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Wed, 24 Feb 2021 08:00:00 +0000
Controversial Desborough Road junction that council defended amid claims it was dangerous has road markings added
A controversial junction designed to "slow down" drivers that the council was forced to defend has had road markings added to it.

Wed, 24 Feb 2021 05:00:00 +0000
High Wycombe mum was 'planning dream wedding' when she died after seizure
A mother-of-one planning her dream woodland-themed wedding died after having seizure in her kitchen - but a doctor's letter lost at a hospital was a missed opportunity to save her life, a coroner ruled.

Wed, 24 Feb 2021 05:30:00 +0000
Tesco Express Hazlemere: Shop to open on crossroads
A new Tesco Express will open in Hazlemere tomorrow (February 25) providing 17 new jobs to the area.

Wed, 24 Feb 2021 05:00:00 +0000
'Save our shops': Fury at plans to turn popular stores on Gordon Road, High Wycombe, into block of flats
“Ludicrous” plans to demolish shops that are a “key part of the community” in High Wycombe have caused outrage – prompting more than 100 people to sign a petition to save them.

Wed, 24 Feb 2021 00:37:06 +0000
David Stockdale shines out in Wycombe's win over Reading
Wycombe manager Gareth Ainsworth has praised David Stockdale after his second-choice goalkeeper produced two stunning saves in Wanderers’ 1-0 win over Reading.

Tue, 23 Feb 2021 16:45:55 +0000
99 Atropine vials found in Little Marlow still not collected by Bucks Council
A NURSE said she is “flabbergasted” it has taken almost a month for the council to arrange collection of nearly 100 discarded medicine vials discovered while litter picking.

Tue, 23 Feb 2021 12:11:16 +0000
Bucks Council slammed for ‘bodge up’ of more than 70 potholes in Chesham
OUTRAGED locals have slammed the “scandalous” repair of what is said to be more than 70 on a stretch of road, branding the job a “bodge up” and a “waste of money”.

Tue, 23 Feb 2021 09:00:00 +0000
Marlow Travelodge asks skaters to stay off hotel property
Skaters outside the Travelodge in Marlow have caused issues to staff and guests at the hotel.

Tue, 23 Feb 2021 05:00:00 +0000
HS2 slammed after dead shrew found inside rubbish-filled trap by angry resident
HS2 have been accused of wildlife crimes after a dead shrew was discovered at one of their development sites by a concerned walker.

Tue, 23 Feb 2021 18:45:28 +0000
Wycombe Wanderers vs Reading at Adams Park
Good evening everyone! Hello and welcome to Adams Park as Wycombe take on Reading. Can Wanderers pull off a shock against the Royals? 

Tue, 23 Feb 2021 17:20:59 +0000
Bucks coronavirus cases go up by 48
The number of recorded coronavirus cases in Buckinghamshire increased by 48 in the last 24 hours, official figures show.

Tue, 23 Feb 2021 16:27:10 +0000
Bucks rapid testing sites open in Wycombe, Aylesbury, Amersham and Buckingham
More rapid testing sites have opened in this week as Amersham and Buckingham are the latest places to have sites.

Tue, 23 Feb 2021 16:17:41 +0000
Aylesbury woman could sell her home via house buying raffle
A woman from Aylesbury is raffling off her home ‘for the same price as a coffee’, due to the financial crisis caused by the current pandemic.

Tue, 23 Feb 2021 15:14:26 +0000
Anti-HS2 activist from Denham denies charges over tunnel protest in London
An anti-HS2 activist from Denham who spent almost a month underground in a network of tunnels in central London has denied aggravated trespass.

Tue, 23 Feb 2021 13:02:17 +0000
West Wycombe School appoint new headteacher
A school in West Wycombe is looking forward to welcoming a new headteacher who is joining after the Easter holidays.

Tue, 23 Feb 2021 14:08:13 +0000
'Five dead' as popular chicken products urgently recalled in UK
The presence of salmonella make these products a health risk and customers are advised to return the product.

Tue, 23 Feb 2021 12:53:17 +0000
Bucks could become home to another set for US TV programme
Major plans to build a new film set on the site of a manor house in Bucks have been submitted to the council.

Tue, 23 Feb 2021 10:44:18 +0000
High Wycombe burglary: Cash and jewellery stolen from Jubilee Road property
An investigation has been launched after cash and jewellery were stolen in a distraction burglary in High Wycombe.

Tue, 23 Feb 2021 08:00:00 +0000
'Police are not doing their job': Anger as '3 families meet up for outdoor party' at Burnham Beeches
Brazen families from different towns met up at Burnham Beeches for an outdoor “party” during lockdown, it has been claimed – amid concerns from councillors that police are “not doing their job”.

Tue, 23 Feb 2021 17:14:13 +0000
Milton Keynes man raises money for the Sue Ryder St John’s Hospice
A Milton Keynes man braved the wet and windy weather in January as he ran 5k every day in memory of his father.

Tue, 23 Feb 2021 15:00:35 +0000
Holmer Green man arrested in connection with burglaries in Tylers Green
A 43-year-old man has been arrested in connection with in Tylers Green.

Tue, 23 Feb 2021 14:41:45 +0000
Championship preview: Wycombe Wanderers vs Reading
Wycombe Wanderers host Reading this evening as the Chairboys continue to try and fight their way out of the relegation places.

Tue, 23 Feb 2021 12:26:34 +0000
Netflix announce new TV series and films coming this week
The streaming giant has released a whole host of new shows and movies for February, with more still to come this week.

Tue, 23 Feb 2021 12:00:00 +0000
Joy Morrissey MP on Boris Johnson's lockdown roadmap plan
Beaconsfield and Marlow MP Joy Morrissey has backed the roadmap out of lockdown set out yesterday by the Prime Minister but has insisted that she will ‘hold’ the government to the promises made.

Tue, 23 Feb 2021 11:59:48 +0000
Share your Covid-19 messages and tributes
Covid-19 has changed the world in ways that none of us could have imagined.

Tue, 23 Feb 2021 16:12:34 +0000
Teenager robbed after being punched in Bletchley
A teenager was after being punched and pushed in .

Tue, 23 Feb 2021 12:18:37 +0000
High Wycombe: Woman rescued after becoming trapped in Eden Centre car park lift
A woman was rescued from a lift in a shopping centre.

Tue, 23 Feb 2021 11:32:17 +0000
Milton Keynes: Teenager robbed at knifepoint near Dansteed Way
An investigation has been launched after a teenager was robbed at knifepoint.

Tue, 23 Feb 2021 09:48:18 +0000
Veljko Paunovic expects a 'war' as Reading FC face Wycombe Wanderers
Wycombe Wanderers face Reading FC tonight at Adams Park as the Chairboys look for their fifth win of the season to put pressure on the teams above them in the league.

Tue, 23 Feb 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Marlow Elves are supporting volunteers and residents affected by coronavirus pandemic
A charity in Marlow has been supporting residents who have been affected by the

Tue, 23 Feb 2021 09:00:00 +0000
Buckingham Primary School receives a £1,000 donation
A primary school in the north of the county has recently received a £1,000 donation from a local housebuilder.

Mon, 22 Feb 2021 18:08:26 +0000
Hundreds give opinion of Marlow Bridge bollards on social media
HUNDREDS of people have given their view of new width restriction measures for Bridge.

Mon, 22 Feb 2021 16:50:55 +0000
Injured passenger sues driver for £200,000 compensation after head-on crash in Chapman Lane, Flackwell Heath
A Marlow car crash victim has launched a High Court legal battle for compensation of more than £200,000 for the injuries he received.

Mon, 22 Feb 2021 15:58:00 +0000
Live updates as Boris Johnson unveils roadmap to end lockdown
PM Boris Johnson addresses Parliament and nation at 3.30pm to reveal key changes to national lockdown and the gradual easing of restrictions - latest updates

Mon, 22 Feb 2021 16:20:39 +0000
Lockdown roadmap: This is when EVERY restriction in Berkshire is set to be lifted
A four stage lockdown exit plan has revealed in a bid to get life back to normal in the UK.

Mon, 22 Feb 2021 15:41:03 +0000
Marlow town council ask residents to follow Countryside Code
After receiving several comments from residents, Marlow town council is calling for everyone living and working in the town to follow the Countryside Code.

Mon, 22 Feb 2021 16:12:21 +0000
Backlash over new sports hall at Holmer Green Senior School
A SCHOOL expansion funded by the has prompted backlash from locals who claim the construction of a new sports hall is ‘outside the permitted area’ and is “illegal”.

Mon, 22 Feb 2021 14:29:20 +0000
Bucks Council let rubbish 'mountain' pile up at flats for 'ten weeks'
A “MOUNTAIN” of rubbish has been allowed to pile up at a block of flats for ten weeks which residents have branded a “fire risk” and criticised the council for failing to provide a basic collection service.

Mon, 22 Feb 2021 12:00:04 +0000
Marlow Bridge could see ANPR cameras installed, council says
After work was completed last week on Marlow Bridge adjusting the width between the bridge bollards, long-awaited ANPR cameras could also be installed to help deter heavy vehicles from using the historic structure.

Mon, 22 Feb 2021 10:41:26 +0000
Man jailed after being found guilty of Aylesbury drug crimes
A 35-year-old man who took the police on a dangerous car crash across Aylesbury has been jailed.

Mon, 22 Feb 2021 11:47:12 +0000
E-scooters prompts warning from Thames Valley Police Chief Constable over rules and regulations
Police are already cracking down on e-scooters across areas in Berkshire and with fines issued to people who use them illegally.

Mon, 22 Feb 2021 12:31:21 +0000
Pub in the Park Marlow announces new dates for 2021
A festival, spearheaded by celebrity chef Tom Kerridge has confirmed their new dates for this year.

Mon, 22 Feb 2021 05:00:00 +0000
In the dock: Weekly round-up of hearings at Wycombe Magistrates' Court - January 5 to 6
Weekly round-up of hearings at Wycombe Magistrates’ Court:

Mon, 22 Feb 2021 16:29:38 +0000
Gareth Ainsworth believes Wycombe Wanderers safety is in their own hands
Wycombe Wanderers were held to a goalless draw at the Den as Millwall’s pitch hindered any sort of rhythm to the game.

Mon, 22 Feb 2021 18:09:39 +0000
Rob Butler MP on Boris Johnson's lockdown roadmap plan
Aylesbury MP Rob Butler has welcomed the roadmap out of lockdown announced this afternoon [February 22] by the Prime Minister.

Mon, 22 Feb 2021 16:12:06 +0000
David Stockdale praises Ryan Allsop after draw with Millwall
Wycombe Wanderers goalkeeper David Stockdale has praised Ryan Allsop after deputising for the injured number one.

Mon, 22 Feb 2021 14:58:11 +0000
David Stockdale on his first Wycombe match in over a year
Wycombe goalkeeper David Stockdale revealed how ‘thrilled’ he was after playing for Wanderers in their 0-0 draw against Millwall on Saturday.

Mon, 22 Feb 2021 13:45:02 +0000
Buckingham Bishop joins #GiveHope campaign on Covid-19 vaccine
The Bishop of Buckingham has joined several church leaders in a campaign to target Covid vaccination misinformation.

Mon, 22 Feb 2021 07:56:00 +0000
Berkshire and Buckinghamshire: Flood alerts in place
FLOOD alerts are in place across parts of and this morning (February 22).

Mon, 22 Feb 2021 11:52:40 +0000
How dogs and an app could help detect prostate cancer
A smartphone app that could 'sniff out' prostate tumours is currently in the works.



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