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Fri, 23 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100Driver disqualified for 24 weeks after failing to provide breath specimen
Here are the latest cases heard in Wycombe and Slough Magistrates' Court...
Fri, 23 Oct 2026 07:55:37 +0100Police investigate after items thrown at people in Marlow
Police are investigating after eggs, cream, glue and other items were reportedly thrown at members of the public in Marlow.
Fri, 23 Oct 2026 07:10:44 +0100Buckinghamshire disruption as yellow weather warning issued - live updates
Good morning, welcome to our live blog. Here you will find all the latest updates for disruption around Buckinghamshire due to the weather.
Fri, 23 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100More information sought over traffic impact of new M&S
Highways officers have requested more information about the potential traffic impact of plans for a new M&S food store in Amersham.
Fri, 23 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100Marlow mum raises thousands after daughter's cancer diagnosis
Marlow mum Mia has spoken of the emotional moment her three-year-old daughter Frankie crossed a charity race finish line during cancer treatment.
Fri, 23 Oct 2026 08:45:08 +0100Storm Austen: Hour-by-hour forecast for High Wycombe
See the hour-by-hour Met Office forecast for High Wycombe as Storm Austen brings heavy rain and wind gusts of up to 46mph
Fri, 23 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100Driver, 47, fined and banned from the roads after having cocaine in his system
A motorist has been banned from the roads after admitting drug-driving and insurance offences.
Fri, 23 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100'If you don't go, they'll go'- Managers' plea to customers as pub numbers decrease
Two Marlow hospitality managers have urged residents to support their local pubs and restaurants, warning communities could lose valuable social hubs and employment opportunities.
Fri, 23 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100One arrest made as illegal vapes, cigarettes and tobacco products seized
Thousands of pounds worth of illegal vapes, cigarettes and tobacco products have been seized across Buckinghamshire during a major enforcement operation.
Fri, 23 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100'We should not speculate' - Wycombe councillor urges calm after town centre stabbing
A High Wycombe councillor has urged residents not to speculate following a town centre stabbing that left a man seriously injured.
Fri, 23 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100New images show Smyths Toys is taking shape ahead of High Wycombe opening
Work is progressing on High Wycombe's new Smyths Toys Superstore, with fresh images showing the retailer is nearing completion ahead of its grand opening later this month.
Fri, 23 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100Wooburn Green house could make way for six homes despite neighbours’ concerns
Plans to replace a Wooburn Green house with six homes are recommended for approval despite neighbours’ concerns about traffic, parking and privacy.
Fri, 23 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100Three boundary changes proposed for Wooburn Green conservation area as public get say
Three changes are proposed to Wooburn Green’s conservation area boundary. Residents can have their say, with two public events in November.
Thu, 01 Oct 2026 15:57:11 +0100Latest Celebrity Traitors updates including start date, lineup, new twists and more
There are 21 famous faces heading to Scotland's Ardross Castle for the new series of Celebrity Traitors.
Fri, 23 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100Plans for 210 solar panels on Bourne End green belt put environmental case to test
Plans for 210 solar panels at Edon Park in Bourne End argue renewable-energy benefits outweigh green belt harm. The application is part retrospective.
Fri, 23 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100Jewish constituents hiding signs of their faith in fear, Buckinghamshire MP warns
Mid Buckinghamshire MP Greg Smith says Jewish constituents are hiding signs of their faith and urges urgent action against antisemitism.
Fri, 23 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100Families urged to come forward over abuse by struck-off doctor
Families who may have been affected by a doctor struck off for abuse while on holiday are being urged to come forward.
Fri, 23 Oct 2026 08:40:30 +0100LIVE: Bucks passengers facing train delays and cancellations after fault
Good morning, welcome to our live coverage of train delays and cancellations due to a fault with the signalling system between Great Missenden and Harrow-On-The-Hill.
Fri, 23 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100Shelburne Lodge manager highly commended at Social Care Leadership Awards
A Shelburne Lodge manager has been highly commended at the Social Care Leadership Awards.
Thu, 22 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100Could years of traffic chaos at Wycombe's Handy Cross finally be coming to an end?
National Highways is exploring plans to tackle congestion at Handy Cross Roundabout in High Wycombe, but major improvements could still be years away.
Thu, 22 Oct 2026 20:00:00 +0100Long delays as gas works on Loudwater road cause queues onto roundabouts
Drivers face long delays around Kingsmead Road in Loudwater as temporary traffic lights operate during gas works scheduled to finish on October 30.
Thu, 22 Oct 2026 15:37:11 +0100High Wycombe drug dealer jailed for more than five years
A drug dealer who supplied heroin and cocaine in High Wycombe has been jailed for five years and seven months following a Thames Valley Police investigation.
Thu, 22 Oct 2026 10:54:32 +0100Met Office issues yellow weather warning for Bucks
Buckinghamshire is under a yellow weather warning, with winds associated with Storm Austen set to bring gusts of up to 55mph.
Thu, 22 Oct 2026 20:30:00 +0100Celebrity Traitors star Ross Kemp to front new documentary on Nazis
Cookham resident and television presenter Ross Kemp is set to front a new Sky History documentary examining the lives of Nazis who fled to Britain after the Second World War.
Thu, 22 Oct 2026 20:00:00 +0100Buckinghamshire grammar school ranks among England’s top 20
Chesham Grammar School has been ranked 17th out of 163 grammar schools in England, scoring 39 out of 40 in a new league table.
Thu, 22 Oct 2026 20:00:00 +0100CCTV appeal after fly-tipping is seen at busy industrial estate
Buckinghamshire Council is appealing for information after waste was fly-tipped at an industrial estate in Amersham.
Thu, 22 Oct 2026 17:37:24 +0100Chesham United mourns death of majority shareholder Roger Payne
Chesham United has been left mourning the loss of majority shareholder Roger Payne, with the club describing his death as an “unimaginable” shock.
Thu, 22 Oct 2026 14:45:55 +0100Bedroom damaged following huge house fire in High Wycombe
A bedroom in a High Wycombe home was left 50 per cent damaged due to a fire.
Thu, 22 Oct 2026 12:47:20 +0100Tree surgery business fined after travelling over 100 miles to fly-tip in Bucks town
A Wolverhampton tree surgery business has paid a £1,000 fine after fly-tipping in Marlow.
Thu, 22 Oct 2026 12:30:00 +0100Iconic Spitfire fuselage kept in Buckinghamshire garage sells for £18k at auction
A rare Spitfire kept and restored in the Newport Pagnell garage of enthusiast Peter Arnold, known as 'Mr Spitfire', has sold for £18,000 at auction.
Thu, 22 Oct 2026 11:12:21 +0100High Wycombe man, 59, fined and given driving ban after drug-driving offence
A High Wycombe motorist has been banned from driving after admitting a drug-driving offence in Bicester.
Thu, 22 Oct 2026 10:10:03 +0100REVEALED: The five Bucks restaurants shortlisted for British Kebab Awards
Five Buckinghamshire restaurants have been shortlisted for the 2027 British Kebab Awards.
Thu, 22 Oct 2026 09:25:19 +0100'It is so disappointing' - Suitcases and black bags dumped outside Wycombe McDonald's
Fly-tipped waste including suitcases and black bags has been dumped just feet away from a High Wycombe McDonald’s.
Thu, 22 Oct 2026 16:04:25 +0100'A real honour' - MP, mayor and councillor launch Poppy Appeal at Adams Park
The Mayor of High Wycombe, the town's MP and leading figures from the Royal British Legion joined supporters at Adams Park to officially launch Buckinghamshire's 2026 Poppy Appeal.
Thu, 22 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100South East loses more than 1,000 pubs as closures hit Bucks, Berks and Oxon
The South East has lost more than 1,000 pubs and bars since 2010, new research suggests, with Buckinghamshire, Berkshire and Oxfordshire all seeing significant declines in pub numbers over the past 15 years.
Thu, 22 Oct 2026 16:00:00 +0100Amersham sauna business founder lands regional ambassador role
Amersham-based Ojas Sauna founder Amelia Sweeney has been named the 2026 Start Up Loans Ambassador for the South East of England.
Thu, 22 Oct 2026 12:30:00 +0100Royal Grammar School cadets win county-wide challenge at RAF Halton
Royal Grammar School High Wycombe cadets win Buckinghamshire Cadet Challenge at RAF Halton.
Thu, 22 Oct 2026 09:44:00 +0100Buckinghamshire College Group announces new Cornerstone Employer
Buckinghamshire College Group has partnered with OCU Group to provide more opportunities for students studying civil engineering.
Thu, 22 Oct 2026 14:57:45 +0100Emmerdale and Coronation Street face ITV schedule changes next week
ITV is switching up the Emmerdale and Coronation Street TV schedules next week to allow for a football match to air.
Thu, 22 Oct 2026 14:55:57 +0100'Do not eat' warning issued as flapjacks recalled due to health risk
Full On Flapjacks has recalled five flapjack varieties over undeclared nuts, soya and wheat gluten. Full product list and FSA advice.
Thu, 22 Oct 2026 14:54:48 +0100Supermarket shoppers warned they still risk £100 parking fines despite rule change
Drivers are warned that parking in supermarket car parks outside store opening hours could result in £100 fines under private parking rules.
Thu, 22 Oct 2026 11:04:16 +0100Milton Keynes shortlisted for UK City of Culture 2029
Milton Keynes is one of four finalists for the UK City of Culture 2029 title.
Thu, 22 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100Beaconsfield home with saltwater pool on sale for £2,495,000
A Beaconsfield home with a saltwater swimming pool is up for sale.
Thu, 22 Oct 2026 14:56:52 +0100Boris Johnson, 62, in 'saving' career move away from the UK
The former UK prime minister, 62, who was also the last Conservative Mayor of London, is in a 'saving' career move away from the country.
Thu, 22 Oct 2026 08:46:01 +0100MP demands answers over ongoing £7bn East West Rail delays
An MP has called out the lack of communication from the Government amid ongoing frustration over the ongoing £7 billion East West Rail project.
Wed, 21 Oct 2026 16:00:00 +0100Temple Footbridge replacement could cost £10m as £30k alternative route explored
Replacing Temple Footbridge near Marlow could cost up to £10m. An alternative Thames Path route could cost up to £30,000, but needs landowner agreements.
Wed, 21 Oct 2026 14:24:53 +0100New photos show Easton Street car park being ripped apart in High Wycombe
New photos show demolition progressing at Easton Street car park in High Wycombe, with concrete torn apart and more sections set to come down.
Wed, 21 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100Council review rejected as High Wycombe campaigners demand greater voice for the town
Buckinghamshire councillors rejected a countywide governance review, sparking criticism from campaigners seeking a High Wycombe town council.
Wed, 21 Oct 2026 16:00:00 +0100Smiles all round as music legend Cliff Richard visits Thames Hospice
Thames Hospice received a famous visitor when music legend Sir Cliff Richard stopped by to spend time with patients, families, staff and volunteers.
Wed, 21 Oct 2026 16:00:00 +0100More than 18,000 Buckinghamshire homes face flood risk - is yours one of them?
More than 18,000 Buckinghamshire properties are at risk of flooding. See which areas are most vulnerable and why.