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Wed, 10 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Decision due on 60-bed care home and sports upgrades next to Bucks rugby club
Detailed plans to build a 60-bed care home alongside a package of sports upgrades at Amersham and Chiltern Rugby Football Club are set to go before councillors.
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Wed, 10 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Convicted child rapist ran successful YouTube channel with over 150,000 subscribers
Paedophile who was convicted of raping a child in Chesham ran a successful Youtube channel.
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Wed, 10 Jun 2026 09:25:33 +0100
School closed to most students after suspected cybersecurity incident
A school has been forced to close for most students following a suspected malware attack.
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Wed, 10 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Buckinghamshire among England's top data centre planning hotspots
Buckinghamshire is fast becoming a hub for data centre development in England.
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Wed, 10 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
High Wycombe schools get share of £450m investment for 'failing boilers' and more
Schools across High Wycombe and wider Buckinghamshire are set to benefit from a share of a £450 million government fund aimed at improving ageing school buildings.
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Wed, 10 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Student photo project reveals hidden history of High Wycombe streets
A student has created a photography project exploring the hidden history of High Wycombe’s streets.
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Wed, 10 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
'We never lose the L plates as Christians' - Bishop honoured in retirement service
Tributes have been paid to a much-loved bishop following his retirement.
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Wed, 10 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Wycombe performing arts academy opens up film and TV career routes
Young people have been equipped with new insights into the world of film and television.
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Wed, 10 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Beloved teacher who spent her career at one school announces retirement
A much-loved member of staff who has spent her entire career at Wycombe High School has announced her retirement.
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Wed, 10 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Detached six-bedroom house on the market for £1.85m
A property, situated on Longfield Drive, Amersham, is on the market for £1,850,000.
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Tue, 09 Jun 2026 17:24:03 +0100
Council rules out changing controversial policy on planning applications
Buckinghamshire Council has for now ruled out changing its policy on publishing public comments on planning applications.
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Tue, 09 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Major £1bn data centre campus planned in Bucks off M25
Plans are under way for a major new data centre campus off the M25 in Bucks.
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Tue, 09 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
'Really loud bang' heard in High Wycombe as power cut hits more than 1,600 homes
High Wycombe residents were left without power after an incident involving a power cable made a 'really loud' bang.
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Tue, 09 Jun 2026 12:59:51 +0100
Firefighters called to Bucks supermarket after person trapped in lift
Firefighters rescued a person trapped in a Chesham lift during a busy evening of incidents.
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Tue, 09 Jun 2026 11:51:26 +0100
High Wycombe pub and former Air Raid Shelter café site put on the market
The site of High Wycombe's former Air Raid Shelter café has been put on the market following its closure earlier last year.
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Tue, 09 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Buckinghamshire named one of safest places in UK to live in
Buckinghamshire has been named one of the safest places in the UK to buy and sell a home.
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Tue, 09 Jun 2026 14:05:32 +0100
Thames Valley Police issues World Cup warning
Football fans are being urged to stay safe and drink responsibly during the World Cup.
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Tue, 09 Jun 2026 13:26:34 +0100
Village festival cancelled after staffing and volunteer struggles
A popular community event in Wooburn and Bourne End has been cancelled this year due to staffing and volunteer 'issues', the parish council has confirmed.
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Tue, 09 Jun 2026 12:34:24 +0100
Everything we know about the vehicle that flipped in High Wycombe crash
Everything we know so far about the collision on a major High Wycombe junction that caused a car to flip.
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Tue, 09 Jun 2026 12:30:00 +0100
Bucks prison found 'unsafe' with high levels of violence and drug use
A prison in Milton Keynes has been found to be "unsafe" with high levels of violence, self-harm and drug misuse.
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Tue, 09 Jun 2026 12:30:00 +0100
Greenbelt agricultural land near High Wycombe for sale for up to £10,000
An area of greenbelt agricultural land has been listed for sale near High Wycombe for up to £10,000.
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Tue, 09 Jun 2026 11:16:05 +0100
Motorists warned of long delays as road works start near High Wycombe
Motorists are facing long delays on London Road near High Wycombe as road works get underway
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Tue, 09 Jun 2026 09:20:28 +0100
Victim formally identified in Bucks murder investigation
Woman found dead at a Bucks property has been identified as the murder investigation continues.
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Tue, 09 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Property with offices, shops and flats inside on sale for £2.5 million
A property home to three shops, nine offices and four flats is on sale near High Wycombe for over £2 million.
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Tue, 09 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Volunteer DJ celebrates 50 years of service at Bucks hospital radio
A hospital radio volunteer is celebrating 50 years of service.
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Tue, 09 Jun 2026 19:52:56 +0100
Part of property closed after anti-social behaviour reports
A property has been partially closed down following repeated reports of anti-social behaviour.
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Tue, 09 Jun 2026 17:33:14 +0100
Police called after late-night car 'donuts' spotted at Buckinghamshire park
Late-night car 'donuts' have been reported at Gossmore Park, Marlow.
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Tue, 09 Jun 2026 17:04:12 +0100
£8,000 stolen as police respond to incident at village shop
Around £8,000 has been stolen in a robbery at a Chalfont St Peter shop.
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Tue, 09 Jun 2026 15:03:20 +0100
New children's nursery to open 'soon' with strong focus on the outdoors
 A new nursery focused on outdoor learning, nature and simplicity is set to open its doors later this year – in a house steeped in local history once owned by Lord and Lady Cutler.
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Tue, 09 Jun 2026 14:03:11 +0100
Decision on plans for 45 homes in Bucks town next week after multiple objections
Plans to build 45 homes in Amersham are set to be decided by councillors after receiving nearly 60 objections.
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Tue, 09 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Classic 1904 mansion goes on market for £5 million
An eight-bedroom detached house on The Avenue was completed in 1904 for Robert Haden Tebb, who designed and built the Abbotsbrook estate in Bourne End.
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Mon, 08 Jun 2026 12:32:14 +0100
Developer responds to residents' concerns over Marlow luxury woodland scheme
A developer of a luxury woodland scheme near Marlow has defended its actions after residents raised concerns over the project.
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Mon, 08 Jun 2026 12:36:41 +0100
Warning over drug possession after trespass incident at Bucks water-ski club
A warning has been issued to two people for drug possession after a trespass incident at a water-ski club.
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Mon, 08 Jun 2026 09:32:55 +0100
Motorcyclist hospitalised after suffering 'serious injuries' in crash with car
A motorcyclist has been hospitalised after suffering serious injuries in a crash with a car in Buckinghamshire.
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Mon, 08 Jun 2026 19:10:37 +0100
Recap- Car overturns in crash closing off road
A car has overturned on a major junction in High Wycombe
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Mon, 08 Jun 2026 16:19:02 +0100
Buckinghamshire Council won't explain differing sale price disclosures
Buckinghamshire Council has declined to explain why it revealed the sale price of one of its former council offices while refusing to reveal the price of another.
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Mon, 08 Jun 2026 13:27:02 +0100
Smyths toys new High Wycombe store location confirmed
The location of the new High Wycombe branch of Smyths Toys has been confirmed.
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Mon, 08 Jun 2026 12:30:00 +0100
Bucks headteacher to retire after 39 years in education
A Bucks headteacher is retiring after 39 years in education.
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Mon, 08 Jun 2026 07:30:54 +0100
Man arrested in connection with 'serious assault' as multiple arrests made in Wycombe
A man has been arrested in connection with a 'serious assault' in High Wycombe.
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Mon, 08 Jun 2026 07:07:58 +0100
Police helicopter called as knife found at skate park where people were 'threatened'
A male has been arrested after reports of a young male carrying a large knife at a skate park.
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Mon, 08 Jun 2026 15:11:50 +0100
Firefighters called to Bucks village after reports of suspected gas leak
Firefighters have been called to a Buckinghamshire village after reports of a suspected gas leak.
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Mon, 08 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Careless M40 driver who was ordered to pay nearly £1,000 among cases at court
A careless M40 driver who was caught near Beaconsfield is among those who have been sentenced at High Wycombe Magistrates' Court.
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Mon, 08 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Tesco colleagues across Buckinghamshire to take part in 13-mile sponsored walk
Tesco colleagues across Buckinghamshire are stepping out to make a difference.
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Mon, 08 Jun 2026 10:47:22 +0100
Countryfile legend and former Bucks resident John Craven opens up on 'difficulties'
Countryfile legend and former Buckinghamshire resident, John Craven has opened up about "difficulties".
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Mon, 08 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
New sports pavilion and playing fields officially open for local club
A new sports pavilion and playing fields have officially opened in Kingsbrook
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Mon, 08 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Former Buckinghamshire County Council offices set to become new apartments
The former Buckinghamshire County Council offices in Aylesbury are set to be reimagined into a new set of apartments.
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Mon, 08 Jun 2026 10:53:31 +0100
The Royal Mint's rarest 50p coins sell for almost £900 on eBay
The Royal Mint's Atlantic Salmon 50p coin became the rarest 50p in the UK when it was minted in 2023
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Mon, 08 Jun 2026 10:51:56 +0100
BBC loses rights to broadcast major event for the first time in 76 years
The BBC will not be showing live coverage or highlights of the 2026 Commonwealth Games for the first time since 1950
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Mon, 08 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Six-bedroom mansion with private cinema on market for £5.75m
Mulberry House on Penn Road, Beaconsfield, is a 'substantial and impressive turnkey family residence' designed for 'contemporary family living'.
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Mon, 08 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Retro music festival returning to Henley-on-Thames this summer with exciting line-up
The Rewind Festival is set to return to Henley-on-Thames this August with a line-up featuring the Proclaimers and Human League
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Last updated by System Admin on 27th August, 2018