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Buckinghamshire Council has launched a new campaign asking people to provide a loving home for children in the council's care who are waiting for adoption.

A woman was assaulted on Iver High Street in broad daylight last Friday afternoon.

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.

Aylesbury Police have received several reports in Wing about a group of youths knocking on doors stating that they are fundraising for charity.

Bucks Family Services are encouraging everyone to take advantage of the mild weather and have shared a number of safe and traffic free routes you can take. 

The charity provide audio books for those who are visually impaired, dyslexic or otherwise print disabled.

The driver originally tried to avoid Police, but TVP South Buckinghamshire stopped them a little while later

It comes as many Ukrainian guests who have settled in the county risk being uprooted again as the minimum 6 month period for hosts who were paid to provided a home is coming to an end.

At around 2.30am on Saturday (1/10) an altercation between two groups of men took place on Maxwell Road, near the town centre. During this a man was hit over the head with an object which is believed to be similar to a metal crowbar.

Aylesbury police have been forced to temporarily home two dogs after they were running loose and were dangerously out of control. 

Hedsor House in Taplow is offering their Alexander package, which lets couples have a eco-conscious wedding. 

The Lord- Lieutenant of Bucks, The Countess Howe has announced that Camphill Community in Milton Keynes, the National Paralympic Heritage Trust at Stoke Mandeville and the Buckinghamshire New University in High Wycombe have been gifted a tree from the Tree of Trees’  initiative made for the Platinum Jubilee weekend earlier this year.

Rennie Grove Hospice Care in Bucks and Peace Hospice Care in Herts have confirmed that the proposed merger announced in June will be going ahead next month, as planned.

The Osier Way site, alongside the A421 at Buckingham Industrial Estate has been sold to the national housebuilding firm Vistry.

Teenager Zayaan Price, along with 28 year old Nathan Mushigo pleaded guilty to the possession with the intent to supply Class A drugs.

They're focusing on county lines - where gangs will get young people to carry or even sell drugs across the Bucks border, exploiting children as young as 7.

47 year old Nicholas Doyley left the prison on Saturday (1/10). Police are warning the public to not approach him but instead ring 999 if they see him. 

It's located at Aylesbury Golf Centre (The Barn, Dynamic Driving Range, Bay 19).

They'll be letting you know all about how the school and early years system works in Bucks, as well as answering any questions you may have.

Don't be alarmed if you see more Police on the streets over the next few days...

All this week, the local NHS are backing a campaign to make asthma care more effective for children and young people across Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire West.

A training centre has opened on Walton Street giving young learners the perfect start to a variety of fresh career options. 

Put your best foot forward with your four legged friend and help support the Florence Nightingale Hospice Charity.

Buckinghamshire Council has announced the return of Access All Areas – an event aimed at showcasing the range of services that are available to support people with special needs and autism in the region.

Feedback from last year’s community safety survey has helped shape the Safer Buckinghamshire Board’s action plan to reduce crime.

The Wing Neighbourhood Policing Team have put together some Crime Reduction/Burglary reduction/Scam packs for elderly and vulnerable residents. 

Aylesbury resident Sophie Dowsett is running for local charity Lymphoma Action after they helped her during her brothers Non-Hodgkin lymphoma diagnosis, while Emily Davis from High Wycombe will be running for Silver Star Maternity Fund at the John Radcliffe in Oxford after her first baby was born at just 27 weeks weighing only 560 grammes.

Bill Chapple OBE, Chairman of the Best Kept Villages committee awarded Aston Abbotts with the Tindall Cup.

Bucks Council's nine household recycling centres will switch to winter opening hours today (Saturday 1 October). The new opening hours will be 9am to 4pm.

There will be no Chiltern Railways service on any route on Saturday 1 October or Wednesday 5 October

Buckinghamshire's Health and Wellbeing Board is calling on local smokers to join more than 2.5 million others who have attempted to quit during the Stoptober campaigns since they launched a decade ago.

Two motorcyclists were taken to hospital with serious injuries following a crash involving four vehicles on the A413 in Great Missenden last Saturday evening - and another man was subsequently arrested.

Today may mark the end of National Guinea Pig Awareness Week, (26th-30th Sept) but many people don't realise how much attention they really need.

A woman was robbed and sexually assaulted in Aylesbury on Thursday morning after being approached by two men.

The Environment Agency has recommended that planning permission is refused for the proposed new Marlow film studios.

A 25-year-old man from High Wycombe has been charged with offences under the Counter Terrorism Act 2008.

A man was taken to hospital with serious head injuries in the early hours of last Friday morning after being punched during a fight with two men in High Wycombe town centre.

A hairdresser from High Wycombe is set to run the London Marathon this weekend to raise money for the National Autistic Society, after three of her children were diagnosed with the condition.

The Centre is the latest victim of the cost of living crisis. Chief Executive Marcela Heime has written a letter explaining the decision:

Aylesbury Eco Stores were struck with not one but two blows after a man used a counterfeit £50 note and a woman stole five items from their shop in the High Street in the space of just a week.

Bucks Council has introduced Welcoming Spaces in a bid to help combat the cost of living crisis.

The facility in Great Horwood, Milton Keynes introduced little Bruno to the team.

The Practice in Aylesbury are restarting their monthly event at a new venue at Oakfield Scout Hall from 11am til 1pm on Thursdays.

For those wondering why the hose pipe ban is still in place, Thames Water have issued an explanation. 

Head wombler Richard Walker has wants to get the attention of Tesco on Tring Road after he's found various items including a mattress, shopping trolly and some mystery bin bags near the store on Lester Road.

The Safer Bucks Board by Bucks Council have released a survey about the kinds of things local people are worried about when it comes to feeling safe and secure in the county.

Daniel Larman, aged 19, from Birmingham, pleaded guilty to one count of possession of a knife blade/sharp pointed article in a public place and one count of possession of a controlled class B drug – namely cannabis.

Rennie Grove Hospice in Aylesbury are appealing for local people to get involved in their 'Supporting Hands Service'.

This Organ Donation Week (26 September to 2 October) NHS Blood and Transplant and Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust are calling on people to register their donation decision and talk to their families about organ donation as more than 6,500 people are actively waiting for a transplant across the UK.

If you are between 11 and 19 years of age and looking to make a difference in your local community, the Aylesbury Youth Town Council are looking for you!

Three charities based in Buckinghamshire have received donations of £1,000 each as part of the Benefact Group’s Movement for Good Awards.

Thames Valley Police are investigating reports a boy was approached by 3 men in a van in Aylesbury on his way home from school on Friday (23/9).

Sarah Green, who is MP for Chesham and Amersham calls for Parliament to be recalled after “shambolic” budget.

Their public event opened yesterday (26/9) showcasing three important documents that give detailed guidance on how planning applications should be decided in the Vale of Aylesbury Local Plan area.

As the nights begin to draw in, local Police are reminding residents to keep their home secure. 

On Wednesday (29/9) you'll have the opportunity to ask members of the Bucks NHS Trust any questions you may have about medical services in the county. 

‘Radhuni’ Restaurant has been nominated for the Restaurant of the Year - South Central at the Asian Restaurant & Takeaway Awards (ARTA) 2022.

Chesham and Amersham Lib Dem MP Sarah Green has condemned HS2 Ltd for their lack of transparency surrounding the unlicensed abstraction of water from a local hydrant.  

Buckinghamshire Council supported ‘Grow It, Cook It, Eat It’ initiative aims to helps residents in times of hardship to put nutritious and fresh food on their table.

Andreas Narbutas and Arminas Gudas, both aged 34 were sentenced at Aylesbury Crown Court on Thursday (22/9)

Officers from Thames Valley Police identified a number of potential victims of modern slavery following three weeks of activity focusing on massage parlours in the area.

Members of the public are being invited to join Buckingham Town Council staff, Councillors, volunteers from the Stowe Sub Aqua Group to clear out a stretch of the River Great Ouse in Buckingham. 

Today and tomorrow (24th and 25th September) marks the annual Kop Hill Climb Festival in Princes Risborough.

Bucks Culture are hosting an online online panel exploring 10 years since London2012 Olympics & Paralympics - Yes its been 10 years!

Local MP's reaction to the new set of measures announced by Chancellor of the Exchequer Kwasi Kwarteng today. (23/9)

Just Tuesday (20/9) alone, High Wycombe Police arrested four people in connection with anti social behaviour in the town.

Stefan Greco, aged 40, of Carlton Close, Aylesbury, was sentenced to three years and two months in prison at Amersham Crown Court on Tuesday (20/9), after pleading guilty to Section 20 grievous bodily harm and possession of a knife in a public place.

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

The not for profit event, hosted by Buckinghamshire Community Energy and Bucks Climate Action Alliance aims to help residents in Bucks save money and the climate.

Buckinghamshire Council have today launched a consultation on three important planning guidance documents that, once adopted, will inform planning and development decisions in the area.

The Aylesbury MP has been appointed as Parliamentary Under Secretary of State/Minister for Prisons, Probation & Youth Justice with the MOJ.

The four time Formula One World Champion met with NHS staff and patients at the National Spinal Injuries Centre to learn about their ground breaking work.

There's currently a shortage of foster carers in the UK...and in Bucks its no different.

The 36 year old male from Aylesbury was first detained by officers on Buckingham Street just after 4pm on Tuesday (20/9).

Aylesbury Police Officers have attended and spoken with the landowner.

Run by Buckinghamshire Adult Learning, the Multiply courses are designed for anyone who struggles with numbers.

There's a new pilot scheme in the High Wycombe area in partnership with Carousel Buses & funded by Department for Transport.

Yesterday (Tuesday, 20 September), HS2 Ltd have won a High Court injunction which restricts people's right to peacefully protest along the entire route, and the Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire Wildlife Trust (BBOWT) are not happy.

With speeding becoming a growing problem in Bedgrove, the Council are setting up a Community Speedwatch group, and are looking for volunteers.

Not quite! But if you do see some strange flying lights in rural areas of Bucks, don't be alarmed.

September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, and everyone in Bucks is being reminded to get checked.

Between 2am and 2.30am on Saturday morning (17/9), the victim, a man aged in his twenties, was in Windsor Lane at the entrance to the car park when he was struck with metal poles and had his phone and car keys stolen.

If you’ve received a £150 energy rebate letter from Bucks Council, don’t forget to cash in the voucher before it expires on 30 September.

An experienced member of the Thames Valley Police had a very important part to play in yesterdays procession for the funeral of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

A former Long Marston schoolgirl has been sharing her memories to Bucks Radio of meeting Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

Chiltern Railways have announced new dates for their planned rail strikes.

Matthew John McKeown is aged 30, 5ft 8ins tall, of medium build, and has tattoos on his arms and left hand.

St Michael's church in Aston Clinton will be holding a Commemorative Service for the late Queen Elizabeth II.

National Highways lift roadworks across motorway network as the nation prepares to say farewell to Her Majesty the Queen.

With the news of food banks across the UK being closed on Monday, Aylesbury Foodbank have said they don't want to leave people with nowhere to go.

The Aylesbury Dynamos Under 9's Team debuted their new kit last week during training – revealing Fairhive Homes as their new kit sponsor.

Stoke Mandeville Hospital have submitted plans to build a new three story building attached to their existing A & E and maternity building.

A man was eventually arrested on the moped, and it was sized for forensic examination.

The Aylesbury Vale Dynamo's Football Club are on the lookout for volunteer coaches to help grow the boys and girls sections of the club - they will even cover the cost of any qualifications you need to do.

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 huge burial ground, which included bones, jewellery, spear heads and swords, was discovered as part of HS2 work.

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.....