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Wed, 01 Jun 2022 00:24:05 +0100
Police continue search as missing High Wycombe man spotted in Reading
A missing 72-year-old man has been spotted at Reading train station with police becoming increasingly concerned for his welfare.

Wed, 01 Jun 2022 09:00:00 +0100
Chesham Lowndes Park bins eye-sore
A Chesham woman found the Lowndes Park bins in “appalling” state after the weekend.

Wed, 01 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Exceptional demand as Bewley launch their flagship Beaconsfield development
For over thirty years Bewley Homes has been creating stunning developments which have evolved naturally into exciting new communities and it’s a trend that’s set to continue at Wilton Park.

Tue, 31 May 2022 12:05:30 +0100
High Wycombe: Downs Park HMO expansion permitted
AN HMO is set to get bigger – but locals have asked for a cap on the number of people living there.

Tue, 31 May 2022 15:32:35 +0100
M40 traffic between High Wycombe and Loudwater due to crash
Delays on M40 southbound between High Wycombe and Loudwater.

Tue, 31 May 2022 11:32:43 +0100
Flackwell Heath: Old Kiln Road car park overhaul delayed
Controversial plans to build new homes on a disused car park have been postponed due to a major technical glitch.

Tue, 31 May 2022 18:30:00 +0100
Queen's Aylesbury coronation film shows town in party mood
The footage was hidden in a villager's home until now.

Tue, 31 May 2022 18:00:00 +0100
Jubilee colouring page 'empowers' through art
Her gift was inspired by traditional Indian artwork.

Tue, 31 May 2022 17:28:54 +0100
How many miles will Wycombe travel in League One next season?
Following Port Vale’s 3-0 win over Mansfield Town in this year’s League Two play-off final, all 24 teams for the 2022/23 League One season have now been confirmed.

Tue, 31 May 2022 08:02:31 +0100
Police search for missing High Wycombe man
Police are searching for a missing High Wycombe man.

Tue, 31 May 2022 06:00:00 +0100
Chesham parking forces amputee in wheelchair off pavement
He wants drivers to "be more aware" where they park.

Tue, 31 May 2022 18:54:57 +0100
Chesham Oxfam charity shop's flytip woes
Every weekend, bags are dumped, the manager said.

Tue, 31 May 2022 08:40:35 +0100
Princes Risborough: Three men steal BMW after it was listed for sale on eBay
A BMW was stolen by a group of men who viewed it after it was listed for sale on eBay.

Tue, 31 May 2022 06:00:00 +0100
Chilean caught equipped for burglary in Gerrards Cross arrested at Luton Airport
A foreign national who turned to crime after he lost the right to work in the UK was captured at an airport trying to flee the country after years on the run.

Tue, 31 May 2022 17:08:07 +0100
Amersham stalker who threatened to kill victim jailed
A stalker who terrified his victim and threatened to kill them has been jailed for nearly a year.

Tue, 31 May 2022 10:22:54 +0100
Man charged with burglary following police chase into London
A man has been charged with burglary after a vehicle and suspected stolen property has been recovered.

Tue, 31 May 2022 09:49:23 +0100
Great British Bake Off winner Frances Quinn creates world's largest Jaffa Cake - in High Wycombe
Former Great British Bake Off winner Frances Quinn has baked the world’s largest Jaffa Cake, which weighs in at 80kg, in High Wycombe.

Tue, 31 May 2022 17:24:29 +0100
Black Park Country Park voted among the top 10 best in the UK for sports
A Buckinghamshire country park has been voted one of the best to play sports in for the second year in a row.

Tue, 31 May 2022 13:30:03 +0100
FREE Chinnor and Princes Risborough Railway train ride this weekend - if your name is Elizabeth
In a special nod to The Queen as we celebrate her Platinum Jubilee, a heritage railway is offering free train travel to anyone called Elizabeth.

Tue, 31 May 2022 12:23:35 +0100
Milton Keynes teacher who sent explicit messages to former pupil is banned from classroom
A teacher who sent explicit messages to a former pupil has been banned from the classroom – even though a teaching panel felt he could continue.

Tue, 31 May 2022 13:43:12 +0100
Wycombe Wanderers freeze ticket prices for the 22/23 season
Wycombe Wanderers’ season ticket prices have been frozen for the up-and-coming campaign.

Tue, 31 May 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Platinum Jubilee beacon locations in Buckinghamshire : see the list
As part of the Platinum Jubilee celebrations more than 3,000 beacons will be set ablaze across the UK and the Commonwealth.

Mon, 30 May 2022 16:11:30 +0100
Princes Risborough: Traveller expansion Askett Lane
A traveller family is trying to expand its current home – amid claims of “racial abuse”.

Mon, 30 May 2022 17:07:15 +0100
Kiyan Prince honoured in Arsenal match at Beaconsfield Town
A 15-year-old up-and-coming footballer who was tragically stabbed to death was remembered in a charity match hosted by Beaconsfield Town FC.

Mon, 30 May 2022 10:05:40 +0100
Mud, chalk and debris cause delays on A355 between Amersham and Beaconsfield
Drivers cautioned by police to "drive slowly and take care" along the A355 between Amersham and Beaconsfield.

Mon, 30 May 2022 19:00:00 +0100
St Mary's Church holds welcome service
The newly appointed rector's first task involves Jubilee activities.

Mon, 30 May 2022 08:15:17 +0100
Buckinghamshire pubs selling 6p pints for the Queen's Jubilee
The pub chain Greene King will offer pints for just 6p today (May 30) in celebration of the Queen's Platinum Jubilee.

Mon, 30 May 2022 05:00:00 +0100
In the dock: Weekly round-up of hearings at Wycombe Magistrates' Court May 9 - 10
Weekly round-up of hearings at Wycombe Magistrates’ Court:

Mon, 30 May 2022 14:46:41 +0100
Chilterns Lifestyle Centre reopens after closure due to burst water main
The new Chilterns Lifestyle Centre has reopened after it was forced to close yesterday due to a water main burst.

Mon, 30 May 2022 14:25:57 +0100
Marlow Film Studios submit planning application to Bucks Council
Marlow Film Studios (MFS) has submitted its full planning application to Buckinghamshire Council this week.

Mon, 30 May 2022 09:00:00 +0100
Events in Buckinghamshire to celebrate the Platinum Jubilee
For four days next month, millions of people across the country will celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.

Mon, 30 May 2022 13:23:35 +0100
Bucks firefighters rescue 12-year-old boy stuck in handcuffs
Firefighters were called to rescue a young boy who got himself stuck in a pair of handcuffs.

Mon, 30 May 2022 11:59:14 +0100
Aylesbury company sent FAKE security to Isle of Wight Festival
The director of a security company that attempted to use a fake licence at one of the UK’s biggest music festivals has been fined and had his licence suspended.

Mon, 30 May 2022 11:15:22 +0100
Wycombe Wanderers confirm three pre-season friendlies
Wycombe Wanderers will take on Bracknell Town in a pre-season friendly next month.

Sun, 29 May 2022 19:29:07 +0100
Two drivers caught doing nearly 100mph on the M40 and the A413 because they were 'running late'
Two drivers were caught doing nearly 100mph on two different roads today because they were "running late".

Sun, 29 May 2022 17:04:02 +0100
HWBIDCo looks for re-election to continue work in High Wycombe
Welcoming movie crews to the town centre, more public events, a refreshed market and contactless giving points to deter begging - these are just some of the plans for High Wycombe over the next five years.

Sun, 29 May 2022 19:42:46 +0100
Gunshots Reading and Chesham: Police arrest man after shooting
An 18-year-old man has been arrested after gunshots were fired at members of the public in towns in Bucks and Berks.

Sun, 29 May 2022 19:19:54 +0100
Chilterns Lifestyle Centre forced to shut due to burst water main
A leisure centre has been forced to shut today after a water main burst.

Sun, 29 May 2022 14:04:30 +0100
Petition launched after beloved pet dog killed by e-scooter rider
A petition has been launched following the heartbreaking death of a beloved pet dog who was killed by an e-scooter rider in High Wycombe.

Sun, 29 May 2022 11:38:16 +0100
Extra MSA try again to build new M25 service station
Developers are trying again to get the go-ahead to build a huge new service station alongside one of the busiest motorways in Europe after their previous plans were rejected.

Sun, 29 May 2022 10:25:00 +0100
Aylesbury fire: Huge industrial unit blaze involved 100 TONNES of metal
A huge fire at an Aylesbury industrial estate involved around 100 tonnes of metal, it has been confirmed.

Sun, 29 May 2022 15:16:40 +0100
Motorcyclist suffers serious injuries in crash with Audi in Milton Keynes
A motorcyclist in his fifties suffered serious injuries in a crash in Milton Keynes on Wednesday.

Sat, 28 May 2022 15:46:29 +0100
Aylesbury fire: Blaze on Griffin Lane
A large fire has broken out at an Aylesbury industrial site this afternoon.

Sat, 28 May 2022 11:16:20 +0100
Pyebush Roundabout in Beaconsfield to close overnight for 4 days in June
An accident blackspot roundabout is set to close overnight for a week next month while anti-skid surfacing is put in place.

Sat, 28 May 2022 16:42:45 +0100
High Wycombe's new mayor and MP Steve Baker brave the scales as 'mayor making' returns
High Wycombe's new mayor jumped on the scales in front of the town centre crowds as part of a unique annual tradition.

Sat, 28 May 2022 15:57:01 +0100
Kidnap charges against Lane End man dropped by Crown Prosecution Service
AN ALLEGATION of kidnap was dropped by prosecutors after the case was reviewed.

Sat, 28 May 2022 10:47:30 +0100
Buckinghamshire fly-tippers are fined for dumping rubbish
Two more fly-tippers who dumped household rubbish on the streets have been ordered to pay thousands of pounds.

Sat, 28 May 2022 07:00:00 +0100
High Wycombe: Oxford Street flats extension
A NEW home gym, additional flats, and an extension are just some of the many applications submitted to Bucks Council in the last week.

Sat, 28 May 2022 06:00:00 +0100
Wycombe and Aylesbury residents targeted by masked scammer
A woman in her nineties has been scammed into handing over £6,500 to a masked criminal at her front door.

Sat, 28 May 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Best afternoon teas near High Wycombe based on Tripadvisor reviews ahead of the Jubilee
Here are the best places for afternoon tea near High Wycombe that you should book ahead of the Platinum Jubilee.



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