Local News
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Man handed community order for cruelty
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).
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Loss of gas supplies for part of Aylesbury
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.
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Local MP calls for greater Sepsis Awareness ahead of World Sepsis Day 2025
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.
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First phase of on-street electric vehicle chargepoints installed in Wendover
Buckinghamshire Council has installed the first five publicly-accessible electric vehicle (EV) chargepoints in Wendover as part of its ongoing EV charging trial.
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Former Aylesbury business owner dies
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.
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Free training available to help tackle domestic abuse in Bucks
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.
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Council issues advice on school attendance for new term
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.
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Update on Safer Streets Summer Campaign
The initiative, between Thames Valley Police and Buckinghamshire Council, aims to tackle anti-social behaviour and criminality in town centres across Bucks.
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Government Push to Unblock Housing at Hampden Fields, Aylesbury
One of Buckinghamshire’s largest planned housing developments is set to move forward after years of delays, as the government confirmed Hampden Fields in Aylesbury will be among the first sites targeted by its New Homes Accelerator programme.
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Council secures £265k for new flood resilience projects
Buckinghamshire Council has secured the money from the Environment Agency to deliver two flood management feasibility studies and a natural flood management project running until 2027/28.
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No plans for new asylum seeker accommodation in Aylesbury
The Leader of Buckinghamshire Council has spoken after inaccurate reports on social media suggested buildings in the town could be used to house asylum seekers.
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New housing scheme for former rough sleepers launched in Aylesbury
Buckinghamshire Council, in collaboration with Homes England and Fairhive Homes, has announced the launch of a newly developed housing scheme in Aylesbury. It aims to provide move-on accommodation for former rough sleepers, offering them the support they need to transition into permanent, settled homes.
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Council leader takes 4k in gifts
A Buckinghamshire Council leader has defended his decision to accept tickets worth almost £4,000 for two major sporting events.
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Local Schools Celebrate Outstanding GCSE Results
Schools across Buckinghamshire are celebrating an exceptional set of GCSE and Level 2 results today, as students, families, and staff gathered to mark the culmination of five years of hard work, determination, and resilience.
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Rocky Lane Reopens After Major Realignment Works
After months of closure, HS2 has announced the reopening of Rocky Lane in Wendover following the completion of significant construction works.
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Cambridge Street Underpass Transformed into Colourful Community Artwork
The once-grey Cambridge Street underpass in Aylesbury has been given a dramatic new lease of life thanks to the creativity of eleven young people and the support of local organisations
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Vandalism at Ashbrook Playpark Leaves Equipment Damaged
Wendover Parish Council has expressed disappointment after newly installed equipment at Ashbrook Playpark was vandalised.
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Wendover man jailed for drug offences
A Wendover man has been jailed for drug offences after a Thames Valley Police investigation.
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A418 gas main works extended
Drivers using a major Bucks road face 15 more weeks of disruption, as urgent gas main replacement works are extended.
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Appeal following dog bite incident in Aylesbury
Thames Valley Police is appealing for witnesses following a dog bite incident in Aylesbury.
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1938 Tube train to run from Amersham
A restored 1938 art deco Tube train will return to service in Buckinghamshire and London next month.
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Pair arrested as boy, 2, is found in Aylesbury house with a 'large quantity of cocaine'
Two people have been arrested after police discovered a large quantity of cocaine at a house in Aylesbury, where a two-year-old boy was also found.
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Get Ready to Rock and raise money for Hospice care in Bucks
Tickets for Florence Nightingale Hospice Charity's latest onstage show 'School of Rock' are now on sale.
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WheelPower Joins Call for Government to Rethink Changes to Disability Benefits
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.
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Conservative Leader Launches Local Elections Campaign here in Bucks
'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.
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Buckingham School Safeguarding Risk
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.
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Bierton 'Not-So' Calming Measures
Since work began in August 2024, the project has been plagued with issues.
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Council launches 'park pop-ups' for local businesses
A chance for businesses to take advantage of Bucks greenspaces.
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Locals gear up to block HS2’s trucks
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.
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Aylesbury MP answers your questions
We sat down with Laura Kyrke-Smith, the new Labour MP for Aylesbury, to ask questions submitted by Bucks Radio listeners.
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Busy surgery reveals number of missed appointments in August
Poplar Grove in Aylesbury reports over 200 patients failed to turn up last month.
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Locals say changes to Energy Farm plans make "little difference"
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.
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Bucks boundaries change for Summer General Election
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.
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Knife Amnesty Bins proving successful
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.
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Amnesty Bins in Southcourt Helping to Keep Nitrous Oxide off the streets.
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.
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Bucks business owner to tackle London Marathon in memory of close friend
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.
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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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Bucks Council set to make parking payment cashless
One-hour free parking schemes also set to be scrapped.
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National recognition for Aylesbury School
The Grange has received a Parental Partnership accreditation for their commitment to effective partnership work with parents and carers.
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Haddenham’s community-owned greengrocer becomes a reality!
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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Quainton villagers sell shares to help buy local pub
Residents in the village of Quainton are going to sell shares to help buy a local pub.
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Charity bike ride to return for second year
The North Bucks Bike Ride will return this summer.
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Council calls for ULEZ expansion to be scrapped
Buckinghamshire Council is calling for the planned extension of the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) in London to be scrapped.
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Man arrested on suspicion of rape in Buckingham
Police are investigation a rape incident in Buckingham.
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Aylesbury road gets new road restrictions
Locals to Burcott Lane have been campaigning for the addition for years.
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Wendover student takes 'HoverCraft Racing' worldwide!
14 year old Nancie Devlin currently sits Third in the UK Championships for Racing Hovercraft.
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Libby Squire’s mum speaks bravely of lessons to be learnt from her daughter’s murder
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.
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Aylesbury MP's drug Bill "a terrible idea", experts say
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.
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Antivaxxers claim Covid jabs have killed 200k during Marlow protest
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.
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Bucks woman's charity walk in memory of young son
Tomorrow a fundraising walk will take place from Aston Clinton to Stoke Mandeville Hospital
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Major Aylesbury leak still not fixed
Thames Water have told us it could be another 2 weeks before the over ground leak near Brunswick Close Playground is sorted.
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I won a competition to meet Queen Elizabeth II
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.
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Movie starring Oscar winner filming in Aylesbury
It's lights, camera, action at the Court house in Aylesbury as new film 'Wicked Little Letters' is being filming there.
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‘Dehumanising’ political rhetoric highlighted after High Wycombe man attacks immigration centre
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.
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Bucks Council running their helping hand holiday service this Summer
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.
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Aylesbury Vale Dynamo off to the Euros
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.
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Aylesbury charity launches urgent appeal as cost-of-living crisis bites
The Heart of Bucks charity is launching an urgent appeal for donations as the cost-of-living crisis hits hard across Buckinghamshire.
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Bucks Council want your opinion on proposed 350 home development in Hazlemere
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.
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Police's re-appeal tracing man who has absconded from HMP Springhill
Thames Valley Police are re-appealing for help in tracing a man who has absconded from HMP Springhill in Grendon Underwood.
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It's coming...
Our Plans are to launch Bucks Radio in the New Year online.....