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Wed, 07 Apr 2021 05:00:00 +0100
'Parkrun Ray', High Wycombe legend who spurred on thousands of runners at The Rye every week, passes away
An "exceptional" war veteran who captured the hearts of thousands of runners in High Wycombe as unofficial parkrun volunteer has passed away.

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Keira Knightley and David Hasselhoff among stars to film in Bucks home
A resident in Bucks has seen his home used as a film set with famous faces such as Keira Knightly and David Hasselhof shoot under his roof.

Tue, 06 Apr 2021 16:55:26 +0100
Red Kite Community Housing slammed for fly-tipping on Mendip Way
“YEARS of neglect” by a housing association have resulted in and other waste accumulating on a estate, it has been claimed.

Tue, 06 Apr 2021 15:20:37 +0100
Former Chapel Street vet in Marlow could become ‘high class’ butchers
A FORMER vets surgery building could become a top shelf butchers following a recent application to the council.

Tue, 06 Apr 2021 12:30:02 +0100
Large pile of building waste builds up in Great Missenden behind Old Red Lion pub
Residents have hit out after waste building material built up behind a former pub building in Great Missenden.

Tue, 06 Apr 2021 11:59:08 +0100
Wycombe High School to make changes following recent application
A SECONDARY grammar school for girls could see changes made to some of its buildings following an application to the council.

Tue, 06 Apr 2021 18:48:02 +0100
River Radio to launch in the Thames Valley this month
A new commercial radio station will be launched across the Thames Valley this month.

Tue, 06 Apr 2021 17:45:34 +0100
Fire breaks out in shed and workshop in Marlow
A fire broke out in a shed at a Marlow property.

Tue, 06 Apr 2021 17:14:17 +0100
Coronavirus: Two Covid-19 deaths recorded at Bucks hospitals as cases go up by 66
Two new coronavirus deaths have been recorded at Buckinghamshire Trust over the bank holiday weekend, with 66 more cases logged, the latest official figures show.

Tue, 06 Apr 2021 16:55:18 +0100
Aylesbury Grammar School PE teacher to help cardiac charity
A secondary school teacher in Aylesbury is hoping to raise £5,000 to help a cardiac-related charity, as well as students at his school.

Tue, 06 Apr 2021 15:42:00 +0100
Buckingham MP Greg Smith enters the 10 for 10 challenge
A Bucks-based MP is aiming to run 10km 10 times in different parts of his constituency to raise money for Brain Tumour Research.

Tue, 06 Apr 2021 13:10:43 +0100
Police seize van near High Wycombe
A van branded a “rust bucket” by police was seized in Stokenchurch this morning.

Tue, 06 Apr 2021 13:01:12 +0100
Surrey man dies after hitting tree whilst cycling in Henley-on-Thames
A cyclist has died after hitting a tree in Henley-on-Thames.

Tue, 06 Apr 2021 12:09:36 +0100
Henry VIII's 'love nest' near Aylesbury goes on the market
A ‘love nest’ that was allegedly used by King Henry VIII on a regular basis in Buckinghamshire is now up for sale.

Tue, 06 Apr 2021 11:31:51 +0100
River Thames diner to open this month
A pop-up riverside diner will be coming to Marlow Road later this month.

Mon, 05 Apr 2021 16:50:30 +0100
Tributes pour in for Chesham and Amersham MP Dame Cheryl Gillan
Tributes have poured in for Dame Cheryl Gillan, whose death on Saturday (April 4) following a long illness has sent shockwaves through the community.

Tue, 06 Apr 2021 16:48:33 +0100
Manhunt launched after robber escapes from Bucks prison HMP Springhill
A manhunt has been launched after a robber escaped from prison this morning.

Tue, 06 Apr 2021 15:02:41 +0100
Plan launched to help residents after East West Rail worries
A plan has been launched to help residents in the north of the county deal with the disruption that has been caused by the current East West Rail works.

Tue, 06 Apr 2021 14:52:10 +0100
Milton Keynes: CCTV images released after car broken into and purse stolen
Police have released CCTV images after a car was broken into and a purse with bank cards was stolen in Milton Keynes.

Tue, 06 Apr 2021 14:47:02 +0100
If you get this WhatsApp from your friends or family, don't reply - it's a scam
Fraudsters are posing as your friends, family and any other contacts you may have on WhatsApp.

Tue, 06 Apr 2021 14:00:00 +0100
The Bucks pub beer gardens you can't wait to revisit
Lockdown rules are set to ease from next month and with it comes the reopening of Bucks beer gardens.

Tue, 06 Apr 2021 13:38:14 +0100
Steve Backshall pleads for boat goers to not speed on the Thames
Steve Backshall believes lives could be lost on the Marlow stretch of the Thames, due to excessive speeding by boat users.

Tue, 06 Apr 2021 13:31:25 +0100
Buckinghamshire Help to Buy scheme registered by local housebuilders
First-time buyers in Buckinghamshire will have an opportunity to take their first steps on the property ladder next month, following the introduction of a new government-backed Help to Buy scheme.

Tue, 06 Apr 2021 11:18:49 +0100
Dame Cheryl Gillan: Epilepsy Society's tribute to Chesham and Amersham MP
A Chalfont St Peter charity has paid tribute to Dame Cheryl Gillan after her death at the weekend shocked the community.

Tue, 06 Apr 2021 10:34:50 +0100
Milton Keynes: Two women arrested after police officers 'attacked'
Two women have been arrested and released on bail after police officers were reportedly attacked in Milton Keynes over the Easter weekend.

Tue, 06 Apr 2021 13:19:10 +0100
Marlow property damaged after refuse container catches fire
A Marlow property was damaged following a fire in a refuse container.

Tue, 06 Apr 2021 10:41:23 +0100
Drivers caught nearly doing 100mph on the A5 in Milton Keynes
Two cars were caught doing nearly 100mph in Milton Keynes over the Easter Weekend.

Tue, 06 Apr 2021 09:23:46 +0100
Royal Mail, HMRC, banks and the NHS - urgent warning to Brits at risk of scams
Lockdown restrictions and a rise in online shopping or banking throughout the pandemic has seen a rise in scams.

Tue, 06 Apr 2021 09:21:07 +0100
Fitting rooms will re-open when non-essential stores return on April 12
After more than a year of no fitting rooms, the Government has released new guidance for stores and shoppers

Mon, 05 Apr 2021 15:41:13 +0100
PM Boris Johnson leads tributes to Dame Cheryl Gillan
MP Dame Cheryl Gillan has passed away at the age of 68 after a lengthy illness, the Conservative Party has confirmed.

Mon, 05 Apr 2021 13:00:00 +0100
Driver convicted for driving wrong way on M25 to escape police
A man has pleaded guilty to dangerous driving after driving the wrong way around the M25 to escape police.

Mon, 05 Apr 2021 10:40:22 +0100
Snow flurries spotted across Bucks
Snow flurries have been spotted across Bucks this morning.

Mon, 05 Apr 2021 07:00:00 +0100
Calls to reduce speed limit between Wycombe Road and Walkwood Rise
CAMPAIGNERS have called for the speed limit to be reduced on an “incredibly dangerous” stretch of road they say will get worse when a medical practice opens.

Mon, 05 Apr 2021 05:00:00 +0100
'Woefully inadequate' parking near Hughenden Park criticised as drivers slapped with tickets
"Woefully inadequate" parking at a popular High Wycombe outdoor space has been criticised after drivers were slapped with parking tickets.

Mon, 05 Apr 2021 09:58:02 +0100
Car stopped in Beaconsfield after 'almost rolling into police vehicle'
A car was stopped in Beaconsfield after the driver reportedly almost rolled into a police car.

Mon, 05 Apr 2021 05:00:00 +0100
In the dock: Weekly round-up of hearings at Wycombe Magistrates' Court - February 15 to 18
Weekly round-up of hearings at Wycombe Magistrates' Court:

Mon, 05 Apr 2021 19:21:37 +0100
David Wheeler on Wycombe's win against Rotherham United
Wycombe midfielder David Wheeler admitted that ‘he was caught off guard’ in Wanderers’ 3-0 win over Rotherham.

Mon, 05 Apr 2021 18:33:21 +0100
Gareth Ainsworth on Wycombe's win over Rotherham United
‘We look forward now as there are six to go and we can do this.’

Mon, 05 Apr 2021 09:10:00 +0100
Drivers urged to complete 10 car safety checks before driving after lockdown
10 important safety checks experts have told all drivers to complete before returning to the roads after lockdown.

Mon, 05 Apr 2021 13:25:49 +0100
85 percent of parents lie to their children - the funniest lies we tell the kids
Research from Aldi revealed many parents tell on average 10 hilarious little white lies every week.

Mon, 05 Apr 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Carousel's buses get a major makeover to help improve air quality
Twelve Carousel buses have been upgraded in a bid to reduce harmful nitrous oxide emissions.

Mon, 05 Apr 2021 10:00:00 +0100
How you can help amazing community heroes get the recognition they deserve
THERE are just days left to nominate those amazing people who helped the community through one of the worst years we have ever faced.

Mon, 05 Apr 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Has your GP surgery been amazing throughout the pandemic? Nominate them for an award
Working at a GP surgery is a tough job at the best of times, but teams have faced unprecedented challenges during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Sun, 04 Apr 2021 12:00:00 +0100
'Speed cameras for Micklefield Road hill, High Wycombe'
This is what you have been writing to us about this week.

Sun, 04 Apr 2021 17:48:35 +0100
The dogs most vulnerable to theft in the UK - is your dog on the list?
Certain breeds and designer crossbreeds are much more highly sought-after than others.

Sun, 04 Apr 2021 18:31:31 +0100
Wycombe manager Gareth Ainsworth discusses Rotherham United clash
Rotherham sit two places above the Chairboys  who will try and close the gap on their relegation rivals.

Sun, 04 Apr 2021 05:00:00 +0100
ITV's Britain’s Favourite Walks names Wendover to Great Missenden walk among the best in Britain
A Bucks walking route has been named one of the best in Britain.

Sun, 04 Apr 2021 15:26:22 +0100
Wycombe Wanderers legend Cliff Trott passes away aged 91
A Wycombe Wanderers legend has died at the age of 91.

Sun, 04 Apr 2021 15:00:00 +0100
REVEALED: Thousands of homes lying vacant in Buckinghamshire
Thousands of empty houses in Buckinghamshire should be used to help solve the national housing crisis, campaigners argue.

Sun, 04 Apr 2021 15:00:00 +0100
Nostalgia: One of Amersham’s best kept secrets
An experimental, post WWI housing development, just a stone’s throw from Amersham Station, is one of Amersham’s best kept secrets. The Elm Close Conservation Area is a private estate built around a central green. It is entered by a single-trac...



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