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Thu, 27 May 2021 09:30:00 +0100
The Legends Festival in Henley-on-Thames sparks fears among locals
A three-day summer festival which could see ‘up to 10,000 people’ turn out to hear music, dance, and drink has been met with strong local opposition – with one person claiming similar events in the past saw people ‘using their garden as a ...

Thu, 27 May 2021 09:00:00 +0100
Prestwood: 13 homes could be built on Green Belt land
Outline plans for 13 homes on Green Belt land in a Bucks village have been submitted.

Thu, 27 May 2021 08:50:05 +0100
High Wycombe man jailed for over six year for drugs crimes
A man has been sentenced to six years’ and 103 days’ imprisonment for drug crimes

Thu, 27 May 2021 08:44:29 +0100
Driver sentenced after police chase through Buckingham town centre
A man has been disqualified from driving after leading police on a pursuit through Buckingham town centre.

Thu, 27 May 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Marlow residents concerned over new plans submitted Red Kite Community Housing
Marlow residents have expressed their concerns over submitted plans to the council for a new block of flats at the site of former garages.

Wed, 26 May 2021 16:54:33 +0100
Man caught sexually touching himself in quiet Bucks village
A man has avoided serious punishment after he was caught sexually touching himself in a quiet Bucks village.

Wed, 26 May 2021 16:47:19 +0100
Amersham: Chiltern Lifestyle Centre one step closer to being finished
A controversial Bucks leisure centre is one step closer to being finished.

Wed, 26 May 2021 16:19:53 +0100
Murder investigation into man found in Bucks wood near M40 ongoing
The murder investigation into the death of a young father whose remains were found in a Bucks woodland is still ongoing two years after he first disappeared.

Wed, 26 May 2021 15:36:53 +0100
Police called to pub in Burnham amid reports of fight
Thames Valley Police (TVP) were called to a pub in Burnham after reports of a fight between two men.

Wed, 26 May 2021 13:00:54 +0100
RingGo parking at Aylesbury station slammed as ‘needlessly complicated’
A member of the public has criticised a cashless service for being “needlessly complicated” – and which they claim almost caused them to miss a critical appointment.

Wed, 26 May 2021 12:55:42 +0100
Police called after 'racially-offensive item' was displayed in Simmons Way, Lane End
Police were called to a road in Lane End this week amid reports a "racially-offensive item" was being displayed.

Wed, 26 May 2021 10:33:12 +0100
Almost 200 officers raid homes targeting serious organised crime and supply of Class A drugs
Nearly 200 officers from Thames Valley Police executed a number of warrants across Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire, and Wiltshire targeting serious organised crime and supply of class A drugs.

Wed, 26 May 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Chesham: Hundreds object to Kimchi farm plans near Pednor Loop
More than 200 people have objected to plans for an agricultural barn on land popular with runners and dog walkers in the Chilterns AONB.

Wed, 26 May 2021 19:00:00 +0100
Stokenchurch's Run the Rock event to return virtually
One of the county’s biggest running events has returned for 2021.

Wed, 26 May 2021 19:00:00 +0100
Ashridge Home Care win accolades at annual awards ceremony
A home care company that has got two outlets in Bucks has recently been named one of the best in the UK.

Wed, 26 May 2021 16:23:45 +0100
Alex Pattison leaves Wycombe Wanderers to join Harrogate
Wycombe Wanderers have confirmed that Alex Pattison has left the club.

Wed, 26 May 2021 15:52:40 +0100
Hollands Farm: Plans for up to 400 news homes and a primary school are finally submitted
Controversial plans for up to 400 homes and a new primary school in Bourne End have finally been submitted.

Wed, 26 May 2021 14:48:48 +0100
Child approached by man in attempted dog theft in Hyde Heath
A child walking a dog was approached by a man who unclipped the dog’s lead from the collar in Brays Lane, Hyde Heath.

Wed, 26 May 2021 14:30:00 +0100
RSPCA Milton Keynes put 18-year-old cat up for adoption
An 18-year-old black cat is looking for a new owner in Milton Keynes.

Wed, 26 May 2021 12:32:51 +0100
Fire at disused stable and kennel block believed to be started deliberately
A fire that broke out disused stable and kennel block is believed to have been started deliberately.

Wed, 26 May 2021 11:54:10 +0100
Housebound Wycombe Wanderers fan receives memory box
Wycombe Wanderers have gone above and beyond to help a loyal supporter who is currently housebound.

Wed, 26 May 2021 11:50:08 +0100
Live music, film screenings and amazing food planned for special three-day Frogfest this Bank Holiday Weekend
Frogfest is returning to High Wycombe town centre for a bumper Bank Holiday weekend of music and events.

Wed, 26 May 2021 10:35:27 +0100
Wycombe allow local teams to play on the Adams Park pitch
Wycombe Wanderers say they are ‘proud’ to have helped numerous local footballers get back in action by making use of pitch hire opportunities at Adams Park.

Wed, 26 May 2021 09:00:00 +0100
Council responds amid pleas from residents living on 'dangerous' Hughenden Avenue where man was killed in hit-and-run
Transport for Bucks has responded after residents living on a "dangerous" High Wycombe road urged them to make changes after a pedestrian was killed in a hit-and-run.

Wed, 26 May 2021 12:40:50 +0100
Holiday destinations that could soon be added to travel green list
Holidaymakers have been urged to only travel to countries on the green list, which currently includes 12 destinations.

Wed, 26 May 2021 12:38:49 +0100
M&S plan a further 30 store closures across the UK amid £201m losses
The 30 planned closures are part of a company-wide shake-up of around 110 stores which will see the majority of sites set for relocation.

Wed, 26 May 2021 12:37:26 +0100
‘We’re absolutely f*****’: Dominic Cummings reveals government chaos amid Covid
Boris Johnson’s former aide was giving evidence to the Commons health and science committees.

Tue, 25 May 2021 19:00:00 +0100
Aylesbury magnet fishers return stolen bike to original owner
Click here to read our original story about how two magnet fishers pulled out a bike in their first session

Tue, 25 May 2021 16:37:21 +0100
Bucks drivers fined for driving 60mph on M4 in Berkshire
Bucks drivers have been fined hundreds of pounds and given points on their licence for driving at 60mph on the motorway.

Tue, 25 May 2021 16:30:00 +0100
New Chesham mayor wants to revive town's high street
The new mayor of Chesham says she wants to revive the town’s High Street and nighttime economy after the pandemic wreaked havoc on shops and restaurants.

Tue, 25 May 2021 17:30:00 +0100
Bucks artist signed by Sony Music UK after working with Rag'N'Bone Man
An artist from Bucks has been signed by Sony Music Publishing UK after working closely with Rag’N’Bone Man on his new album that recently went number one.

Tue, 25 May 2021 16:04:40 +0100
Iver woman banned from entering High Street
A woman has been banned from entering Iver’s High Street.

Tue, 25 May 2021 15:44:03 +0100
Wycombe wine merchant faces backlash from police over Guildhall booze licence
AN Italian wine merchant is facing backlash from the police over his application to sell alcohol from a market stall in , because they fear the venue will be an “easy target” for thieves.

Tue, 25 May 2021 12:36:00 +0100
'Charlie Bit My Finger' to be taken off YouTube after being sold for £500,000
With more than 884 million views, Charlie Bit My Finger is one of the original viral videos to grace the internet helping YouTube become the platform it is today.

Tue, 25 May 2021 17:04:49 +0100
Tesco, Morrisons and Sainsbury's - latest supermarket rules as laws change
Here’s the latest Covid guidance and rules for each of the major supermarkets.

Tue, 25 May 2021 16:56:06 +0100
Aylesbury: CCTV images released after teenager robbed outside GP surgery
CCTV images have been released after a teenager was robbed in Aylesbury.

Tue, 25 May 2021 15:12:51 +0100
Fred Onyedinma leaves Wycombe Wanderers to join Luton Town
Wycombe Wanderers have confirmed that Fred Onyedinma has left the club to join Luton Town.

Tue, 25 May 2021 16:34:37 +0100
UK summer heatwave starting this Bank Holiday weekend with 22C highs
Experts predict that warmer temperatures are on the way, bringing an end to the torrid conditions experienced across the UK.

Tue, 25 May 2021 15:52:07 +0100
10-year-old-girl shaves head to raise money for Cancer Research UK
This determined 10-year-old girl from Marlow has shaved her head in solidarity with those suffering from cancer.

Tue, 25 May 2021 13:58:37 +0100
Netflix rumoured to be filming in Burnham Park as camera crews are spotted
CAMERA crews have been spotted this afternoon filming in Burnham Park.

Tue, 25 May 2021 13:53:04 +0100
Aylesbury police station window smasher jailed
​A serial window smasher destroyed £6,000-worth of glass at a Bucks police station just hours after he was released from prison.

Tue, 25 May 2021 12:35:49 +0100
Richard Cousins: Australia sea plane crash causes revealed
The family were on a sightseeing trip at the time

Tue, 25 May 2021 09:00:00 +0100
Two Labradors are killed on Beaconsfield railway line
A man has opened up after two of his beloved pet dogs were killed by trains in Beaconsfield.

Tue, 25 May 2021 09:00:00 +0100
New flats planned for plot near Seymour Court Road in Marlow
NEW flats could be built on a plot of land which has been “fenced off” and left to grow “out of control” – if plans are approved by the council.

Tue, 25 May 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Police probe into High Wycombe stabbing continues
A police investigation into a stabbing in High Wycombe is continuing - as video of the alleged attack is shared on social media.

Tue, 25 May 2021 08:01:13 +0100
Milton Keynes teenager arrested on suspicion of attempted murder
Two men have been arrested by Thames Valley Police in connection with an attempted murder investigation in Bletchley.

Tue, 25 May 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Breakthrough Party announces Chesham and Amersham by-election candidate
A single mother-of-two from Amersham has thrown her hat in the ring to become the next Chesham and Amersham MP.

Tue, 25 May 2021 19:00:00 +0100
HS2 to have virtual meetings with Aylesbury residents
Aylesbury residents have been asked to take part in virtual one-on-one session regarding HS2 issues within the town and its surrounding areas.

Tue, 25 May 2021 16:06:12 +0100
Ex Milton Keynes resident reportedly dies of the Indian variant of Covid-19
A former Milton Keynes resident has reportedly lost his life from the Indian variant of Covid-19.

Tue, 25 May 2021 14:12:59 +0100
400 litres of diesel leak out on M1 near Newport Pagnell from lorry's split tank
Four hundred litres of diesel spilt on the M1 near Bucks this morning.



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