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Carpetright has been bought in a rescue deal by rival Tapi, but will shut more than 200 stores and cut more than 1,000 jobs.
It was announced on Monday the flooring retailer Tapi had agreed to buy 54 Carpetright stores, two warehouses, the brand and its intellectual property in a pre-pack administration deal.
According to PwC, stores in Aylesbury and High Wycombe are expected to close over the coming days.
Risborough Rangers Stadium Break-In Threatens Memorial Fundraising Efforts
Thames Valley Police are investigating after a break-in at Risborough Rangers’ stadium, which has left the club without essential ground-maintenance tools.
Local author publishes second novel
’No one hears you scream – but silence will be heard’ is the second book in Alastair McIver's Roza Beshimov trilogy.
Buckinghamshire schools take part in Dragons' Den-style green technology challenge
Year 12 students from six secondary schools in Buckinghamshire have taken part in a Dragons' Den-style final of the Green Schools Challenge.
Big Give Boost for Hospice at Home Care
Florence Nightingale Hospice Charity has today launched its first-ever Big Give Christmas Challenge, a major fundraising appeal running until 9th December 2025.
Consultation on Churchway Speed Limit Reduction in Haddenham
Haddenham Parish Council and Buckinghamshire Highways have launched a consultation on lowering the speed limit along Churchway, near the new Redrow housing development. .
Leader of Buckinghamshire Council responds to national Budget
Steven Broadbent says the Budget is "disappointing" and "negatively impacts Buckinghamshire in many ways".
Shoppers get a festive lift with Boxing Day train route
Chiltern Railways will operate a Boxing Day train service for customers to take advantage of sales this year.
1,300 Arrests as TVP Target Town-Centre Crime
Thames Valley Police has published the results of its Safer Streets Summer operation, revealing more than 1,300 arrests made across town and city centres during the campaign.
