week.

Mon, 15 Mar 2021 12:32:04 +0000
New laws could restrict many forms of protest in the UK
Police would be allowed to impose conditions like start and finish times and maximum noise levels on marches and protests.

Mon, 15 Mar 2021 12:31:15 +0000
5 employment law changes coming in April - from sick pay to minimum wage
Changes are being made to certain laws next month from minimum wage to statutory sick pay.

Sun, 14 Mar 2021 11:31:23 +0000
Van driver caught parking on zig-zag lines moved on by police - but returns minutes later
A van driver flouting the rules by parking on zig-zag lines in Amersham was moved on by police - but brazenly returned just minutes later.

Sun, 14 Mar 2021 16:30:00 +0000
Spectacular sea of spring bulbs at Waddesdon Manor
A BREATHTAKING display of thousands of never-before-seen tulips will hopefully be visible to Waddesdon Manor visitors when lockdown lifts in April.



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