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Buckinghamshire Archives shared the photograph on social media with their find.

The owner of two Buckinghamshire-based events companies has been handed a suspended sentence after receiving £100,000 in Covid support funds when he was only entitled to half that figure. 

Ana Pitt, a nurse within the Community Assessment and Treatment Service at Marlow, celebrates over 50 years of service working for the NHS in Buckinghamshire.

Thames Valley Police have arrested three people in connection with a stabbing in Aylesbury last night (28/4).

Waddesdon School has officially opened the Jacob Rothschild Sixth Form Building, a project inspired by Lord Rothschild’s vision for positive global change.

Yesterday (27/4/2025) Chief Scout Dwayne Fields and The Duke of Kent, congratulated the young awardee, Doug, for achieving the King’s Scout Award at an event at Windsor Castle.

Florence Nightingale Hospice is celebrating after Matilda Jr raised an outstanding amount for hospice care across Bucks.

SCAS is supporting the calls made today (24/4) by the Association of Ambulance Chief Executives (AACE) for further national policy interventions to help combat the growing number of violent assaults against ambulance workers in the UK.

They want residents to remember to include those forgotton about items in your recycling collection from home - the ones that can be recycled but are often put in the waste bin. 

The initiative by Active in the Community was designed to promote sustainability, accessibility and community engagement through the upcycling of unused bicycles.

There will be a large aircraft formation flypast scheduled for 5 May to commemorate the 80th anniversary of VE Day.

Aylesbury Library will be closed from Monday, 28 April to Friday, 2 May for building improvement works.

Aylesbury is set to come alive on Sunday 27 April, the Sunday after St George's Day, with a vibrant celebration featuring a Myths & Legends Historical Fayre and a Grand Uniformed Parade.

Healthcare charity, the Cancer Care and Haematology Fund (CCHF), has announced funding of more than £60,000 for new equipment to enhance patient care at Buckinghamshire treatment centres.

Michael Alborzpour will be lacing up his running shoes to participate in the London Marathon this Sunday, 27 April.

Lidl Great Britain are proposing to deliver a new food store on Aylesbury Road, Thame on the CPM site.

Pancreatic Cancer UK unveiled Shoes of Hope along the River Thames, highlighting the devastating impact of pancreatic cancer ahead of the London Marathon.

A new initiative created by Aylesbury Central Primary Care Network.

The grant-funding initiative returns to support communities across the county, supported by Bucks Radio.

Anthony Martin CBE, has been awarded an Honorary Doctorate of Education by The University of Buckingham.

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust is proud to announce a significant improvement in the performance of its Accident and Emergency Department (A&E), at Stoke Mandeville Hospital.

Led by dedicated volunteers under the Mursley Sports Association, this project aims to provide an inclusive space for children and adults of all abilities.

Local independent charity Youth Concern has been chosen by staff and volunteers at Waddesdon Manor and the Rothschild Foundation as their official Charity of the Year for 2025.

Humble hoverfly needs our help, say Berkshire, Buckinghamshire & Oxfordshire Wildlife Trust and Royal Horticultural Society.

The free guided walks across Aylesbury town centre are running from April to August.

The breeding pair are nesting again here in Aylesbury.

The newly refurbished Honeybee opened its doors again on Thursday 10th April

A passionate stargazer and community educator was honoured yesterday(11/4) in Manchester.

Bus lanes must be kept clear at peak times, Carousel Buses has said following news that a new traffic camera in Wycombe has not been switched on yet.

Plans to build a new 70-bed care home and new apartments have been put forward in a Bucks town.

The Masonic Housing Association (MHA) is celebrating a major milestone this year—its 50th anniversary.

Bucks pubs among 114 nationwide to set GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ title for the largest simultaneous pint pour.

Have you ever wondered who answers the phone when you dial 999 in the event of an emergency?

Today (10/4) marks the 30th anniversary of the tragic death.

WheelPower, the national charity for wheelchair sport, based at Stoke Mandeville Stadium, the birthplace of the Paralympic Movement, has joined other organizations in signing an open letter urging the Government to reconsider proposed changes to health, disability benefits, and employment support.

'Lower Taxes, Better Services' is the Conservatives slogan for the May 1st Local Council elections, as Tory leader Kemi Badenoch, launches their campaign right here in Buckinghamshire.

Buckingham School implemented a brief precautionary lockdown just after 3pm today (19/03/25) following reports of a potential safeguarding risk outside of school grounds. The decision was made to ensure the safety and security of all students.

Since work began in August 2024, the project has been plagued with issues.

A chance for businesses to take advantage of Bucks greenspaces.

Residents of Wendover are set to protest against HS2's proposed use of South Street and Dobbins Lane as major routes for HGVs in the spring.

We sat down with Laura Kyrke-Smith, the new Labour MP for Aylesbury, to ask questions submitted by Bucks Radio listeners.

Poplar Grove in Aylesbury reports over 200 patients failed to turn up last month.

The proposed Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) in Aylesbury Vale has taken another turn as new documents were recently added to the planning portal by the developers, Statera. Despite some revisions to the original plan, many local residents remain deeply concerned about the project's impact on their communities.

The Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, has announced a General Election will take place on July 4th this year, when there will be 8 boundaries for Buckinghamshire voters.

The amnesty knife bin, based at Southcourt Baptist Church on Penn Road, has only been active for two years and in that time over 900 knives have been dropped off.

In recent years, the recreational use of nitrous oxide, commonly known as laughing gas or "whippets," has surged, especially among young adults seeking a quick and cheap high.

Roger Bolton, who runs The Works restaurant, will step into the shoes of his late friend, Justin Posner, and raise money for the National Deaf Children's Society.

Youth Concern say those needing support and food are the highest they've seen in over 40 years.

One-hour free parking schemes also set to be scrapped.

The Grange has received a Parental Partnership accreditation for their commitment to effective partnership work with parents and carers.

The community has untied to save the village greengrocers, with the group behind the deal saying the shop is set for an exciting future that will benefit local shoppers and the environment.

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Residents in the village of Quainton are going to sell shares to help buy a local pub.

The North Bucks Bike Ride will return this summer.

Buckinghamshire Council is calling for the planned extension of the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) in London to be scrapped.

Police are investigation a rape incident in Buckingham.

Locals to Burcott Lane have been campaigning for the addition for years.

14 year old Nancie Devlin currently sits Third in the UK Championships for Racing Hovercraft.

Lisa Squire, the mother of 21-year-old Libby, a student from High Wycombe who was raped and murdered in Hull in 2019, has spoken to Bucks Radio about how she hopes lessons can be learnt from her daughter’s death.

The MP for Aylesbury has come under heavy criticism from drug experts for a proposed new law that would make drug-testing of recently-released prisoners staying in Approved Premises compulsory.

A group of antivax activists campaigning against Covid-19 vaccines falsely claimed they have 'probably' killed over 200,000 people, during a protest in Marlow on Wednesday morning.

Tomorrow a fundraising walk will take place from Aston Clinton to Stoke Mandeville Hospital

Thames Water have told us it could be another 2 weeks before the over ground leak near Brunswick Close Playground is sorted.

As the country continues to mourn the death of Queen Elizabeth II, a former Long Marston schoolgirl has been sharing her memories of meeting Her Majesty.

It's lights, camera, action at the Court house in Aylesbury as new film 'Wicked Little Letters' is being filming there. 

Experts have told Bucks Radio that the language politicians use about migrants is ‘worrying’ and may even provide ‘permission’ for acts of violence, following last weekend’s attack on an immigration centre.

The Council has teamed up with local organisations, schools and charity groups to provide thousands of places for eligible children and young people to enjoy a variety of exciting and interesting activities and experiences in their local area throughout the summer holidays.

The UEFA Women’s EURO started on Wednesday and one of  the Aylesbury Vale Dynamos FC players – Olivia Walker, aged 8 – has been chosen  to be the Official Match Ball Deliverer for the Spain vs Finland game on tonight (Friday 8th July) at Stadium MK.

The Heart of Bucks charity is launching an urgent appeal for donations as the cost-of-living crisis hits hard across Buckinghamshire.

The 14.3 hectare site at Tralee Farm would feature housing in a sustainable and energy efficient way and create new open space features. The brief includes cycle and pedestrian links and improvements to the existing green infrastructure and biodiversity.

Thames Valley Police are re-appealing for help in tracing a man who has absconded from HMP Springhill in Grendon Underwood.

Our Plans are to launch Bucks Radio in the New Year online.....