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Thu, 19 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100
The Bucks thugs convicted of violent offences last month
Street brawls, punching police officers and unprovoked attacks – too many criminals have turned to violence in Bucks, and many have now paid the price.

Thu, 19 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Two companies that illegally tapped into water supply in High Wycombe and Thame are fined thousands
Two companies who illegally tapped into Thames Water hydrants in High Wycombe and Thame have been ordered to pay more than £12,000 between them.

Wed, 18 Aug 2021 19:00:00 +0100
National Television Awards 2021: Afterlife by Ricky Gervais shortlisted
RICKY Gervais' painstakingly funny Afterlife series has been shortlisted for a National Television Award.

Wed, 18 Aug 2021 17:25:11 +0100
Damien Natale and Andy Coles: Man accused of causing cyclists' deaths on A40 in Studley Green set for court
A man charged with causing the death of two cyclists outside High Wycombe is set to appear in court this week.

Wed, 18 Aug 2021 16:39:30 +0100
Community centre vandals made to paint over graffiti by police
A community centre in Aylesbury has been vandalised.

Wed, 18 Aug 2021 16:01:57 +0100
13-year-old boy punched in the face outside Cineworld Cinema
A 13-year-old boy was punched in the face whilst buying cinema tickets in Milton Keynes.

Wed, 18 Aug 2021 13:48:33 +0100
Hedgehog in Marlow rescued after being trapped in goal post hole
A woman in Marlow saved a hedgehog that was stuck in a goal post hole in the middle of Gossmore park.

Wed, 18 Aug 2021 11:47:41 +0100
Burglar broke into popular Aylesbury car garage
A Bucks man who broke into a popular car garage and attempted to steal from the vehicles there has been jailed.

Wed, 18 Aug 2021 11:28:15 +0100
Three men die in A4 Bath Road crash
Three men have died after a BMW crashed into a railway bridge on the A4 Bath Road, Taplow.

Wed, 18 Aug 2021 11:06:19 +0100
Man charged with burglary and theft offences
A man has been charged with burglary and theft offences that occurred in Milton Keynes.

Wed, 18 Aug 2021 11:04:27 +0100
High Wycombe murder probe: What we know so far
Less than three weeks ago, 55-year-old grandfather Andrew Ballantyne tragically died after he was found unresponsive on the ground by police officers in High Wycombe.

Wed, 18 Aug 2021 10:42:00 +0100
The Swan, Beaconsfield to close down in late October
A popular pub in Beaconsfield is due to shut down in late October after being unable to agree on new terms with the landlord.

Wed, 18 Aug 2021 10:04:44 +0100
Man arrested on suspicion of robbery after another was approached and attacked
A 27-year-old man from Aylesbury was arrested on suspicion of robbery after a man was approached and attacked.

Wed, 18 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100
High Wycombe spiritual healer jailed after assaulting Slough women
He committed the offences over two years

Wed, 18 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Plans for film studio to be built near Marlow get closer
Developments for a new film studio to be built on the A404 near Marlow are continuing.

Wed, 18 Aug 2021 13:39:28 +0100
Afghanistan: UK to welcome 20,000 refugees amid Boris Johnson's pledge
Boris Johnson will address Parliament on the UK’s work on the crisis in Afghanistan so far when Parliament is recalled on Wednesday.

Wed, 18 Aug 2021 10:41:59 +0100
Suit of armour - and SWORD - handed over to baffled recycling centre staff
Recycling centre workers were left scratching their heads when a suit of armour - complete with sword - was brought in by a member of the public.

Wed, 18 Aug 2021 07:55:11 +0100
Meghan Markle and Harry issue statement over Afghanistan, Haiti and Covid
The couple said they are left “speechless” and “heartbroken” by what is going on in the world and urged people to put their “values into action”.

Tue, 17 Aug 2021 16:43:19 +0100
Marlow spotted on ITV's Good Morning Britain
Marlow was spotted on ITV's Good Morning Britain last Friday.

Tue, 17 Aug 2021 15:21:10 +0100
Hammersley Lane closed this week for Thames Water work
An important road off London Road in High Wycombe that carries on to Penn and Tylers Green is closed this week

Tue, 17 Aug 2021 14:44:30 +0100
The InternationElles to take part in Marlow Red Kite Ride
An international world-record-holding cycling team will be taking part in the Marlow Red Kite Ride next month.

Tue, 17 Aug 2021 13:55:11 +0100
Banned High Wycombe driver caught driving in Slough and Bucks
A High Wycombe man who was caught behind the wheel four times while he was banned from driving has avoided going to prison.

Tue, 17 Aug 2021 12:09:50 +0100
70-year-old man assaulted woman in Chesham
A 70-year-old man who assaulted a woman has been given community service.

Tue, 17 Aug 2021 11:41:40 +0100
Wycombe rapist's sentencing delayed at Oxford Crown Court
The sentencing of a rapist “bully” from High Wycombe has been delayed.

Tue, 17 Aug 2021 09:09:57 +0100
Jaguar driver caught speeding at over 120mph near High Wycombe
A Jaguar driver who was caught speeding at more than 120mph on the motorway near High Wycombe has been fined more than £1,000.

Tue, 17 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Villagers join forces to help buy The Swan at Ley Hill, near Chesham
Residents in a village near Chesham are joining forces to buy a beloved pub that has been under threat from development.

Tue, 17 Aug 2021 19:49:25 +0100
Man convicted over New Year's murder charge of Jay Fathers
A MAN has been convicted by a unanimous verdict over the murder of 18-year-old Jay Fathers which took place on New Years' Day this year.

Tue, 17 Aug 2021 16:27:30 +0100
Brand new Domino’s Pizza opens in Newton Leys in Bucks
A new Domino’s Pizza branch has launched in the north of the county.

Tue, 17 Aug 2021 15:46:18 +0100
German Doner Kebab opens its doors in Aylesbury
After much anticipation, Aylesbury’s German Doner Kebab branch has finally opened to the public.

Tue, 17 Aug 2021 14:21:41 +0100
Tributes left by Grand Union Canal after man is found in Aylesbury
Tributes have been left by a canal in Aylesbury after a man was found in the water last week.

Tue, 17 Aug 2021 13:14:22 +0100
Hellfire Caves West Wycombe cave art reimagined Covid-19, BLM and more historic moments
Major moments from modern history have been reimagined as ‘ancient’ cave art at West Wycombe's Hellfire Caves - including the Coronavirus pandemic, the Black Lives Matter movement, and Brexit.

Tue, 17 Aug 2021 19:21:46 +0100
Attempted knife-point robbery in Bletchley urges police appeal
AN ATTEMPTED armed robbery in Bletchley has led to police seeking witnesses.

Tue, 17 Aug 2021 19:59:47 +0100
Man charged with assaulting healthcare practitioner and burglary
A MAN has been charged with burglary and assaulting a healthcare practitioner earlier this month.

Tue, 17 Aug 2021 10:52:04 +0100
Missing High Wycombe teenager India Macdonald is found
A teenager who was missing from High Wycombe has been found.

Mon, 16 Aug 2021 17:34:33 +0100
Aylesbury: Grand Union Canal victim named locally
A man whose body was sadly found in an Aylesbury canal has been named locally.

Mon, 16 Aug 2021 16:30:00 +0100
Decision on new Aldi supermarket in Amersham pushed back
Plans for a new discount supermarket on the site of a former Jaguar showroom which were expected to be decided last week have been pushed back.

Mon, 16 Aug 2021 16:28:56 +0100
High Wycombe teenager goes missing
A 16-year-old girl has gone missing from High Wycombe

Mon, 16 Aug 2021 15:58:27 +0100
The FA Cup trophy will be in Marlow this week: Here's how you can see it
The FA Cup trophy will be in Marlow this week to commemorate 150 years of the Emirates FA Cup.

Mon, 16 Aug 2021 14:44:49 +0100
Mickey Mouse and friends spotted surprising children in High Wycombe
Children in High Wycombe were surprised by none other than Mickey Mouse and his friends in High Wycombe this weekend.

Mon, 16 Aug 2021 13:50:27 +0100
Jail for High Wycombe 'gangster' knifeman who fell from garage roof
A knifeman was chased onto a garage roof by a gang of three, a court heard.

Mon, 16 Aug 2021 14:20:04 +0100
Some of the criminals jailed in Bucks for violent attacks
These are just some of the people who have been jailed in Bucks for carrying out violent attacks since January this year.

Mon, 16 Aug 2021 13:28:39 +0100
Amersham woman's fury as partner can't leave Australia for their UK wedding
A couple separated by the pandemic who were finally granted an exception to get married in the UK have hit another roadblock.

Mon, 16 Aug 2021 11:25:34 +0100
Keeeps pottery store to open on Marlow High Street
A new pottery store is opening on Marlow High Street after a successful pop-up window was ran in the town.

Mon, 16 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100
In the dock: Weekly round-up of hearings at Wycombe Magistrates' Court - July 2 to 5
Weekly round-up of hearings at Wycombe Magistrates’ Court:

Mon, 16 Aug 2021 16:40:24 +0100
Man who stole money from two elderly women in Buckingham jailed for three years
A man who stole money from two elderly women in their homes has been jailed for three years.

Mon, 16 Aug 2021 16:52:58 +0100
Three Wycombe players make team of the week as Ainsworth praises squad
Three Wycombe players made the EFL League One team of the week after the Chairboys came out 3-1 winners away to Cheltenham.

Mon, 16 Aug 2021 14:20:27 +0100
Jazz club's first show in almost a year and a half sell outs
The Marlow Jazz club’s first show in almost a year and a half has sold out.

Mon, 16 Aug 2021 13:50:46 +0100
President of Marlow inner wheel club leaves raising almost £4000
The outgoing president of The Marlow Inner Wheel club leaves with raising just under £4000 for selected charities.

Mon, 16 Aug 2021 21:35:20 +0100
Joe Biden slams Afghanistan forces and leaders as Taliban take control in Kabul
He said: “It is wrong to order American troops to step up when Afghan forces would not.”

Mon, 16 Aug 2021 07:40:21 +0100
Netflix reveal new TV series and films coming this week
Here is the list of new Netflix releases this week including TV shows, Netflix originals, films and documentaries. 



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