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Thu, 11 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
'Distressed' call to action after three pedestrians killed in under three weeks
Road safety campaigners are 'saddened and distressed' after three pedestrians were killed on Bucks roads in less than three weeks.
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Thu, 11 Dec 2025 10:50:52 +0000
Three fines issued as drivers and passengers caught fly-tipping on the same road
Three people have each been given £1,000 fines after they were caught fly-tipping along the same stretch of road.
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Thu, 11 Dec 2025 09:06:13 +0000
Mayor 'deeply saddened' by 'tragic incident' as man is killed in daylight car fire
The Mayor of High Wycombe has passed on his condolences to the family of Paul Nirvana-Jones, the man killed in a horrific car fire at the start of this month.
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Thu, 11 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Date revealed for when popular charity shop in Bucks town could close
The final date of trade for High Wycombe’s Cancer Research branch has been revealed, but there is a possibility it could shut earlier than anticipated.
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Thu, 11 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Resident and former councillor slams Buckinghamshire Council's missing bin procedure
A Chalfont St Peter resident has criticised Buckinghamshire Council for their methods of how members of the public can report a missing bin collection.
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Thu, 11 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Motorist admits careless driving after person seriously injured in Wycombe crash
A motorist has admitted causing serious injury by careless or inconsiderate driving after a crash on Kings Road, High Wycombe.
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Thu, 11 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
In photos: Thousands of runners take on Marlow's Santa Fun Run in 2025
Thousands of runners donning festive gear headed to Marlow last weekend as the town's Santa Fun Run returned.
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Thu, 11 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Chiltern Railways to operate Boxing Day train service for shoppers
Chiltern Railways is set to operate a Boxing Day train service
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Wed, 10 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
What Bucks Council is doing for High Wycombe
Bucks council cabinet members say they are fully committed to High Wycombe, highlighting millions of pounds of investment and major regeneration projects under way in the town.
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Wed, 10 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Wycombe corner shop licence under consultation after 'it was surrendered'
A High Wycombe Totteridge Road corner shop has a new licence under consultation after a 'previous holder didn't understand the transfer process'.
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Wed, 10 Dec 2025 16:09:08 +0000
Bucks High Street Indian restaurant reopened under new management
A Chesham High Street Indian restaurant has reopened under new management after the company running it was struck off.
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Wed, 10 Dec 2025 16:00:00 +0000
Date set for full inquest into deaths of young men after Wycombe horror crash
An inquest into the deaths of two young men after Daws Hill Lane, High Wycombe horror crash will likely not conclude until June 2026.
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Wed, 10 Dec 2025 13:51:09 +0000
Car found abandoned after 'narrowly avoiding' hitting pedestrians
A black Volvo V60 has been found abandoned in Wolverton after 'narrowly avoiding' hitting pedestrians.
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Wed, 10 Dec 2025 12:31:06 +0000
Calls to action as sewage poured into chalk stream for over 75 hours in week
Cross-party calls for action on the protection of chalk streams have been made amid a week of daily raw sewage discharges into the River Misbourne.
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Wed, 10 Dec 2025 11:16:03 +0000
'Unauthorised' pigeon coop couple with over 100 birds fined £6k
A Wexham couple who built an 'unauthorised' home extension to house over 100 pigeons have been fined £6,000 amid an enforcement battle.
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Wed, 10 Dec 2025 16:20:43 +0000
Residents react as man injured in four-car smash along High Wycombe street
Several residents have expressed their shock following a car crash that involved four vehicles in High Wycombe which resulted in a man being taken to hospital with ‘serious injuries’.
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Wed, 10 Dec 2025 14:23:03 +0000
Inquest due to take place of 87-year-old man killed in car crash
An inquest is due to take place following the death of an 87-year-old man in Gerrards Cross.
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Wed, 10 Dec 2025 13:49:49 +0000
Woman, 57, last seen on Ring Doorbell at 3 am is reported missing
Concerns are growing as a 57-year-old woman from Maidenhead has been reported missing.
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Wed, 10 Dec 2025 08:24:59 +0000
An hour of delays on the M40 due to crash between High Wycombe and Stokenchurch
- Long line traffic between Stokenchurch and High Wycombe along the M40 - It is not known how long the queues will last - Traffic is still building
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Wed, 10 Dec 2025 08:01:40 +0000
Buckinghamshire dad builds £150k school in his garden to avoid "rigid" UK system
A millionaire spent £150k building a school in his own Buckinghamshire garden for his kids - after becoming sick of the "rigid" and "oppressive" UK schooling system.
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Wed, 10 Dec 2025 07:28:30 +0000
Nearly £350 worth of stolen goods returned following police crackdown
Nearly £350 worth of stolen goods have been returned to their respective shops in High Wycombe.
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Wed, 10 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
'We hope that more people will see it' - Family reveal huge Christmas decorations
A High Wycombe family that is known for their lavish Christmas decorations have officially unveiled their display for 2025.
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Wed, 10 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Huge mansion in Buckinghamshire could be won via online raffle
A house that is worth £3 million near Amersham could be won via an online competition.
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Wed, 10 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Long-serving Bucks volunteer invited to Christmas Carol Service at Westminster Abbey
A charity worker from Marlow was one of a handful of people to attend the fifth annual Christmas Carol Service at Westminster Abbey.
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Wed, 10 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Cafe in Buckinghamshire town receives new hygiene score following inspection
A café in Amersham is celebrating after it received a new positive hygiene score following a recent inspection.
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Wed, 10 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Women's community choir marking 20th anniversary with festive London performance
A Bucks women's community choir is set to take to the streets of London for a festive carolling event this week.
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Wed, 10 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Hospice launches appeal to raise 40k for its vehicles
Thames Hospice is taking part in the Big Give Christmas Challenge for the first time, aiming to raise £40,000 in seven days
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Tue, 09 Dec 2025 12:00:01 +0000
Woman followed and threatened by driver on Wycombe A-road near Eden Centre
A woman was reportedly followed and threatened by a man near the A40 roundabout in by the Eden Centre in Wycombe.
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Tue, 09 Dec 2025 11:36:50 +0000
Driver cocaine drug wipe fail after vehicle stop amid Bucks police operation
A driver stopped by police has failed a cocaine drug wipe amid an operation in Marlow.
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Tue, 09 Dec 2025 11:17:39 +0000
Bucks town crackdown sees 16 e-scooters 'used illegally' seized in day
An e-scooter clampdown by police has seen 16 scooters seized in a day in Aylesbury after they were 'being used illegally'.
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Tue, 09 Dec 2025 07:10:04 +0000
Motorway traffic chaos as lanes close after multi-vehicle crash
Traffic as two lanes are closed on the M40 southbound between J3 Loudwater and J2 Beaconsfield due to a multi-vehicle crash.
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Tue, 09 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Wycombe: Calls for A&E grow as Bucks Council backs emergency healthcare motion
Calls to restore full A&E services at Wycombe General Hospital have intensified after Buckinghamshire Council backed a motion on emergency healthcare access.
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Tue, 09 Dec 2025 16:00:00 +0000
Wycombe flats and student accommodation block to be extended into 56-bed
A four-storey block of flats on the A40 London Road in High Wycombe is set to have a 56-bedroom extension after plans were approved.
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Tue, 09 Dec 2025 12:30:00 +0000
List of Bucks car parks with free festive parking 2025
Parking is set to be free at selected Aylesbury, High Wycombe, Amersham, and Risborough car parks this festive period.
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Tue, 09 Dec 2025 14:29:06 +0000
Bucks 44-year-old man who drowned his wife in hot tub convicted of murder
A Milton Keynes man who drowned his wife in the hot tub at their home has been convicted of murder.
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Tue, 09 Dec 2025 15:58:50 +0000
Dangerous Wycombe driver mounted kerb and tried to force past bus to escape
A dangerous driver mounted the pavement and tried to force his way past a bus in a bid to escape police.
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Tue, 09 Dec 2025 07:36:01 +0000
Chiltern Railways cancellations and delays as lines blocked amid fault
A fault with the signalling system between Rickmansworth and London Marylebone means all lines are blocked from Aylesbury/Amersham.
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Tue, 09 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
School's new fence plan amid 'health and safety concerns' withdrawn
Heatherton House School, Amersham has withdrawn its application to add new fencing on top of a wall amid health and safety concerns.
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Tue, 09 Dec 2025 11:53:56 +0000
Seriously injured man rushed to hospital after four-car pile-up in Wycombe
A man in his 20s has been taken to hospital with ‘serious injuries’ following a car crash in High Wycombe, which involved four parked vehicles.
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Tue, 09 Dec 2025 11:25:49 +0000
Man who died in High Wycombe car fire is officially named
A man who was killed in a High Wycombe car fire has been formally identified.
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Tue, 09 Dec 2025 08:54:00 +0000
Concern for wellbeing of missing Bucks 47-year-old amid police appeal
There is concern for the wellbeing of a missing Stony Stratford man who was last seen on Saturday, December 6.
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Tue, 09 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Runner finishes gruelling ultra marathon to fundraise for children's charity
A runner has raised more than £3,500 for a national children’s charity by completing a gruelling ultra marathon challenge
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Tue, 09 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Stunning Arts and Crafts family home in Bucks for sale for £2.5m
A stunning Arts and Crafts family home, extensively remodelled yet still retaining its original features, is for sale for £2.5m
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Tue, 09 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Christmas gift collection initiative that will benefit families in Wycombe
Wycombe Rye Lido has launched a Christmas gift collection initiative
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Tue, 09 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Community Christmas tree light switch-on event held at housing development
A festive tree lighting has brought together residents for an evening of cheer and community spirit
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Tue, 09 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Garden centre launches massive Christmas tree selection in Buckinghamshire
Christmas tree shopping has started in a Buckinghamshire town
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Tue, 09 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Bucks Council releases plans to grow county's economy
Buckinghamshire Council's leader outlined plans to boost productivity and support small businesses in the county
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Mon, 08 Dec 2025 12:14:28 +0000
Wycombe homeowner told to rip-up driveway built without permission
A Wycombe homeowner has been ordered to rip up a driveway that was built without planning permission.
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Mon, 08 Dec 2025 16:00:00 +0000
Plans for new Bucks school sports pitch draw dozens of objections from residents
Plans to build a new sports pitch at a Bucks school have drawn dozens of objections from residents.
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Mon, 08 Dec 2025 16:00:00 +0000
Chiltern Railways special train service to run on Boxing Day 2025
Chiltern Railways will operate a Boxing Day train service for customers in Gerrards Cross, Beaconsfield, High Wycombe.
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Last updated by System Admin on 27th August, 2018