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Wed, 02 Sep 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Cracked, leaning wall in Princes Risborough declared unsafe and set for demolition
A cracked and leaning wall in Princes Risborough town centre is set to be demolished after engineers declared it structurally unsafe.
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Wed, 02 Sep 2026 11:19:47 +0100
Former PM Sir Keir Starmer lands unusual Buckinghamshire ‘job’ after resigning as MP
Former prime minister Sir Keir Starmer has officially taken up a new position linked to Buckinghamshire following his resignation as an MP.
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Wed, 02 Sep 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Eight-flat block by High Wycombe junction thrown out over flood and traffic fears
Plans for a three-storey block of flats beside a busy High Wycombe junction have been thrown out amid unresolved concerns about flooding and traffic queues.
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Wed, 02 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
'Substantial' carriageway improvement scheme completed
A carriageway improvement scheme has been completed on Churchill Avenue in Aylesbury, with approximately 2,135 square metres of road resurfaced.
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Wed, 02 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Huge 24-hour vehicle centre gets go-ahead despite noise and pollution fear in Wooburn
A huge vehicle centre with a 24-hour inspection building has been given the go-ahead despite opposition.
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Wed, 02 Sep 2026 13:14:36 +0100
Two arrested and drugs seized after raid at High Wycombe address
Two people have been arrested after a drugs raid in High Wycombe.
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Wed, 02 Sep 2026 13:11:00 +0100
Marlow-based company fined £300,000 after worker’s arm severed
A clinical waste disposal company based in Marlow has been fined £300,000 following a Health and Safety Executive (HSE) investigation after a worker severed his arm from the elbow down.
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Wed, 02 Sep 2026 20:00:00 +0100
Entries open for Marlow Santa Fun Run as organisers target £100,000
Thousands of runners and walkers are expected to take to the streets of Marlow this December as entries open for the town's annual Santa Fun Run.
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Wed, 02 Sep 2026 17:27:02 +0100
Three drivers fined for parking in disabled bays at busy car park
Three motorists have been fined after parking in disabled bays without displaying Blue Badges at a Marlow car park.
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Wed, 02 Sep 2026 17:02:30 +0100
House in affluent town given court order over anti-social behaviour and crime
A Marlow property has been hit with a three-month closure order following reports of anti-social behaviour and criminal activity.
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Wed, 02 Sep 2026 16:51:35 +0100
Concerns grow as man, 33, from High Wycombe, is reported missing
A 33-year-old man from High Wycombe has been reported missing.
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Wed, 02 Sep 2026 16:29:41 +0100
Drug dealer, 24, who caused car crash while being chased by police is jailed
A drug dealer who sped through High Wycombe, ran a red light and crashed into an innocent motorist while trying to escape police has been jailed.
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Wed, 02 Sep 2026 16:00:00 +0100
'There was nothing we could do' - Tom Kerridge on losing over £1million
Michelin-starred chef Tom Kerridge has revealed he lost over £1million on a business that was badly affected by the Covid pandemic.
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Wed, 02 Sep 2026 16:00:00 +0100
High Wycombe mayor hails success of charity cricket match as thousands raised
The Mayor of High Wycombe has praised the community after a charity cricket match brought together players, supporters and volunteers for a day of fundraising.
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Wed, 02 Sep 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Hospice charity celebrates 25th anniversary successful tea event
A Buckinghamshire charity has celebrated a successful fundraising event as it prepares for another major fundraiser later this month.
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Wed, 02 Sep 2026 13:09:24 +0100
'An accident waiting to happen' - Businessman slams 'dangerous' hole on roundabout
A businessman has branded a large hole on a busy High Wycombe roundabout an "accident waiting to happen" and says it should have been repaired sooner.
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Wed, 02 Sep 2026 12:30:00 +0100
New nursery opens in Buckinghamshire
A new childcare nursery has opened its doors in Micklefield, offering places for children aged from three months to five years.
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Wed, 02 Sep 2026 11:06:05 +0100
Men, 25 and 50, to appear in court over alleged weapons and explosives crimes
Two men from Marlow are due to appear in court later this month over alleged weapons and explosives offences.
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Wed, 02 Sep 2026 10:21:34 +0100
Homicide investigation launched after Bucks pub manager, 31, stabbed in Germany
A Buckinghamshire pub has paid tribute to a "much loved" member of staff following her death while on holiday in Germany.
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Wed, 02 Sep 2026 11:18:06 +0100
Product sold at Tesco, Asda and more recalled as shoppers told 'stop using it'
Simple is recalling its Skin Micellar Cleansing Water because of the potential presence of bacteria
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Wed, 02 Sep 2026 17:25:22 +0100
Chain closes almost 200 UK restaurants with close to 4,000 jobs lost
A chain has closed almost 200 restaurants in the UK, with close to 4,000 jobs lost.
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Wed, 02 Sep 2026 11:18:59 +0100
Police chiefs call for 'alcolock' breathalysers to be added to cars
Alcolocks are breathalysers connected to a vehicle’s ignition system that prevent the engine from starting if alcohol above a set limit is detected.
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Wed, 02 Sep 2026 10:00:00 +0100
Proposed ‘Furzen Solar Farm’ in Buckinghamshire enters public consultation
A new solar farm proposed by RWE Renewables UK on land 970 metres north-west of the East Claydon National Grid Substation, between Steeple Claydon and Winslow, has launched its public consultation, running from the August 3 until the September 14 2026
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Wed, 02 Sep 2026 10:54:29 +0100
Job with The Co-operative Bank returned my confidence after Centerpoint support
Centrepoint were able to place him into accommodation and help him find a job.
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Tue, 01 Sep 2026 20:00:00 +0100
21-year-old man to run The Big Half in memory of dad who died
A son is lacing up his trainers for a half marathon in memory of his late father.
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Tue, 01 Sep 2026 20:00:00 +0100
Homeless hostel approved despite church fears for vulnerable visitors in High Wycombe
Plans for a new homeless hostel in High Wycombe have been given the green light.
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Tue, 01 Sep 2026 13:32:07 +0100
Man in his fifties assaulted after crash in Buckinghamshire town
A man in his fifties sustained minor injuries following an assault in Chesham.
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Tue, 01 Sep 2026 12:30:00 +0100
Free trips on vintage buses set for Amersham Heritage Day
Vintage buses will be hitting the roads as part of Amersham Heritage Day.
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Tue, 01 Sep 2026 11:13:50 +0100
Flat destroyed in Aylesbury blaze as dog rescued
A dog was rescued and reunited with its owner after a fire severely damaged a flat in Aylesbury.
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Tue, 01 Sep 2026 11:42:55 +0100
Firefighters free medically trapped adult from car following Lane End crash
An adult had to be cut free from a vehicle after a crash involving three cars in Lane End.
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Tue, 01 Sep 2026 10:46:30 +0100
South Bucks neighbourhood police attend incidents over bank holiday weekend
Police in Buckinghamshire, supported by Special Constabulary colleagues, responded to incidents across South Buckinghamshire over the bank holiday weekend.
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Tue, 01 Sep 2026 09:01:44 +0100
Worries grow as boy, 17, is reported missing
A 17-year-old boy from High Wycombe has been reported missing.
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Tue, 01 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
New interiors shop set to open in former High Wycombe lettings office
A new home interiors store is preparing to open in High Wycombe town centre.
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Tue, 01 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
WATCH: First-time buyers in Wycombe 'shocked' as mischief of rats seen on street
A couple who recently bought their first home in High Wycombe say they were shocked to discover a persistent rat problem on their street just days after moving in.
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Tue, 01 Sep 2026 15:54:00 +0100
All-girls school in Buckinghamshire to start admitting boys next year
A school in Buckinghamshire has announced it will become co-educational, marking a significant moment in the school’s 152-year history.
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Tue, 01 Sep 2026 20:30:00 +0100
Emmerdale reveals huge secret involving Kim Tate with 'more drama to come'
A huge secret has been revealed in the latest episode of Emmerdale involving Kim Tate and DS Thea Ramsden.
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Tue, 01 Sep 2026 17:20:34 +0100
Thousands of mating spiders are set to invade UK homes this month
Spiders usually start to come out in early September, with their presence noticeable in homes until around mid-October.
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Tue, 01 Sep 2026 12:02:55 +0100
DVLA £1,000 fine warning ahead of change coming to UK roads today
The DVLA has warned that not following the rules could result in a failed MOT and a £1,000 fine
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Tue, 01 Sep 2026 17:20:57 +0100
The rare Royal Mint 50p coin selling for more than 350 times its face value
The 50 pence piece has become the most valued and collected coin in the UK, with many collectable designs appearing in circulation
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Tue, 01 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
High Wycombe detached three-bed home on sale for £600,000
A three-bedroom detached house on Aspen Road, High Wycombe, has come onto the market for offers above £600,000.
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Tue, 01 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Millions to enjoy an extra-long four-day weekend in 2027 after bank holiday change
The UK is set to get new four-day weekend in 2027 and 2028 due to bank holiday date changes. See the full breakdown of changes.
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Tue, 01 Sep 2026 01:00:00 +0100
Hotels.com launches business travel feature to save preferences and earn rewards
Hotels.com has launched a brand new business travel feature to make work trips faster and easier to book.
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Mon, 31 Aug 2026 10:03:44 +0100
UK's top 10 stolen car models in 2026 revealed with more than 1,300 vehicles taken
Data from the DVLA has revealed what the top 10 stolen car models were in the UK during the first six months of 2026
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Mon, 31 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
'Don't be a d***' - The advice given to Tom Kerridge before TV fame
Tom Kerridge has revealed the blunt four-word warning his wife gave him before he appeared on the BBC show that helped launch his television career.
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Mon, 31 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Pub explains circumstances behind one-star hygiene rating
The King's Head in Little Marlow has spoken out after being handed a one-star food hygiene rating, saying it was "naturally disappointed" with the result and explaining the circumstances surrounding the inspection.
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Mon, 31 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Nostalgia: The building that watched a village grow and grow and grow
TWO hundred years of paper makers, mill owners and an independent Victorian businesswoman – this story of one of Flackwell Heath’s oldest buildings has been researched by Darla Bante of the Flackwell Heath & Loudwater Local History Group, as part of a university project into the history of one Buckinghamshire building.
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Mon, 31 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Marlow Bridge: The bridge which helped shape town
Recently, Marlow Society organised its inaugural Commemorative Plaques of Marlow walk, celebrating some of the people, places and events that have helped shape the town.
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Mon, 31 Aug 2026 16:22:30 +0100
Thames Valley Police chief warning over early release of prisoners
Thames Valley Police chief Jason Hogg warns early prisoner releases will add pressure to already stretched resources without extra funding
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Mon, 31 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Eligible students can now book free MenB vaccinations online
The expanded service aims to protect more students from meningitis before they begin university or further education.
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Mon, 31 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
High Wycombe one-bed home on sale for £220k with no chain
A one-bedroom end-of-terrace house located on Park View Court, Eaton Avenue, in High Wycombe is listed at £220,000.
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Last updated by System Admin on 27th August, 2018