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Wed, 23 Feb 2022 09:51:04 +0000
Gerrards Cross: New ‘rustic’ bar on Station Road
A VACANT shop in a town could soon become a new “rustic” bar.

Wed, 23 Feb 2022 09:15:44 +0000
MISSING High Wycombe man was last seen one week ago
A High Wycome man who was last seen a week ago has been reported missing.

Wed, 23 Feb 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Russell Brand supports High Wycombe food bank One Can Trust as more and more rely on it
More than 700 local people are currently relying on the One Can Trust food bank to help them amid benefit cuts, the end of furlough and rising prices – prompting a plea for support from celebrity supporter Russell Brand.

Wed, 23 Feb 2022 09:10:46 +0000
Rats 'the size of cats' could be sneaking through toilets of homes across UK
The population of rats in the UK is one the rise and is currently estimated to be around 150 million, the highest number ever.

Wed, 23 Feb 2022 09:12:29 +0000
Wordle 249: What is today's wordle word? 23 February hints and answer
Hints and answer for today's Wordle

Tue, 22 Feb 2022 17:34:31 +0000
A4010 Risborough Road closed after tree falls on power line
A major road between Princes Risborough and Aylesbury has been closed this afternoon after a tree fell onto a power line.

Tue, 22 Feb 2022 12:32:32 +0000
Loudwater: Mill House overhaul on Boundary Road
PLANS for new flats and houses in a ‘flood risk area’ have been submitted.

Tue, 22 Feb 2022 09:43:59 +0000
New Porsche and Bentley dealerships at Handy Cross
PLANS to build Porsche and Bentley dealerships in High Wycombe are due to be decided.

Tue, 22 Feb 2022 08:11:08 +0000
Plans for major crackdown on drivers ignoring the rules - full list of roads affected
Drivers who flout the rules of the road could soon be in for a shock - as the council outlines plans to take on new enforcement powers from the police.

Tue, 22 Feb 2022 15:16:47 +0000
Batman at Friars Square Shopping Centre in Aylesbury
BATMAN has appeared at a local shopping centre for a special event.

Tue, 22 Feb 2022 12:37:27 +0000
Men and boy deny stabbing man in Wooburn Green incident
Three men and one boy are set to go on trial after a man suffered stab wounds in a fight in a quiet Buckinghamshire village.

Tue, 22 Feb 2022 16:13:38 +0000
Driver caught speeding at nearly 90mph on A413 Wendover Bypass
A driver who was caught speeding at nearly 90mph on a 60mph Bucks road has been fined hundreds of pounds.

Tue, 22 Feb 2022 14:36:29 +0000
Concerns Princes Risborough's replacement police office is 'small' - as bigger station goes up for sale
“Tongues are wagging” about a new facility that’s set to house Princes Risborough’s policing team – after their station went up for sale.

Tue, 22 Feb 2022 13:20:55 +0000
High Wycombe man charged with possessing cocaine, heroin and cannabis after police raid house
A man has been charged with possessing cocaine, heroin and cannabis after a raid in High Wycombe.

Tue, 22 Feb 2022 10:07:34 +0000
Aylesbury woman fined for drinking alcohol in public
A woman from Aylesbury who was caught drinking alcohol in public has been ordered to pay up more than £80.

Tue, 22 Feb 2022 11:48:26 +0000
Slough woman divorced for years without knowing about it
They owned a number of properties in Slough and High Wycombe

Tue, 22 Feb 2022 12:24:11 +0000
Nicky Campbell visits Hearing Dogs for Deaf People in Saunderton for BBC One
A Saunderton charity is set to feature in a BBC Lifeline appeal hosted by presenter Nicky Campbell.

Tue, 22 Feb 2022 14:51:18 +0000
M40 lane shut near Denham after crash
A lane on the M40 has been shut and traffic is queueing following reports of a crash.

Tue, 22 Feb 2022 11:46:26 +0000
Russia-Ukraine crisis: How will the sanctions on Russia impact the UK?
With the news of Boris Johnson placing further sanctions on Russia will there be an impact on the UK itself?

Mon, 21 Feb 2022 13:46:45 +0000
Power cut in High Wycombe, Loudwater, Penn in Storm Eunice aftermath
High Wycombe has been struck by a power cut this afternoon as a part of the aftermath from Storm Eunice.

Mon, 21 Feb 2022 14:38:54 +0000
High Wycombe: Plans to overhaul Gordon Road shops
PLANS to bulldoze some shops for new homes have resurfaced – but there could now be some hope for disappointed local shoppers.

Mon, 21 Feb 2022 17:28:53 +0000
When will the power come back in Wycombe, Loudwater, Flackwell Heath?
Parts of Wycombe and nearby areas including Loudwater, Flackwell Heath and Penn were affected by power cuts this afternoon.

Mon, 21 Feb 2022 15:49:16 +0000
BMW driver led police on 145mph chase on M40 and through Wycombe
A High Wycombe driver who led police on a 145mph car chase has been jailed.

Mon, 21 Feb 2022 16:56:06 +0000
Careless driver who fled scene of Slough crash gets BIG bill
A careless driver who fled the scene after he crashed into another car has been ordered to pay up more than £1,000.

Mon, 21 Feb 2022 12:24:00 +0000
Little Chalfont man denies driving dangerously in Wooburn Green
A man is set to go on trial after he denied driving dangerously in Wooburn Green.

Mon, 21 Feb 2022 11:37:36 +0000
Wycombe's most wanted for town's MONOPOLY board
Adams Park, Hughenden Manor, the shoe tree. These are just some of the suggestions you made for the Wycombe MONOPOLY board.

Mon, 21 Feb 2022 11:00:41 +0000
Drink driver who stole cattle trailer from Amersham farm jailed
A man has been jailed after he stole a cattle trailer worth thousands of pounds from a farm near Amersham.

Mon, 21 Feb 2022 09:37:26 +0000
High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire weather - latest forecast
This is the latest weather forecast according to local experts.

Mon, 21 Feb 2022 08:00:00 +0000
Rare 18th century doll’s house owned by Bucks family to be auctioned live online
A rare surviving mid-18th century doll’s house is to go under the hammer live and online from Lyon & Turnbull’s Edinburgh showroom this week.

Mon, 21 Feb 2022 05:30:00 +0000
High Wycombe's most (and least) expensive streets
Recent data that has tracked the average sale price of houses in High Wycombe has revealed where the highest and lowest-priced homes are.

Mon, 21 Feb 2022 05:00:00 +0000
In the dock: Weekly round-up of hearings at Wycombe Magistrates' Court - February 9 - 10
Weekly round-up of hearings at Wycombe Magistrates’ Court:

Mon, 21 Feb 2022 04:30:00 +0000
ITV misspell Higginson Park as Tom Kerridge talks Pub in the Park on Good Morning Britain
Celebrity chef Tom Kerridge appeared on ITV's Good Morning recently but the show misspelt Marlow's popular park.

Mon, 21 Feb 2022 08:15:49 +0000
Storm Franklin UK: Chiltern Railways urges essential travel only
Trains are having to run at a reduced speed this morning along the Chiltern Railways line after a tree came down on the tracks.

Mon, 21 Feb 2022 08:00:35 +0000
Thame: Woman is killed in crash on A418
A woman died in a crash in Thame on Sunday afternoon.

Mon, 21 Feb 2022 14:58:23 +0000
Wormsley estate near Stokenchurch to welcome Netwalking group
A stunning private country estate is opening its gates to welcome an outdoor networking group who like to meet up and walk in the Chilterns.

Mon, 21 Feb 2022 08:34:42 +0000
Storm Franklin UK tracker: How long will Storm Franklin last?
The public have been warned to brace for strengthening winds and lashing rain as Storm Franklin moves in overnight.

Sun, 20 Feb 2022 14:03:53 +0000
Next closed in High Wycombe as its 'glass roof damaged' from strong winds
The Next store in High Wycombe has closed for the day as its "glass roof has been damaged" by the strong winds.

Sun, 20 Feb 2022 12:22:04 +0000
Gerrards Cross: Investigation into sexual assault of 15-year-old girl filed
Following an investigation into the sexual assault of a 15-year-old girl, police have filed the case pending further information coming to light.

Sat, 19 Feb 2022 18:15:03 +0000
Michelin-star chef Atul Kochhar opens new restaurant 'Riwaz' in Beaconsfield
Two-time Michelin-starred chef Atul Kochhar has opened his new restaurant in the old town of Beaconsfield this week.

Sat, 19 Feb 2022 11:59:40 +0000
Bucks weather: Met Office issues another warning after Storm Eunice
Following the impact of Storm Eunice yesterday, many have started to turn their attention to the clean-up effort.

Sun, 20 Feb 2022 11:57:50 +0000
The Queen has tested positive for Covid - what we know so far
Buckingham Palace has today announced that the Queen has tested positive for Covid-19.

Sun, 20 Feb 2022 15:33:51 +0000
Highway Code: UK drivers could face £5,000 fine for driving with dog in the car
The Highway Code contains advice and rules for people on Britain’s roads.

Sun, 20 Feb 2022 12:50:46 +0000
Bucks Council urge caution following Met Office weather warning
Bucks Council has urged people to check in with families and neighbours to make sure they are safe following more strong winds.

Sun, 20 Feb 2022 15:36:15 +0000
Wordle 246: What is today's wordle word? 20 February hints and answer
Hints and answer for today's Wordle.

Sun, 20 Feb 2022 13:29:48 +0000
Marlow man to cycle over 700km for WheelPower charity
A 75-year-old Marlow man is set to cycle 740km this month to raise money for charity.

Sun, 20 Feb 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Looking back at Marlow High Street in this amazing picture
A framed photo montage of Marlow High Street east side properties in the 1960s measured nearly four feet long by about nine inches deep.

Sat, 19 Feb 2022 16:59:56 +0000
Why are police patrolling in Flackwell Heath?
A burglary took place in Flackwell Heath causing police provide reassurance patrols.

Sun, 20 Feb 2022 12:00:00 +0000
Town’s Tudor building - hidden in plain sight
With many thanks to Martin Pounce, the producer of the Amersham Martyrs Community Play, for contributing this article and for the lovely illustrations.

Sat, 19 Feb 2022 10:08:04 +0000
PICTURES: Storm Eunice's destruction in Bucks
Storm Eunice swept through Bucks yesterday as the MET Office issued a rare red weather warning.

Fri, 18 Feb 2022 17:19:26 +0000
Roof blown off Hughenden Village Hall as Storm Eunice sweeps through Bucks
The roof of a village hall has blown off from the strength of Storm Eunice as the fierce storm swept through the county.



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