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Thu, 30 Jun 2022 07:00:00 +0100
Village Post Office slammed after controversial Facebook post
A VILLAGE Post Office has been slammed over a controversial Facebook post.

Thu, 30 Jun 2022 08:00:00 +0100
Readers want Tesco Express and Starbucks to open in High Wycombe's Brunel Engine Shed
Building work on High Wycombe's iconic Brunel Engine Shed has been completed in recent weeks so we asked residents what they would like to see open inside.

Thu, 30 Jun 2022 09:12:39 +0100
High Wycombe: Arrests made after police called to knife incidents
Officers made several arrests in High Wycombe after being called to a number of knife incidents.

Thu, 30 Jun 2022 09:00:00 +0100
Pleas for a new skate park amid anti-social behaviour problems - this is where one could be built
Two village locations are being suggested for a new skate park – after hundreds of residents signed a petition to get one back amid a spate of anti-social behaviour.

Thu, 30 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Family's devastation after death of much-loved woman - years after asbestos exposure
The family of a former photography technician who moved to a High Wycombe retirement village but died after being diagnosed with mesothelioma say her loss has been "difficult to accept".

Thu, 30 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Buckinghamshire voted one of the happiest places to retire in the UK
Buckinghamshire has been voted one of the happiest places to retire in the UK.

Wed, 29 Jun 2022 19:01:00 +0100
Millbarn Medical Centre and The Simpson Centre relocate to Beaconsfield Medical Centre
Two Beaconsfield GP surgeries are finally set to move into a state-of-the-art new building after years of planning.

Wed, 29 Jun 2022 17:00:00 +0100
Aylesbury Wimpy restaurant told to make 'major' improvements is reinspected
A new Wimpy restaurant that was told it needed to make "major" improvements by food safety inspectors has been reinspected - and now has the highest hygiene rating possible.

Wed, 29 Jun 2022 16:32:00 +0100
Woman sees 'dangerous giant hogweed plants' that cause burns in Princes Risborough
A woman has criticised Buckinghamshire Council after she reported seeing potentially harmful giant hogweed that can cause burns near a school.

Wed, 29 Jun 2022 14:58:31 +0100
Grade I listed Bisham Abbey granted outdoor wedding licence
The Grade I listed manor house, Bisham Abbey has announced it is now able to stage outdoor weddings.

Wed, 29 Jun 2022 16:30:00 +0100
Chilterns named home to most reckless young drivers in UK
The Chilterns has landed some unwanted publicity after being named as home to some of the most reckless young drivers in the UK.

Wed, 29 Jun 2022 16:17:56 +0100
Beaconsfield: Firefighters rescue trapped puppy in Fernhurst Close
Firefighters rescued a puppy after becoming trapped between a fence and a wall.

Wed, 29 Jun 2022 13:16:40 +0100
Aylesbury: 16-year-old boy charged with drug crimes
A 16-year-old boy has been charged with drug crimes after officers allegedly found a large amount of class A drugs ready to be sold.

Wed, 29 Jun 2022 10:56:46 +0100
Cannabis waste dumped in stream as fly-tip investigators slam 'pure criminality'
Fly-tipping inspectors have slammed the "extreme disregard for the environment" after waste from cannabis growing was dumped in a stream.

Wed, 29 Jun 2022 13:49:10 +0100
Chesham's Nighat Arif pays tribute to the late Deborah James
BBC Breakfast’s resident doctor who hails from Chesham has paid tribute to the late Deborah James.

Wed, 29 Jun 2022 12:34:22 +0100
High Wycombe businesses write open letter in support of HWBIDCo
A number of High Wycombe businesses have joined together to write an open letter in support of HWBIDCo as they face a renewal bid.

Wed, 29 Jun 2022 08:00:00 +0100
Buckingham teacher banned from classroom for drink-driving
A private school teacher has been banned from the classroom after he was caught and convicted for getting behind the wheel while three-times over the drink-drive limit.

Wed, 29 Jun 2022 09:34:33 +0100
Aylesbury: Wanted man arrested after late-night foot chase
Police officers arrested a wanted man after a late-night foot race in Aylesbury.

Wed, 29 Jun 2022 09:27:04 +0100
Stewkley: Drink-driver crashes into electricity pylon causing power outage
A suspected drink-driver who crashed into an electricity pylon has been arrested.

Wed, 29 Jun 2022 16:47:52 +0100
Marjorie Nash Cat Rescue needs donations to feed dozens of hungry kittens
A cat rescue desperately needs donations of kitten food to take care of the dozens of babies in their care.

Wed, 29 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
A413 Horse and trap racers return - as locals say they have been suffering problems 'for years'
A busy A-road was once again the setting for horse and trap racing at the weekend, angering locals.

Wed, 29 Jun 2022 05:02:00 +0100
High Wycombe 5G mast plans near Royal Grammar School cause outrage
A new 5G mast could be installed near a High Wycombe school – and some parents and neighbours are not happy.

Wed, 29 Jun 2022 17:48:08 +0100
National Junior Games returns to Stoke Mandeville after three years
The National Junior Games have returned to Buckinghamshire following a three-year absence due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Wed, 29 Jun 2022 19:00:00 +0100
Burnham parents voice support for new secondary school
BURNHAM parents have voiced their support for a new school in the village as they fork out hundreds of pounds in travel costs.

Wed, 29 Jun 2022 11:13:51 +0100
Buckingham: Boy found in search which saw three men arrested
A missing 15-year-old boy has been found in a search which saw three men arrested.

Wed, 29 Jun 2022 16:34:14 +0100
Back in Action to celebrate 35th anniversary in July
A family-run store which has outlets in Amersham and Marlow respectively will celebrate its 35th anniversary in July.

Wed, 29 Jun 2022 09:47:53 +0100
Twenty Three Living opens on Marlow High Street
An Independent gift store has moved to Marlow High Street after spending its first year in Liston Court

Wed, 29 Jun 2022 12:00:58 +0100
Great Missenden CofE School has Ofsted success in recent inspection
A Bucks school has been rated good in its first Ofsted inspection for 16 years.

Wed, 29 Jun 2022 10:29:56 +0100
Marlow choir will travel to America for 9/11 concert performance
A Marlow choir will travel to Arizona to perform in a major 9/11 concert as well as opening a baseball game.

Wed, 29 Jun 2022 20:36:22 +0100
R Kelly sentenced to 30 years in prison in sex abuse case in US court in New York
The former 90s R&B star, 55, was sentenced for masterminding a scheme to bring in and sexually exploit young aspiring singers and children.

Wed, 29 Jun 2022 15:12:11 +0100
Malaysian athletes to visit Gerrards Cross in Buckinghamshire
Sportspeople from Malaysia representing the country and this year’s Commonwealth Games will travel to Gerrards Cross in the middle of July.

Wed, 29 Jun 2022 19:16:45 +0100
BBC Eastenders legend Laila Morse to return as 'Big Mo' later this year - what we know
The BBC has confirmed Laila Morse will begin filming scenes over the summer.

Wed, 29 Jun 2022 14:29:21 +0100
Wordle 375 June 29: Wordle word hints and today's answer
Hints and answer for today's Wordle.

Tue, 28 Jun 2022 19:00:00 +0100
High Wycombe salon's 'parking charge notice' advertising method backfires - leaving shoppers angry
A High Wycombe salon has apologised after a bizarre attempt to advertise its services appeared to backfire – leaving some potential customers angry.

Tue, 28 Jun 2022 16:30:00 +0100
Aldi Gerrards Cross? Supermarket reveals plans for new South Bucks store
Aldi is on the hunt for a new store location in Gerrards Cross or Chalfont St Peter as it continues a rapid expansion plan.

Tue, 28 Jun 2022 16:30:00 +0100
Council apologise Chesham flood roadworks delay
The planned road closures in Pednormead End flooding hotspot have been postponed until next year.

Tue, 28 Jun 2022 15:07:49 +0100
Courtnay Bamford: Sentencing of Aylesbury man who killed Wendover father delayed
He will be sentenced later in the year

Tue, 28 Jun 2022 16:05:05 +0100
Woman injured in M40 crash between Loudwater and Beaconsfield
Emergency services were called to a crash on M40 between Loudwater and Beaconsfield in which a woman was found injured.

Tue, 28 Jun 2022 13:11:00 +0100
Burger Daddy launches Man vs Food challenges in High Wycombe
A popular fast-food burger restaurant has launched a series of Man vs Food challenges giving customers a chance to win prizes if they can overcome the task.

Tue, 28 Jun 2022 11:33:26 +0100
Eden Shopping Centre High Wycombe: New fashion store opening
A "vibrant" new fashion store is set to open in a High Wycombe shopping centre next month.

Tue, 28 Jun 2022 15:43:33 +0100
Princes Risborough: Scammer poses as police officer to steal money
A scammer posed as a police officer to take a "profound" amount of money from a "vulnerable" person.

Tue, 28 Jun 2022 16:16:41 +0100
M40: Firefighters rescue injured man as car ends up in ditch
Emergency services were called to the M40 after a car ended up in a ditch as a man had to be released from the vehcile.

Tue, 28 Jun 2022 11:42:22 +0100
Census 2021: Bucks sees overall higher increase in population compared to rest of England
Buckinghamshire has seen an overall higher increase in population compared to the rest of the country, new census data revealed.

Tue, 28 Jun 2022 09:52:09 +0100
Brunel Engine Shed High Wycombe: Building work completed
High Wycombe's iconic Brunel Engine Shed has been fully restored as the council hopes to announce the first tenants in the coming weeks.

Tue, 28 Jun 2022 04:59:00 +0100
Hamilton Road High Wycombe: Pleas for more crossings near Royal Grammar School amid fears of 'staff and pupils being put in danger'
Fears a lack of crossings on a busy road close to a High Wycombe school could lead to staff and students being put in danger has prompted a complaint.

Tue, 28 Jun 2022 11:00:20 +0100
Prime Minister Boris Johnson ‘forced to abandon plans for £150,000 tree house for son’ at Chequers
Boris Johnson is facing allegations that he planned to build a £150,000 tree house in the grounds of his Chequers country residence.

Tue, 28 Jun 2022 18:22:50 +0100
Elderly man gets free ticket to watch Wycombe at Wembley
A nursing care home in High Wycombe decided to give a life-long fan of the Chairboys a special treat as they managed to secure him a ticket for the League One play-off final against Sunderland.

Tue, 28 Jun 2022 11:00:15 +0100
Wycombe owner Rob Couhig updates fans on the Derby situation
Wycombe Wanderers owner Rob Couhig has given the club’s fans an update on the current situation with Derby County.

Tue, 28 Jun 2022 09:40:00 +0100
High Wycombe school pupils show science skills
The future scientists from Year 10 shone in the national physics challenge.

Tue, 28 Jun 2022 08:30:00 +0100
EastEnders and Holby City star Davood Ghadami joins Aylesbury Waterside's Christmas panto cast
EastEnders and Holby City star Davood Ghadami is set to play a baddie in a Bucks Christmas panto this year.



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