Local News
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Men Charged in Connection with Burglary Series
The series of burglaries occurred in Aylesbury between August and September 2024.
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University of Buckingham's School of Computing achieves triple award win
The wins included 'Tomorrow's Leader', 'Advancing Women in STEM' and 'Overall STEM Champion" from the MK STEM Awards 2025.
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Free, fun and flavourful – support available for eligible families this Easter half term
The HAF programme is returning in the upcoming half term.
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SEND Parents Angry as council funded programme withdrawn.
An email says the financial help for the Education, Health, and Care Plan (EHC) will end and be replaced by a non-funded Supported Internship.
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Appeal for witnesses following sexual assault in Chesham
Witnesses are asked to come forward.
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Waddesdon Manor Aviary celebrates breeding success with extinct-in-the-wild Socorro dove
This is the first time the birds have been successfully bred at the site.
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35% rise in sick and injured wild animals taken into RSPCA centres in just one year
Buckinghamshire’s animal lovers can make gardens more wildlife-friendly.
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Woodlands: Developments for Aylesbury announced
Next steps towards the development of the Woodlands site have been agreed upon.
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One Step Closer to a Complete Bierton Bypass
Buckinghamshire Council's Cabinet met today (11/3/25) and voted to proceed with their preferred bidder for the Woodlands development.
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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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Join PACE for a Superhero Mile
On 10th May 2025, Pace is hosting The BIG Walk to raise funds and awareness for their vital work.
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Buckinghamshire Council Elections
Local politics will see 50 less Councillors from May, with a number of ward changes, after local elections.
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UPDATE: Firearms Incident on Bicester Road, Aylesbury
Thames Valley Police have confirmed two boys were arrested after an attempted robbery that left the victim requiring hospital treatment.
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'Pie-Fect' Victory for Local Pie Shop
Winslow-based pie-expert, The Bell Hotel & Pie Shop has triumphed at this year’s British Pie Awards, taking home the prize for best Vegetarian Pie with The Bell’s Red Lentil, Chickpea and Spinach Curry Pie.
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Buckinghamshire Fire & Rescue no longer in special measures
The fire service inspectorate has announced the service has been removed from enhanced monitoring following improvements to the service (7/3).
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Aylesbury MP worried about homelessness in Bucks
Laura Kyrke-Smith says she's concerned about Buckinghamshire Council's decision to close its housing register, but praised the work of local charities.
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Plight of Aylesbury football clubs raised in Parliament.
The problems faced by both Aylesbury United and Aylesbury Vale Dynamos were addressed by the town's MP, Laura Kyrke-Smith, in a debate about sustainability in the sport.
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Chilterns Neuro Centre's Pop-Up Art Weekend raises over £21,000
The charity celebrated the 20th anniversary of the event.
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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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First NHS patients now receiving medicine created from Buckinghamshire blood donors
The medicine is made from the blood plasma of blood donors.
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Man jailed for drugs offences
The Aylesbury man was sentenced at Aylesbury Crown Court on 26 February.
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National No Smoking Day at Unit 33
Free information session to help you stop smoking at Health on the High Street.
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Buckingham Arts School Student Performing In West End
Olivia Brooks is starring in Les Misérables.
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Organise a celebration event for VE Day's 80th anniversary
Applications for street parties due 21 March.
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Men jailed for burglaries
Two men have been jailed for burglaries in Milton Keynes and Aylesbury Vale.
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LGBTQ+ Adoption Week - change lives in '25
"When thinking about adopting we really just focused on what we could provide. The support network around you, the love that you can give. The home we can provide is safe and comfortable and nurturing. That's what's more important to the children than our gender." - Sarah and Geraldine.
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Stop - It's the law
Council urges drivers to be respectful of the vital work carried out by school crossing patrollers.
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Arrest made after serious assault in Aylesbury
It's after an incident that closed Buckingham Street in the town centre earlier today (3/3).
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Police called to incident in Aylesbury Town Centre
UPDATE: Buckingham Street to Kingsbury is open again, but a stretch of pavement remains cordoned off.
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Waddesdon Wing wins 'Best Acute Care Design' award
The Waddesdon Wing building at Stoke Mandeville Hospital has won the award for Best Acute Care Design in this year’s Healthcare Design Awards.
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Climate protesters disrupt Bucks Council meeting and are called ‘idiots’ by leader
Climate protesters disrupted a Buckinghamshire Council meeting on Thursday afternoon and claimed they had been prevented from asking questions.
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No arrests made following arson incident in Amersham
Thames Valley Police is appealing for witnesses following an incident of arson in Amersham.
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Man exposed himself to woman in Buckingham
Police are appealing for witnesses following an incident of exposure in Buckingham.
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MP and PCC to attend Buckingham's Annual Town Meeting
Residents in Buckingham are being encouraged to attend this year's Annual Town Meeting.
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Appeal to trace prison absconder
Thames Valley Police is appealing for the public’s help in tracing a man who absconded from Spring Hill Prison.
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Digger and tools stolen from Chesham leisure centre
Chesham Moor Gym and Swim has been broken into.
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Revolution Beaconsfield to be knocked down and redeveloped by charity
Revolution Beaconsfield could be knocked down and redeveloped under plans put forward by a charity.
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Small fire at Aylesbury Prison
No one was injured in the incident, which was quickly dealt with.
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Thieves use stolen forklift to steal cash machine
The Winslow Coop has been raided for the second time in 2 weeks, with one local councillor saying if broken bollards had been replaced after a previous incident, last night's raid may not have happened.
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Vapes stolen during High Wycombe supermarket burglary
Police are investigating a burglary in High Wycombe.
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Car hits lampost in Amersham
Emergency services responded to a single vehicle collision in Amersham yesterday.
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4.99 per cent council tax rise approved as Bucks Council ‘under pressure’
A 4.99 per cent council tax rise has been approved by Conservative-controlled Buckinghamshire Council amid ‘pressure’ on the authority’s budget.
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Nominations open for Freda Roberts Community Award
It's a chance to recognise people or organisations who do great things in the Aylesbury community.
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Emergency power works cause more misery for Aylesbury motorists
UPDATE: Buckinghamshire Highways have confirmed Stoke Road is now closed between the Gyratory and Mandeville Road.
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Don't fall victim to fraud when booking your summer holiday
People in Bucks are being warned to be vigilant and carry out extra research when booking online summer getaways, as new data reveals victims lost a total of over £11 million to holiday fraud last year.
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Image released in connection with rape and sexual assault in High Wycombe hotel
Thames Valley Police is releasing an image of a man officers wish to speak to as they believe may have vital information about a non-recent rape and sexual assault in High Wycombe.
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Three Bucks schools to trial free breakfast clubs
Three schools in Buckinghamshire will trial free breakfast clubs.
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Appeal to trace missing boy from Aylesbury
Police in Aylesbury are appealing for the public’s help in tracing a missing 16-year-old boy.
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Buckinghamshire Young Farmer to lead rural youth organisation
A member of Buckinghamshire County Federation of Young Farmers' Clubs James Nixey has been elected as the new Chair of The National Federation of Young Farmers' Clubs (NFYFC) and will represent more than 23,000 rural young people across England and Wales.
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Cat found on brink of death in Bucks saved by work of RSPCA
A young white cat named Brie who was on the brink of death when spotted in a remote woods in Buckinghamshire with a serious infection has had her life transformed while in the care of the RSPCA.
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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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