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• University celebrating 50th anniversary

  The University of Buckingham is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, marking half a century as the UK’s original independent university. 

• Strong results during the Winter of Action operation

  Thames Valley Police say strong results have been achieved during a two-month Winter of Action targeting crime and antisocial behaviour in town and city centres. 

• Appeal after bookmakers robbed in High Wycombe

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• £2m appeal for cardiology equipement

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• Football Club Marks One-Year Anniversary of Championing Men’s Mental Health

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• Food waste recycling expanding to flats in the south of Buckinghamshire ​

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• Bucks Olympians going for gold in Italy

  Buckinghamshire is well represented at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics, with Aylesbury’s Ellia Smeding making history as Team GB’s first-ever Olympic speed skater, and Amersham’s James Hernandez set to compete in ice dance alongside partner Phebe Bekker. Hernandez, who teamed up with Bekker in 2021, brings strong pedigree to the Games, including three senior British Figure Skating Championship silver medals and two junior national golds.