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Thu, 18 Mar 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Dashwood Mausoleum and other landmarks are lit up purple at night in celebration of the Census 2021
Waddesdon Manor, Dashwood Mausoleum, and Pinewood Studios will join more than a hundred buildings and landmarks across England and Wales by lighting up purple to celebrate Census 2021.

Thu, 18 Mar 2021 07:49:00 +0000
Ledborough Lane in Beaconsfield to close for reconstruction work
RECONSTRUCTION work starts this morning at Ledborough Lane in .

Wed, 17 Mar 2021 17:53:32 +0000
Live Wycombe Wanderers vs Barnsley at Adams Park
Hello and good evening. Welcome to Adams Park as Wycombe Wanderers take on Barnsley on this crisp night in Bucks.

Wed, 17 Mar 2021 17:25:42 +0000
Outrage over ‘laughing gas’ canisters dumped at Denham Country Park
DOZENS of spent nitrous oxide canisters dumped directly outside a public park have sparked outrage among locals who branded the culprits “absolute scum” – and with certain members calling for to be considered.

Wed, 17 Mar 2021 15:34:57 +0000
Totteridge garages branded 'apocalyptic' as drugs and crashed car found
A ‘post-apocalypse’ is how one councillor described an area of derelict garages where ‘needles, cocaine, cannabis and a crashed car’ were allegedly discovered prompting a clean-up operation.

Wed, 17 Mar 2021 12:42:43 +0000
Hundreds of bottles, shopping trolley and an ANORAK pulled out of River Wye in High Wycombe
Glass bottles, a shopping trolley and an anorak were just some of the rubbish fished out of the River Wye in High Wycombe this week - prompting concerns from residents about the "ugly" problem.

Wed, 17 Mar 2021 15:00:47 +0000
'I feel sick': Great Missenden residents distraught as 'beautiful' trees are felled by HS2 in Leather Lane
A "beautiful" row of trees is being felled in Great Missenden by HS2 - despite uproar and upset from residents.

Wed, 17 Mar 2021 14:56:00 +0000
Coronavirus in Bucks - One new death at Bucks NHS Trust
One new coronavirus death has been recorded at Buckinghamshire Trust in the latest 24-hour period, the latest official figures show.

Wed, 17 Mar 2021 12:45:48 +0000
M40 and A418: Update issued after crashes cause traffic
Further updates have been issued following two seperate crashes that caused three lanes on the M40 to be closed and a busy A-Road to be closed for several hours.

Wed, 17 Mar 2021 05:00:00 +0000
'A living misery': Hughenden Valley residents upset at HGVs using Warrendene Road as a 'waiting bay'
A "dreadful" lorry parking situation is making residents lives a "living misery", a councillor has claimed - as a petition to deal with the problem is handed over.

Wed, 17 Mar 2021 14:32:42 +0000
Hungry? Here are the top ten rated takeaways in Buckinghamshire
Due to current Covid-19 restrictions, local restaurants have seen a surge in the number of people treating themselves to a takeaway.

Wed, 17 Mar 2021 14:40:50 +0000
High Wycombe mosque hosts pop-up Covid-19 vaccination clinic
The Jubilee Road Mosque in High Wycombe hosted a ‘pop-up’ COVID-19 vaccination clinic last weekend.

Wed, 17 Mar 2021 11:28:08 +0000
Bomb detonated in Quainton after being found in Aylesbury
A bomb was safely detonated in the Aylesbury area after being located within the town.

Wed, 17 Mar 2021 10:23:06 +0000
Non-violent protest planned in Marlow amid rage over government's 'police state' crime bill
A peaceful vigil is set to be held in Marlow this evening - in memory of Sarah Everard and in protest against the government's Police, Crime and Sentencing Bill.

Wed, 17 Mar 2021 10:14:29 +0000
HGV that 'wiped out' bollards on Bathurst Walk in Iver may have been 'lost'
DAMAGES done to some bollards and a tree by a lorry have prompted one group of residents to call on the highways authority for repairs – adding that they feel are a “major issue” in the area.

Wed, 17 Mar 2021 16:17:00 +0000
High Wycombe's RH Amar confirm marketing strategy shake-up
One of the country’s leading food distributors is adding a number of new positions to its sales and marketing teams, as it embarks on a new three-year growth strategy.

Wed, 17 Mar 2021 15:20:00 +0000
Heycar offer Bucks residents catalytic converters advice
A website that specialises in selling cars has given the people of Buckinghamshire advice on how to their vehicles safe from catalytic converter thefts.

Wed, 17 Mar 2021 14:02:42 +0000
When people in their 40s could be offered the Covid vaccine
More than 24 million people have now received their first dose of a vaccine, with an average of around 280,000 jabs being administered each day.

Wed, 17 Mar 2021 13:22:00 +0000
Brill bin bags reportedly containing drugs to be taken away
Buckinghamshire Council have responded to criticism after several bin bags reportedly containing cannabis were left on the roadside in a quiet village.

Wed, 17 Mar 2021 11:00:41 +0000
Burnham Train station: Woman dies on tracks
A woman has died on the tracks at Burnham Railway station.

Wed, 17 Mar 2021 11:56:00 +0000
Women allegedly verbally abused and spat at in Milton Keynes
A woman and her elderly mother were allegedly verbally abused and spat at in Milton Keynes.

Wed, 17 Mar 2021 14:16:08 +0000
Patsy Palmer 'does a Piers Morgan' as GMB comes under fire
The actress appeared alongside hosts Susanna Reid and Ben Shephard on Wednesday’s instalment of the show.

Wed, 17 Mar 2021 13:52:13 +0000
Tesco, ASDA and M&S issue urgent safety message to shoppers
Three of the country’s biggest supermarkets have issued an urgent safety message to their shoppers.

Wed, 17 Mar 2021 08:23:55 +0000
Police seize driver's car in Amersham
A DRIVER had their car seized by police in Amersham last night.

Wed, 17 Mar 2021 08:14:09 +0000
Thames Valley Police to pilot new orders to tackle knife crime
THE Home Secretary has confirmed that Thames Valley Police (TVP) will be one of four forces to trial the introduction of new post-conviction powers to further tackle knife crime and violence.

Wed, 17 Mar 2021 07:34:37 +0000
Thames Valley Police to develop Project Vigilant forcewide
THAMES Valley Police is developing a forcewide project which will see officers target predatory behaviour in order to prevent sexual offences.

Tue, 16 Mar 2021 15:56:58 +0000
The areas in High Wycombe which are almost 'coronavirus free'
A total of eight areas in High Wycombe and the surrounding areas have seen between 0-2 coronavirus cases recorded in a seven-day period.

Tue, 16 Mar 2021 20:11:23 +0000
Burnham extension approved – despite neighbour 'privacy' concerns
PROPERTY extension plans that sparked concerns about “overlooking” and ‘harm to privacy’ have been approved.

Tue, 16 Mar 2021 18:39:11 +0000
Large police presence at Burnham train station - reports
There is currently a large number of police vehicles at Burnham train station, according to eyewitness reports.

Tue, 16 Mar 2021 19:53:53 +0000
Wooburn Green horses removed from field amid RSPCA visit and string of concerns from residents
Two young ponies have reportedly been "rescued" from a Wooburn Green field this evening after residents raised fears about their welfare.

Tue, 16 Mar 2021 13:35:40 +0000
Longstanding Conservative councillor Alan Hill defects to the Wycombe Independents
A long-standing Tory councillor and former mayor has defected to the Wycombe Independents.

Tue, 16 Mar 2021 19:16:10 +0000
M40: Three lanes closed after crash between lorry and car
Three lanes of the M40 are currently closed following a crash between a lorry and a car on the M40.

Tue, 16 Mar 2021 13:06:30 +0000
Thames Water slammed over lack of 'sewage overflow warnings' in Hughenden Park
FAMILIES with small children and pets seen playing in a stream that might be contaminated with sewage has sparked outrage among locals who said it was a “disturbing” sight – adding they were ‘disgusted’ by a lack of warning signs put up ...

Tue, 16 Mar 2021 05:00:00 +0000
The A4010 'stressed' by thousands of vehicles every day could get major overhaul
A major road that has become “stressed” by thousands of vehicles every day could be overhauled to help it cope with a huge increase in traffic.

Tue, 16 Mar 2021 11:16:22 +0000
Private e-scooters STILL illegal on the roads, police and council warn
Privately owned e-scooters are still illegal on public roads, cycle lanes and pavements, residents are being reminded.

Tue, 16 Mar 2021 18:25:31 +0000
Brill: Firefighters cut woman out of car after crashing into boulder
A woman was cut out of her car after crashing into a boulder earlier this afternoon.

Tue, 16 Mar 2021 17:40:58 +0000
Four cars crash in Iver Heath - two men rescued
Two men were freed from their vehicles after a crash between four cars this afternoon in Iver Heath.

Tue, 16 Mar 2021 17:26:04 +0000
Milton Keynes: Man hospitalised after knifepoint robbery
A man was taken to hospital after being robbed at knifepoint on Saturday night in Wolverton

Tue, 16 Mar 2021 19:24:03 +0000
A418 Aylesbury Road closed after crash between two cars
A busy road in Bucks has been closed since this afternoon following a crash involving two vehicles.

Tue, 16 Mar 2021 18:41:43 +0000
The Barnsley Chronicle give their views on Wycombe Wanderers
Wycombe’s home match against Barnsley on Wednesday will have implications at both ends of the Championship table.

Tue, 16 Mar 2021 16:18:42 +0000
How Home Instead are helping the elderly during the pandemic
A home care company have issued activity booklets to its clients as the country continues to battle through the pandemic.

Tue, 16 Mar 2021 15:26:12 +0000
Person found in Buckingham after being reported missing
A person who unexpectedly left their home ‘with suicidal thoughts’, has been found by Thames Valley Police.

Tue, 16 Mar 2021 15:05:48 +0000
Animal Star Awards sees Amersham woman and dog nominated
A woman and her assistance dog have been nominated for a national award.

Tue, 16 Mar 2021 10:54:42 +0000
Aylesbury Waterside Theatre on being closed for one year
A popular theatre has revealed that their team are ‘ready to get back into action’ after a year of no shows.

Tue, 16 Mar 2021 13:07:00 +0000
TVP Aylesbury provide update on catalytic converter thefts
Following several thefts of catalytic converters in Buckinghamshire, Thames Valley Police have confirmed they are on a ‘mission’ to find those responsible.

Tue, 16 Mar 2021 12:10:47 +0000
UK leaders defend AstraZeneca jab as European countries suspend use
Concern comes as Germany, France, Spain and Italy paused injections of the vaccine amid concerns about blood clots in people who have had the shot.

Tue, 16 Mar 2021 12:05:37 +0000
Chalfont St Peter car fire 'started deliberately'
A car was destroyed by a fire late last night - with Bucks Fire and Rescue saying they 'believe was started deliberately'.

Tue, 16 Mar 2021 12:04:25 +0000
Prince Philip sends message to staff after leaving hospital
Philip has now returned to Windsor Castle and has sent a message of thanks to hospital staff.

Tue, 16 Mar 2021 11:42:28 +0000
‘Enquiries remain ongoing’ after sheep attack near Aylesbury
Thames Valley Police have confirmed that ‘enquiries remain ongoing’ after two sheep were attacked just outside Aylesbury at the start of March.

Tue, 16 Mar 2021 07:15:04 +0000
Thorntons begin talks to close all UK stores
The retailer said it has been hit hard by the pandemic, which has kept many of its stores shut for key periods around Christmas and Easter.



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