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Fri, 12 Mar 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Roadworks to turn busy Abbey Barn Lane/Heath End Road junction into roundabout start next month
Major works to convert a junction into a roundabout will get underway next month - and will feature the full closure of two busy roads.

Fri, 12 Mar 2021 09:40:00 +0000
Animal Aid slams plans for Coleshill rabbit meat farm
An animal rights campaign group has slammed plans for a rabbit meat farm in a Bucks village saying people are “repulsed at the thought of consuming it”.

Fri, 12 Mar 2021 09:00:00 +0000
Fan’s view: Anis Mehmeti's future looks bright at Wycombe
Anis Mehmeti has been a shining light in an otherwise dark landscape for Wycombe Wanderers fans in recent weeks.

Fri, 12 Mar 2021 05:00:00 +0000
In the dock: Weekly round-up of hearings at Wycombe Magistrates' Court - January 20 to 25
Weekly round-up of hearings at Wycombe Magistrates’ Court:

Thu, 11 Mar 2021 14:02:03 +0000
Motorcyclist killed in M40 crash
A man in his 40s has died in a horror crash that closed off part of the M40.

Thu, 11 Mar 2021 16:07:59 +0000
Channel 4's Grayson's Art Club visit Hazlemere's Monster Zoo
The Monster Zoo in Hazelmere appeared on Grayson’s Art Club on Channel 4 and has been entered into a National exhibition.

Thu, 11 Mar 2021 15:13:27 +0000
The Sandcastle Nursery celebrates 30th birthday
High Wycombe’s first day nursery is celebrating 30 years.

Thu, 11 Mar 2021 12:52:06 +0000
Warning of 'gunfire sounds' as film crews descend on the West Wycombe Estate
Residents living near the West Wycombe Estate may hear "gunfire sounds" ringing out as a TV show is filmed there.

Thu, 11 Mar 2021 11:38:37 +0000
Penny Bell murder investigation: Fresh plea for information 30 years after Denham mother found stabbed to death in London
The distraught family of a mother-of-two who was brutally murdered in her car have shared their pain as her death remains unsolved 30 years on.

Thu, 11 Mar 2021 10:38:33 +0000
Naphill: 'Monster' 200-year-old tree crashes down on busy road amid strong winds
A "monster" 200-year-old tree crashed down across a busy road this morning, cutting off a major access to a village.

Thu, 11 Mar 2021 20:03:00 +0000
Crash in Bletchley causes 'significant damage' to a house
Three houses were damaged after a lorry and a car crashed into each other in the north of the county.

Thu, 11 Mar 2021 17:11:04 +0000
Campaigners delighted after house plans for The Swan at Ley Hill thrown out
A campaign group has spoken of its delight after plans to convert a 500-year-old village pub into housing were thrown out.

Thu, 11 Mar 2021 15:17:42 +0000
Wycombe Wanderers supporter Sue McBryde passes away
Wycombe Wanderers have confirmed that a lifelong fan of the club has sadly passed away.

Thu, 11 Mar 2021 14:48:30 +0000
CCTV images released after boy punched in the face in Aylesbury
CCTV images have been released after a boy was punched in the face in Aylesbury.

Thu, 11 Mar 2021 14:33:00 +0000
Man remains in hospital following Milton Keynes car crash
A man in his 20s has suffered ‘serious injuries’ in a car crash that happened in Milton Keynes.

Thu, 11 Mar 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Lawsuit against Holy Cross Convent nuns cost Chalfont St Peter Parish Council nearly £1m
A “hopeless” lawsuit against Roman Catholic nuns cost a parish council almost £1 million.

Thu, 11 Mar 2021 13:02:39 +0000
Gareth Ainsworth on Wycombe Wanderers' fourth successive defeat
The Chairboys have now scored just one goal in their last six games sitting bottom of the table and 12 points from safety - with just 11 games to go.

Thu, 11 Mar 2021 10:14:11 +0000
Captain Sir Tom Moore helped fund this amazing new wellbeing pod for hospital workers
A wellbeing pod for stressed hospital workers will be dedicated to the memory of the late Captain Sir Tom Moore.

Thu, 11 Mar 2021 10:00:00 +0000
Chinnor care home staff celebrate 40 years of service
Two care home staff members are celebrating a total of 40 years’ service at the home.

Thu, 11 Mar 2021 09:00:00 +0000
Plans to set up community fridge in Chalfont St Giles
A community fridge could be set up in a Bucks village if plans are given the go-ahead.

Wed, 10 Mar 2021 18:00:32 +0000
Shocking moment graves are damaged as driver runs over them in cemetery
A car ploughed over at least four graves in scenes that left cemetery visitors distraught this afternoon.

Wed, 10 Mar 2021 20:05:20 +0000
Stowe School plan to refurbish its Sixth Form building
A private school in north Bucks has submitted a planning application to refurbish its sixth form building.

Wed, 10 Mar 2021 19:38:41 +0000
A421 in Milton Keynes is shut following a car accident
A road has been shut by the police in Milton Keynes following an accident.

Wed, 10 Mar 2021 18:52:02 +0000
M40 near Gerrards Cross closed due to 'serious crash'
Motorists have been told to ‘expect delays’ following an accident on the M40.

Wed, 10 Mar 2021 16:38:00 +0000
People smuggling searches carried out in Buckinghamshire
One hundred lorries were searched in Bucks at the start of March as Thames Valley Police, along with other organisations, are tackling people smuggling in the region.

Wed, 10 Mar 2021 16:27:00 +0000
Swish Fibre ready to open after replacing Cath Kidston
Swish Fibre is ready to open up on Marlow High Street by transforming the old Cath Kidston store into a technology hub.

Wed, 10 Mar 2021 16:19:45 +0000
High Wycombe merchandise? Plans for souvenirs to celebrate town's heritage
Shoppers could soon be able to buy High Wycombe merchandise in a bid to celebrate the town’s “incredible” heritage.

Wed, 10 Mar 2021 15:14:31 +0000
Cocaine seized as Aylesbury man is jailed for drug crimes
A 42-year-old man has been jailed for drug crimes in Aylesbury.

Wed, 10 Mar 2021 14:59:00 +0000
Car found on its roof in Great Hampden in the middle of the night
A car was seen on its roof on a country road in the south of the county.

Wed, 10 Mar 2021 13:06:00 +0000
5 alleged or convicted terrorists with Bucks links: Part One
Terrorism is a concerning issue that has caused nothing but devastation to people across the world.

Wed, 10 Mar 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Five Guys High Wycombe reaction from local takeaways and residents
High Wycombe will see the opening of American burger chain Five Guys on March 15 and their local competitors and Wycombe residents have reacted to the news.

Wed, 10 Mar 2021 12:53:10 +0000
High Wycombe councillors agree part of Abbey Way should be renamed in memory of 'pioneer' Dame Frances Dove
Part of a busy High Wycombe road should be renamed in honour of a pioneer who did “amazing” things in the town, councillors agreed.

Wed, 10 Mar 2021 12:40:07 +0000
Plans to turn The Swan at Ley Hill into housing refused
Plans to turn a 500-year-old village pub into a house have been thrown out.

Wed, 10 Mar 2021 11:12:41 +0000
Sir William Borlase start testing programme as pupils return to school
Schools reopened their doors to pupils this week after months of online learning.

Wed, 10 Mar 2021 05:00:00 +0000
The places where KFC wants to open up new drive thru restaurants
KFC has revealed the locations across the UK that are being eyed up as part of their expansion - including another one for High Wycombe.

Wed, 10 Mar 2021 13:44:53 +0000
Giant cinema screen WILL return to Frogmoor in High Wycombe 'when safe to do so'
A huge cinema screen in High Wycombe town centre will return “when it is safe to do so” after the festive movie event was cut short by tighter Covid-19 restrictions.

Wed, 10 Mar 2021 11:30:27 +0000
Thames Valley Air Ambulance sees surge in need for aftercare support during lockdown
THAMES Valley Air Ambulance (TVAA) has revealed a huge rise in former patients seeking its aftercare services, since the start of the pandemic.

Wed, 10 Mar 2021 13:54:14 +0000
Piers Morgan explains why he quit Good Morning Britain
Addressing his controversial Meghan Markle comments, the former GMB presenter said: “Freedom of speech is a hill I’m happy to die on."

Wed, 10 Mar 2021 13:54:07 +0000
Plans to build access road through Chesham Bois Common withdrawn
Campaigners are celebrating after “damaging” plans to build a tarmac access road through a “precious green oasis” have been withdrawn.

Wed, 10 Mar 2021 13:45:23 +0000
Morrisons is selling half price champagne this Mother's Day
Morrisons has a number of options to enjoy with mum or to send as a gift from afar; from premium fizz, to flavoured gins.

Wed, 10 Mar 2021 13:41:33 +0000
Meghan Markle's formal complaint to ITV over Piers Morgan
The Duchess of Sussex made an official complaint to ITV regarding Piers Morgan’s comments and how they may affect the issue of mental health.

Tue, 09 Mar 2021 18:18:38 +0000
Former The Downley School teacher banned for lying about having cancer and faking medical letters
A teacher at a village primary school has been banned from the profession for lying about having cancer and faking NHS documents.

Tue, 09 Mar 2021 16:12:34 +0000
'Butchered' sheep found in Quarrendon Leas near Aylesbury
*Please note that some readers may find the information upsetting*

Tue, 09 Mar 2021 21:42:46 +0000
Catalytic converters stolen in the Aylesbury Vale area
There has been an increase in catalytic converter thefts in the Aylesbury Vale area.

Tue, 09 Mar 2021 19:00:00 +0000
High Wycombe care home residents hold hands with loved ones
Care home residents in High Wycombe have held hands with loved ones for the first time in almost a year in emotional reunion scenes.

Tue, 09 Mar 2021 11:16:23 +0000
Pub in the Park line-up: Craig David, Ronan Keating, Beverley Knight and more
Marlow festival, Pub in the Park, have announced their music lineup over the extended four-day event later this year.

Tue, 09 Mar 2021 11:43:49 +0000
Opening of High Wycombe's new four-floor pub confirmed amid big plans to revive High Street
A four-floor cocktail bar and pub in High Wycombe High Street looks set to open its doors to punters later this year.

Tue, 09 Mar 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Bucks cycleways: Residents react to proposed Marlow 'quietway'
After a letter has been sent to homes about a proposed "quietway” trial on Trinity Road, Marlow residents have reacted to the trial period.

Tue, 09 Mar 2021 17:09:35 +0000
B&M to be officially opened by a High Wycombe charity
B&M High Wycombe will be officially opened by Wycombe Homeless Connection next week.

Tue, 09 Mar 2021 16:00:14 +0000
The Butcher's Tap takeaway service to launch this week
Tom Kerridge’s award winning pub The Butchers Tap will launch a brand new grill takeaway services this Friday (March 12).



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