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Fri, 09 Apr 2021 05:00:00 +0100
In the dock: Weekly round-up of hearings at Wycombe Magistrates' Court - February 19 to 23
Weekly round-up of hearings at Wycombe Magistrates’ Court:

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Chiltern Railways to make its TENTH major timetable change since March 2020
CHILTERN Railways is set to introduce a new timetable next week - increasing services in line with the government’s roadmap out of lockdown.

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 17:09:00 +0100
HS2: Protesters in Wendover camp out in woodland on railway route
A resistance camp has been set up on London Road in Wendover on the direct route of HS2.

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 18:11:48 +0100
Improvements for McDonald's on Dovecot Road in High Wycombe
A FAST food franchise has proposed a series of improvements to one of its restaurants in a Bucks town.

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 16:01:36 +0100
Red Kite Community Housing wants to build 12 new homes in Marlow
A HOUSING association has submitted to the council for a new block of flats at the site of some garages in an area deemed a ‘flood risk’.

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 14:50:16 +0100
Little Missenden farmers and their young children receive death threats from 'vegan activists'
A family who own a farm in Bucks have spoken out after they and their young children received death threats from ‘vegan activists’.

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 14:51:43 +0100
M1 crash: Three injured in crash between car and lorry
Three people were injured in a crash between a car and a lorry earlier today on the M1.

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 14:46:00 +0100
Thug who held knife to High Wycombe woman's throat in her own kitchen is jailed
A thug who held a knife to a woman’s throat and threatened to kill her in her own kitchen was starting almost three years in prison today.

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 13:44:43 +0100
‘RICH LIST’: Find out how much Bucks Council bosses REALLY take home
A COUNCIL boss “rich list” that revealed the top earners in the UK’s local authorities has been branded “out of date” by – but some of its employees still take home a tidy sum.

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 11:18:05 +0100
Gerrards Cross M&S Simply Food set to close
A Bucks M&S food store is set to close.

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 09:43:09 +0100
High Wycombe: Staff member racially abused in the Eden Centre
A member of staff was racially abused in the Eden Centre in High Wycombe.

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 16:00:00 +0100
Wycombe face Luton Town next in the Championship
Wycombe Wanderers host Luton Town on Saturday afternoon and the Chairboys will be hoping to replicate their visitor's great escape from last season.

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 14:58:02 +0100
Business support: where has Buckinghamshire's £181m been spent?
Businesses in Buckinghamshire have benefited from around £181 million in support through grants and business rates relief during the coronavirus pandemic, figures reveal.

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 14:55:00 +0100
Wycombe's David Stockdale named in the EFL Team of the Week
David Stockdale has been included in both the EFL’s and Championship’s latest Team of the Week.

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 10:14:50 +0100
M40 crash: Three cars involved in rush hour crash
Three cars were involved in a crash on the M40 on Wednesday evening.

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 09:00:00 +0100
Chesham physiotherapist speaks about being redeployed to Covid ward during lockdown
March 23 marked a year since the UK was plunged into lockdown after the novel coronavirus spread rapidly across the country and cases started to rise.

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 05:00:00 +0100
High Wycombe man fined for begging in Marlow High Street despite ban
A High Wycombe man who claimed he was homeless to try and get money from members of the public has been fined.

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 16:32:04 +0100
Driving tests to resume this month DVSA confirm - when you can book
Demand for driving tests is expected to soar with the lockdown restrictions halting lessons and tests for much of the past 12 months.

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 16:28:35 +0100
Aylesbury Crown Court faces bulging backlog of cases
Aylesbury Crown Court is facing an increasing backlog of cases, figures show.

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 15:30:00 +0100
Wycombe: Is avoiding relegation more impressive than promotion?
Wanderers’ 3-0 win over Rotherham was their first victory by more than one goal at Championship level and gives them a massive boost in the fight for survival.

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 13:00:00 +0100
Positive news on Jacobson whilst Gape is side-lined for Luton clash
Gareth Ainsworth confirmed he will be without midfielder Dominic Gape for this weekend’s clash against Luton Town.

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 13:35:24 +0100
Chesham skatepark opened after two-year wait in 2014
Dozens of people flocked to the opening of a new skatepark in Chesham seven years ago as it was finally unveiled after a two-year wait.

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 13:35:00 +0100
Marlow to decorate high street to celebrate the reopening of shops
Marlow will be celebrating the easing of lockdown and the opening of shops next week by putting up colourful bunting across the town centre.

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 11:15:01 +0100
Matt Hancock insists Covid vaccines are safe amid blood clot concerns
The Health Secretary has urged everyone to take up the chance of a vaccine jab when they are invited to do so.

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 19:00:00 +0100
Bucks outdoor activities you can enjoy as restrictions ease
With more lockdown restrictions set to ease next Monday here are some outdoor activities you can enjoy in Bucks.

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 13:37:32 +0100
Wendover murder: Locals react as Aylesbury man is arrested
The residents of Wendover have reacted to the news that a murder investigation has been launched in the village.

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 13:11:10 +0100
‘Massive’ pile of fly-tipping off Hatters Lane took ‘14 hours total’ to clear
A “MASSIVE” pile of dumped on a path in a residential area took a clean-up crew ‘14 hours in total’ to clear – and one person claimed the problem had been reported “several times” over the years.

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 11:22:31 +0100
New coach ‘turning circle’ approved for Great Missenden school
A NEW coach turning area to enable the safe transportation of schoolchildren has been approved.

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 10:18:15 +0100
This is how YOU feel about shops being able to stay open until 10pm from April 12
Lockdown restrictions are set to ease further next Monday, with pubs and restaurants able to reopen for outdoor dining and non-essential retail also allowed to open again.

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 09:22:46 +0100
Wendover murder: Police arrest Aylesbury man after pensioner's death
A 36-year-old man from Aylesbury has been arrested on suspicion of murder following the death of a 77-year-old.

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.

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 18:28:00 +0100
Deliveroo protests continue in Aylesbury over pay dispute
Another Deliveroo protest took place in Aylesbury as workers fight for better working conditions.

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 16:51:00 +0100
Teenage boy has scooter stolen in Hazlemere on Easter Monday
A teenage boy has had his electric scooter stolen after he was allegedly attacked by two men.

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 13:09:20 +0100
River Thames diner team 'beyond excited' as menu is released
It was reported yesterday that a new pop-in diner will open on the River Thames later this month.

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 16:30:00 +0100
The lockdown rules changing next week - what you can do from April 12
On Monday, Mr Johnson, setting out the move to the second step of the road map on Monday, said the shift was "fully justified by the data".

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 16:23:00 +0100
Double-decker bus catches fire in Dinton near Aylesbury
A double-decker bus was on fire on the outskirts of Aylesbury.

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 16:16:34 +0100
Bucks Council approves extension of listed cottage on Elm Road in Penn
EXTENSION  for an 18th Century cottage that received allegations of “poor design” have been approved.

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 16:00:00 +0100
Royal Mail and Hermes respond as parcels sold on eBay
Royal Mail and Hermes have responded to reports that undelivered parcels are being sold on eBay.

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 15:48:13 +0100
High Wycombe man jailed for numerous drug crimes
A 36-year-old man from High Wycombe has been jailed for several drug crimes, which include driving with cocaine in his system.

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 15:21:00 +0100
Free car parking across Buckinghamshire as lockdown eases
Several car parks across the county will be free for motorists to use as shops across Buckinghamshire get ready to reopen on Monday, April 12.

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 15:18:10 +0100
Blood clot symptoms to look out for if you've had the AstraZeneca vaccine
The warning comes as investigations continue into potential links between the AstraZeneca jab and blood clots.

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 14:52:04 +0100
Teenager attacked at Kingsmead Recreation Ground in Loudwater
An investigation has been launched after a teenager was attacked in a Loudwater park.

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 14:38:08 +0100
Man punched in the face on his own drive near Olney
A 61-year-old man was punched in the face and had his valuables taken of him near Milton Keynes.

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 14:10:14 +0100
By-election to replace late Dame Cheryl Gillan, Chesham and Amersham MP, 'could take months'
Dame Cheryl Gillan’s death over the Easter weekend sent shockwaves through the community, particularly those who were unaware she was suffering from a long illness.

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 13:27:43 +0100
Two people charged after man 'shouts at people outside supermarket' in Bourne End
Two people have been charged after a man "shouted at members of the public" in Bourne End.

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 13:26:53 +0100
Saunderton Lodge: Future of 'remote' hostel set to be reviewed after new temporary accommodation opens in High Wycombe
A remote hostel that is set to be abandoned by families when new temporary accommodation opens in the centre of High Wycombe will be "reviewed" by the council.

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 12:06:02 +0100
Coronavirus in Bucks - Moderna vaccine: What you need to know
The Moderna coronavirus vaccine is the third jab to be rolled out in the UK.

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 11:20:47 +0100
Wycombe: Young boy walking down busy A-road sparks concern
Police are seeking anyone with dash-cam footage of a young boy walking down a busy A-road to come forward.

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 10:52:00 +0100
Coronavirus in Bucks: Hundreds of excess deaths in during pandemic
Buckinghamshire's death toll during the last year of the coronavirus pandemic was hundreds higher than during previous years, figures suggest.



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