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Wed, 27 Apr 2022 08:03:42 +0100
Amy Evans: Trial date set for man charged over fatal Wendover Bypass crash
A trial date has been set for a man accused of causing the death of a 27-year-old mum in a horror crash.

Wed, 27 Apr 2022 05:00:00 +0100
High Wycombe driving test centre closure: Council offers help to find new location
The decision to shut High Wycombe's driving test centre in just a few days has been branded "extremely disappointing", as Buckinghamshire Council offers to help the DVSA find a new location for it in the town.

Wed, 27 Apr 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Shock and disgust as man 'defecates in the middle of High Wycombe alleyway'
A man reportedly defecated in the middle of a well-used High Wycombe path, prompting disgust on social media.

Tue, 26 Apr 2022 16:47:46 +0100
Thames Valley Police confirm identities of Jeffrey and Susan Farrance who were stabbed to death in Bourne End
Thames Valley Police have formally identified a married a couple who were found stabbed to death in Bourne End, sparking a murder probe.

Tue, 26 Apr 2022 16:49:21 +0100
Boot and Slipper in Amersham changes hands
‘ONE of the most haunted pubs in Bucks’ is under new management.

Tue, 26 Apr 2022 16:47:46 +0100
Police investigate Flackwell Heath's 'increase in anti-social behaviour' after car egging
A teenage girl who recently passed her driving test had her car egged as she was driving through Flackwell Heath.

Tue, 26 Apr 2022 16:22:51 +0100
Chesham Bois: Roadworks on Amersham Road in May
A resident said they are concerned about the “knock-on” effects of roadworks after receiving a confusing letter from the highways authority.

Tue, 26 Apr 2022 12:01:10 +0100
Bourne End murder investigation: Tributes to 'lovely' Sue and Jeff Farrance
Tributes have been paid to a "lovely Christian couple" who were found stabbed to death at a flat in Bourne End.

Tue, 26 Apr 2022 10:44:38 +0100
Vulnerable man spotted camping near major Taplow road provided emergency housing after police called
A man who has been camping in a wooded area close to a major Taplow road is set to be given emergency housing after police were alerted by concerned members of the public.

Tue, 26 Apr 2022 08:50:36 +0100
M40 crash between High Wycombe and Stokenchurch causing delays
A crash on the M40 this morning has resulted in severe delays in High Wycombe.

Tue, 26 Apr 2022 15:15:35 +0100
Zaide Sandy: Driver who caused death of Wycombe teen jailed
A driver who caused the death of a High Wycombe teenager by knocking him off his moped has been jailed for less than two years.

Tue, 26 Apr 2022 11:15:40 +0100
Marlow town hall meeting cancelled due to Covid-19 outbreak
Marlow Town Council has been forced to postpone a town hall meeting due to a Covid-19 outbreak among the team.

Tue, 26 Apr 2022 07:29:18 +0100
High Wycombe, Aylesbury and other Bucks drivers banned March 16 - 31
Another month has passed, and once again, another raft of Buckinghamshire drivers have been banned from the roads.

Tue, 26 Apr 2022 15:05:37 +0100
Council tax rebates of £150 from Buckinghamshire Council from next week
Bucks residents will start to receive their £150 council tax rebates from next week, the council has said.

Tue, 26 Apr 2022 11:25:49 +0100
Laura Whitmore to judge Chesham Grammar students at Junk Kouture
Several students from a Chesham secondary school will be going to London next month after being confirmed as finalists in a unique fashion show.

Tue, 26 Apr 2022 11:10:55 +0100
John Lewis thief stole Ralph Lauren, Armani and Jimmy Choo in High Wycombe
A shoplifter who stole hundreds of pounds worth of designer goods from John Lewis in High Wycombe has avoided going to prison.

Tue, 26 Apr 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Waddesdon Manor raid: Stolen gold box is found 19 years later
A gold box that was stolen in a dramatic raid by a masked gang at Waddesdon Manor has been recovered, nearly two decades later.

Tue, 26 Apr 2022 17:56:03 +0100
Cognitive Reflection Test: Can you pass the shortest IQ test 3 questions
The common IQ test is a great way to test your knowledge. But most are pretty lengthy.

Tue, 26 Apr 2022 11:27:32 +0100
Missing London teenager could be in Milton Keynes
A missing teenage boy could be in a Bucks town, police have said.

Mon, 25 Apr 2022 16:42:51 +0100
Chalfont St Peter: Backlash over Austenway flats
PLANS to bulldoze a period property for flats is set for refusal – amid dozens of objections from neighbours.

Mon, 25 Apr 2022 17:02:27 +0100
Leah Croucher: Video of missing Milton Keynes woman is released by friend
Previously unseen video of a Milton Keynes woman who vanished three years ago has been released in a bid to track her down.

Mon, 25 Apr 2022 11:30:05 +0100
PC Terry Quick: High Wycombe policeman accused of sexting from TVP phone
He will appear before a misconduct hearing next month

Mon, 25 Apr 2022 17:12:36 +0100
Hare coursing in Buckinghamshire: Warning by MP
Heavily-armed criminals are livestreaming illegal hare coursing for betting syndicates in China in the area, a Bucks MP has warned.

Mon, 25 Apr 2022 15:15:08 +0100
High Wycombe man denies Aylesbury attempted murder
A High Wycombe man has pleaded not guilty to a charge of attempted murder.

Mon, 25 Apr 2022 12:42:06 +0100
Little Chalfont: Homes on former golf course refused
A NEW development on a former golf course that received hundreds of objections has been refused.

Mon, 25 Apr 2022 12:18:54 +0100
Mary McCann: Mother who caused child deaths in M1 crash jailed
A mother who caused the death of her two children when she drunkenly crashed into the back of a lorry on the motorway has been jailed for more than four years.

Mon, 25 Apr 2022 12:17:47 +0100
High Wycombe man ordered to pay over £400 for dropping cigarette butt in Bristol
A High Wycombe man has been ordered to pay more than £400 for dropping a cigarette butt on the ground while in Bristol.

Mon, 25 Apr 2022 11:00:55 +0100
FA deny Risborough Rangers promotion over stadium facilities
A Non League club in Buckinghamshire will stay in the same division for the following season despite earning a promotion.

Mon, 25 Apr 2022 05:00:00 +0100
In the dock: Weekly round-up of hearings at Wycombe Magistrates' Court: April 6 - 11
Weekly round-up of hearings at Wycombe Magistrates’ Court:

Mon, 25 Apr 2022 11:28:02 +0100
Marlow Film Studio to reveal final masterplan in public exhibition
Next month, the Marlow Film Studios will reveal their final masterplan deigns in a public exhibition.

Sun, 24 Apr 2022 09:00:00 +0100
22 ways you can tell someone is from High Wycombe
We asked our readers on Facebook to complete this sentence: you know you're from High Wycombe when...

Sun, 24 Apr 2022 14:21:11 +0100
Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne put forward Welders House overhaul plans
Celebrity Jordans homeowners Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne have put forward overhaul plans for their Grade II listed mansion – including a “rehabilitation wing” and a new wildlife pond.

Sun, 24 Apr 2022 13:04:10 +0100
High Wycombe driving test centre: petition to save it is revived
A driving instructor who fought against the closure of High Wycombe driving test centre last year has once again spearheaded a campaign to save it a second time.

Sun, 24 Apr 2022 11:35:25 +0100
The Coach Marlow shut after electricity fuse box mishap
One of Tom Kerridge's Marlow restaurants could be shut until Wednesday after staff had a mishap with 16 gallons of water.

Sun, 24 Apr 2022 11:16:22 +0100
Royal Casino Slots wants to put signs on Old Bank House, High Wycombe High Street
A casino that councillors reluctantly allowed to open in High Wycombe High Street’s “grandest building” as long as it didn’t have any external advertisements has applied to put up signs.

Sun, 24 Apr 2022 11:46:10 +0100
Iver indecent exposure: Man targets young girl on bike in Chequers Orchard
A man got out of his car and exposed himself to a young girl who was riding a bicycle in Iver on Wednesday.

Sun, 24 Apr 2022 13:43:52 +0100
Bluebells across Buckinghamshire - 10 amazing photos
Beautiful bluebells are carpeting the fields and woodlands around Buckinghamshire at the moment - and they look spectacular.

Sun, 24 Apr 2022 11:53:48 +0100
Queen's Platinum Jubilee: When is the 'blockbuster' four-day bank holiday weekend?
The Queen is the first British monarch to celebrate the occasion having acceded to the throne on 6th February 1952.

Sun, 24 Apr 2022 06:00:00 +0100
Amersham artisan market ‘fantastic’ success
The first new market day attracted a huge crowd during a sunny Easter Sunday.

Sun, 24 Apr 2022 11:00:00 +0100
High Wycombe sculptor chose to create Polish hero
The powerful statue will be revealed in London this summer.

Sat, 23 Apr 2022 09:30:02 +0100
Bourne End murder investigation: Two victims are named in media reports
Two of the three people stabbed to death in a Bourne End flat have been named in media reports.

Sat, 23 Apr 2022 11:00:00 +0100
Amersham Memorial Gardens refurbishment
THE refurbishment of a memorial garden is set for completion soon.

Sat, 23 Apr 2022 11:11:20 +0100
ROADWORKS: 28 roads to get treatment this week - full list
This is where Transport for Bucks teams will be working this week.

Sat, 23 Apr 2022 11:23:09 +0100
Tories will be punished at the polls for Covid-breach parties, Steve Baker says
Wycombe MP Steve Baker has warned Boris Johnson the Conservatives will “reap the whirlwind” of the No 10 lockdown parties saga at the ballot box as the threat of more police fines hangs over him.

Sat, 23 Apr 2022 12:05:05 +0100
Turville Grange, once owned by Lee Radziwill and Prince Stanislas Radziwill, for sale
A 10-bed country mansion that was owned by the socialite sister of First Lady Jackie Kennedy and featured in Vogue has gone up for sale for more than £18 million.

Sat, 23 Apr 2022 06:00:00 +0100
'Nasty' trap found in Aylesbury stream prompts warning
A warning has been issued to parents and dog owners after a sinister trap was discovered in a shallow waterway.

Sat, 23 Apr 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Marlow: Pub in the Park attendance to rise
PLANS to increase the number of people attending a major festival in Bucks has been met with concerns about ‘overcrowding’, traffic chaos and drugs.

Sat, 23 Apr 2022 12:58:13 +0100
High Wycombe driving test centre set to close next week
A driving instructor has slammed the "shameful" decision to close High Wycombe's driving test centre, just a year after it was saved following a major campaign.

Sat, 23 Apr 2022 08:00:00 +0100
Amersham dog training club's special birthday
The club helps dogs get used to everyday situations.

Sat, 23 Apr 2022 07:00:00 +0100
Buckinghamshire New University improvements
A NEW university entrance, a home gym, and a loft conversion are just some of the many applications submitted to Bucks Council in the last week.



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