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Wed, 03 Mar 2021 09:07:15 +0000
Police in Aylesbury Vale rescue two dogs believed to be stolen
Police seized two dogs believed to be stolen this week.

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Two community projects are given the go ahead in Buckingham
Two projects were awarded funding at the recent Buckingham & Villages Community Board meeting.

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Residents call for 7.5 tonne weight restriction in Coleshill, near Amersham
Almost 300 people signed a petition for a 7.5 tonne weight restriction in a village to stop lorry drivers using it as a “cut-through”.

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Knife crime sees sharp rise in Thames Valley
Thames Valley has seen knife crime soar in just seven years, figures reveal.

Tue, 02 Mar 2021 19:00:00 +0000
Five unsolved murders that happened in Buckinghamshire
Across Bucks, there are murders that have never been solved and people who have never been found.

Tue, 02 Mar 2021 22:07:05 +0000
Rishi Sunak to extend furlough scheme until September
Employees will continue to receive 80% of their salary for hours not worked until the scheme ends.

Tue, 02 Mar 2021 19:00:00 +0000
Bucks restaurants you need to try once they reopen
The hospitality sector is due to open for outdoor use on April 12 before opening up indoors on May 17.

Tue, 02 Mar 2021 16:04:43 +0000
‘New college campus’ and ‘affordable housing’ agreed for High Wycombe
TWO major redevelopment projects that include a “new college campus” and dozens of affordable housing units have been approved for .

Tue, 02 Mar 2021 17:00:02 +0000
Bucks Council called to repair Ickford Road after crash fears
“NUMEROUS” warnings about a rough section of road that forces drivers onto the wrong side on a blind bend have still not been addressed, it has been claimed.

Tue, 02 Mar 2021 14:10:23 +0000
Amersham: Aldi unveils plans to open new store on site of former Jaguar showroom
Aldi has unveiled “exciting plans” to open a store in Amersham.

Tue, 02 Mar 2021 16:30:00 +0000
Speed limit in Magpie Lane, Coleshill, could be assessed
A petition to reduce the speed limit in a village road was debated by councillors.

Tue, 02 Mar 2021 16:15:12 +0000
More than 4,500 tests delivered in Wooburn Green and Flackwell Heath after South African Covid variant found in Bucks
Door to door Covid-19 testing in Wooburn Green and Flackwell Heath has been completed.

Tue, 02 Mar 2021 15:20:00 +0000
High Wycombe tips: Residents react to increased fly-tipping
High Wycombe residents have reacted to the news that on average fly-tipped waste is discovered three times a day.

Tue, 02 Mar 2021 13:16:04 +0000
Bucks' most expensive houses on sale right now
Here are the most expensive houses that are on sale in Bucks right now

Tue, 02 Mar 2021 12:11:02 +0000
Wooburn Green woman gets prank calls demanding money after dog snatched from garden
A dog owner has been receiving prank calls demanding money after her pooch was stolen from her house in Wooburn Green.

Tue, 02 Mar 2021 11:53:11 +0000
South African variant: Final day of Bucks surge testing
Today is the last day of and parts of Flackwell Heath after the South African varient was found was in the village.

Tue, 02 Mar 2021 09:44:15 +0000
Reopening river through High Wycombe town centre ‘long-term ambition’
RENEWED calls to see a historic river brought back to the surface in town centre have prompted top politicians to say they too share that ambition, but that funding is key.

Tue, 02 Mar 2021 16:21:00 +0000
Xbox 1S, cash and jewellery stolen from Aylesbury properties
Several items including jewellery, cash, a gaming console and a TV were stolen in two burglaries at the start of the year in Aylesbury.

Tue, 02 Mar 2021 16:00:47 +0000
Bletchley: CCTV image released after teenager punched before being robbed
A CCTV image has been released after a teenager was robbed in Bletchley.

Tue, 02 Mar 2021 15:50:00 +0000
E-fit released after house in Milton Keynes is nearly broken into
Police have released an e-fit image following an attempted burglary in Milton Keynes.

Tue, 02 Mar 2021 14:47:43 +0000
Wendover could get three new cycle paths from HS2 money
Buckinghamshire Council would like to hear from the public after they have confirmed that a village near Aylesbury could have three new cycle routes.

Tue, 02 Mar 2021 13:45:00 +0000
Olney girl with Marfan Syndrome receives £1,000 donation
A five-year-old girl who suffers from a genetic disorder has received a life-changing donation from a leading house developer company.

Tue, 02 Mar 2021 13:46:02 +0000
Help us to shine a spotlight on all our health and care heroes
We are proud to launch our first Health and Social Care Awards.

Tue, 02 Mar 2021 12:42:01 +0000
Facebook page set up to help find stolen bikes in Aylesbury
A Facebook page to help find stolen or missing bikes in the Aylesbury area has been launched.

Tue, 02 Mar 2021 11:35:14 +0000
Aylesbury Mosque praised for stopping 'fake news' on vaccine
Aylesbury MP Rob Butler has praised the town’s Mosque for ‘working extremely hard’ to stop the spread of ‘fake news’ in regards to the Covid-19 vaccination.

Tue, 02 Mar 2021 10:51:03 +0000
Watch the Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Oprah Winfrey interview in the UK
The interview will air on Sunday 7 March at 8pm Eastern Time in the United States but where will it be made available for a UK audience?

Tue, 02 Mar 2021 10:46:35 +0000
Brain Tumour Research reveal new director of fundraising
A leading brain tumour charity which is based in Milton Keynes have recently announced its new director of fundraising.

Tue, 02 Mar 2021 10:18:56 +0000
Holmer Green man charged after 'car stolen' in High Wycombe 'burglary'
A man has been charged with burglary after a car was stolen from a High Wycombe property.

Tue, 02 Mar 2021 09:42:43 +0000
Aldi announce new ban for all stores in England and Wales
The budget supermarket has been carbon neutral since January 2019

Tue, 02 Mar 2021 14:03:34 +0000
The Squirrel High Wycombe: Amazing meal boxes to spoil your mum with this Mother's Day
With traditional Mother’s Day celebrations cancelled for the second year in a row thanks to Covid-19, many will rightly be struggling for fresh ways to recognise their mums in 2021.

Tue, 02 Mar 2021 09:03:31 +0000
Cars found on fire in Burnham and Milton Keynes in suspected arson attacks
A car in Burnham was found on fire in a suspected arson attack.

Tue, 02 Mar 2021 07:55:23 +0000
30 sheep found 'strolling around Aston Abbots'
Residents were left baa-ffled after finding 30 sheep strolling around a village.

Tue, 02 Mar 2021 07:34:00 +0000
Aylesbury: Men bailed after being arrested 'when police found crack cocaine and heroin in vehicle'
Two men were arrested in connection with drug crimes in Aylesbury.

Tue, 02 Mar 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Thames Valley Air Ambulance gets behind Covid-19 jab rollout
Thames Valley Air Ambulance staff are volunteering at the Marlow vaccine centre to help as well as performing their vital work on the frontline of saving lives.

Tue, 02 Mar 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Chesham GP's Covid vaccine TikTok post seen by more than 100k people
A Bucks GP's TikTok post of her getting her Covid jab has been seen by more than 100,000 people.

Tue, 02 Mar 2021 09:12:36 +0000
Marlow Santa fun run 2020 raise over £26,000
Marlow Santa Fun Run 2020 raised just shy of £27,000 pounds with the money already on its way to charity.

Tue, 02 Mar 2021 08:17:27 +0000
Fire breaks out in Naphill property
A fire broke out in wall panels and ducting in a Naphill property.

Tue, 02 Mar 2021 09:25:21 +0000
Marlow Bridge Rotary Club host charity charities in zoom conference
Eight charities that work in took part in a Zoom conference to bring volunteers together and promote voluntary projects.

Mon, 01 Mar 2021 19:00:00 +0000
Bucks' best Italian restaurants according to Trip Advisor
After looking at the best and restaurants in Bucks, it only seemed right that we had a look at the best Indian establishments according to Trip Advisor.

Mon, 01 Mar 2021 17:20:54 +0000
Bucks named in top ten healthiest places in England
Buckinghamshire has been named in the top ten healthiest places in England according to the first official national health index.

Mon, 01 Mar 2021 16:30:00 +0000
‘Change of use’ of The Swan in Ley Hill to be debated by Bucks Council
A HISTORIC pub whose trading future has been a long-running dispute is now being considered as a private home – but local campaigners argue it should be preserved.

Mon, 01 Mar 2021 16:27:13 +0000
COVID-19: 98 out of 99 Bucks areas have recorded coronavirus deaths
The latest figures show 98 of the 99 areas that Bucks is broken down into have recorded at least one coronavirus death since the start of the pandemic.

Mon, 01 Mar 2021 15:57:36 +0000
Emma, I Care A Lot and The Personal History of David Copperfield - the Golden Globes films partially shot in Bucks
With Buckinghamshire’s stunning countryside, quaint villages, grand manors, and the famous Pinewood studios, it’s no wonder the county has been the setting for many successful films and TV shows.

Mon, 01 Mar 2021 12:40:06 +0000
The Duke of Edinburgh taken to second hospital
Prince Philip transferred to St Bartholomew's Hospital to treat infection, as well as tests for a pre-existing heart condition

Mon, 01 Mar 2021 12:55:29 +0000
High Wycombe: Fly-tipped waste discovered three times a day
Fly-tipped waste is discovered in three times a day on average, figures reveal.

Mon, 01 Mar 2021 19:00:00 +0000
14 pictures of the Snow Moon over Bucks
This weekend saw the third and final full moon of winter – the Snow Moon – light up the sky.

Mon, 01 Mar 2021 16:43:00 +0000
Milton Keynes teenager jailed for manslaughter of Oxford man
A 17-year-old boy from Milton Keynes has been sentenced to four years and four months’ imprisonment for manslaughter.

Mon, 01 Mar 2021 16:35:41 +0000
Should Fairford Leys near Aylesbury have a Post Office?
Two residents who live in a residential village expressed their frustration after discovering that their area does not have a Post Office

Mon, 01 Mar 2021 14:59:25 +0000
Who was jailed for crimes in Bucks in February 2021?
Here is a list of people who were jailed for crimes related to Buckinghamshire in February.

Mon, 01 Mar 2021 14:31:42 +0000
Coronation Street star Johnny Briggs was part of High Wycombe Repertory Company
Actor Johnny Briggs, who played Mike Baldwin, the lingerie business tycoon in Coronation Street, for some 30 years, was one of the longest-serving and most identifiable roles in the popular soap.



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