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Thu, 25 Mar 2021 05:00:00 +0000
High Wycombe art project 'Colour in the Town' turns shutters into street gallery
A High Wycombe artist is looking to “colour in town” by turning roller shutters into an art gallery in the town.

Thu, 25 Mar 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Inside HS2 factory creating walls for the Chiltern tunnels
New photos released by HS2 show inside a temporary factory creating wall sections for the 10-mile-long Chiltern tunnels.

Wed, 24 Mar 2021 12:38:32 +0000
Speeding Slough driver killed father-of-three Pete Chamberlain after losing control of BMW on M40 - and then fled the scene
A boy racer speeding to visit his new sweetheart in London lost control of the car and killed a father-of-three before cowardly fleeing the scene on foot in a horrifying hit-and-run, a court heard.

Wed, 24 Mar 2021 17:16:09 +0000
John Lewis closures: Bosses confirm future of High Wycombe store
John Lewis bosses have confirmed the immediate future of the High Wycombe store.

Wed, 24 Mar 2021 16:38:01 +0000
Petition signed by over 1500 to reinstate Hambleden lockkeeper
A petition to save the job of a much-loved lockkeeper who was allegedly “fired” from his role has been launched.

Wed, 24 Mar 2021 13:01:07 +0000
Bucks 'plague doctor' spotted in Flackwell Heath
A person dressed up as a ‘plague doctor’ has been spotted coming face to face residents in a Bucks village.

Wed, 24 Mar 2021 17:56:41 +0000
Chesham sees burglary, violence, drugs and vehicle theft go up in recent months
Burglary, violence, drugs, and vehicle theft are which all increased in a market town in recent months.

Wed, 24 Mar 2021 16:15:41 +0000
37 flats could be built near Great Missenden Railway Station
More than 30 flats could be built near a railway station if new plans are given the go ahead.

Wed, 24 Mar 2021 16:13:38 +0000
Little Chalfont: Plans to convert land into traveller site decided
Plans to convert Green Belt land in Little Chalfont to build three traveller pitches have been rejected by the council.

Wed, 24 Mar 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Easter activities in Bucks you can do as coronavirus restrictions ease
The Easter weekend will be the first weekend after restrictions are lifted on March 29 so many of us will be looking to enjoy the bank holiday with family and friends.

Wed, 24 Mar 2021 15:15:00 +0000
Bucks farmer jailed after repeatedly burning rubbish illegally with his father
A “pig-headed” landowner has been sentenced after he and his son were caught repeatedly burning waste, including fridges, at their farm illegally.

Wed, 24 Mar 2021 15:06:38 +0000
Repeat fly-tipping near Wooburn Common blamed on ‘charges at tip’
FLY-TIPPERS who appear to have targeted the same area twice in two days have prompted calls for CCTV to be installed – and reinforced claims tip charges are contributing to this “huge problem”.

Wed, 24 Mar 2021 18:10:00 +0000
Aylesbury Grammar School is on the verge of securing £450k
One of Buckinghamshire’s leading grammar schools is just four per cent away from an incredible financial target.

Wed, 24 Mar 2021 17:10:10 +0000
High Wycombe house burgled in broad daylight
A house in High Wycombe was burgled in broad daylight.

Wed, 24 Mar 2021 17:07:26 +0000
Running marathon to delivering meals, Marlow's Inner Wheel help out in pandemic
Marlows Inner Wheel club have been playing their part in charity work during the pandemic.

Wed, 24 Mar 2021 16:44:14 +0000
Man from Stoke-on-Trent dies in car crash near Milton Keynes
A man in his 50s has died in a car crash just outside Milton Keynes.

Wed, 24 Mar 2021 16:14:34 +0000
John Lewis to close eight stores with 1,465 jobs at risk
The move comes as the department store retailer undergoes a major shift in strategy to adapt to changing shopping habits.

Wed, 24 Mar 2021 16:11:11 +0000
Royal Mail scam leaves victim penniless - please be wary
Earlier this month the Royal Mail once again warned the public of “yet another example” of fraudsters trying to scam money out of the public.

Wed, 24 Mar 2021 16:05:54 +0000
10 valid reasons to travel without risk of £5,000 fines
Brits wanting to travel abroad without a valid reason face four-figure fines from next week.

Wed, 24 Mar 2021 15:47:00 +0000
MP wants Buckingham's Energy Effect Fitness Studio to reopen
Buckingham MP Greg Smith has asked for help for fitness studios to be to reopened as well as gyms in a Commons debate.

Wed, 24 Mar 2021 14:33:04 +0000
Woman charged with sexual activity with a teen in Bucks
A woman has appeared in court charged with sexual activity with a teenager at a secure Buckinghamshire training centre.

Wed, 24 Mar 2021 13:58:36 +0000
Marlow homes are now 'better protected' from future flooding
Several homes across Marlow are now ‘better protected’ from the effects of climate change according to the Environment Agency.

Wed, 24 Mar 2021 12:50:09 +0000
Preston still want Ainsworth as boss according to Bet Victor
Gareth Ainsworth is still the favourite to take over as Preston North End’s manager following the sacking of Alex Neil.

Wed, 24 Mar 2021 11:31:03 +0000
Russell Brand, Chris Evans and Tom Kerridge will take part in Marlow's Quiet Night In
Russell Brand, Chris Evans, Tom Kerridge will take part in Marlow's Quiet Night In this weekend.

Wed, 24 Mar 2021 11:28:24 +0000
Stowe landscape gardens are among the most Instagrammable in the UK
Gardens in a National Trust property in Bucks have been named one of the most 'Instagrammable' outdoor spaces in the UK.

Wed, 24 Mar 2021 10:50:24 +0000
Man arrested for alleged drug-related crimes in Aylesbury
A 24-year-old man has been arrested for alleged drug crimes in Aylesbury.

Wed, 24 Mar 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Marlow Easter trail to visit nine different churches in the town
To celebrate Easter as lockdown restriction ease families and friends can take this Easter trail in Marlow.

Wed, 24 Mar 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Priti Patel and Rob Butler praise Thames Valley Police
Aylesbury’s MP has praised the work of Thames Valley Police officers.

Wed, 24 Mar 2021 15:30:37 +0000
Beaconsfield's Bekonscot Model Village set to reopen next month
Bekonscot Model Village in Beaconsfield have confirmed that they will be reopening on April 12.

Wed, 24 Mar 2021 12:06:14 +0000
Record number of emergency cancer patients in Buckinghamshire
The number of cancer patients admitted to hospitals as emergency cases in Buckinghamshire hit a record high last summer, figures show.

Wed, 24 Mar 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Nature, pets and beautiful sunshine - the things that cheer you up
THE past year has been many things - difficult, upsetting, stressful, painful.

Wed, 24 Mar 2021 11:45:00 +0000
Wargrave man raises money for suicide prevention charity
A Wargrave man has raised over £5,000 for a mental health charity by running the equivalent of more than six marathons.

Wed, 24 Mar 2021 12:51:06 +0000
Over 10,000 more Bucks residents claiming unemployment benefits than before pandemic
Over 10,000 more people in Buckinghamshire were claiming unemployment benefits last month than a year previously, figures reveal.

Tue, 23 Mar 2021 17:44:36 +0000
Thame attack: Teenager 'suffers concussion after being kicked until he was unconscious'
An investigation has been launched after a teenage boy was reportedly attacked by a gang of youths in Thame.

Tue, 23 Mar 2021 17:00:00 +0000
Amersham drug dealer jailed
A drug dealer from has been jailed for three years after police found a suspicious package in his underwear.

Tue, 23 Mar 2021 12:51:08 +0000
Swan injured after being attacked in Marlow
A swan was 'left for dead' after he was attacked in Marlow.

Tue, 23 Mar 2021 16:58:45 +0000
London drug dealers at work in Chesham arrested by police
A POLICE operation to crack down on has seen some London-based dealers put in the frame – as well as vehicles and large sums of cash seized as a result.

Tue, 23 Mar 2021 16:33:39 +0000
Ricky Gervais backs petition against rabbit meat farm in Coleshill, near Amersham
Ricky Gervais has joined thousands of people calling for plans for a rabbit meat farm in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty to be scrapped.

Tue, 23 Mar 2021 15:25:42 +0000
Taplow man who left elderly couple stranded in River Thames in Maidenhead sentenced
A van driver has been sentenced after he crashed into a car, pushing it into the River Thames and leaving an elderly couple stranded in the water.

Tue, 23 Mar 2021 14:12:45 +0000
Bucks Council proposes new traffic calming measure in Widmer End
A CONSULTATION relating to a new calming measure is underway.

Tue, 23 Mar 2021 12:13:19 +0000
WalkSafe app reveals what crimes happen where in Bucks
The people of Buckinghamshire can now find out how safe their streets are through an app.

Tue, 23 Mar 2021 12:12:41 +0000
Bucks Council called to repair damaged roads and paths in Elmhurst, Aylesbury
“YEARS of negligence” by the council has resulted in crumbling kerbs and cracked pavements leaving certain people feeling unsafe walking in a Bucks neighbourhood, it has been claimed.

Tue, 23 Mar 2021 18:18:14 +0000
Milton Keynes mum, 20, 'located safely' after going missing
A young mother and her two children who were reported missing in Milton Keynes have now been found.

Tue, 23 Mar 2021 17:34:07 +0000
Aylesbury residents slam FB post criticising ‘boy racers’
A resident who criticised ‘boy racers’ in Aylesbury through a Facebook post has been lambasted on social media.

Tue, 23 Mar 2021 16:29:00 +0000
Aylesbury MP Rob Butler slams HS2 Ltd on their 'behaviour'
Rob Butler, has slammed HS2 Ltd over their ‘behaviour’ after Buckinghamshire Council rejected the proposed agreements on traffic management for construction.

Tue, 23 Mar 2021 15:21:34 +0000
Farnham Royal Cricket Club launch Crowdfunder page
A cricket club has launched a Crowdfunder page in order to ensure its financially stability ahead of the new season.

Tue, 23 Mar 2021 11:27:00 +0000
Quietway to boost walking and cycling is coming to Marlow
More details have been released about a new pilot ‘quietway’ that is to be introduced in Marlow.

Tue, 23 Mar 2021 15:02:06 +0000
Three injured in Stewkley crash involving car and HGV
An injured man was rescued after a car and HGV were involved in a crash.

Tue, 23 Mar 2021 13:39:17 +0000
The lockdown rules changing from next week - what you can do
From 29 March 2021, the following lockdown restrictions are set to ease in England.

Tue, 23 Mar 2021 13:29:14 +0000
All the news in Bucks from a year ago today
A year ago today, the country was plunged into lockdown after pubs and schools closed in a bid to curb the spread of coronavirus.



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