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Fri, 22 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Chesham restaurant handed a one out of five food hygiene score
A Chesham restaurant has been handed a one out of five food hygiene rating - and told it must make major improvements.

Fri, 22 Jul 2022 09:39:56 +0100
A4010 Bradenham Road supposed to be fixed last night after it melted in sun
An A-road that melted during extreme temperatures earlier in the week was supposed to be fixed overnight - but work did not go ahead after all.

Fri, 22 Jul 2022 06:00:00 +0100
Sex offender has sentence extended for Bucks abuse and assault
A violent sex offender has had his prison sentence extended after he assaulted a vulnerable person and verbally abused a bus driver.

Fri, 22 Jul 2022 08:00:00 +0100
Great British Pub awards: The Old Queen's Head shortlisted
A popular village pub has been shortlisted as one of the best country pubs in the Great British Pub Awards.

Fri, 22 Jul 2022 07:31:19 +0100
Head of Bucks drug line admits to cocaine and heroin offences
The 'head' of a Buckinghamshire drug line has admitted to being involved in supplying cocaine and heroin.

Fri, 22 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100
IN THE DOCK: Weekly round-up of hearings at Wycombe Magistrates' Court: June 29 - July 1
Weekly round-up of hearings at Wycombe Magistrates’ Court:

Fri, 22 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100
High Wycombe driving test centre: Discussions on new centre progressing
Discussions on reopening a driving test centre in High Wycombe are "progressing well", Wycombe's MP has said.

Fri, 22 Jul 2022 08:00:00 +0100
Tesco shoppers issued legal warning as 'Tesco Method' TikTok craze goes viral
Tesco said it is aware of the issue and has implemented a fix which prevents the fraudulent use of this coupon.

Thu, 21 Jul 2022 07:29:59 +0100
Teenager dies in Stony Stratford bus crash
A teenager has died following a crash involving a motorbike and a bus.

Thu, 21 Jul 2022 18:35:00 +0100
Chesham Jolly Sportsman Pub targeted in fake Council letter
The fake letter left the pub's manager upset and hurt.

Thu, 21 Jul 2022 05:31:00 +0100
Newlife High Wycombe: Opening date for Eden store is revealed
A new fashion store that sells high street brands at "rock bottom prices" all while helping charity is going to open at the end of the month.

Thu, 21 Jul 2022 18:30:00 +0100
Parkway Marlow speeding: ANOTHER driver caught on road dubbed a 'cash scam'
Another driver has been caught speeding on a complained-about Marlow road.

Thu, 21 Jul 2022 16:50:00 +0100
Audi driver caught speeding at 109mph fined
A man who was caught speeding at nearly 110mph on the M40 has been fined.

Thu, 21 Jul 2022 16:15:00 +0100
Chesham roadworks this summer
Workers on site had to manage with record-breaking heat.

Thu, 21 Jul 2022 14:36:26 +0100
Wycombe Wanderers to play two friendlies in the same day
On Friday, July 22, Wycombe Wanderers will play two pre-season friendlies at the same time.

Thu, 21 Jul 2022 11:16:34 +0100
Fresh designs of Bucks' HS2 footpaths and bridges are revealed
The first images of what HS2's rural footbridges and footpaths in Buckinghamshire will look like have been released.

Thu, 21 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100
High Wycombe driver broke limit on A40 London Road
A High Wycombe driver who was caught speeding on the same road on three consecutive days has been disqualified.

Thu, 21 Jul 2022 16:15:40 +0100
South Central Ambulance Service chief to step down after 17 years
THE chief executive of South Central Ambulance Service will step down next year after 17 years in charge.

Thu, 21 Jul 2022 12:17:30 +0100
Middlesbrough vandal jailed for Amersham offences
A man from Middlesbrough has been jailed for harassment and criminal damage offences he committed in a quiet Bucks town.

Thu, 21 Jul 2022 11:48:21 +0100
Audi driver avoids ban for Little Chalfont speeding
An Audi driver who was caught speeding in a Bucks village has been given a hefty fine but avoided a driving ban.

Thu, 21 Jul 2022 11:34:01 +0100
Police seize car involved in Chesham 'criminal activity'
A car that is suspected to have been involved in criminal activity in Chesham has been seized.

Thu, 21 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100
McDonald's to launch new rewards scheme allowing customers to get free food
McDonald’s has revealed it’s to make a major change this week.

Thu, 21 Jul 2022 18:38:58 +0100
Asda shares simple fridge trick that could save UK families £60 each month
The average family with children is throwing away a whopping £60 worth of food and drink each month.

Thu, 21 Jul 2022 11:35:09 +0100
Black Park Go Ape launches summer pass for families
FAMILIES can swing from the trees and jump around in the nets with a new summer pass at Go Ape.

Thu, 21 Jul 2022 17:30:00 +0100
Prestwood Infant School gets more than thousand pounds
Amersham Tesco shoppers used their blue tokens to vote the winners.

Wed, 20 Jul 2022 19:00:00 +0100
Wooburn Moor fire leaves homes without power nearby
'A major incident' declared as fires wrecked havoc on hottest day

Wed, 20 Jul 2022 17:42:30 +0100
Milton Keynes Sports Direct: Whitney Franks denies soliciting murder
The trial continues

Wed, 20 Jul 2022 16:30:00 +0100
Person in hospital and cats missing after Buckland Cattery fire
A person has been taken to hospital and four cats are missing after a fire at a cattery yesterday.

Wed, 20 Jul 2022 19:01:00 +0100
Sappers Field Wooburn sink hole: Work could start next month
Work to fill in a massive cavern that opened up in the middle of a field popular with dog walkers could finally get underway next month – after being fenced off for nearly two and a half years.

Wed, 20 Jul 2022 17:42:55 +0100
Melted A4010 Bradenham Road to be fixed overnight on July 21
A busy road that melted in the extreme temperatures the county suffered this week is set to be repaired overnight tomorrow - but there is a warning to drive slower or avoid it completely until then.

Wed, 20 Jul 2022 13:34:35 +0100
Protesters on M25 causing severe delays in Buckinghamshire
Drivers on the M25 travelling through Buckinghamshire are experiencing severe delays due to protesters on the motorway.

Wed, 20 Jul 2022 09:00:00 +0100
Police uncover two brothels in Aylesbury Vale
Police have uncovered two brothels in a Buckinghamshire community as part of a crackdown on crime against women.

Wed, 20 Jul 2022 13:40:32 +0100
Denham scrapyard and workshop destroyed in huge fire
Firefighters rushed to a huge fire in Denham yesterday after huge billowing smoke was seen coming from the site.

Wed, 20 Jul 2022 13:56:54 +0100
Robberies linked to Milton Keynes Facebook Marketplace pages
Several robberies that have taken place between April and July this year are believed to have been linked, according to Thames Valley Police.

Wed, 20 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Bucks bin collections: Council leader provides update
Extra bin crews have been working over the weekends to catch up with collections after major disruption saw stinking piles of rubbish building up in the streets.

Wed, 20 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Cinquieme High Wycombe: Popular restaurant goes up for rent after closing 'until further notice' last month
A popular High Wycombe restaurant that opened at the end of 2020 and had become a firm favourite among locals has gone up for rent - after closing "until further notice" last month.

Wed, 20 Jul 2022 16:29:00 +0100
Abbey Barn Lane realignment plans are scrapped because of escalating costs
A plan to carry out a major overhaul of a busy High Wycombe road that would get rid of a traffic “pinch point” amid the building of hundreds of homes has been scrapped – because costs are “escalating”.

Wed, 20 Jul 2022 13:29:47 +0100
Storm weather warning issued in Buckinghamshire by Met Office
A thunderstorm warning has been issued in Buckinghamshire by the Met Office.

Wed, 20 Jul 2022 13:19:41 +0100
Crystal Palace's former chief executive joins Wycombe
Wycombe Wanderers have confirmed the appointment of Phil Alexander as the club’s senior advisor.

Wed, 20 Jul 2022 09:00:00 +0100
Bucks woman stole over £70-worth of chocolate from Co-op
A Bucks woman who stole more than £70-worth of chocolate has been sentenced.

Wed, 20 Jul 2022 19:30:01 +0100
Liz Truss profile: All you need to know about the woman who could replace Boris Johnson
The former Foreign Secretary finished in the top two places after five rounds of voting by Tory MPs

Tue, 19 Jul 2022 14:54:23 +0100
Fire at High Wycombe Wooburn Moor industrial site
Bucks Fire and Rescue Service has declared a major incident following multiple fires across Bucks and Milton Keynes.

Tue, 19 Jul 2022 19:00:00 +0100
Amersham pub reopens after big refurbishment
The pub's new garden is perfect for enjoying the summer.

Tue, 19 Jul 2022 16:30:00 +0100
Chilterns three peaks walking challenge returns
Chilterns walk event challenges hikers for good cause.

Tue, 19 Jul 2022 15:16:00 +0100
A4010 melting: Transport for Bucks issues update
Transport for Bucks has issued an update on the melting A4010 today amid record-breaking heat.

Tue, 19 Jul 2022 13:53:05 +0100
Lord Williams's School's warning after reports pupils may gather at dangerous Chinnor Quarry to swim
A school has urged parents to make sure their children do not visit a dangerous quarry to swim amid reports groups of pupils are planning to head there this week.

Tue, 19 Jul 2022 13:38:02 +0100
Heatwave: Bucks woman shares £2 hack to lower home temperature
A Bucks woman has shared her genius one-minute foil blanket hack that has reduced her home’s temperature by up to four degrees - and costs only £2.

Tue, 19 Jul 2022 11:30:00 +0100
Covid-19 infections: Pensioner's worry about visiting High Wycombe
A pensioner says shopping in High Wycombe is difficult because an "alarming number of people" are now "apparently unworried" about catching Covid-19.

Tue, 19 Jul 2022 11:00:26 +0100
A4010 Bradenham Road near West Wycombe melts in the sun
A busy A-road linking West Wycombe and Princes Risborough is melting amid scorching hot temperatures.

Tue, 19 Jul 2022 08:54:05 +0100
Vandals smash Thame estate agents
Vandals smashed the windows of a Thame estate agents last night.



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