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Council leads efforts to unearth mystery behind medieval burial site in Buckingham
A new report into burials at a historical site in Buckingham has been published, unearthing a fascinating insight into the extraordinary find which dates back to at least the 13th century.
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Buckinghamshire's Skills Bootcamps exceeding national performance benchmarks
Buckinghamshire Council's Skills Bootcamps programme is successfully supporting an ever growing numbers of residents, helping them to gain vital skills for employment, targeting skills gaps in local communities and helping to drive economic growth within the county.
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Pay as you go technology extended to nine further Chiltern Railways' stations
Pay as you go technology with a contactless card or device was extended to nine further Chiltern Railways' stations yesterday (Sunday 14 December).
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Crown Court backs Council decision to refuse private hire licen
Buckinghamshire Council has successfully defended its decision in court to refuse the renewal of a private hire driver's licence due to unsatisfactory driving standards
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Double win for Waddesdon venues at the Beautiful South Tourism Awards
Two of Waddesdon’s much-loved venues have been recognised at the Beautiful South Tourism Awards 2025/2026, which celebrates the best tourism and hospitality businesses across South East England.
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Free Parking in Bucks car parks this Christmas
Buckinghamshire Council is encouraging residents to support local businesses this festive season through its long-running Shop Local campaign.
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Bucks Healthcare urges masks and hand hygiene as winter bugs surge
With increased cases of winter viruses, including flu and other respiratory illnesses, Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust is encouraging all patients and visitors to wear a facemask, which are available in the main reception areas and waiting rooms at all its sites.
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Risborough Rangers Stadium Break-In Threatens Memorial Fundraising Efforts
Thames Valley Police are investigating after a break-in at Risborough Rangers’ stadium, which has left the club without essential ground-maintenance tools.
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.












