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Fri, 01 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Hazlemere pavement parking outside new Tesco Express
Lazy drivers who have been blocking the pavements outside a Tesco Express store instead of using the shop's car park have been slammed by fed-up members of the public.

Fri, 01 Jul 2022 08:00:00 +0100
The Station sports bar in Bridge Street High Wycombe launches today
The landlords of a new sports bar that is officially launching today in place of a much-loved alternative venue have spoken out to "set the story straight".

Fri, 01 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100
IN THE DOCK: Weekly round-up of hearings at Wycombe Magistrates' Court: June 7 - 8
Weekly round-up of hearings at Wycombe Magistrates’ Court:

Fri, 01 Jul 2022 08:00:00 +0100
36 Bucks schools told to spend MORE money
Dozens of Buckinghamshire schools have been told they need to spend more of their money – because they have “excessive” amounts of cash piling up.

Fri, 01 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Construction firms 'colluded to rig bids for demolition contracts'
Ten construction firms “illegally colluded to rig bids for demolition and asbestos removal contracts”, an investigation has found – including one in High Wycombe.

Fri, 01 Jul 2022 09:11:37 +0100
Burglar climbed scaffolding to raid Milton Keynes house
A burglar scaled up scaffolding to steal from a propery in Milton Keynes.

Fri, 01 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Exceptional demand as Bewley launch their flagship Beaconsfield development
For over thirty years Bewley Homes has been creating stunning developments which have evolved naturally into exciting new communities and it’s a trend that’s set to continue at Wilton Park.

Thu, 30 Jun 2022 19:00:00 +0100
Spade Oak: Paddleboarders spot 'clumps of sewage' in River Thames
A group of paddleboarders were left shocked after being met with “clumps of poo” whilst out on the River Thames.

Thu, 30 Jun 2022 19:00:00 +0100
Hedsor House which Johnny Depp once called 'amazing' voted one of most popular wedding venues in UK
A beautiful Bucks mansion used for filming and celebrity weddings that Johnny Depp called "an absolutely amazing place" has been voted among the most popular wedding venues in the UK.

Thu, 30 Jun 2022 14:19:24 +0100
Chesham crash sees firefighters free man from vehicle
Firefighters cut a man free following a crash in Chesham involving two cars and a lorry.

Thu, 30 Jun 2022 16:29:00 +0100
Bucks food hygiene ratings: 14 eateries given new scores
Restaurants, coffee shops and bakeries are among those to have been handed new food hygiene ratings recently.

Thu, 30 Jun 2022 08:00:00 +0100
Readers want Tesco Express and Starbucks to open in High Wycombe's Brunel Engine Shed
Building work on High Wycombe's iconic Brunel Engine Shed has been completed in recent weeks so we asked residents what they would like to see open inside.

Thu, 30 Jun 2022 11:36:56 +0100
Apetito suffers international cyber attack affecting services
A ready meals firm that delivers hundreds of 'meals on wheels' to vulnerable and elderly people in Buckinghamshire has been hit by an international cyber attack.

Thu, 30 Jun 2022 16:30:00 +0100
Marlow community hero's family presented with MBE after passing away not receiving award
The family of a community champion has been presented with his MBE after he passed away before he was able to receive the award.

Thu, 30 Jun 2022 14:07:07 +0100
Beaconsfield's Greyhound to work with artist Paul Bell
An award-winning artist has team up with Beaconsfield pub to showcase his work across the eatery.

Thu, 30 Jun 2022 10:51:37 +0100
London Road: Police fine pregnant woman after finding her with cannabis
Police fined a pregnant woman after finding her in possession of cannabis in Loudwater.

Thu, 30 Jun 2022 07:00:00 +0100
Village Post Office slammed after controversial Facebook post
A VILLAGE Post Office has been slammed over a controversial Facebook post.

Thu, 30 Jun 2022 09:12:39 +0100
High Wycombe: Arrests made after police called to knife incidents
Officers made several arrests in High Wycombe after being called to a number of knife incidents.

Thu, 30 Jun 2022 15:29:41 +0100
Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust excel in recent inspection
The Care Quality Commission has revealed that the Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust has continued to provide ‘good’ care to its patients.

Thu, 30 Jun 2022 13:49:00 +0100
Homes for Ukraine scheme cause lone children's visa delays
An underage Ukrainian refugee had to wait for his visa for seven weeks in Poland.

Thu, 30 Jun 2022 12:00:00 +0100
Amersham Burtons Lane road closure
Residents' cars may not be able to get access through the road closure, Bucks Council said.

Thu, 30 Jun 2022 12:00:54 +0100
Police warn High Wycombe and Marlow residents of summertime burglaries
Thames Valley Police (TVP) has warned Buckinghamshire residents about the risk of summertime burglaries.

Thu, 30 Jun 2022 09:00:00 +0100
Pleas for a new skate park amid anti-social behaviour problems - this is where one could be built
Two village locations are being suggested for a new skate park – after hundreds of residents signed a petition to get one back amid a spate of anti-social behaviour.

Thu, 30 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Family's devastation after death of much-loved woman - years after asbestos exposure
The family of a former photography technician who moved to a High Wycombe retirement village but died after being diagnosed with mesothelioma say her loss has been "difficult to accept".

Thu, 30 Jun 2022 17:00:00 +0100
Former Amersham Polish Club gets new name
The former Amersham Polish Club announced its name change ahead of the 40-year anniversary.

Thu, 30 Jun 2022 13:50:00 +0100
Gatsby and Miller salon in line for 'best salon' award
The stylish hair studio could win big at this year's top industry awards.

Thu, 30 Jun 2022 14:45:44 +0100
Kew Little Pigs in Amersham advertise new vacancy
A mini-pig farm in Amersham advertised its newest job vacancy.

Thu, 30 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Buckinghamshire voted one of the happiest places to retire in the UK
Buckinghamshire has been voted one of the happiest places to retire in the UK.

Thu, 30 Jun 2022 16:17:42 +0100
Thames Valley Police misconduct hearings taking place in private
No details have been given about the officers accused of bad behaviour

Thu, 30 Jun 2022 11:58:09 +0100
Gareth Ainsworth signs new deal with Wycombe Wanderers
Wycombe Wanderers manager Gareth Ainsworth has signed a new deal with the club.

Thu, 30 Jun 2022 19:17:01 +0100
"Total chaos" at Heathrow Airport as British Airways issues apology
British holidaymakers slammed the “total chaos” at Heathrow on Thursday morning after 30 flights were cancelled due to a rare “schedule intervention”.

Wed, 29 Jun 2022 19:01:00 +0100
Millbarn Medical Centre and The Simpson Centre relocate to Beaconsfield Medical Centre
Two Beaconsfield GP surgeries are finally set to move into a state-of-the-art new building after years of planning.

Wed, 29 Jun 2022 17:00:00 +0100
Aylesbury Wimpy restaurant told to make 'major' improvements is reinspected
A new Wimpy restaurant that was told it needed to make "major" improvements by food safety inspectors has been reinspected - and now has the highest hygiene rating possible.

Wed, 29 Jun 2022 16:32:00 +0100
Woman sees 'dangerous giant hogweed plants' that cause burns in Princes Risborough
A woman has criticised Buckinghamshire Council after she reported seeing potentially harmful giant hogweed that can cause burns near a school.

Wed, 29 Jun 2022 14:58:31 +0100
Grade I listed Bisham Abbey granted outdoor wedding licence
The Grade I listed manor house, Bisham Abbey has announced it is now able to stage outdoor weddings.

Wed, 29 Jun 2022 16:30:00 +0100
Chilterns named home to most reckless young drivers in UK
The Chilterns has landed some unwanted publicity after being named as home to some of the most reckless young drivers in the UK.

Wed, 29 Jun 2022 16:17:56 +0100
Beaconsfield: Firefighters rescue trapped puppy in Fernhurst Close
Firefighters rescued a puppy after becoming trapped between a fence and a wall.

Wed, 29 Jun 2022 13:16:40 +0100
Aylesbury: 16-year-old boy charged with drug crimes
A 16-year-old boy has been charged with drug crimes after officers allegedly found a large amount of class A drugs ready to be sold.

Wed, 29 Jun 2022 13:49:10 +0100
Chesham's Nighat Arif pays tribute to the late Deborah James
BBC Breakfast’s resident doctor who hails from Chesham has paid tribute to the late Deborah James.

Wed, 29 Jun 2022 10:56:46 +0100
Cannabis waste dumped in stream as fly-tip investigators slam 'pure criminality'
Fly-tipping inspectors have slammed the "extreme disregard for the environment" after waste from cannabis growing was dumped in a stream.

Wed, 29 Jun 2022 12:34:22 +0100
High Wycombe businesses write open letter in support of HWBIDCo
A number of High Wycombe businesses have joined together to write an open letter in support of HWBIDCo as they face a renewal bid.

Wed, 29 Jun 2022 08:00:00 +0100
Buckingham teacher banned from classroom for drink-driving
A private school teacher has been banned from the classroom after he was caught and convicted for getting behind the wheel while three-times over the drink-drive limit.

Wed, 29 Jun 2022 09:34:33 +0100
Aylesbury: Wanted man arrested after late-night foot chase
Police officers arrested a wanted man after a late-night foot race in Aylesbury.

Wed, 29 Jun 2022 09:27:04 +0100
Stewkley: Drink-driver crashes into electricity pylon causing power outage
A suspected drink-driver who crashed into an electricity pylon has been arrested.

Wed, 29 Jun 2022 16:47:52 +0100
Marjorie Nash Cat Rescue needs donations to feed dozens of hungry kittens
A cat rescue desperately needs donations of kitten food to take care of the dozens of babies in their care.

Wed, 29 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
A413 Horse and trap racers return - as locals say they have been suffering problems 'for years'
A busy A-road was once again the setting for horse and trap racing at the weekend, angering locals.

Wed, 29 Jun 2022 05:02:00 +0100
High Wycombe 5G mast plans near Royal Grammar School cause outrage
A new 5G mast could be installed near a High Wycombe school – and some parents and neighbours are not happy.

Wed, 29 Jun 2022 17:48:08 +0100
National Junior Games returns to Stoke Mandeville after three years
The National Junior Games have returned to Buckinghamshire following a three-year absence due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Wed, 29 Jun 2022 19:00:00 +0100
Burnham parents voice support for new secondary school
BURNHAM parents have voiced their support for a new school in the village as they fork out hundreds of pounds in travel costs.

Wed, 29 Jun 2022 11:13:51 +0100
Buckingham: Boy found in search which saw three men arrested
A missing 15-year-old boy has been found in a search which saw three men arrested.



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