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Wed, 04 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Wycombe A&E return hopes dealt a blow as review goes to Cabinet
A review launched after Buckinghamshire councillors called for a case to restore a full A&E department at Wycombe Hospital is heading to Cabinet, but it stops short of recommending one should be reopened.
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Wed, 04 Nov 2026 09:04:50 +0000
Kellogg’s removes rice grains from Rice Krispies due to ‘changing weather’
The firm has also removed rice grains from its Coco Pops cereal.
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Wed, 04 Nov 2026 14:36:05 +0000
Wycombe MP Emma Reynolds backtracks after saying employers are not ‘working people’
Wycombe MP Emma Reynolds has clarified her remarks after saying employers were not “working people”. Buckinghamshire politicians criticised her comments.
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Wed, 04 Nov 2026 16:00:00 +0000
Singer Anita Harris joins hundreds at Amersham community event
Singer and actress Anita Harris joined nearly 350 residents at an Amersham event celebrating positive ageing and community connections.
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Wed, 04 Nov 2026 11:37:15 +0000
Drivers warned as police launch crackdown on dangerous horse rider overtakes
Police officers on horseback are targeting motorists who pass horse riders too closely or too quickly as part of Operation Close Pass.
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Wed, 04 Nov 2026 10:47:08 +0000
Bucks-based Lorraine Kelly’s show pulled from air as ITV hit by power cut
Bucks resident Lorraine Kelly’s ITV show was pulled off air today after a power cut hit the broadcaster’s Covent Garden studio.
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Wed, 04 Nov 2026 16:00:00 +0000
New date confirmed for inquest opening of popular bar manager after postponement
A new date for the inquest opening into the death of a Buckinghamshire bar manager has been set.
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Wed, 04 Nov 2026 15:50:05 +0000
WATCH: Dad, 44, injured after slipping on son's Pokémon cards
This is the moment an Aylesbury dad let out a high-pitched yelp after slipping on his son's Pokémon cards and crashing backwards onto the stairs.
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Wed, 04 Nov 2026 13:28:11 +0000
Murder investigation launched as former Marlow footballer, 26, dies
A murder investigation has been launched into the death of a former Marlow footballer.
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Wed, 04 Nov 2026 12:30:00 +0000
M40 murderer was heading towards High Wycombe before chilling confession to police
A convicted murderer was heading towards High Wycombe before police found him on the M40, where he confessed to killing his girlfriend.
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Wed, 04 Nov 2026 12:30:00 +0000
Work begins to dismantle former pub approved for HMO conversion
Work has begun to dismantle large sections of a former pub which is set to be converted into a 16-bedroom house in multiple occupation (HMO).
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Wed, 04 Nov 2026 10:32:14 +0000
Football club ‘deeply saddened’ after former midfielder dies suddenly aged 26
A former Marlow FC player has died at the age of 26.
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Wed, 04 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Community creates more than 2,000 handmade poppies for striking Remembrance display
More than 2,000 handmade poppies have been brought together in Stokenchurch for a community Remembrance display.
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Wed, 04 Nov 2026 15:04:18 +0000
Are your headlights so bright that you could fail your MOT?
Find out how headlamp aim and approved LED replacement bulbs are checked at MOT, and how drivers can reduce glare.
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Wed, 04 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Lane End house on sale for £600,000 with potential for two loft bedrooms
A house in Lane End has potential for two further loft bedrooms.
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Wed, 04 Nov 2026 15:01:47 +0000
Wetherspoon set to open up to 25 more pubs as sales jump higher
JD Wetherspoon expects up to 25 further pub openings this financial year after sales rose 8.2 per cent over 14 weeks.
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Wed, 04 Nov 2026 15:03:50 +0000
Greggs reported to watchdog over claims 'no turkey' ad 'misleads vegans'
Vegan Sharon Nixon has reported a Greggs Festive Bake advert over its 'all taste, no turkey' slogan.
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Wed, 04 Nov 2026 15:02:12 +0000
Rare Royal Mint 50p coin sells for more than 200 times face value on eBay
A 2009 Kew Gardens 50p listed on eBay sold for £107.02 after 17 bids. See the Royal Mint's rarest circulating 50p designs.
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Tue, 03 Nov 2026 16:00:00 +0000
Three Buckinghamshire primary schools named among England’s best in national ranking
Three Buckinghamshire primary schools have ranked among England’s top 100 in The Telegraph’s table, with several others also scoring highly.
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Tue, 03 Nov 2026 20:00:00 +0000
Could you face tighter planning rules? Wycombe conservation area expansion proposed
People living in parts of High Wycombe could face tighter planning rules if the town’s conservation area is expanded.
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Tue, 03 Nov 2026 14:36:42 +0000
Wycombe MP Emma Reynolds sparks row after saying employers aren’t ‘working people’
Wycombe MP Emma Reynolds is facing criticism after saying she did not think employers were “working people”. Here’s how Buckinghamshire politicians responded.
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Tue, 03 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
High Wycombe hub with defibrillator rejected over clutter fears
lans for a communications hub with a defibrillator on High Wycombe’s Oxford Street have been refused over fears it would add to street clutter.
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Tue, 03 Nov 2026 19:01:00 +0000
Primary school set to close after nearly 200 years
A primary school is set to close after nearly 200 years of serving the community.
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Tue, 03 Nov 2026 17:01:21 +0000
80s music legend breaks silence on 'bitter rift' with bandmate after split
80s music legend Tony Hadley has broken his silence on a "bitter rift" with his former Spandau Ballet bandmate following their split.
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Tue, 03 Nov 2026 16:00:00 +0000
Residents told they may hear loud bangs and gunfire effects during filming
Residents near Bovingdon Airfield Studios have been warned they may hear loud bangs and gunfire effects during upcoming night filming.
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Tue, 03 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Notices appear outside Crazy Bear following sudden closure
Notices have appeared at the Crazy Bear hotel in Beaconsfield after companies behind the venue entered administration and ceased trading.
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Tue, 03 Nov 2026 20:00:00 +0000
Marlow Scalextric Grand Prix to raise funds for MND charity
A Scalextric Grand Prix featuring a scale model of Silverstone is coming to Marlow to raise money for the Chiltern Branch of the MND Association.
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Tue, 03 Nov 2026 20:00:00 +0000
Hundreds join Diwali celebrations on busy high street as thousands raised for charity
More than 300 people gathered in Chesham town centre to celebrate Diwali and raise money for a local hospice during a colourful community event on the High Street.
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Tue, 03 Nov 2026 16:00:00 +0000
Major M40 closure near High Wycombe among Buckinghamshire roadworks this week
M40 closures will affect Buckinghamshire motorists this week, with Junctions 3, 4 and 9 facing overnight disruption.
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Tue, 03 Nov 2026 16:00:00 +0000
'Work doesn't pay anymore' - Chip shop owner frustrated following Budget announcement
The owner of a long-running Marlow fish and chip shop has criticised measures announced in the Government's recent Budget, claiming small businesses are being left behind as costs continue to rise.
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Tue, 03 Nov 2026 15:46:13 +0000
Leigh-Anne Pinnock loses the most Instagram followers during Celebrity Traitors
High Wycombe singer Leigh-Anne Pinnock has been named among the few contestants to record a drop in Instagram followers during the latest series of Celebrity Traitors.
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Tue, 03 Nov 2026 15:23:51 +0000
Vehicle used in illegal poaching offences recovered and set to be crushed
A vehicle linked to illegal poaching offences and a stolen van have both been recovered by police in Iver during a busy few days for officers tackling rural crime.
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Tue, 03 Nov 2026 13:20:41 +0000
Chesham Youth Centre seeks new trustees after £50k boost
Chesham Youth Centre has secured £50,000 to support its junior club and launch a new youth club for teenagers in early 2027.
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Tue, 03 Nov 2026 13:10:34 +0000
'The neighbourhood is normally pretty quiet' - Reaction to High Wycombe fire
A High Wycombe resident has described his shock after seeing fire engines, police vehicles and specialist crews flood Kingston Road following a house fire.
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Tue, 03 Nov 2026 12:30:00 +0000
Parish council objects to 59-home development on green belt in High Wycombe
Concerns have been raised with proposals to demolish a property and create a new housing development in a High Wycombe neighbourhood.
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Tue, 03 Nov 2026 08:31:10 +0000
Popular pub receives new hygiene score following recent inspection
A well-known Aylesbury pub has received an updated food hygiene rating following its latest inspection by Buckinghamshire Council.
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Tue, 03 Nov 2026 07:51:11 +0000
Man taken to hospital following fire as emergency services close off road
A man was taken to hospital after a fire at a property in High Wycombe prompted a large emergency services response overnight.
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Tue, 03 Nov 2026 07:35:17 +0000
Police seize vehicle and target speeding drivers during safety visits
More than 200 households have been visited by police and firefighters as part of a community safety initiative in Amersham and Chesham, with officers taking enforcement action against motorists during the patrols.
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Tue, 03 Nov 2026 07:13:50 +0000
Fire crews seen on busy High Wycombe street after smoke was 'issuing from the ground'
Firefighters were called to a High Wycombe street after reports of smoke coming from the ground in the early hours of the morning.
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Tue, 03 Nov 2026 06:55:32 +0000
Man, 63, reported missing found 'safe and well'
A 63-year-old man who was reported missing in Slough has been found.
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Tue, 03 Nov 2026 09:20:38 +0000
Today is the final day to vote for Coca-Cola Christmas truck to visit your town
Voting for a Coca-Cola Christmas Truck visit closes at 4pm on November 3. Find out who can vote and how towns are chosen.
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Tue, 03 Nov 2026 09:19:46 +0000
Kristin Scott Thomas stars in John Lewis Christmas ad with toy dog Pickles
Dame Kristin Scott Thomas and Paul Whitehouse star in the 2026 John Lewis Christmas advert, soundtracked by Sam Fender covering The Rolling Stones.
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Tue, 03 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
'Charming' £325,000 two-bedroom cottage near High Wycombe on market
A charming semi-detached cottage in Loudwater is on the market for £325,000.
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Tue, 03 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Princess Royal joins charity to celebrate 140 years of helping horses
The Horse Trust marked the milestone at a special reception held at Hyde Park Barracks in London.
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Tue, 03 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Police issue warning after Amazon scammers steal £86,000
According to new data from Report Fraud, these scam artists contact people out of the blue.
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Mon, 02 Nov 2026 09:10:42 +0000
Man in his 20s remains critically injured in hospital following serious assault
A man in his 20s has been critically injured after a serious assault in Milton Keynes, with police appealing for witnesses and footage.
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Mon, 02 Nov 2026 12:30:00 +0000
Waddesdon’s 12-metre ‘Wedding Cake’ must be removed by 2036 amid tile safety fears
Faults in the tiles of Waddesdon’s 12-metre Wedding Cake raised safety concerns. It must be removed by 2036, and the site will be restored to grass.
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Mon, 02 Nov 2026 15:06:51 +0000
Person fined £600 after waste they paid to remove was fly-tipped
A resident who haggled waste removal down from £60 to £40 was left with a £600 fine after the rubbish was fly-tipped in Burnham Beeches.
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Mon, 02 Nov 2026 12:30:00 +0000
Prison 'barely fit for purpose' as inspectors raise drugs and phones concerns
Inspectors have raised serious concerns over accommodation, drugs, cleanliness and education at HMP Spring Hill in Buckinghamshire.
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Mon, 02 Nov 2026 10:47:56 +0000
High Wycombe drivers face road closures as major Buckinghamshire works get underway
Drivers face disruption across Buckinghamshire as resurfacing, road closures and other improvement works get underway.
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Last updated by System Admin on 27th August, 2018