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Sat, 25 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Council admits Beaconsfield Town Hall uncertainty has continued ‘far too long’
A senior Buckinghamshire councillor has admitted that uncertainty over the future of Beaconsfield Town Hall has continued for “far too long”.
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Sat, 25 Jul 2026 17:15:05 +0100
Cancellations and delays due to points failure at High Wycombe
Good evening, welcome to our live coverage of train delays due to a points failure at High Wycombe.
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Sat, 25 Jul 2026 10:06:00 +0100
Dispersal order in place in High Wycombe town centre
A dispersal order is currently in place in High Wycombe Town Centre and the surrounding areas after following a group of youths being in possession of weapons.
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Sat, 25 Jul 2026 15:54:15 +0100
Delays on motorway following multiple vehicle crash
Good afternoon, welcome to our live coverage of traffic on the M25 anticlockwise due to a multiple vehicle collision.
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Sat, 25 Jul 2026 15:11:47 +0100
Police find £20m of cocaine hidden in bananas
Thames Valley Police officers found almost £20m worth of cocaine hidden in bananas.
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Sat, 25 Jul 2026 14:39:00 +0100
Police appeal after teenager seriously injured in road releated incident
A teenage boy was seriously injured after he fell while riding an e-scooter.
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Sat, 25 Jul 2026 11:50:08 +0100
Police confirm why armed officers attended town centre
Thames valley Police have confirmed why armed officers were sent to High Wycombe yesterday, July 24.
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Sat, 25 Jul 2026 10:14:22 +0100
Two shoplifters detained by police at Tesco
Police detained two shoplifters while on patrol at a Tesco.
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Sat, 25 Jul 2026 14:04:43 +0100
Police appealing in relation to 'series' of ASB incidents and criminal offences
Police are appealing for information in relation to a series of anti-social behaviour incidents and criminal offences that have occurred in the Marlow area during July 2026.
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Sat, 25 Jul 2026 07:48:20 +0100
Trials & tribulations of Wycombe’s most Popp-ular shopkeeper, Jacob
THIS week we tell the story of the legendary Jacob Popp, a Wycombe shopkeeper who in the early 20th C became world-famous for his clash with the town’s authorities over the Sunday Trading Laws.
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Sat, 25 Jul 2026 07:43:16 +0100
Nostalgia: A 1760 print of ‘Bustlesham’ Abbey, but there is a mistake in the text
THIS article appeared in Michael’s column on July 2016, when he wrote “I wonder how many of the good people of Bisham know that they actually live in Bustlesham!
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Sat, 25 Jul 2026 07:37:45 +0100
Nostalgia: How did Amersham become Ruth Ellis’ final resting place?
IN a peaceful corner of St Mary’s Cemetery is the unmarked grave of Ruth Ellis.
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Sat, 25 Jul 2026 07:12:51 +0100
Wycombe pub celebrates one of its busiest days this year with charity event
A High Wycombe pub brought together hundreds of residents for a community music festival which raised almost £800 for a children's cancer charity.
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Sat, 25 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
'My heroes' - Woman rescued by young drivers after getting locked out of car
A High Wycombe woman has praised two young strangers as her “heroes” after they drove her home and back again when she accidentally locked herself out of her car in Aylesbury.
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Sat, 25 Jul 2026 05:30:00 +0100
Sarah Green MP: 'Our Chalk Streams need protection'
Our community has an amazing network of volunteers working on our local rivers.
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Sat, 25 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0100
I took my Minecraft-mad daughters to Alton Towers' new Meet the Mobs event
I visited Alton Towers' new Minecraft Meet the Mobs attraction with my two daughters. From baby Mobs to exclusive rewards, here's our verdict.
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Sat, 25 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Planning round up: Changes approved for Chesham Station and Wycombe bungalow refused
Plans to change the listed Chesham Railway Station have been given the go ahead.  
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Sat, 25 Jul 2026 12:30:00 +0100
I swapped Purdy & Figg spray for Lakeland's £14.99 version and I'm never going back
Lakeland's viral new cleaning product has premium-looking bottles, excellent cleaning performance and fragrances that I actually preferred to Purdy & Figg
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Sat, 25 Jul 2026 19:00:00 +0100
Actor to appear in High Wycombe for live show event celebrating Agatha Christie
Nigel Havers is set to join 'Between the Covers Live! – Celebrating Agatha Christie,' at the Wycombe Swan later this year.
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Sat, 25 Jul 2026 12:30:00 +0100
War-themed immersive event coming to Buckinghamshire museum in August
Chiltern Open Air Museum's Britain at War is set to bring Britain's wartime story to life in August.
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Sat, 25 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Three-bed detached home in Langley on sale for £700,000
A period detached property on Willoughby Road, Langley, is on sale for £700,000.
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Sat, 25 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
People encouraged to sign up for 100-metre charity abseil returning in September
People are being encouraged to sign up for the Spinnaker Tower Abseil, which is returning in September to support South Central Ambulance Charity
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Sat, 25 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
The Buckinghamshire pub with 2 AA rosettes and food guests call ‘exceptional’
The Chequers Inn in Buckinghamshire has been praised for its food, with guests calling it "exceptional".
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Sat, 25 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
New adventure playground for children opening at Buckinghamshire manor
A new adventure playground for children is opening at Waddesdon Manor in August.
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Sat, 25 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Everything happening at Waddesdon Manor in August and September
Waddesdon Manor is set to host a range of events this August and September, from guided tours to outdoor theatre.
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Sat, 25 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Latest planning applications in Buckinghamshire
A summary of the latest planning applications submitted to Buckinghamshire Council in the week commencing July 13.
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Sat, 25 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Three-bedroom 'superbly presented' High Wycombe home on sale for £595,000
A three-bedroom home in High Wycombe that is described as 'superbly presented' is on the market for £595,000
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Sat, 25 Jul 2026 17:58:47 +0100
Is another heatwave coming? Met Office reveals 'return to very warm weather' soon
The Met Office has said that some locations may once again reach heatwave criteria, marking the fourth heatwave of the year for parts of the UK.
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Sat, 25 Jul 2026 17:49:06 +0100
Lidl releases new air fryer that's £190 cheaper than branded alternative
Lidl is set to release a Glass Air Fryer as a Middle Aisle item at the beginning of August 2026
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Sat, 25 Jul 2026 17:48:28 +0100
Classic childhood sweet from 1980s spotted in UK shops 28 years after rebrand
Opal Fruits have been spotted in some UK shops like Poundland, B&M and Home Bargains
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Sat, 25 Jul 2026 10:44:37 +0100
UK restaurant chain to shut all 106 sites in weeks with over 3,500 jobs lost
Beefeater has confirmed the closing date of all its restaurants across the UK, with the mass closures part of owner Whitbread’s major restructuring plan.
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Sat, 25 Jul 2026 10:32:23 +0100
Aldi reveals latest 25 priority locations across UK for new stores - see full list
The supermarket chain, which is aiming to reach 1,500 stores nationwide, has revealed a list of new priority locations across the UK.
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Sat, 25 Jul 2026 10:23:45 +0100
Santander makes major branch closure promise to millions of customers
Santander has pledged not to close any more Santander or TSB branches before 2028, offering reassurance to millions of customers after years of closures.
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Sat, 25 Jul 2026 10:14:36 +0100
C4 sitcom with 90 per cent rating on Rotten Tomatoes cancelled after two series
Everyone Else Burns, which stars Simon Bird from the Inbetweeners, has been cancelled by Channel 4 after just two series.
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Fri, 24 Jul 2026 12:35:03 +0100
A404 bridge future uncertain as studios cannot open without decision
Long-running plans to replace a footbridge over the A404 in Marlow, connected to the Marlow Studios, remain undecided nearly two years after they were submitted.
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Fri, 24 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Buckinghamshire councillor 'slured' after public meeting comments
A Buckinghamshire councillor accused a fellow member of “effectively” slurring three ward members during a public meeting.
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Fri, 24 Jul 2026 17:11:15 +0100
91,000-home Buckinghamshire plan allocates no new Green Belt housing sites
A plan setting out how Buckinghamshire could accommodate around 91,000 new homes, with no new housing sites allocated in the Green Belt, has gone out for final consultation.
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Fri, 24 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Bucks landowner ordered by council to rip up hardstanding laid without permission
Hardstanding laid without planning permission on Buckinghamshire land has been ordered to be ripped up amid council concerns about harm to the Green Belt and protected trees.
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Fri, 24 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Man caught using mobile phone at 70mph on M40 at Stokenchurch
The following cases have been heard at High Wycombe Magistrates' Court...
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Fri, 24 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Bucks charity says exposure 'isn't a minor or victimless crime' amid police appeals
A Buckinghamshire charity has spoken about the impact that indecent exposure can have on women after police appeal for witnesses to an incident.
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Fri, 24 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
M&S unveils plans for new foodhall between Amersham and Little Chalfont
Marks & Spencer has unveiled plans for a new foodhall between Amersham and Little Chalfont, complete with more than 200 parking spaces.
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Fri, 24 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Council condemns arson incident as police urge witnesses to come forward
A Buckinghamshire councillor has condemned an arson incident and urged anyone with information to come forward.
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Fri, 24 Jul 2026 17:12:06 +0100
Man, 26, charged following stabbing outside pub on busy high street
A man has been charged in connection with a stabbing outside a Marlow pub that left a man with serious injuries.
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Fri, 24 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0100
'Hardest decision of my life' - Much-loved butcher to retire after 41 years
A village butcher who has served generations of families for more than four decades is set to retire next month, bringing an end to a remarkable chapter in the history of one of Buckinghamshire's longest-established independent businesses.
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Fri, 24 Jul 2026 15:03:41 +0100
Four men charged with drug crimes following huge police crackdown
Four men have been charged with numerous drug crimes in several South Buckinghamshire towns.
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Fri, 24 Jul 2026 12:30:00 +0100
'Pull your finger out': Resident's fury as burst water main leaks for nearly a month
A disgruntled resident has told Thames Water to “pull their finger out” after a burst water main has allegedly been left leaking for nearly a month despite repeated reports from concerned neighbours.
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Fri, 24 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
'We have not gone mad' Buckinghamshire residents reassured over unusual gritting
Buckinghamshire residents have been reassured that the sight of gritting vehicles during hot weather does not mean the council has “gone mad”.
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Fri, 24 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Tesco offers support for Buckinghamshire children facing hunger this summer holiday
Tesco is rolling out extra support across Buckinghamshire this summer as concerns grow over the number of children at risk of going hungry during the school holidays.
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Fri, 24 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
'It is concerning': Businessman and councillor reacts to Wycombe dispersal order
Local figures have expressed worries about anti-social behaviour in High Wycombe after police introduced a dispersal order covering the town centre and surrounding areas.
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Fri, 24 Jul 2026 09:11:04 +0100
‘Do not consume’ this milk sold at Tesco and Asda amid antibiotics recall scare
Semi-skimmed milk sold at Tesco and Asda has been recalled by Graham's Family Dairy due to the risk that antibiotics (penicillin) could be found in it.
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Last updated by System Admin on 27th August, 2018