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Wed, 16 Jun 2021 09:07:03 +0100
Buckinghamshire Scouts enjoy outdoor events amid pandemic
Scouts across Wycombe and various other areas across Bucks are finally experiencing the great outdoors again after 15 months of virtual events.

Wed, 16 Jun 2021 08:14:06 +0100
Stolen moped is recovered in Watermead near Aylesbury
A stolen moped has been recovered in a small village near Aylesbury.

Wed, 16 Jun 2021 07:24:34 +0100
Luton teenager with Milton Keynes links goes missing
A 16-year-old boy who has links to Buckinghamshire has been reported missing for the fifth time this calendar year.

Wed, 16 Jun 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Amersham: Pratt House care home 'requires improvement'
An Amersham care home has been rated as ‘requires improvement’ after it was found the service was “not always safe” or well-led.

Tue, 15 Jun 2021 16:53:37 +0100
Forensics seen in The Apple Tree pub car park in Gerrards Cross as police investigate report of rape
Forensics were seen in a Gerrards Cross pub car park this week - as police launch a rape investigation.

Tue, 15 Jun 2021 19:00:00 +0100
Amersham pig farm Kew Little Pigs welcomes 30 adorable piglets
An Amersham pig farm has welcomed a “bumper crop” of 30 piglets as it reopens to guests after a third national lockdown.

Tue, 15 Jun 2021 18:40:34 +0100
Video reveals dangerous overtaking at junction near Marlow roundabout
Residents have voiced their concern over the road layout by the A404 roundabout in Marlow that has been problematic for drivers.

Tue, 15 Jun 2021 16:42:48 +0100
Bucks weather: More thunderstorms to hit county this week
Days of sunshine leading up to the warmest days of the year so far are set to be interrupted by more thunderstorms forecast to hit Bucks this week.

Tue, 15 Jun 2021 16:35:30 +0100
Bucks Council to decide Wendover Beers' new home delivery business
A couple hoping to launch a craft beer business from their family home for ‘delivery only’ will have to wait to see if their new venture gets council approval.

Mon, 14 Jun 2021 16:34:25 +0100
Traveller site in Flackwell Heath to get bigger to make room for ‘growing family’
A traveller site in Bucks could get bigger under new plans – to make room for ‘growing families’.

Tue, 15 Jun 2021 12:19:48 +0100
Toddler died in 'freak accident in New Zealand park when father fell on top of her'
The daughter of a High Wycombe man died when her father accidentally fell on her in a freak playground accident.

Mon, 14 Jun 2021 15:55:20 +0100
High Wycombe woman stole £500-worth of bedding from B&M
A woman from High Wycombe who stole nearly £500-worth of bedding from B&M has been given a suspended jail sentence.

Tue, 15 Jun 2021 15:53:08 +0100
Bucks residents fined thousands for COVID-19 breaches
Several Bucks residents have been fined thousands of pounds after they breached the COVID-19 rules on indoor gatherings earlier this year during Tier 4 restrictions.

Tue, 15 Jun 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Fury as 'majestic' oak tree in Clappins Lane, Walters Ash, faces the chop by developers building controversial housing estate
A “majestic and beloved” oak tree is at risk of being chopped down by developers building 63 new homes – prompting a fierce campaign from residents desperate to save it.

Tue, 15 Jun 2021 11:35:25 +0100
Teen accused of murdering Bucks social worker and her sister 'had pact with a demon to sacrifice women'
Jurors in the trial of a teenager accused of killing two sisters in a savage knife attack have viewed a note detailing an alleged pact with a demon to “sacrifice” women.

Tue, 15 Jun 2021 11:32:43 +0100
CCTV shows two people allegedly stealing from Aylesbury shop
Two people have been caught allegedly stealing from a shop in Aylesbury.

Tue, 15 Jun 2021 12:50:29 +0100
Wycombe man denies burglary and assaulting police officer
A High Wycombe man has denied burglary and assaulting a police officer after appearing in court.

Tue, 15 Jun 2021 09:16:14 +0100
Chesham burglar jailed for Bucks break-in spree
A Chesham burglar who stole a 13-year-old’s money box during a spree of break-ins has been locked up.

Tue, 15 Jun 2021 11:35:02 +0100
High Wycombe drink driver caught in Marlow
A High Wycombe drink driver who was caught in Marlow on his way to a Maidenhead strip club has been fined and banned from driving.

Tue, 15 Jun 2021 19:00:00 +0100
Auto Royale at Waddesdon Manor is cancelled due to Covid-19
An event that was due to take place this summer at Waddesdon Manor has been cancelled.

Tue, 15 Jun 2021 15:46:33 +0100
Bierton CofE Combined School take part in recycling scheme
A primary school has teamed up with a property developer to promote the importance of recycling.

Tue, 15 Jun 2021 15:24:58 +0100
Bletchley: Man arrested after 'police and public attacked with knife'
An investigation has been launched after man armed with a knife reportedly attacked a number of people, including police officers, in Bletchley.

Tue, 15 Jun 2021 12:32:50 +0100
Milton Keynes man found guilty of child sex crimes
A 44-year-old man from Milton Keynes will face prison time after he was found guilty of multiple sex crimes against children.

Tue, 15 Jun 2021 12:11:46 +0100
Milton Keynes attack: Woman hits man over the head with glass bottle
A manhunt is underway after a woman hit a man over the head with a glass bottle.

Tue, 15 Jun 2021 10:05:00 +0100
Driver arrested for allegedly drug driving in Chesham
Several drivers were reported for numerous motoring crimes across Chesham at the start of the week.

Fri, 11 Jun 2021 09:35:45 +0100
Vote for your favourite Bucks fish and chip shop
Fish and chips on a Friday night – it’s one of our most loved traditions and we’re on the hunt to find out who does it best here in Buckinghamshire.

Tue, 15 Jun 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Chesham: Former florist set to be converted into nail and beauty salon
A former Chesham florist is set to be turned into a nail bar and beauty salon.

Tue, 15 Jun 2021 10:55:56 +0100
A34 crash: Aylesbury man dies in motorcycle accident
A man from Aylesbury has died following a crash near Newbury, Berkshire.

Tue, 15 Jun 2021 09:00:00 +0100
Work starts to undo damage to Burnham Beeches caused by lockdown visitors
Works to restore Burnham Beeches and Stoke Common after "severe damage" was caused to the green spaces during the Covid lockdown are now underway after area were completely trampled by visitors.

Tue, 15 Jun 2021 11:42:09 +0100
Jazz club forced to cancel events as lockdown easing is delayed
A jazz club has had cancelled its upcoming shows due to the extension of Covid-19 restrictions.

Mon, 14 Jun 2021 17:02:17 +0100
Marlow residents react to Lidl's approved plans to open store in the town
Last week Marlow residents learned that Lidl has had plans to open a new store in the town approved.

Mon, 14 Jun 2021 16:45:59 +0100
Audi driver speeding in Maidenhead “needed the facilities”
An Audi driver who was caught driving at nearly 80mph in a 40mph zone avoided punishment after providing a laundry list of excuses – including that he “needed the facilities.”

Mon, 14 Jun 2021 15:27:36 +0100
Retired Stoke Poges crane driver died following fall
A retired crane driver from Stoke Poges has died after he fell in his home.

Mon, 14 Jun 2021 14:44:40 +0100
Chesham: Piles of unwanted clothes, shoes and other items dumped outside charity shops
Chesham residents have been warned they face fines of up to £400 after piles of unwanted clothes, bags and other household items were found dumped outside charity shops.

Mon, 14 Jun 2021 15:06:01 +0100
Russell Howard and John Bishop to headline first-ever Marlow Comedy Weekender
Russell Howard and John Bishop are set to headline the first-ever Marlow Comedy Weekender next month.

Mon, 14 Jun 2021 12:31:08 +0100
Investigation underway into alleged electoral fraud in Totteridge and Bowerdean
AN investigation into allegations of electoral fraud in is underway.

Mon, 14 Jun 2021 19:38:26 +0100
Things to do for Father's Day around Buckinghamshire
There are plenty of special ways to treat dad this Father’s Day around Bucks.

Mon, 14 Jun 2021 19:00:00 +0100
Haynes Gourmet create GoFundMe page to help with roof payments
A gourmet business in Marlow has created a GoFundMe page to help pay off its bill for a brand new roof.

Mon, 14 Jun 2021 16:37:41 +0100
High Wycombe's new mayor is officially elected in low-key ceremony
High Wycombe's new mayor has been officially elected, saying she is "honoured and privileged" to take on the role.

Mon, 14 Jun 2021 15:32:15 +0100
Keir Starmer back Labour’s Chesham and Amersham by-election candidate
The Labour Party has a famous link to Chesham and Amersham; the father of the NHS, Nye Bevan, lived at Asheridge Farm just outside Chesham from 1954 until he passed away in 1960. Bevan Hill is named after him.

Mon, 14 Jun 2021 13:19:46 +0100
Harrison Ford to shoot fifth Indiana Jones movie in Bucks
Hollywood legend Harrison Ford is expected to fly over to Pinewood Studios to continue shooting the fifth Indiana Jones movie.

Mon, 14 Jun 2021 11:45:46 +0100
Met Office issue yellow warning as heavy rain is expected
The Met Office has issued a Yellow Warning for London and the South East of England.

Mon, 14 Jun 2021 11:21:48 +0100
Fire crews called to vehicle fire on M40
A vehicle is apparently on fire on the M40 this morning.

Mon, 14 Jun 2021 10:32:15 +0100
Beaconsfield recycling centre forced to shut after fire in waste container
Beaconsfield Household Recycling Centre is shut after a fire.

Mon, 14 Jun 2021 10:19:52 +0100
Milton Keynes man jailed for drink-driving in a lorry
A 44-year-old man who drove a lorry for more than 40 miles whilst being three times over the legal drink-drive limit has been jailed.

Mon, 14 Jun 2021 08:05:18 +0100
'More than 20' 999 calls are made as garages catch fire in Aylesbury
More than 20 calls were made to the emergency services as a fire was seen in Aylesbury.

Mon, 14 Jun 2021 07:33:04 +0100
Driver arrested for alleged motoring offences in Milton Keynes
A driver has been arrested for two alleged motoring offences in Milton Keynes.

Mon, 14 Jun 2021 05:01:00 +0100
In the dock: Weekly round-up of hearings at Wycombe Magistrates' Court - May 5 to 7
Weekly round-up of hearings at Wycombe Magistrates' Court:

Mon, 14 Jun 2021 13:09:51 +0100
6 lockdown rules set to remain in place ahead of Boris Johnson's speech
Boris Johnson will be accompanied by Professor Chris Whitty and Sir Patrick Vallance during today's Downing Street press conference.

Mon, 14 Jun 2021 12:48:50 +0100
Police officer joins top team in Chiltern and South Bucks
An officer who has spent the last year managing Thames Valley Police's response to Covid-19 has joined the top policing team in Chiltern and South Bucks.



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