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The University of Buckingham is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, marking half a century as the UK’s original independent university.
Founded in 1976, it was created with a vision of higher education outside government control and later gained a Royal Charter in 1983.
A programme of events, talks and exhibitions will take place throughout the year to reflect on its history and look ahead to the future.
Young Architect of the Year honour for Turville church restoration
An architect behind the restoration of one of Buckinghamshire’s most recognisable churches has been named Young Architect of the Year for 2025.
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
Thames Valley Police have released an image of a man they want to speak to following a robbery in High Wycombe.
£2m appeal for cardiology equipement
A £2 million fundraising target has been set to help create a new state-of-the-art cardiology facility at Wycombe Hospital.
Football Club Marks One-Year Anniversary of Championing Men’s Mental Health
Mindset United says it's proof that football can be so much more than a game.
Food waste recycling expanding to flats in the south of Buckinghamshire
Residents living in flats with communal bin collections across the south of Buckinghamshire are being asked to look out for new kitchen caddies arriving during February and March, as Buckinghamshire Council continues the roll‑out of separate food waste recycling collections.
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.
Bucks charity launches overnight Hospice at Home service
Florence Nightingale Hospice Charity has announced the expansion of its Hospice at Home service to include a dedicated overnight team, following the success of its Christmas Big Give fundraising campaign.
