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Fri, 05 Mar 2021 09:00:00 +0000
Fan’s view: Are Wycombe destined to return to the Championship?
Following Wycombe's two defeats against Norwich and Watford in this past week, Wanderers fan Jamie Cameron opens up on the Chairboys season.

Fri, 05 Mar 2021 05:00:00 +0000
In the dock: Weekly round-up of hearings at Wycombe Magistrates' Court - January 13 to 18
Weekly round-up of hearings at Wycombe Magistrates' Court:

Fri, 05 Mar 2021 09:00:00 +0000
Mary Berry reopened Hughenden Valley Community Shop four years ago
Today marks four years since Mary Berry reopened a community-run shop which was burgled and then set fire to.

Fri, 05 Mar 2021 08:04:17 +0000
M40 closed after serious crash
PART of the M40 is closed this morning after a serious crash.

Fri, 05 Mar 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Forever Homecare in Burnham rated inadequate by CQC after inspection
A CARE home has been put into special measures after being rated as ‘inadequate’ by government healthcare inspectors.

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 19:00:00 +0000
Banksy style street art found in Bucks around same time as Reading prison piece
Banksy has today confirmed that the new mural that appeared outside Reading Gaol on Monday morning (March 1) is genuine.

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 15:23:00 +0000
Man arrested in connection with Milton Keynes rape investigation
A 32-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a rape of a woman in her twenties in Milton Keynes.

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 14:18:00 +0000
Five Guys High Wycombe confirm opening date
American burger chain Five Guys have confirmed that their High Wycombe branch will open their doors on March 15.

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 13:14:34 +0000
World Book Day 2021: These are your best costumes
World Book Day costumes from around Bucks

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 10:31:38 +0000
Red Kite and Bucks Council called to clear Round Wood in High Wycombe
THE “growing problem” of waste dumped near garages and in a woodland area has prompted calls for the council and a housing association to tackle an issue that is “getting out of hand”.

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 18:30:42 +0000
HS2 minister Andrew Stephenson quizzed by Bucks MP Greg Smith
A meeting organised by a Bucks MP saw Andrew Stephenson, Minister of State in the Department of Transport, quizzed over the current HS2 development.

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 17:42:07 +0000
Covid-19 vaccination clinic opens up at Aylesbury Mosque
A vaccination centre to combat Covid-19 has opened at the Aylesbury Mosque.

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 17:31:46 +0000
Padbury: Two injured after car crashes into telegraph pole
Two people were treated by paramedics after a crash in Padbury this afternoon.

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 17:26:02 +0000
Dorney: Man suffers burns after fire in converted shipping container
A man suffered 'minor burns' in a fire a converted shipping container that is used as office and storage yesterday morning.

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 16:45:00 +0000
Hazlemere Scout hut being rebuilt years after being burnt down
A Scout hut in Hazlemere is being rebuilt six years it was burnt down.

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 11:30:00 +0000
Wycombe Wanderers' Gareth Ainsworth discusses Watford defeat
Wycombe Wanderers lost their second game on the bounce as an Andre Gray double sees Watford level on points with second-placed Brentford.

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 12:17:37 +0000
Bledlow Ridge: Plans to build new homes on farm rejected
Controversial plans to demolish farm buildings in order to build new properties have been turned down by Buckinghamshire Council.

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 14:48:44 +0000
Martin Lewis issues warning to first-time buyers over five per cent mortgages
The Chancellor announced a “mortgage guarantee”, as he detailed the government’s spending plans in Wednesday’s budget..

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 16:42:16 +0000
Two protesters arrested outside High Wycombe estate agent
Two arrests were made following a protest in High Wycombe yesterday.

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 15:39:03 +0000
Bucks Wetherspoon pubs reveal rules for when beer gardens reopen
Wetherspoon chief executive John Hutson said: “We are looking forward to welcoming our customers and staff back to our pubs.”

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 15:34:57 +0000
Over 1,000 Sainsbury's employees face job losses amid restructuring
It comes a week after rival Asda announced consultations with around 5,000 staff amid its own major shake-up of office operations.

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 15:31:06 +0000
Royal Family issue update on Prince Philip after heart procedure
The Duke of Edinburgh has now spent 16 nights in hospital, his longest ever stay.

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 09:32:36 +0000
Coronavirus in Bucks - One new death recorded at Buckingham Trust
One new coronavirus death has been recorded at Buckinghamshire Trust in the latest 24-hour period, the latest official figures show.

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 09:19:23 +0000
World Book Day 2021: Send us your pictures
Today marks World Book Day – and we know that even in one of the most difficult years we have experienced, youngsters will be getting dressed up as their favourite literary characters.

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 05:00:00 +0000
International Women's Day: 'Why I go by Mayor instead of Mayoress'
A Bucks councillor and Amersham Town Mayor has opened up about her experience within politics.

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 05:00:00 +0000
PopUp Business School offers fledgling Bucks entrepreneurs free workshops to get started
Fledgling entrepreneurs in Bucks are being offered places on a free online workshop to help get them up and running as the UK emerges from lockdown.

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 16:54:40 +0000
Bucks Council permits new homes in Butler's Cross - despite being 'harmful'
THE demolition of a group of buildings on a ‘mixed use agricultural site’ in favour of two new homes has been permitted – despite claims it will ‘harm the surrounding area’.

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 15:02:34 +0000
Marlow woman, 65, 'died days after collapsing at her house'
A woman died just days after collapsing at her Marlow home, an inquest heard today.

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 15:20:56 +0000
Budget 2021: Joy Morrissey MP backs Rishi Sunak's plans
A Bucks MP has backed the budget plans set out by Rishi Sunak this afternoon.

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 14:07:29 +0000
Aylesbury man jailed for several drug crimes
A 25-year-old man from Aylesbury has been jailed after he pleaded guilty to several drug crimes.

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 19:00:00 +0000
Five celebrities that have links to Marlow
Bucks has produced and homed a number of famous faces of the decades but these five all have links to Marlow.

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 12:50:34 +0000
Bucks councillor gets permission for conservatory he already started building
A BUCKS councillor who sought permission for a new conservatory which he had already started building has been criticised by a colleague who said he “should know better”.

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 10:47:07 +0000
Rock Bottom festival 2021 cancelled
Bucks charity musical festival, Rock Bottom has been postponed for the second year running.

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 15:59:55 +0000
Investigation ongoing into death of woman killed in car crash in Chalfont St Peter
An investigation is still ongoing into the death of a woman who died in a crash in Chalfont St Peter.

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 09:38:03 +0000
Bucks Council called to clear 'every lay-by' between Slough and Iver
A CALL has sounded for the council to clear a series of lay-bys on a road of piles of rubbish left by fly-tippers.

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 20:03:36 +0000
Car seized in Amersham after being spotted with false plates
Three people have been arrested for various crimes after a van was broken into in Amersham.

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 19:00:00 +0000
Five professional footballers who are from Aylesbury
It goes without saying that football is the most popular sport in the country.

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 16:20:00 +0000
Man charged with attempted robbery at a McDonald's in Wycombe
A 32-year-old man has been charged following an attempted robbery at a Mcdonald's in High Wycombe.

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 16:00:17 +0000
Jansons Property to help Nottingham Trent students
A Bucks-based property investor and development company have chosen to fund a student at Nottingham Trent University.

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 15:26:34 +0000
Coronavirus in Bucks: Thousands more in Bucks told to shield
Thousands more people in Buckinghamshire have been told to shield after experts identified additional adults at serious risk of Covid-19.

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 15:15:00 +0000
Vehicle catches fire on the A404 near Amersham
A temporary lane closure has been put in place after a van caught fire today.

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 13:31:13 +0000
Catalytic converter thefts on the rise in Marlow
After a wave of thefts of catalytic converters in Marlow, the town council and Thames Valley Police have warned residents Hybrid vehicles are targeted the most.

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 13:24:34 +0000
World Book Day in Bucks over the years
World Book Day will return on Thursday – and we know that even in one of the most difficult years we have experienced, youngsters will still be getting dressed up as their favourite literary characters.

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 12:44:23 +0000
ITV confirm Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Oprah interview time in the UK
The two-hour primetime special will air on Sunday, March 7 from 9:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT on the CBS Television Network in the U.S.

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 11:24:00 +0000
The Wendover Day Nursery will open in the middle of March
A nursery that has been built in a village near Aylesbury will be opening its doors to the public in the middle of March.

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 11:04:49 +0000
Ryanair to slash flight prices for the next 12 months
The budget airline is hopeful it can fly 60-70 per cent of normal traffic volumes this summer.

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 12:23:42 +0000
Tom Kerridge and Rick Stein among chefs behind Alfresco menu
The brand new drive-in festival , The Alfresco Theatre, has revealed some of the top UK chefs will be behind the event’s food.

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 10:55:14 +0000
Contactless payment limit going up to £100
Mr Sunak is expected to start his speech at around 12.30pm today, immediately after Prime Minister’s Questions.

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 10:24:52 +0000
Budget 2021: what Rishi Sunak is likely to say today
Here’s everything you need to know about this year’s spring Budget, including what could be announced.

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 10:10:35 +0000
High Wycombe one of Britain's rainiest towns
The UK weather is notorious for being unpredictable but the one thing you can always expect is rain.



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