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Thu, 07 Apr 2022 09:45:20 +0100
Wycombe: Boycott threat over green bin charge
A NEW green bin charge has sparked a call for a boycott by residents – while others said people may just burn garden waste instead.

Thu, 07 Apr 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Chilterns Lifestyle Centre customer dismayed by mucky floor
The changing room floor was the final straw for the customer of the state of the art Chilterns Lifestyle Centre.

Thu, 07 Apr 2022 05:00:00 +0100
A40 speed limit lowered to 50mph between West Wycombe and Studley Green
The speed limit has been reduced on a stretch of road where two cyclists were killed by a careless driver.

Thu, 07 Apr 2022 09:13:40 +0100
Marlow Film Studio appoint educational expert to its team
The Marlow Film Studios has appointed a leading educational expert to its project team.

Thu, 07 Apr 2022 09:53:33 +0100
Marlow retirement home plant tree in celebration of Queen’s Platinum Jubilee
Residents of a Marlow care home have planted a tree in celebration of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.

Thu, 07 Apr 2022 05:00:00 +0100
River Radio launches on DAB covering the Thames Valley
A new radio station that covers the Thames Valley has launched on DAB this week.

Wed, 06 Apr 2022 19:00:00 +0100
TikTok names High Wycombe as one of the worst places in south east - why we disagree
A viral TikTok video has named High Wycombe as one of the worst places in the south of England – but not everyone agrees.

Wed, 06 Apr 2022 13:25:58 +0100
Chesham: Teenage boy 'brutally attacked by group of men'
A teenage boy was taken to hospital after he was attacked by a group of men in Chesham

Wed, 06 Apr 2022 19:00:00 +0100
Amersham pig paradise welcomes spring miracle
Pig-ture perfect family bliss at Amersham's Kew Little Pigs this Easter.

Wed, 06 Apr 2022 08:00:00 +0100
Ben Foster fined for M40 speeding between High Wycombe and Beaconsfield
A Premier League and former England footballer has been fined thousands of pounds after he was caught speeding at 99mph in Bucks.

Wed, 06 Apr 2022 13:59:19 +0100
High Wycombe residents baffled after being woken up by strange noise
Sleepy High Wycombe residents were left baffled by strange noises that woke them up in the middle of the night.

Wed, 06 Apr 2022 11:29:12 +0100
Princes Risborough: Police investigate arson attack on barn
Police are searching for four people following a barn fire that officers believe was started deliberately.

Wed, 06 Apr 2022 10:47:00 +0100
A4010 Chapel Lane closed in High Wycombe following crash
A busy A-road in High Wycombe has been closed following a crash involving three vehicles.

Wed, 06 Apr 2022 09:16:40 +0100
High Wycombe: Travellers pitch up at Asda car park
Travellers have pitched up at the Asda car park in High Wycombe.

Wed, 06 Apr 2022 09:44:49 +0100
Booker: 39 new homes off Clay Lane permitted
PLANS for a big housing development on a field have been permitted.

Wed, 06 Apr 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Hospital CEO gets WhatsApp message asking him to SELL Bucks Healthcare Trust
The man in charge of the county’s hospitals has shared details of a “peculiar” WhatsApp message he received - asking him if he was interested in SELLING Buckinghamshire Healthcare Trust.

Wed, 06 Apr 2022 15:49:52 +0100
Driver caught speeding over 100mph on A421 Tingewick Bypass, Buckingham
A driver who was caught speeding at more than 100mph on a busy dual-carriageway has escaped with just a fine.

Wed, 06 Apr 2022 08:52:30 +0100
High Wycombe: Crash leaves woman in hospital and car written off
A woman in her eighties remains in hospital after a crash in High Wycombe.

Wed, 06 Apr 2022 12:35:54 +0100
High Wycombe thief stole from Next and Asda
A notorious High Wycombe thief has been brought to justice after he stole hundreds of pounds-worth of clothes from Next.

Wed, 06 Apr 2022 09:57:37 +0100
Chesham drink and drug driver caught in High Wycombe
A Chesham man who was caught drunk and on drugs while behind the wheel in High Wycombe has been banned from the roads.

Wed, 06 Apr 2022 09:49:31 +0100
Cookham mansion fire: Investigation into cause underway
FIREFIGHTERS were called to a fire which broke out at a £3 million mansion in Cookham.

Wed, 06 Apr 2022 09:46:32 +0100
Drivers face £70 fine for parking on pavement under proposed new law
An ongoing consultation is taking place in England and Wales which would give councils the power to hand down fixed penalty notices to drivers.

Wed, 06 Apr 2022 05:00:00 +0100
High Wycombe Post Office to shut for major refurbishment
The High Wycombe Post Office will close this Friday (April 8) for a major refurbishment of the store.

Wed, 06 Apr 2022 09:34:04 +0100
SCAS declares critical incident due to 'extreme pressures'
South Central Ambulance Service declared a critical incident due to “extreme pressures”.

Tue, 05 Apr 2022 11:36:30 +0100
Buckingham Cllr Geraldine Collins shared racist online post
A FORMER town mayor has been told she should resign after ‘endorsing and sharing’ a racist social media post.

Tue, 05 Apr 2022 19:24:59 +0100
Nando's launches new menu items for summer including a new spice - See them here
Nando’s has launched new menu items which includes a new spice for its dishes.

Tue, 05 Apr 2022 19:00:00 +0100
Wycombe nurse’s thousand mile aid drive to Poland
Bucks nurse is prepared for the unexpected as she drives aid to Poland.

Tue, 05 Apr 2022 13:46:58 +0100
‘Heroic’ Bucks neighbour died after being hit with dumb bell
A “heroic” neighbour who sacrificed his own life to save a two-year-old boy died after being repeatedly hit with a dumb bell, a coroner has said.

Tue, 05 Apr 2022 19:00:00 +0100
BBC Holby City producers donate 'huge amount' of medical equipment to animal hospital
Fans of BBC One’s Holby City said an emotional farewell to the popular medical drama as its final episode aired last week – but it’s not all sad news, as a “huge amount” of medical equipment is set to benefit a Buckinghamshire animal hospit...

Tue, 05 Apr 2022 14:58:56 +0100
Flackwell Heath: Police investigate arson attack at Straight Bit Recreation Ground
Police officers are investigating a suspected arson attack after firefighters put out a blaze at a local play area.

Tue, 05 Apr 2022 14:52:10 +0100
Buckinghamshire food hygiene ratings - 15 places given new scores
New food hygiene ratings have been awarded to 15 of Buckinghamshire’s bars, cafes, pubs and restaurants, the Food Standards Agency’s website shows – and it’s good news for them all.

Tue, 05 Apr 2022 16:04:20 +0100
Green bin charges in Wycombe area from July
A NEW green bin charge will come into effect in the summer – to local ‘disappointment’.

Tue, 05 Apr 2022 15:12:33 +0100
Beaconsfield relief road waiting game ends
Drivers on Amersham Road can finally avoid the congested section of London Road in Beaconsfield.

Mon, 04 Apr 2022 22:19:13 +0100
Bucks man charged with murder following death of 21-year-old
A Bucks man has been charged with murder following the death of a 21-year-old man.

Tue, 05 Apr 2022 19:26:48 +0100
Wordle 290 April 5: Wordle word hints and today's answer
Hints and answer for today's Wordle.

Tue, 05 Apr 2022 16:30:00 +0100
High Wycombe: Pann Mill gets makeover after it was graffitied
The historic watermill next to the River Wye in High Wycombe has been re-vitalised after being covered in graffiti by vandals.

Tue, 05 Apr 2022 13:41:57 +0100
England manager visits Wycombe Wanderers' walking football team
An England football manager joined Wycombe Wanderers Walking Football Club (WWWFC) for a training session in Flackwell Heath.

Tue, 05 Apr 2022 16:38:48 +0100
Boy attacked in The Centre, Milton Keynes
A boy was punched in the face and had his tooth knocked out in a Bucks shopping centre assault.

Tue, 05 Apr 2022 11:39:34 +0100
Buckinghamshire students partake in Royal Albert Hall concert
More than 1,200 primary school children from Buckinghamshire took part in a huge performance at the Royal Albert Hall in London.

Tue, 05 Apr 2022 09:23:22 +0100
KFC workers join forces to tidy streets in litter picking scheme
Over 50 KFC team members from across Bucks took to the streets with local litter picking groups to tidy up the area.

Mon, 04 Apr 2022 16:00:00 +0100
Huge film crew shows up in Princes Risborough
A LARGE film crew appears to have settled in a Bucks town.

Mon, 04 Apr 2022 13:42:52 +0100
High Wycombe: Two men charged following alleged stabbing at McDonald's
Two men have been charged following an alleged assault inside the Mcdonald’s on High Wycombe High Street.

Mon, 04 Apr 2022 18:21:48 +0100
Two men arrested after drugs, money and knife found in search warrant
Two men have been arrested on suspicion of drugs offences following a search warrant by Thames Valley Police (TVP).

Mon, 04 Apr 2022 18:00:00 +0100
Bucks grandmother's harrowing refugee journey
After deportation by Russian soldiers in the 1940s and years as a refugee, Wladzia's built a home in Little Chalfont.

Mon, 04 Apr 2022 16:59:49 +0100
Bucks dog centre's furry helpers transform lives
The national charity Hearing Dogs for Deaf People is the only charity in the UK to train hearing dogs on par with international standards.

Mon, 04 Apr 2022 15:32:04 +0100
15-year-old Wycombe boxer wins first English national title
A 15-year-old boxer from Wycombe was crowned the English national champion and will now represent his country in the tri-nations in Barnsley later this year.

Mon, 04 Apr 2022 11:17:14 +0100
Police search for man with 'not guilty' tattoo following theft outside bank
Police are looking for a man who is wanted in connection with a theft outside a bank last year.

Mon, 04 Apr 2022 10:40:22 +0100
Joy Morrissey MP looks to 'hold banks accountable' in Beaconsfield
Three banks in Beaconsfield are set to close in the coming months leaving Joy Morrissey MP concerned with the town's access to cash.

Mon, 04 Apr 2022 11:50:33 +0100
CCTV images released after attack at Bucks pub leaves teenager in hospital
Police have released a CCTV image after a teenager was attacked in a Bucks pub.

Mon, 04 Apr 2022 05:00:00 +0100
In the dock: Weekly round-up of hearings at Wycombe Magistrates' Court: March 16 - 18
Weekly round-up of hearings at Wycombe Magistrates’ Court:



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