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Thu, 22 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Could years of traffic chaos at Wycombe's Handy Cross finally be coming to an end?
National Highways is exploring plans to tackle congestion at Handy Cross Roundabout in High Wycombe, but major improvements could still be years away.
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Thu, 22 Oct 2026 20:00:00 +0100
Long delays as gas works on Loudwater road cause queues onto roundabouts
Drivers face long delays around Kingsmead Road in Loudwater as temporary traffic lights operate during gas works scheduled to finish on October 30.
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Thu, 22 Oct 2026 15:37:11 +0100
High Wycombe drug dealer jailed for more than five years
A drug dealer who supplied heroin and cocaine in High Wycombe has been jailed for five years and seven months following a Thames Valley Police investigation.
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Thu, 22 Oct 2026 10:54:32 +0100
Met Office issues yellow weather warning for Bucks
Buckinghamshire is under a yellow weather warning, with winds associated with Storm Austen set to bring gusts of up to 55mph.
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Thu, 22 Oct 2026 20:30:00 +0100
Celebrity Traitors star Ross Kemp to front new documentary on Nazis
Cookham resident and television presenter Ross Kemp is set to front a new Sky History documentary examining the lives of Nazis who fled to Britain after the Second World War.
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Thu, 22 Oct 2026 20:00:00 +0100
Buckinghamshire grammar school ranks among England’s top 20
Chesham Grammar School has been ranked 17th out of 163 grammar schools in England, scoring 39 out of 40 in a new league table.
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Thu, 22 Oct 2026 20:00:00 +0100
CCTV appeal after fly-tipping is seen at busy industrial estate
Buckinghamshire Council is appealing for information after waste was fly-tipped at an industrial estate in Amersham.
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Thu, 22 Oct 2026 17:37:24 +0100
Chesham United mourns death of majority shareholder Roger Payne
Chesham United has been left mourning the loss of majority shareholder Roger Payne, with the club describing his death as an “unimaginable” shock.
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Thu, 22 Oct 2026 14:45:55 +0100
Bedroom damaged following huge house fire in High Wycombe
A bedroom in a High Wycombe home was left 50 per cent damaged due to a fire.
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Thu, 22 Oct 2026 12:47:20 +0100
Tree surgery business fined after travelling over 100 miles to fly-tip in Bucks town
A Wolverhampton tree surgery business has paid a £1,000 fine after fly-tipping in Marlow.
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Thu, 22 Oct 2026 12:30:00 +0100
Iconic Spitfire fuselage kept in Buckinghamshire garage sells for £18k at auction
A rare Spitfire kept and restored in the Newport Pagnell garage of enthusiast Peter Arnold, known as 'Mr Spitfire', has sold for £18,000 at auction.
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Thu, 22 Oct 2026 11:12:21 +0100
High Wycombe man, 59, fined and given driving ban after drug-driving offence
A High Wycombe motorist has been banned from driving after admitting a drug-driving offence in Bicester.
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Thu, 22 Oct 2026 10:10:03 +0100
REVEALED: The five Bucks restaurants shortlisted for British Kebab Awards
Five Buckinghamshire restaurants have been shortlisted for the 2027 British Kebab Awards.
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Thu, 22 Oct 2026 09:25:19 +0100
'It is so disappointing' - Suitcases and black bags dumped outside Wycombe McDonald's
Fly-tipped waste including suitcases and black bags has been dumped just feet away from a High Wycombe McDonald’s.
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Thu, 22 Oct 2026 16:04:25 +0100
'A real honour' - MP, mayor and councillor launch Poppy Appeal at Adams Park
The Mayor of High Wycombe, the town's MP and leading figures from the Royal British Legion joined supporters at Adams Park to officially launch Buckinghamshire's 2026 Poppy Appeal.
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Thu, 22 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
South East loses more than 1,000 pubs as closures hit Bucks, Berks and Oxon
The South East has lost more than 1,000 pubs and bars since 2010, new research suggests, with Buckinghamshire, Berkshire and Oxfordshire all seeing significant declines in pub numbers over the past 15 years.
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Thu, 22 Oct 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Amersham sauna business founder lands regional ambassador role
Amersham-based Ojas Sauna founder Amelia Sweeney has been named the 2026 Start Up Loans Ambassador for the South East of England.
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Thu, 22 Oct 2026 12:30:00 +0100
Royal Grammar School cadets win county-wide challenge at RAF Halton
Royal Grammar School High Wycombe cadets win Buckinghamshire Cadet Challenge at RAF Halton.
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Thu, 22 Oct 2026 09:44:00 +0100
Buckinghamshire College Group announces new Cornerstone Employer
Buckinghamshire College Group has partnered with OCU Group to provide more opportunities for students studying civil engineering.
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Thu, 22 Oct 2026 14:57:45 +0100
Emmerdale and Coronation Street face ITV schedule changes next week
ITV is switching up the Emmerdale and Coronation Street TV schedules next week to allow for a football match to air.
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Thu, 22 Oct 2026 14:55:57 +0100
'Do not eat' warning issued as flapjacks recalled due to health risk
Full On Flapjacks has recalled five flapjack varieties over undeclared nuts, soya and wheat gluten. Full product list and FSA advice.
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Thu, 22 Oct 2026 14:54:48 +0100
Supermarket shoppers warned they still risk £100 parking fines despite rule change
Drivers are warned that parking in supermarket car parks outside store opening hours could result in £100 fines under private parking rules.
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Thu, 22 Oct 2026 11:04:16 +0100
Milton Keynes shortlisted for UK City of Culture 2029
Milton Keynes is one of four finalists for the UK City of Culture 2029 title.
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Thu, 22 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Beaconsfield home with saltwater pool on sale for £2,495,000
A Beaconsfield home with a saltwater swimming pool is up for sale.
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Thu, 22 Oct 2026 14:56:52 +0100
Boris Johnson, 62, in 'saving' career move away from the UK
The former UK prime minister, 62, who was also the last Conservative Mayor of London, is in a 'saving' career move away from the country.
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Thu, 22 Oct 2026 08:46:01 +0100
MP demands answers over ongoing £7bn East West Rail delays
An MP has called out the lack of communication from the Government amid ongoing frustration over the ongoing £7 billion East West Rail project.
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Wed, 21 Oct 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Temple Footbridge replacement could cost £10m as £30k alternative route explored
Replacing Temple Footbridge near Marlow could cost up to £10m. An alternative Thames Path route could cost up to £30,000, but needs landowner agreements.
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Wed, 21 Oct 2026 14:24:53 +0100
New photos show Easton Street car park being ripped apart in High Wycombe
New photos show demolition progressing at Easton Street car park in High Wycombe, with concrete torn apart and more sections set to come down.
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Wed, 21 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Council review rejected as High Wycombe campaigners demand greater voice for the town
Buckinghamshire councillors rejected a countywide governance review, sparking criticism from campaigners seeking a High Wycombe town council.
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Wed, 21 Oct 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Smiles all round as music legend Cliff Richard visits Thames Hospice
Thames Hospice received a famous visitor when music legend Sir Cliff Richard stopped by to spend time with patients, families, staff and volunteers.
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Wed, 21 Oct 2026 16:00:00 +0100
More than 18,000 Buckinghamshire homes face flood risk - is yours one of them?
More than 18,000 Buckinghamshire properties are at risk of flooding. See which areas are most vulnerable and why.
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Wed, 21 Oct 2026 13:20:43 +0100
Date confirmed for inquest into death of bar manager Rebecca Bullock
A date has been set for the opening of the inquest into the death of a Buckinghamshire bar manager who was killed in Germany.
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Wed, 21 Oct 2026 12:13:05 +0100
Man, 39, charged with one count of murder 16 months on from car crash
​A 39-year-old man from Birmingham has been charged with murder following a car crash in Datchet.
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Wed, 21 Oct 2026 11:06:23 +0100
New juice bar based on high street officially opens after months of renovation works
A new juice bar has officially opened in High Wycombe.
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Wed, 21 Oct 2026 10:47:00 +0100
Former officer barred from policing after sexual misconduct towards colleagues
A former Thames Valley Police officer has been barred from policing after a misconduct hearing found he displayed sexualised behaviour towards two colleagues.
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Wed, 21 Oct 2026 08:45:08 +0100
Gas cylinders involved as fire breaks out in quiet Buckinghamshire village
The emergency services were called to a fire involving two storage outbuildings near Chesham.
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Wed, 21 Oct 2026 08:00:16 +0100
Man and woman rescued from house fire on quiet Buckinghamshire street
A man and a woman were rescued from a house fire in Chesham.
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Mon, 26 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0000
'Let's do much better': Downley councillor hits out at fly-tipping near clothing bin
A Buckinghamshire councillor has hit out residents in her ward to do 'better' after bags of unwanted clothing were left beside a charity donation bin in Downley.
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Wed, 21 Oct 2026 07:17:38 +0100
Man arrested as £300k worth of cocaine and £13k cash seized in HUGE drug bust
One man has been arrested after more than £300,000 worth of cocaine has been seized in a huge joint police operation.
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Wed, 21 Oct 2026 07:06:11 +0100
Man threatened with knife has two Rolex watches stolen in broad daylight
A man has been arrested and charged after two Rolex watches were stolen in broad daylight.
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Wed, 21 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Anita Harris to open over-60s community event in Amersham
Singer and actress Anita Harris will open a community event for over-60s in Amersham featuring more than 35 exhibitors.
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Wed, 21 Oct 2026 12:30:00 +0100
PT, 52, diagnosed with breast cancer 18 months on from mum's death from same disease
A Marlow woman diagnosed with breast cancer just 18 months after losing her mother to the disease is now helping to advance vital cancer research.
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Wed, 21 Oct 2026 15:38:44 +0100
Urgent Aldi recall as shoppers warned of electric shock risk from hairdryer
Aldi has issued an urgent recall for Ambiano Ionic Hairdryers over fears of electric shocks and fire risks from damaged cords.
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Wed, 21 Oct 2026 15:35:05 +0100
Rare Cadbury chocolate returns to UK supermarket shelves after 18 years away
Astros, space-themed chocolate and candy balls with a biscuit centre, are now available at B&M.
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Wed, 21 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Five-bedroom house on Henley Road, Marlow on the market
A five-bedroom detached house on Henley Road in Marlow has been put on the market.
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Wed, 21 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Police panel rules on ex copper's 'sexualised' actions to female colleagues
Thames Valley Police has released its ruling on a former officer who made 'sexualised' actions towards female colleagues.
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Tue, 20 Oct 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Food Review: What I thought of popular Loudwater restaurant Mr India
We visited Mr India in High Wycombe for lunch to see what makes the popular Indian restaurant so special after more than 25 years.
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Tue, 20 Oct 2026 16:15:12 +0100
High Wycombe car wash applicant says he didn't realise planning permission was needed
A High Wycombe car wash applicant says he did not realise permission was needed before buildings and canopies were installed at the Hughenden Road site.
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Tue, 20 Oct 2026 14:03:17 +0100
Campaigners fighting 975 homes in Chalfont St Peter launch urgent £25,000 cash appeal
Sense4CSP is appealing for at least £25,000 to fund its High Court challenge over 975 homes in Chalfont St Peter and support future campaigning.
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Tue, 20 Oct 2026 07:23:22 +0100
Stolen moped with false number plates found by police
A stolen moped, an arrest and anti-social behaviour were among incidents dealt with by neighbourhood police across South Bucks.
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Last updated by System Admin on 27th August, 2018