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Fri, 16 Apr 2021 05:00:00 +0100
In the dock: Weekly round-up of hearings at Wycombe Magistrates' Court - March 1 to 3
Weekly round-up of hearings at Wycombe Magistrates Court:

Fri, 16 Apr 2021 09:38:25 +0100
Missing Maidenhead man may have been seen in Aylesbury
An 18-year-old man from Maidenhead who has been reported may have links to Aylesbury.

Fri, 16 Apr 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Jones Hill Wood: Legal action launched against Natural England after HS2 allowed to dig up land in ancient woods
Campaigners are launching legal action against Natural England for issuing a licence to HS2 allowing it to "destroy" land at an ancient woodland in the Chilterns AONB.

Fri, 16 Apr 2021 09:00:00 +0100
Marlow's Haringtons Hairdressers reopened after devastating fire 9 years ago
A POPULAR Marlow hairdresser reopened its doors nine years ago this week after a devastating fire destroyed the shop, forcing it to close for more than three months.

Thu, 15 Apr 2021 19:43:20 +0100
The seven areas of High Wycombe where Covid-19 cases are on the rise
A total of seven areas in High Wycombe and the surrounding areas have seen an increase in Coronavirus cases.

Thu, 15 Apr 2021 16:37:06 +0100
Bomb disposal team attends reports of suspicious item in River Thames in Marlow
Thames Valley Police and a bomb disposal team from the Royal Logistics Corps were called to Marlow this afternoon.

Thu, 15 Apr 2021 15:25:21 +0100
New ‘garage and car wash’ on Ford Street threatened with enforcement action
RETROSPECTIVE permission sought for a new ‘garage and car wash’ may be due to the threat of enforcement action from the council, it has been claimed.

Thu, 15 Apr 2021 15:12:38 +0100
Denham driver arrested after cannabis discovered in vehicle
A driver has been arrested after police officers discovered cannabis in a van in south Bucks, after the vehicle was caught running a red light.

Thu, 15 Apr 2021 13:55:37 +0100
Guinness World Records that you may not have known were set in Bucks
As of the 2021 edition, there is currently over 53,000 Guiness World Records recorded.

Thu, 15 Apr 2021 11:57:48 +0100
Car destroys Chesham pub The Griffin's outdoor dining area a DAY after it reopens
The landlady of a Chesham pub has spoken out after a car careered into the pub destroying its newly renovated outdoor space just days after it reopened.

Thu, 15 Apr 2021 11:44:54 +0100
Milton Keynes man who brandished fake gun at woman jailed
Man given three year prison sentence for possession of an imitation firearm – Milton Keynes

Thu, 15 Apr 2021 11:02:17 +0100
Pauls Row and High Street, High Wycombe, partially pedestrianised to boost business
"Weekend cafe culture and alfresco dining" will be coming to High Wycombe amid exciting plans for part-time road closures to help town centre businesses get back on their feet.

Thu, 15 Apr 2021 10:39:42 +0100
New High Wycombe driving test centre in Lancaster Road is given the green light
High Wycombe’s new driving test centre has been given the green light – a major relief for instructors who have fought against plans to get rid of the old one for months.

Thu, 15 Apr 2021 10:12:05 +0100
Aylesbury man jailed after 60 rounds of LIVE ammunition found hidden in his wardrobe
A man has been jailed for almost two years after 60 rounds of live ammunition were found hidden in a wardrobe at his house.

Thu, 15 Apr 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Amersham: Fears repeated antisocial behaviour at Sycamore Road car park could 'injure someone'
An Amersham resident has slammed “poor level” policing after fears repeated antisocial behaviour in a car park could leave someone injured.

Thu, 15 Apr 2021 11:24:38 +0100
Dapper Cuts on Marlow Road in High Wycombe to become takeaway
to convert a now vacant hairdressers to a takeaway have been submitted to the council.

Thu, 15 Apr 2021 09:50:19 +0100
Sir William Borlase's Grammar School submits plans to Bucks Council
A SCHOOL is planning to make some changes to its facilities during the summer break.

Thu, 15 Apr 2021 17:44:36 +0100
A quarter of care home staff in Bucks not vaccinated against Covid-19
Care home staff will be required by law to receive a Covid-19 vaccination under plans by the Government – as figures reveal a quarter of workers in Buckinghamshire have not had a first dose.

Thu, 15 Apr 2021 13:07:09 +0100
High Wycombe woman who harassed MP Steve Baker and his staff is given suspended jail sentence
A High Wycombe woman who harassed MP Steve Baker and staff at his constituency office has been given a suspended jail sentence.

Thu, 15 Apr 2021 10:47:16 +0100
Milton Keynes house 'severely damaged' after tealight in bedroom sparks fire
A tealight in a bedroom sparked a blaze which severely damaged a house in Milton Keynes.

Thu, 15 Apr 2021 07:51:23 +0100
Chalfont St Peter: BMW pulled over by police
AN ILLEGAL driver was stopped yesterday afternoon after police spotted something suspicious.

Thu, 15 Apr 2021 16:48:36 +0100
Asda set to axe 1,200 jobs in major overhaul of popular in-store counters
Customers are increasingly looking for speciality breads, wraps, bagels and pancakes ahead of traditional loaves.

Thu, 15 Apr 2021 14:19:26 +0100
MPs pay tribute to Dame Cheryl Gillan in House of Commons
Tributes were paid to Dame Cheryl Gillan in the House of Commons this week.

Thu, 15 Apr 2021 12:48:21 +0100
Fan's view: Questionable refereeing decisions against Wycombe
Josh Knight’s red card against Luton signifies another addition to the series of harsh decisions that have made a difficult task for Wanderers a near-impossible one.

Thu, 15 Apr 2021 12:51:24 +0100
Milton Keynes: Smoke seen coming from 200 tonne rubbish pile
Fire crews were called to Milton Keynes in the early hours of this morning after smoke was seen coming from a 200 tonne pile of rubbish.

Thu, 15 Apr 2021 12:09:06 +0100
26% rise in visits to A&E at Bucks Healthcare in one month
More patients visited A&E at Buckinghamshire Healthcare last month, with demand rising above the levels seen in March last year.

Thu, 15 Apr 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Investigations into Stoke Poges man's death delayed amid concerns over cause of death
An inquest into the death of a man who collapsed at home has been adjourned after concerns were raised about the cause of his death.

Thu, 15 Apr 2021 09:00:00 +0100
Ex RAF pilot remembered at new Stoke Mandeville development
A popular pilot who resided in Buckinghamshire has been remembered after a neighbourhood in a new property development has been named after him.

Wed, 14 Apr 2021 19:16:43 +0100
This weekend's weather forecast for Buckinghamshire
Are you planning on enjoying a trip to relax in a pub garden this weekend? Or perhaps getting together with friends for a barbeque or picnic?

Wed, 14 Apr 2021 16:48:31 +0100
Plans to convert W G House on Cressex Road into eight new flats
PLANS to convert a vacant office building into new flats have been submitted to the council.

Wed, 14 Apr 2021 16:24:32 +0100
Aylesbury could get its third McDonald’s restaurant
A third McDonald's could be built in Aylesbury if new plans are given the green light.

Wed, 14 Apr 2021 12:02:44 +0100
Rackley’s Farm in Cadmore End seeks ‘late night entertainment’ licence
A FARM-turned-wedding venue applying for a ‘late night entertainment’ licence will have its case heard during an upcoming hearing – but some locals fear the changes could be a “public nuisance”.

Wed, 14 Apr 2021 19:48:08 +0100
Fine issued after large amount of waste found fly-tipped by the side of Iver road
A woman was given a £400 fixed penalty notice after bags of waste was found dumped by the side of a road in Iver.

Wed, 14 Apr 2021 19:00:00 +0100
The Queen congratulates couple on 70th wedding anniversary
A couple from Marlow recently celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary

Wed, 14 Apr 2021 17:01:16 +0100
Smoke spotted coming from building being demolished on Aylesbury High Street
Smoke was spotted emerging from a building that is being demolished in Aylesbury High Street.

Wed, 14 Apr 2021 16:30:00 +0100
Business awards in Bucks announces winners
After thousands of people across Bucks have voted in this year’s Little Ankle Biters' Awards the winners have been announced.

Wed, 14 Apr 2021 16:48:17 +0100
Chesham: Vehicle smashes into parked cars - fire crews called
Fire crews were called to the scen after a car crashed into parked vehicles in Chesham on Tuesday evening.

Wed, 14 Apr 2021 15:01:00 +0100
Man seen allegedly trying to open car doors in Aylesbury
Residents have expressed their shock after footage shows a man allegedly trying to open the doors of a number of vehicles in the middle of the night.

Wed, 14 Apr 2021 14:45:00 +0100
Elections 2021: The candidates for Buckinghamshire listed
May 6, 2021, will see Buckinghamshire residents finally heading to the polls to elect their local councillors – one year later than planned because of the coronavirus outbreak.

Wed, 14 Apr 2021 11:27:03 +0100
Red Kite at Marlow park steals picnic food
A Red Kite has been captured stealing visitors food at a popular Marlow park.

Wed, 14 Apr 2021 13:12:00 +0100
Man in Chesham arrested after police seize address
A man has been arrested for several crimes after a warrant for an address in Chesham was raided.

Wed, 14 Apr 2021 12:56:38 +0100
Woman grabbed around the neck and dragged for half a mile in Milton Keynes
An investigation has been launched after a woman was grabbed around the neck and dragged for around half a mile in Milton Keynes.

Wed, 14 Apr 2021 12:32:25 +0100
Beloved High Wycombe Judo Centre coach Bill Nobbs passes away
A much-loved High Wycombe judo coach who was a role-model to hundreds of players has passed away.

Wed, 14 Apr 2021 11:40:30 +0100
Parking fails around Bucks as new £70 fine could come into force
Pavement parking is in the spotlight once again.

Wed, 14 Apr 2021 12:31:00 +0100
Coronavirus in Bucks: Over 31,000 cases since pandemic began
A total of 31,259 people have had Covid-19 in Buckinghamshire, the latest figures show.

Wed, 14 Apr 2021 05:00:00 +0100
HS2's plans to close A413 at Little Missenden thrown out
A major Bucks A-road will not be closed over two weekends for HS2 works after the plans were thrown out.

Wed, 14 Apr 2021 19:59:38 +0100
Elections 2021: What has voter turnout been like in Wycombe?
Voters up and down the country will head to the polls next month for the first bumper crop of elections since the coronavirus pandemic hit.

Wed, 14 Apr 2021 19:30:40 +0100
Bucks developer secures five star rating for 16th consecutive year
A Buckinghamshire developer has been awarded a five star satisfaction rating for the 16th consecutive year.

Wed, 14 Apr 2021 18:41:00 +0100
Buckingham to receive just over £2m to help businesses
Buckingham MP Greg Smith has welcomed the announcement that the constituency will receive £2,364,418 to support iconic cultural organisations and businesses.

Wed, 14 Apr 2021 18:13:36 +0100
Avondale Care Home residents cycle the length of the world
Residents at a care home in Aylesbury have been fundraising for their local Florence Nightingale Hospice in the town, by virtually cycling around the globe.



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