Local News

Buckinghamshire Council has warned of a rise in people living in cars, vans and other vehicles across the county.

A man from Aylesbury has been arrested on suspicion of indecent exposure after an incident in the town (15/9).

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.

Buckinghamshire Council has formally agreed a comprehensive Improvement Plan to strengthen services for vulnerable children and young people, following the latest Ofsted inspection of its Children's Services.

Three Buckinghamshire day centres are to close following a council decision on their future.

WheelPower, the national charity for wheelchair sport, is set to host the 36th Inter Spinal Unit Games at the historic Stoke Mandeville Stadium, the birthplace of the Paralympic Movement.

Laura Kyrke-Smith says poor infrastructure is harming residents' quality of life and has urged Buckinghamshire Council to prioritise investment in Aylesbury.

Thames Water say the issue which left many homes and businesses without water on Sunday has now been resolved, although there may still be a loss of pressure while testing is completed.

A new chapter has begun for the 14th Vale of Aylesbury Sea Scouts, as the charity officially opened their brand-new Headquarters on Saturday (6/7)

The supply to more than 300 homes has now been restored, but there are still properties without gas in the HP21 area.

Some homes and businesses in the HP19, HP21 & HP22 postcode area are without water this morning (7/9). Thames Water have now confirmed it's due to a burst water pipe in Ambleside,

Emma Reynolds MP has been appointed Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.

An Aylesbury man has been sentenced by the courts after he admitted causing unnecessary mental and physical suffering to five dogs (WARNING - this report contains detals that some people may find distressing).

Approximately 300 homes in the HP21 area are without gas. SGN say it's due to water in the network, and they have opened a customer hub to help elderly and vulnerable residents, while also offering help and advice.

Aylesbury MP Laura Kyrke-Smith MP has attended an event in Parliament in anticipation of World Sepsis Day on Saturday 13th September and backed calls from the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Sepsis and The UK Sepsis Trust of the need for greater awareness of sepsis.

Buckinghamshire Council has installed the first five publicly-accessible electric vehicle (EV) chargepoints in Wendover as part of its ongoing EV charging trial.

Arthur Richards, founder of Albany Carpets and a pillar of the town's high street for more than five decades, has sadly died at the age of 91.

Domestic abuse and violence against women and girls remain ongoing concerns in Buckinghamshire, with the Council urging us to help identify warning signs and support efforts to keep communities safe.

As pupils across Buckinghamshire get ready to return to school this week, Buckinghamshire Council is encouraging parents and carers to explore the support available to help children attend school regularly.

The initiative, between Thames Valley Police and Buckinghamshire Council, aims to tackle anti-social behaviour and criminality in town centres across Bucks.

Tickets for Florence Nightingale Hospice Charity's latest onstage show 'School of Rock' are now on sale.

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.....