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Council launches consultation on conservation areas in Bucks
Buckinghamshire Council is seeking views on proposed changes to Conservation Areas in Aylesbury, Buckingham, Haddenham and Winslow.
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Man charged with firearms and drug offences in Buckingham
Police in Buckinghamshire say an 18-year-old man has been charged with a series of firearms and drugs offences.
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Foul Play Causes Aylesbury Canal Section to Drain Dry
The Aylesbury Arm has been closed to navigation since mid-June due to low water levels, and now a Canal & River Trust spokesperson has confirmed to Bucks Radio, “Water is now being restored to this pound after an issue caused by interference with lock apparatus."
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Have your say on how future development in Buckinghamshire should be determined
Buckinghamshire residents, businesses and interested groups are being asked for their views on the council's approach to future development in the county, in light of a significant increase in the number of new homes central government says must be built here.
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Ten Buckinghamshire Charities Receive £120,000 in Grants
Last Wednesday, at the Elgiva Theatre in Chesham, ten charitable organisations received a share of £120,000 in cash grants to help further support their vital work and community services.
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More people in Bucks forced to live in vehicles
Buckinghamshire Council has warned of a rise in people living in cars, vans and other vehicles across the county.
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Man arrested in Aylesbury after report of indecent exposure
A man from Aylesbury has been arrested on suspicion of indecent exposure after an incident in the town (15/9).
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Council update after day centre closures
Following today's announcement (9/9) that they will close 3 day centres, Buckinghamshire Council have announced a new and improved model for how it provides day care and overnight respite services for adults with disabilities and complex needs.
Charity Chatter
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Cats Protection Chiltern Branch
The local volunteer-run branch of the national charity – Cats Protection, which is the UK's leading feline welfare charity.
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Connection Support
Prevent loneliness and isolation in your community become a befriender.
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Karibuni children charity
Based charity in Stoke Mandeville which focuses on transforming young Kenyan lives. The Charity was founded in 1995.
Community Chatter
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Worrying increase in number of young people using Bucks charity
Youth Concern say those needing support and food are the highest they've seen in over 40 years.
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Only Contact Elderly Get Each Week
The 'Monday Contact Club' are a day club for older people that meets every Monday. Throughout the day there are activities, crafts, exercises, full cooked lunch and entertainment.
I didn't Know that !
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Pilgrims Flocked to the North Marston Well in Medieval Times
The water from the well was soon believed to possess healing properties, in fact King Henry VIII himself visited the Holy Well in 1511 and again in 1521, seeking relief from his gout, apparently.
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75 Years of the Paralympic Movement which started in Stoke Mandeville.
In 1944, at the request of the British Government, Dr. Ludwig Guttmann opened a spinal injuries centre at the Stoke Mandeville Hospital in Great Britain, and in time, rehabilitation sport evolved to recreational sport and then to competitive sport.
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The Great Train Robbery happened here in Bucks 60 years ago
Cheddington historian John Smith talks us through the events of Thursday 8th August 1963 (this was first recorded 11 years ago).
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'Churchill's Toy Shop' at The Firs, Whitchurch
How many times have you driven past 'The Firs' at the top of Whitchurch High Street and wondered what really did go on behind those walls during the 2nd World War.
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Lewis Capaldi Latest Video Filmed in Bucks
'Wish You The Best' video was filmed in Little Missenden.