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Thu, 25 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100Councillor says she feels 'very uncomfortable' with way town committee meetings run
A councillor has criticised the way High Wycombe Town Committee is run, saying some practices make her “very uncomfortable”.
Thu, 25 Jun 2026 09:21:56 +0100'Our thoughts are with everyone affected' - Motorbike crash reported near Adams Park
Hello and welcome to this live blog. We have been made aware that there are delays in High Wycombe as a result of a three vehicle crash involving a motorbike. More on this as we get it.
Thu, 25 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100Former mayor raises £20,000 in memory of father after cancer battle
The former Mayor of High Wycombe has raised £20,000 for Cancer Research UK during his year in office.
Thu, 25 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100Bucks drink drivers among those sentenced at High Wycombe Magistrates' Court
Drink drivers are among those who have been sentenced at High Wycombe Magistrates' Court...
Thu, 25 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100Three-bed Beaconsfield apartment for sale at £1.295m
A three-bedroom first-floor apartment forms part of one of Beaconsfield’s oldest residences and combines 'grand architectural heritage with refined contemporary living'.
Wed, 24 Jun 2026 16:14:20 +0100Inquest to be held this week for 22-year-old who died in M40 crash
An inquest into the death of a man who died in a crash on the M40 is set to take place this week.
Wed, 24 Jun 2026 15:03:23 +0100Councillor raises concerns over delayed pedestrian crossing in High Wycombe
A Wycombe councillor is calling for work on a crossing on Bellfield Road to begin, saying the current situation is “very dangerous”.
Wed, 24 Jun 2026 19:25:30 +0100New dental practice left 'disappointed' after being vandalised
A newly opened dental practice in Prestwood has been left “shocked and disappointed” after being vandalised.
Wed, 24 Jun 2026 17:46:54 +0100Broken down train causing disruption for passengers in Bucks
Good evening, welcome to our live coverage of train disruption between Bourne End and Marlow following a broken down train.
Wed, 24 Jun 2026 16:17:26 +0100Councillor appointed vice chairman of High Wycombe town committee
Councillor Lesley Clarke OBE has been chosen as the vice chairman of the High Wycombe Town Committee.
Wed, 24 Jun 2026 09:00:36 +0100Travel warning as trains cancelled and delayed amid extreme heat
Train operators have cancelled services as the UK faces significant travel disruption during an extreme heat alert.
Wed, 24 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100Hatters Lane Tesco to face new hygiene inspection when it reopens
Tesco has confirmed its Hatters Lane Express in High Wycombe will reopen following a full refit, after weeks of speculation about the store’s closure.
Wed, 24 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100Seven-home development in Bucks village approved despite traffic concerns
Plans to build seven homes in Chalfont St Peter have been approved, despite residents warnings that the development could worsen highway issues.
Wed, 24 Jun 2026 17:19:07 +0100'Unplanned' power cut affected 632 properties - live updates
Good afternoon, welcome to our live coverage of a power cut impacting parts of Bourne End and Cookham.
Wed, 24 Jun 2026 12:55:44 +0100Driving ban for drug driving speeder caught on major motorway
A High Wycombe drug driver who was caught speeding on the South Coast has been banned from the roads.
Wed, 24 Jun 2026 12:04:18 +0100Another amber warning issued for Bucks as heatwave continues
Temperatures are set to peak at 34°C as the Met Office issues an amber weather warning.
Wed, 24 Jun 2026 11:33:46 +0100Met Office extends 'extreme' red heat warning to 40C in Bucks
An updated heat warning has been issued for Buckinghamshire.
Wed, 24 Jun 2026 11:27:42 +0100Bucks school closures and cancellations due to the heatwave - updating list
Good morning, welcome to our continued coverage of school closures and general disruption due to the heatwave.
Wed, 24 Jun 2026 10:34:18 +0100Gritters out on roads in Bucks during heatwave
Gritters have been seen out on the roads in Bucks during heatwave.
Wed, 24 Jun 2026 10:19:25 +0100The free places you can go to keep cool in High Wycombe today as temperatures soar
Cool zones have been set up in Wycombe for residents seeking relief from the extreme heat.
Wed, 24 Jun 2026 08:11:21 +0100Severe delays of 45 minutes after accident on M25-Live
Severe delays of up to 45 minutes have been reported along the M25
Wed, 24 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100Bradbury House care home praised by CQC for passionate staff
A Beaconsfield care home has been praised for their passionate staff.
Wed, 24 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100Shop applies to sell alcohol until 11pm seven days a week
A Chesham convenience store has applied for permission to sell alcohol until 11pm, seven days a week.
Wed, 24 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0100Much-loved Buckinghamshire park celebrates 100th anniversary
Residents and visitors gathered in Marlow on to mark the 100th anniversary of Higginson Park, with a packed programme of community activities celebrating the much-loved green space.
Wed, 24 Jun 2026 15:09:25 +0100Buckinghamshire recycling centres to close early as a result record-breaking heatwave
Household recycling centres across Buckinghamshire are set to close earlier than usual this week as soaring temperatures continue to grip the region.
Wed, 24 Jun 2026 11:45:02 +0100Adorable ferrets arrive at farm with animal lovers invited to help name them
Animal lovers are being invited to help name four adorable new ferrets after they arrived at a Buckinghamshire farm attraction.The Bucks Goat Centre, in Stoke Mandeville, has welcomed four young ferrets to its growing animal family and is now askin...
Wed, 24 Jun 2026 11:08:54 +0100Girl, 7, 'terrified' of eating outside after Red Kite snatches food out of her hands
A seven-year-old girl has been left too scared to eat outside after being injured by a swooping red kite in a Buckinghamshire village.
Wed, 24 Jun 2026 09:21:57 +0100'A last resort' - Wycombe High to close for two days as extreme heatwave hits 40C
A secondary school in High Wycombe has confirmed it will close for two days as the UK faces its second heatwave of 2026, with temperatures forecast to exceed 40C.
Wed, 24 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100Wycombe student selected to represent Great Britain at World Sailing Championships
A student has been selected to represent Great Britain on the world stage.
Wed, 24 Jun 2026 12:16:20 +0100Fruit sold at Tesco, Asda, Sainsbury's, M&S and more recalled due to salmonella
The products, sold at Asda, Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Marks and Spencer, Waitrose and Morrisons, have been recalled due to a salmonella risk.
Wed, 24 Jun 2026 09:12:47 +0100Popular US fast food chain set to launch in the UK with 50 restaurants planned
Houston TX Hot Chicken, known for its spicy sandwiches and waiver-only heat level, is set to open 50 restaurants across the UK in the coming years.
Wed, 24 Jun 2026 09:02:27 +0100Met Office urges UK households to switch off 4 appliances this week amid heatwave
Brit households are being warned to prepare for almost two days of potential power cuts.
Wed, 24 Jun 2026 09:10:06 +0100UK wholesaler servicing Morrisons closes after entering liquidation with 71 jobs lost
See the latest update on UK wholesaler Localist - The Food Merchant, after the company ceased trading earlier this year, having fallen into liquidation.
Wed, 24 Jun 2026 19:00:00 +0100Amersham's Beacon School to welcome girls from September 2026
After more than nine decades as a boys' prep school, The Beacon in Amersham is preparing for the most significant change in its history.
Wed, 24 Jun 2026 18:05:26 +0100Police appeal for help to find missing 75-year-old man
Police are appealing for help to find a missing 75-year-old man.
Wed, 24 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0100Inside the Great Missenden preschool where children learn French from age two
A two-year-old learning to count in French, a phonics lesson built around the rustle of leaves outside, and a chef preparing breakfast in the kitchen down the corridor
Wed, 24 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100Five-bedroom Farnham Common country house for sale at £1.35m
Badgers Brake, located in One Pin Lane, Farnham Common, is an 'attractive' extended family home in 'excellent condition' after being refurbished by the current owners.
Tue, 23 Jun 2026 15:57:00 +0100'Beautiful' Wycombe student crushed by own car due to icy driveway, inquest finds
A Bucks student was crushed to death by her car on a sloped, icy driveway with no barriers, a coroner has found.
Tue, 23 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100Marlow club defends World Cup event after neighbours' noise complaints
Marlow Football Club has defended its recent World Cup Fanzone event after some nearby residents raised concerns about noise levels.
Tue, 23 Jun 2026 17:55:13 +0100'It has not been as busy this year' - Sandwich shop owner on 2026 struggles
A family-run sandwich shop in Aylesbury has admitted that 2026 has “not been as busy” as previous years, as rising costs and changing customer habits continue to impact independent businesses.
Tue, 23 Jun 2026 16:20:44 +0100Dispersal order placed on part of High Wycombe after anti-social behaviour
A section 34 dispersal order has been put in place around All Saints churchyard.
Tue, 23 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0100New nursery to open in Marlow
A building in Marlow will be home to a new nursery.
Tue, 23 Jun 2026 13:16:02 +0100Thames water issue usage appeal for Bucks during heatwave
An urgent appeal has been made for residents to cut down on water use during the current heatwave.
Tue, 23 Jun 2026 13:13:55 +0100Bucks council issues bin collection warning amid hot weather
Residents are being urged to put their bins out the night before they are due to be collected due to the continued hot weather.
Tue, 23 Jun 2026 12:30:00 +0100Bucks council offering support for rough sleepers during extreme weather
Buckinghamshire Council offices in High Wycombe will provide water and shade for rough sleepers during heatwave.
Tue, 23 Jun 2026 11:18:21 +0100Emergency services attend after lightning strike sparks fire in Bucks
Firefighters were called out last night after a lightning strike sparked a fire in Buckinghamshire.
Tue, 23 Jun 2026 08:44:00 +0100Buckinghamshire man among three charged with murder of 18-year-old boy in Poole
A Bletchley man is among the three men charged with the murder of a teenager who died after being driven near to a hospital after being stabbed.
Tue, 23 Jun 2026 07:40:06 +0100Where are the knife amnesty bins in Buckinghamshire and what are they for?
Residents in Buckinghamshire are being reminded that knife amnesty bins are available in several locations across the county.
Tue, 23 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100Parish council objects to plans for huge data centre
A parish council has objected to plans to build a hyperscale data centre on Buckinghamshire green belt land.
Tue, 23 Jun 2026 09:30:18 +0100Hometown hero from Buckinghamshire killed on first day of the Somme
2ND LIEUTENANT James Anthony Horne is commemorated on both the Amersham and Chesham Bois War Memorials. He was just 23 when he died on July 1, 1916,110 years ago. This was the first day of the Battle of the Somme, a joint operation between British an...