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Tue, 13 Oct 2026 15:04:42 +0100
Name of man who was killed by tiger at Yorkshire Wildlife Park revealed
A man who died after entering a tiger enclosure has been named as William Chapman.
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Tue, 13 Oct 2026 20:15:26 +0100
Man identified as tiger attack victim attended a High Wycombe stage school
The man who was killed by a tiger after entering its enclosure is understood to have attended a stage school in High Wycombe, the BBC has reported.
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Tue, 13 Oct 2026 17:34:23 +0100
LIVE: M25 link road to M4 closed due to overturned lorry
Good evening, welcome to our live coverage of delays on the M25 anticlockwise at the junction 15 link road to the M4 westbound due to an overturned lorry.
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Tue, 13 Oct 2026 13:12:01 +0100
New Wetherspoon pub in Amersham seeks 1.30am closing ahead of planned December launch
Amersham’s new Wetherspoon pub, expected to open on December 8, has applied to stay open until 1.30am on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays.
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Tue, 13 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Revealed: Buckinghamshire Council staff sickness costs £378,000 a month amid scrutiny
Buckinghamshire Council staff sickness costs £378,000 a month, councillors were told, as summer absences rose but remained below the council’s target..
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Tue, 13 Oct 2026 22:42:23 +0100
Family pay tribute to ‘bright’ Wycombe man killed by tiger at wildlife park
The family of the Wycombe man who was killed by a tiger at a wildlife park has paid tribute to him.
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Tue, 13 Oct 2026 16:46:31 +0100
Serving High Wycombe police officer charged with multiple sexual assaults
Thames Valley Police has revealed that one of its employees has been charged with multiple counts of sexual assault.
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Tue, 13 Oct 2026 15:49:46 +0100
Missing boy and girl found 'safe and well'
Two missing children have been found following a Thames Valley Police appeal.
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Tue, 13 Oct 2026 15:25:45 +0100
Drug-driving arrests and cars seized in multi-agency road safety operation
Police made four drug-driving arrests and seized five vehicles during a major ‘Fatal 5’ road safety operation in Buckinghamshire.
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Tue, 13 Oct 2026 13:00:20 +0100
Jury selected for Russell Brand rape and sexual assault trial
A jury has been selected for the trial of former Marlow resident Russell Brand on changes of rape and sexual assault which span 10 years of his showbiz career.
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Tue, 13 Oct 2026 12:30:00 +0100
Slow Horses filming gives Buckinghamshire business a welcome boost
Filming for hit TV drama Slow Horses has provided a welcome boost for a Buckinghamshire business, bringing increased trade and raising the area's profile
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Tue, 13 Oct 2026 11:40:24 +0100
Ex-church warden could not murder lecturer by giving whisky, Supreme Court told
A former church warden whose conviction for the murder of a university lecturer at an Oxford trial was overturned could not have legally caused his death by giving whisky with or without a sedative, the Supreme Court has been told.
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Tue, 13 Oct 2026 08:56:18 +0100
Wycombe Mind opens recycling centre as Wye walk set to raise £1,538 for Mayor Appeal
Wycombe Mind opened its Free Space recycling centre and held a World Mental Health Day walk expected to raise £1,538 for the Mayor’s Appeal.
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Tue, 13 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Bin workers could retrain to drive lawnmowers amid concerns over physical demands
Buckinghamshire Council is considering retraining bin workers for less physically demanding roles as hip and knee problems limit some collectors’ ability to work.
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Tue, 13 Oct 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Thames Valley Police officers honoured at ceremony in High Wycombe
Thames Valley Police officers were honoured at a special appreciation ceremony in High Wycombe, recognising their dedication, service and positive impact on the local community.
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Tue, 13 Oct 2026 14:51:18 +0100
WATCH: Dog walker discovers 'depressing' large fly-tip in Buckinghamshire village
A large fly-tip found on a public footpath in Stokenchurch has renewed concerns about illegal waste dumping in Buckinghamshire, amid calls for tougher punishments for offenders.
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Tue, 13 Oct 2026 11:51:44 +0100
Man who threw knife in random garden while being chased by police jailed
A drug dealer who tried to flee police while carrying cannabis and a knife has been jailed.
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Tue, 13 Oct 2026 11:10:09 +0100
Ex-Premier League player seen in court 20 years after Buckinghamshire arrest
An ex-Premier League who was jailed following a notorious drink-driving incident in Aylesbury more than 20 years ago, has avoided a driving ban after admitting driving without insurance.
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Tue, 13 Oct 2026 10:29:32 +0100
Police confirm discovery of man's body at public space in High Wycombe
A body of a 49-year-old man has been discovered in High Wycombe.
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Tue, 13 Oct 2026 09:45:30 +0100
Dog seized as two arrested in hare coursing investigation
Two men have been arrested after officers investigated suspected hare coursing near the Buckinghamshire-Oxfordshire border.
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Tue, 13 Oct 2026 08:22:03 +0100
Emergency services attend incident at The Rye in High Wycombe
Emergency services attended an incident at The Rye Park in High Wycombe on the evening of October 12.
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Tue, 13 Oct 2026 07:44:42 +0100
Popular coffee shop in quaint Buckinghamshire town gets new hygiene score
A Marlow coffee shop has received a new food hygiene rating following an inspection by Buckinghamshire Council.
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Tue, 13 Oct 2026 07:19:17 +0100
Immigration arrest made as police crackdown suspected money laundering businesses
An immigration arrest was made during a major crackdown on suspected criminal activity at Buckinghamshire businesses as authorities targeted money laundering and other offences.
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Tue, 13 Oct 2026 07:03:59 +0100
Worries grow as boy, 13, is reported missing
Worries are growing after a 13-year-old boy from Aylesbury has been reported missing.
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Tue, 13 Oct 2026 06:34:59 +0100
Man, 40, who concealed over 100 wraps of heroin and cocaine is jailed
A 40-year-old man from High Wycombe who was found to have more than 100 wraps of crack cocaine and heroin following a stop and search has been jailed.  
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Tue, 13 Oct 2026 12:30:00 +0100
Residents asked for views on proposed Chesham conservation area changes
Buckinghamshire Council consults on expanding Chesham Conservation Area to include Lowndes Park, Thomas Harding School, Meades Water Garden and Waterside.
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Tue, 13 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Buckinghamshire river freed of invasive American species threatening wildlife
The Alderbourne River has been freed from over 2.5km of invasive American cabbage as part of a new scheme to protect local wildlife.
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Tue, 13 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Natalie Bennett Joins Buckinghamshire Greens for Haddenham Visit
Former Green Party leader Natalie Bennett joined Buckinghamshire Green councillors in Haddenham to hear residents' concerns on cycleways, education and local issues.
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Tue, 13 Oct 2026 14:29:02 +0100
Lorraine Kelly says giving up booze helped her lose weight
Lorraine Kelly has revealed the lifestyle change she credits with helping her lose weight after giving up alcohol earlier this year.
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Tue, 13 Oct 2026 05:01:00 +0100
Four-bedroom home with far-reaching views listed for £530,000
A four-bedroom house with a "secluded easterly facing landscaped garden" has been put on the market.
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Tue, 13 Oct 2026 15:22:20 +0100
Nearly 69,000 want maternity pay changed – now the Government has responded
The Government has responded to a petition signed by 68,598 people calling for higher maternity pay. Here's what ministers said.
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Tue, 13 Oct 2026 15:22:42 +0100
Aircraft maintenance firm serving major UK airports enters liquidation after 11 years
Aircraft maintenance company Luftavia, which operates at Heathrow, Birmingham, and Manchester Airport, has collapsed into liquidation.
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Tue, 13 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
High Wycombe four-bedroom home with farmland views listed for £530,000
A semi-detached house has gone on the market for £530,000
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Tue, 13 Oct 2026 16:47:47 +0100
Council apologises for racing shoot on road where girl 15, died after crash oversight
Buckinghamshire Council has apologised over a racing film shoot on the road where Lexi Catlin, 15, died, admitting it overlooked the fatal crash.
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Mon, 12 Oct 2026 16:06:18 +0100
80s singing legend steps up campaign to save village pub
Former Spandau Ballet frontman Tony Hadley has stepped up his campaign to help save a village pub near Thame
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Mon, 12 Oct 2026 11:19:00 +0100
Police confirm why officers were spotted outside High Wycombe block of flats
Police have confirmed the reason why an emergency response was spotted outside a block of flats in High Wycombe.
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Mon, 12 Oct 2026 20:00:00 +0100
Neighbours urged to turn ideas into action at High Wycombe free November town meeting
High Wycombe residents are invited to a free town meeting on November 15 at the Brunel Engine Shed to agree practical community projects.
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Mon, 12 Oct 2026 12:36:55 +0100
20-foot motor cruiser 'completely destroyed' in Marlow boat fire
A 20-foot motor cruiser was 'completely destroyed' by fire on the River Thames in Marlow, prompting a response from firefighters and specialist water rescue teams.
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Mon, 12 Oct 2026 10:32:19 +0100
High Wycombe man jailed for drug offences
A High Wycombe man has been jailed for drug offences.
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Mon, 12 Oct 2026 07:28:15 +0100
Thames Valley Police carry out patrols to tackle anti-social behaviour
Uniformed and plain-clothes officers patrolled Bedgrove, Aylesbury,  to tackle anti-social behaviour.
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Mon, 12 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Wycombe students reach for the stars in national space design competition
A group of sixth form students from Wycombe High School have taken part in a national competition challenging young people to design a settlement for humans to live in space.
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Mon, 12 Oct 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Bucks-linked Amal Clooney dazzles in gold gown at star-studded Albie Awards
Buckinghamshire-linked Amal Clooney dazzled in a shimmering gold Gucci gown as she arrived with husband George Clooney at the annual Albie Awards in London.
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Mon, 12 Oct 2026 17:41:54 +0100
New passport rules set to be implemented for all passengers at Gatwick Airport
Passengers arriving at Gatwick Airport can now pass through eGates without showing their passports under new rules.
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Mon, 12 Oct 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Alex Horne among comedians calling for Burnham to fund comedy in Budget
Alex Horne and comedians urge Prime Minister Andy Burnham prioritise comedy with tax reform and funding ahead of John Healey’s Budget statement on October 28.
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Mon, 12 Oct 2026 16:00:00 +0100
High Wycombe chosen for UK-first smart station gates
New smart gates at High Wycombe station make the Buckinghamshire transport hub the first in the UK to use technology that boosts accessibility and combats fare evasion.
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Mon, 12 Oct 2026 14:12:46 +0100
Thames Valley Police officer accused of 'sexualised' actions and comments
A serving police constable with Thames Valley Police has been accused of 'sexualised' and 'inappropriate' behaviour.
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Mon, 12 Oct 2026 09:21:44 +0100
UK homeowners warned drying clothes indoors this winter could lead to £3,000 costs
Households drying laundry indoors face £3,000 repair bills, rejected insurance claims and serious health risks from toxic mould, experts warn.
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Sat, 10 Oct 2026 12:30:00 +0100
Wycombe High students take part in national space challenge
Buckinghamshire students from Wycombe High School joined the UK Space Design Competition, developing STEM, engineering and teamwork skills.
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Mon, 12 Oct 2026 09:20:33 +0100
Celebrity Traitors fans issued warning as 2026 finalists for BBC show 'leaked'
The finalists of Celebrity Traitors 2026 are believed to have been leaked with fans now having to avoid spoilers.
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Sat, 10 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
High Wycombe Edwardian flat with two walk-in wardrobes listed for £400,000‑plus
A two-bedroom flat on Rectory Avenue is on the market in High Wycombe for offers over £400,000.
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Last updated by System Admin on 27th August, 2018