Local News
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Man injured in Amersham crash
Emergency services responded to a collision in Amersham on Friday.
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78 new flats for High Wycombe
Plans have been submitted to the council to turn a large office block in High Wycombe town centre into 78 new apartments.
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Man killed in High Wycombe collision
Police are appealing for witnesses and dash-cam footage following a road traffic collision on the A404 in High Wycombe.
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Appeal after woman asks for money in Aylesbury
Police in Aylesbury are appealing for information following a number of incidents.
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Buckingham and Bletchley MP: We must build more affordable homes in Bucks
The Buckingham and Bletchley MP has urged Buckinghamshire Council to collaborate with national government.
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£80,000 worth of jewellery stolen in Chalfont St Peter burglary
Police are appealing for witnesses following a burglary in Chalfont St Peter.
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High Wycombe Cricket Club plans later alcohol sales for events to raise money
High Wycombe Cricket Club has applied for permission to extend its alcohol sales to help it hold occasional events to raise money.
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Man rescued from first floor property in High Wycombe
Firefighters assisted with the rescue of a man in High Wycombe yesterday.
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Mayor of Buckingham launches annual Charity Christmas Card competition
The Mayor of Buckingham is encouraging children to take part in the annual Christmas Cards competition for charity.
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Aylesbury nightclub bids to extend opening hours
Aylesbury’s Mirage nightclub has applied to Buckinghamshire Council for permission to extend its opening hours.
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Convicted prison absconder has links to Aylesbury
Police are seeking the public’s help to locate a convict who has absconded from HMP Sudbury.
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Businesses ‘helpless’ to shoplifting as retail crime surges 38 per cent in Bucks
Businesses in Buckinghamshire have been left ‘helpless’ as the county faces a surge in shoplifting, councillors have warned.
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Bucks foster carers celebated
They are the people who make Buckinghamshire Council's amazing foster care family what it is, and last Friday night was their chance to shine and be celebrated, as the annual Fostering Awards were held.
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Former Chesham care home boss fined for failing to protect people from sexual assault
The former boss of a care home in Chesham has been fined for failing to protect people from sexual assault.
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Aylesbury MP vows to "hold HS2 to account"
Aylesbury MP Laura Kyrke-Smith has vowed to "hold HS2 to account every step of the way" following a site visit to the Thame Valley Viaduct.
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Council approves further funding for flood resilience projects
Further funding has been approved by Buckinghamshire Council for delivery of flood resilience projects in the county.
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Appeal for witnesses to robbery in Denham
Police are appealing for witnesses following a robbery in Denham.
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Buckinghamshire road reopens after railway level crossing safety upgrades complete
Marsh Lane level crossing near Aylesbury has reopened this week after a major project to improve safety for Buckinghamshire road and rail users.
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Loitering ban on Wycombe car parks until 2025 after human faeces found
A disgusting discovery of human faeces in a car park in High Wycombe has prompted a new loitering ban to be introduced at two multi-storey structues in the town.
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New apartments planned for Wooburn Green offices
Plans to create new apartments in office blocks in Wooburn Green have been submitted to Buckinghamshire Council.
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Merge Bucks with Oxfordshire and Berkshire in new combined authority, says think tank
Buckinghamshire should be merged into a combined authority with Oxfordshire and Berkshire as part of plans to broaden devolution across England, a think tank has said.
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Power Line Road Closure
The A413 was out of action earlier (01/10/24) after a road traffic collision.
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Solar farm the size of 40 football pitches approved in Buckinghamshire
Plans to build a solar farm the size of around 40 football pitches in Buckinghamshire have been approved.
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Public urged to manage prescriptions responsibly
Local NHS teams across Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire, and Berkshire West are urging the public to take greater care when managing their repeat prescriptions, encouraging people to order only the medications they truly need.
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Rise in number of families on Bucks housing waiting list amid ‘high demand’
The number of families waiting for housing in Buckinghamshire has risen by more than 500 people over a three-month period.
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Aylesbury residents urged to have say on local issues
Residents in Aylesbury will have a chance to raise local crime issues with police later this week.
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Eight new homes planned for Amersham
A plan to demolish a property so that eight new homes can be built has been put forward in Amersham.
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Man jailed for strangulation and assault in Stokenchurch
A man has been sentenced after he was convicted of assault and intentional strangulation in Stokenchurch.
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‘I might lose my library job under Bucks Council cuts but I’m told to keep quiet’
A Buckinghamshire library worker who may lose their job under planned council cuts has said they and their colleagues have been told to keep quiet about the plans in front of customers.
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Woman sexually assaulted in Aylesbury supermarket
Police are appealing for victims and witnesses to come forward following a sexual assault in Aylesbury.
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HS2 completes A41 bridge near Aylesbury
A key road linking Aylesbury and Bicester has reopened after a temporary closure to reroute it across a new bridge.
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Two men jailed for drug offences – High Wycombe
Two men have been jailed for multiple offences in High Wycombe.
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A41 Closure information
The road is closed again this weekend (28/29 September) for HS2 work. Here's an update provided by Waddesdon and Stone Councilors*.
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Use of Wycombe Tesco building to house Bucks archives approved
A plan to use the Tesco superstore building in High Wycombe to house the Buckinghamshire archives has been approved.
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Bucks Labour MP criticised for giving pensioners advice after backing fuel aid cut
The Labour MP for Aylesbury has been criticised for holding benefit advice surgeries for pensioners after voting to cut their winter fuel payments.
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New road planned for south Buckinghamshire near new data centre
A new road has been planned for south Buckinghamshire, as well as a connected new footpath and cycleway.
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Dog rescued from vehicle stuck in flood water
A dog has been rescued from floodwater in Great Brickhill.
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Vehicle crime falls in Thames Valley
Police and Crime Commissioner, Matthew Barber, has welcomed stats which show that vehicle crime (theft of a vehicle, theft from a vehicle and vehicle interference) has fallen over 13% across the Thames Valley.
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Ducks director running Berlin Marathon for local charity
Simon Lacey will run over 26 miles around the streets of Berlin this Sunday.
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Palestine activists urge Bucks Council to divest pensions from Israel arms suppliers
Palestine activists have urged Buckinghamshire Council to divest its pensions fund from the arms companies supplying Israel.
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CCTV after bank card stolen from spa
CCTV appeal after bank card stolen from spa near Tring.
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Flooding to ‘become more common’ in Buckinghamshire – warning after heavy rain
Flooding in Buckinghamshire could ‘become more common’ due to heavier rainfall, county leaders have warned.
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Woman who refused to pay £4.7k council tax in climate strike hit with liability order
A woman in Buckinghamshire who refused to pay £4,700 worth of council tax in a climate change protest has been hit with another liability order.
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Bucks taxi applicant refused licence due to poor driving standard
Buckinghamshire Council has successfully defended in court, a decision to refuse a hackney carriage and private hire driver licence application due to the applicant's poor driving standard.
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Buckinghamshire shines bright on The Nursing Times Workforce Awards shortlist
Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust is delighted to announce that three of its nominees have made it through to the shortlist for The Nursing Times Workforce Awards, which shines a light on those excelling in nurse recruitment and retention, wellbeing, and inclusion.
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Aylesbury Vale Crematorium recognised for service levels
Aylesbury Vale Crematorium has been recognised by the Federation of Burial & Cremation Authorities (FBCA) for providing an exceptional level of service
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Bucks woman fundraising for vital cancer treatment
Clare Carter, from Buckingham, has just a few days left to hit her target as she battles stage 4 non hodgkins lymphoma.
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Yellow warning for more rain across Bucks
A yellow warning has been issued for rain across Bucks.
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Teacher who let sex offender partner into Bucks school grounds avoids teaching ban
A woman who allowed her sex offender partner into a school’s grounds in Buckinghamshire has not been banned from teaching.
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Household Recycling Centres switch to winter opening hours
Visitors to Buckinghamshire's Household Recycling Centres (HRCs) are being reminded that from Tuesday 1 October, opening hours at all 10 centres across the county will be switching to the winter hours of 9am to 4pm.
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Aylesbury MP encourages nominations for Countryside Alliance Awards
The annual Countryside Alliance Awards are now open to public nomination, and Aylesbury MP Laura Kyrke-Smith is urging the local community to get nominating.
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Police investigate series of robberies in Bucks
Thames Valley Police is releasing images of five people who officers would like to speak to in connection with a series of robberies in High Wycombe and Chalfont St Peter.
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More matchday volunteers needed to support Tring Athletic Football Club
Tring Athletic FC are looking for members of the community to volunteer on game days to help support the team.
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Tesco Buckingham shoppers donate £1,500 to local school
An out-of-bounds site at Buckingham Primary School has been transformed into a state-of-the-art play area for today's pupils and generations to come.
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Full steam ahead for the South-East Aylesbury Link Road
Buckinghamshire Council has appointed a new contractor to complete the remainder of the biggest section of the scheme.
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NHS booking opens for life-saving flu and COVID-19 vaccinations
People can book flu and COVID-19 vaccinations as the NHS rolls out additional protection for those most at risk ahead of winter.
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Residents raise fund to buy 300-year-old Bucks pub
Residents of Ashendon have successfully raised funds to buy their village pub and have begun their hunt for a tenant.
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Fire service deal with a number of flooding incidents across Bucks
Buckinghamshire Fire and Rescue Sevice said their control room received a large number of calls from across the county regarding flooding related incidents as a result of the heavy rain in the last 48 hours.
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Bucks disrupted due to flooding
Heavy rain in the county made for a miserable Monday morning on the roads, while some schools have been closed due to flooding. The advice is still to only travel if absolutely necessary.
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New Greggs in Chalfont St Peter as plans approved
A new Greggs store is set to open in Chalfont St Peter after plans for the site have been approved by Buckinghamshire Council.
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Lowest Bucks Council salaries rise as chief exec stays on £240,000
The lowest Buckinghamshire Council salaries have risen by 10 per cent in a year while the chief executive stays on £240,000.
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Appeal for witnesses to armed robbery in Dagnall
Police are appealing for witnesses after a delivery driver was robbed at knife point on Saturday.
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High Wycombe payphones to be relocated in town centre
Four payphones in High Wycombe will be relocated to other locations in the town centre after Buckinghamshire Council approved the plans.
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MP visits Aylesbury UTC
Aylesbury’s new MP was impressed by the “enthusiasm, skills and knowledge" of students on a visit to the town's UTC this week.
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30 Bucks hospital jobs to be privatised.
The jobs of around 30 NHS staff across Wycombe Hospital and Stoke Mandeville Hospital are set to be privatised under a plan that health chiefs claim will cut costs and improve services for patients.
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Issue of drink spiking raised during Aylesbury pop-up
Thames Valley Police held a Pop-Up Community Engagement Chat in Aylesbury Town Centre this week as part of a national force priority Operation Lester.
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Shape Buckinghamshire's updated taxi licensing policy
Residents, taxi and private hire drivers and operators are amongst those being invited by Buckinghamshire Council to help shape the future of taxi and private hire services as it begins a public consultation on updating its county-wide taxi and private hire licensing policy.
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Incident of possession of an offensive weapon in High Wycombe
Police are appealing for witnesses following an incident of a possession of an offensive weapon in High Wycombe.
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‘Despicable’: 95k Bucks pensioners to lose winter fuel payments under Labour
Some 95,000 pensioners in Buckinghamshire will lose their winter fuel payments under Labour, Bucks Council has said.
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Man sentenced for drug offences in Aylesbury
A man has been sentenced for a drug offences in Aylesbury.
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‘Hypocrisy’: High Wycombe will not be given own council despite majority backing move
The decision not to give High Wycombe its own town council despite a majority of people backing the move is ‘hypocrisy’, campaigners have said.
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Image released following robbery in High Wycombe
Thames Valley Police is releasing an image of two men who officers would like to speak to in connection with a robbery in High Wycombe.
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Aylesbury MP launches School Trips to Parliament scheme
Aylesbury MP Laura Kyrke-Smith has this week launched a "School Trips to Parliament" scheme for Aylesbury constituency students.
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Last chance to comment on proposed battery plant in North Bucks
Comments on the proposed development close at 23:59 tonight (19/9/24), with a local opposition group urging residents to take action.
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Bucks MP to meet with rail execs
Mid Bucks MP Greg Smith will meet with executives from Chiltern Railway today.
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Speeding drivers caught in Buckingham
Over 20 drivers have been caught driving at excess speed following checks in Buckingham.
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Fire in Winslow
Emergency services have been tackling a fire in Lowndes Way, Winslow (18/9/24).
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New Sunday Markets to launch in Aylesbury and High Wycombe
Later this month, visitors to Aylesbury and High Wycombe will be able to enjoy new Sunday Markets which are starting up in the town centres.
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Wycombe Museum plans new trail to show off town’s chairmaking history
Wycombe Museum has planned a new walking trail to show off the town’s chairmaking history.
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Time running out to have say of library staffing cuts
A consultation on Buckinghamshire Council’s plans to cut the staffed library opening hours while increasing non-staffed hours ends today.
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Bucks Charities Awarded £100,000
10 deserving Buckinghamshire charities were awarded a share of £100,000 thanks to The Clare Foundation’s second Angels’ Den, which this year, included a Dragon, in the form of Peter Jones of BBC’s Dragons’ Den.
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Man assaulted in Stoke Mandeville
Police are appealing for witnesses following an assault in Stoke Mandeville.
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£500,000 works at Queens Park Arts Centre completed
Aylesbury’s Queens Park Arts Centre has seen the transformation of its facilities following a five-month building project.
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New entrance canopies approved at Bucks Uni
Planners have approved changes to Buckinghamshire New university’s High Wycombe campus, which include fitting three new dark grey glass top canopies to cover the site’s main entrances.
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Aylesbury man jailed for drug offences
A man has been jailed for drug offences in Aylesbury.
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A41 CLOSED at Waddesdon
The road is set to be closed until the early hours of Tuesday (17/9/24) after HS2 workers dug into a gas pipe that now needs repairing.
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Bucks Preschool fundraising to help repair damage caused by vandals
The vandalism was discovered by staff at the Pollyanna Preschool in Stoke Mandeville after the summer break.
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‘We don’t have expertise to build social housing’ – Bucks Council leader Martin Tett
Buckinghamshire Council does not have the ‘expertise’ to build social housing, the authority’s leader Martin Tett has said.
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Roadworks fines for utility firms rise by 450% as Bucks Council increases inspections
The number of fines issued to utility firms for breaching roadworks conditions has risen by 450 per cent in a year after Buckinghamshire Council began carrying out more inspections.
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Company behind solar farm in North Bucks announces new consultation
Rosefield Solar Farm are asking for views on updated proposals for the solar farm which could power over 57,000 homes*
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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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