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Thu, 16 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Pleas to slash speed limit to 20mph on Church Lane, Weston Turville
There are pleas to lower the speed limit to 20mph on a well-used village road that is popular with dog-walkers.

Thu, 16 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Graves filled with jewellery and swords uncovered by HS2 archaeologists in Wendover
Graves filled with jewellery, swords and spears have been uncovered in Wendover by archaeologists working on HS2 – and it is believed they could be the final resting place of a wealthy Anglo-Saxon community.

Thu, 16 Jun 2022 08:00:00 +0100
Outdoor activities across Bucks for the 'hottest day of the year'
The Met Office confirmed that yesterday (June 15) was the hottest day of the year so far with temperatures reaching 28C in central London.

Thu, 16 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Waterside Primary Academy hosts rare visitors
Piggy student Mr Socks celebrated his birthday with a treat.

Thu, 16 Jun 2022 09:39:19 +0100
Chalfont St Peter man, 21, had drugs and scales in house during police raid
A man who had drugs and scales inside his house when police raided it has been convicted.

Thu, 16 Jun 2022 09:20:35 +0100
Aldi and Lidl: What's in the middle aisles from Thursday June 16
Here's a selection of the items you can find in Aldi's Specialbuys and Lidl's middle aisle from Thursday, June 16.

Thu, 16 Jun 2022 07:57:45 +0100
HS2 site uncovers Anglo-Saxon burial ground with 140 graves
The site was found in Wendover, Buckinghamshire.

Wed, 15 Jun 2022 16:30:00 +0100
Bin collection complaints continue after council apologises
Complaints about bin collections - or a lack of - across Bucks have continued this week after the council apologised for ongoing disruption.

Wed, 15 Jun 2022 18:30:00 +0100
Thames Valley Police sued for false imprisonment
A High Wycombe woman who was falsely imprisoned by Thames Valley Police has won thousands after a legal battle against the force.

Wed, 15 Jun 2022 12:46:41 +0100
Bucks food hygiene ratings: New scores given out
Two pubs and a new Wimpy restaurant are among those that have been told they must improve their food hygiene ratings by inspectors.

Wed, 15 Jun 2022 16:30:00 +0100
Plans to transform former Chicken Cottage into taxi business
The former Chicken Cottage takeaway in High Wycombe could be turned into a new taxi firm.

Wed, 15 Jun 2022 12:45:00 +0100
Pride Month: U-turn after council 'refuse' to fly flag
Town leaders rushed to clarify the 'misinterpretation.'

Wed, 15 Jun 2022 11:27:41 +0100
Thame: Motorcyclist dies in A-road crash involving a tipper lorry
A motorcyclist has died at the scene of a crash involving a tipper lorry in Thame.

Wed, 15 Jun 2022 11:38:50 +0100
Wycombe man who used forklift as 'battering ram' sentence delayed
A High Wycombe man who stole a forklift truck and used it to destroy part of his father's house must wait to discover his fate.

Wed, 15 Jun 2022 13:13:15 +0100
Bucks weather: Heat health alert raised to amber
The heat-health threat level was raised from yellow to amber at 9am this morning ahead of Friday, predicted to be the hottest day of the year.

Wed, 15 Jun 2022 09:11:10 +0100
Former Loudwater Baptist Church on Station Road could become a house
A former church that was shut down when its congregation dwindled is being turned into a family home.

Wed, 15 Jun 2022 19:00:00 +0100
Gomm Valley 600-home development could make road 'extremely dangerous', residents fear
Residents fear a development of more than 600 homes on one of Wycombe’s last remaining valleys will make the roads “extremely dangerous” during bad weather.

Wed, 15 Jun 2022 08:02:15 +0100
M40 crash: Six miles of queues after crash involving five vehicles near Handy Cross
Drivers are being warned of long delays on the M40 this morning after a crash involving around five vehicles.

Wed, 15 Jun 2022 19:15:00 +0100
Chiltern writers' group release new collection
Not even the pandemic could stop these mature writers from reaching their goal.

Wed, 15 Jun 2022 13:59:19 +0100
Beaconsfield school rallies behind girl after diagnosis
The community has showed up during the little girl's cancer treatment.

Wed, 15 Jun 2022 09:30:00 +0100
Chesham neighbourhood police team announces new location
The move comes after Broad Street station was put up for sale.

Wed, 15 Jun 2022 07:53:52 +0100
Fears for missing Wendover teenage girl last seen five days ago
A fifteen-year-old has been reported missing and police are becoming "increasingly concerned" about her.

Wed, 15 Jun 2022 09:46:12 +0100
Man 'grew cannabis' in abandoned High Wycombe pub
A man has been charged with running a cannabis farm from inside an abandoned High Wycombe pub.

Tue, 14 Jun 2022 19:00:00 +0100
The Squirrel Penn Street closes for a refurbishment - as The Horse and Jockey Tylers Green reopens
The team behind a successful village pub have left amid a huge refurbishment project – but they have taken over another much-loved local.

Tue, 14 Jun 2022 16:50:07 +0100
Mohammed Shah Subhani: Trio charged with father's 'murder' over £100k drug dispute
Three men have appeared at the Old Bailey accused of murdering a man whose body was found bound and burned in woodland three years ago.

Tue, 14 Jun 2022 12:17:11 +0100
Fatal e-scooter crash with sausage dog: Man arrested
The police confirmed an arrest in connection with the fatal crash.

Tue, 14 Jun 2022 16:57:35 +0100
Crash for cash scammers ‘spreading to target people in Bucks town’
Crash for cash gangs are spreading out and targeting people in towns and sometimes even rural villages, the Insurance Fraud Bureau (IFB) is warning.

Tue, 14 Jun 2022 17:23:52 +0100
Chesham Nashleigh Hill refurb woes despite election pledge
Children in the area have waited for new swings for almost a year.

Tue, 14 Jun 2022 11:24:06 +0100
Crypto-criminal converted £20,000 of illegal funds into cryptocurrency
An online criminal has admitted to converting nearly £20,000 of illegal funds into cryptocurrency.

Tue, 14 Jun 2022 19:31:00 +0100
High Wycombe woman found dead in her home after alcohol battle
A High Wycombe woman was tragically found dead in her home after a 25-year battle with alcoholism.

Tue, 14 Jun 2022 15:08:55 +0100
Young Amersham artist's unique game shortlisted for BAFTA
Her game was also inspired by nature, dinosaur documentaries and biology classes.

Tue, 14 Jun 2022 09:39:56 +0100
Chalfont St Peter sexual assault: Man touches woman in Joiners Lane
A woman was sexually assaulted as she went jogging on a weekday morning in Chalfont St Peter.

Tue, 14 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
BANNED: Bucks drivers who were disqualified last month
The courts have been very busy over the past month with drivers who have broken the law coming to receive their punishment.

Tue, 14 Jun 2022 17:14:58 +0100
Aylesbury heroin and crack cocaine dealer jailed for three years
A drug dealer who was caught with hundreds of pounds worth of heroin and crack cocaine has been jailed.

Tue, 14 Jun 2022 08:54:00 +0100
Inside one of the largest amphetamine factories EVER found in the UK
One of the largest amphetamine factories ever found in the UK that was built by a Chalfont St Giles man is shown in a shocking new video.

Tue, 14 Jun 2022 17:24:59 +0100
Concern for missing Buckingham man
Police have become "increasingly concerned" for a man who has gone missing from Bucks.

Tue, 14 Jun 2022 16:14:06 +0100
Amersham Porsche driver caught speeding over 100mph on M25
A Bucks driver who was caught speeding at over 100mph on the motorway has been fined.

Tue, 14 Jun 2022 09:32:35 +0100
Mohammed Shah Subhani: Slough men charged with father's murder appear in court
The three men charged with killing a father whose remains were discovered in a Bucks woodland have appeared in court.

Mon, 13 Jun 2022 19:00:00 +0100
Thames Valley Police officer ‘used racist language’
A police officer has been accused of using racist language in front of colleagues while on a training exercise.

Mon, 13 Jun 2022 17:52:04 +0100
St John Ambulance volunteer from Bucks gets first award
Bucks- born emergency doctor was awarded a royal volunteering prize for his selfless volunteering.

Mon, 13 Jun 2022 18:22:29 +0100
Bucks fire service help rescue baby from car
FIREFIGHTERS rushed to help free a baby from being trapped in a car.

Mon, 13 Jun 2022 08:03:13 +0100
Mohammed Shah Subhani: Three charged in connection with murder of father whose remains were found in woods
Three people have been charged with the murder of a father-of-one whose remains were found in an isolated Bucks woodland.

Mon, 13 Jun 2022 11:50:50 +0100
Man who dumped 'hippy crack' cannisters near Aylesbury fined
A man who dumped a pile of nitrous oxide gas cannisters in Bucks has been ordered to pay a bill of more than £1,000.

Mon, 13 Jun 2022 19:00:00 +0100
Azets Beaconsfield team stunt raises thousands
The firm's charity action comes amid rising cost of living and food poverty.

Mon, 13 Jun 2022 16:32:43 +0100
Bucks prostate cancer campaigners' plea to all men
Thousands of men in the UK are currently unaware that they have prostate cancer.

Mon, 13 Jun 2022 11:30:00 +0100
Carousel Buses driver prevents serious accident
The driver's quick action saved the day.

Mon, 13 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
IN THE DOCK: Weekly round-up of court hearings at Wycombe Magistrates' Court May 18-23
Weekly round-up of hearings at Wycombe Magistrates’ Court:

Mon, 13 Jun 2022 14:50:38 +0100
Disqualified Slough driver caught on M40 in High Wycombe
A disqualified driver who was caught driving carelessly on the M40 motorway has been ordered to carry out hundreds of hours of community service.

Mon, 13 Jun 2022 09:31:17 +0100
Man carrying illegal firearm in Amersham gets big fine
A Bucks man has been ordered to pay a hefty fine for carrying an illegal air gun in public.

Mon, 13 Jun 2022 19:02:14 +0100
Only Fools and Horses superfan has Sir David Jason autograph turned into tattoo
AN ONLY Fools and Horses superfan has told of his delight after his screen hero Sir David Jason autographed his arm in Bucks and he turned it into a tattoo.



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