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Wed, 29 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Parking on double yellow lines near schools is 'an accident waiting to happen'
Councillors have warned that parent parking around schools in Buckinghamshire is “an accident waiting to happen.”
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Wed, 29 Apr 2026 12:46:07 +0100
Wycombe petrol station extension plans refused despite work already underway
Plans to revamp a Wycombe petrol station with extra pumps have been thrown out, even after work had already started.
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Wed, 29 Apr 2026 09:39:50 +0100
Urgent search underway to find missing 81-year-old man near High Wycombe
An urgent search is underway to find a missing 81-year-old man near High Wycombe.
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Wed, 29 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Planning bid to install solar panels on roof of Bucks Garsington studios
A planning application has been submitted for the installation of solar panels on the roof of Garsington Studios in Buckinghamshire
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Wed, 29 Apr 2026 12:30:00 +0100
Concerns raised over grammar school's mobile phone policy
Concerns have been raised over a High Wycombe school's new phone policy.
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Wed, 29 Apr 2026 12:14:14 +0100
Drivers warned as emergency works carried out on two major Bucks roads
Motorists have been warned as emergency works are carried out on two busy Bucks roads.
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Wed, 29 Apr 2026 09:45:36 +0100
Bucks passengers facing train delays
Passengers in South Buckinghamshire are facing train delays after a train broke down
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Tue, 28 Apr 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Inspector overturns council demolition order on Buckinghamshire homeowner's patio
A Hazlemere homeowner has had an order to demolish a raised patio they were accused of building without permission overturned by a government inspector.
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Tue, 28 Apr 2026 12:30:00 +0100
Flackwell Heath: Plans for up to 80 homes spark fury among residents
Plans to build up to 80 homes off Heath End Road in Flackwell Heath have sparked opposition from residents.
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Tue, 28 Apr 2026 10:14:52 +0100
Wycombe man arrested on suspicion of exposure and voyeurism after woman flashed
A High Wycombe man has been arrested on suspicion of exposure and voyeurism after a woman was flashed while she walked her dogs.
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Tue, 28 Apr 2026 23:19:25 +0100
Major search and rescue operation after reports of missing man
A major search and rescue operation is ongoing after reports of a missing man.
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Tue, 28 Apr 2026 16:48:05 +0100
Marlow: Demolition of former church approved despite housing plan being rejected
Plans to demolish a former church in Marlow Bottom have been given the go-ahead.
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Tue, 28 Apr 2026 15:41:40 +0100
Update given after police called to schoolchild hit by car on residential street
The previously reported incident, involving a schoolchild who was hit by a car, has been confirmed as 'minor' road traffic collision (RTC) by police.
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Tue, 28 Apr 2026 14:28:48 +0100
Motorbike rider could face points after 'track racing' motorcycle driven on roads
A motorbike rider could be given points and a fine after police pulled over a motorcycle that was set up for track racing.
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Tue, 28 Apr 2026 13:40:35 +0100
Firefighters attend mobility scooter fire in High Wycombe
Firefighters were called to put out a mobility scooter fire in High Wycombe.
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Tue, 28 Apr 2026 14:12:11 +0100
Van in 'extremely poor condition' pulled over with insecure load and broken brake
A van in an 'extremely poor condition' was pulled over by police with an insecure load, broken handbrake and no working brake lights.
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Tue, 28 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
'Amazing and generous' man was found dead at Wycombe property, inquest told
An 'amazing and generous' man was found dead at a High Wycombe property, an inquest has heard.
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Tue, 28 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Refurbishment plans for High Wycombe McDonald's restaurant approved
A fast-food chain restaurant will be refurbishing one of its High Wycombe branches after planning was approved.
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Tue, 28 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Meet the magician who is captivating audiences across Bucks with illusions
A magician has been captivating audiences across Buckinghamshire with impromptu street performances.
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Tue, 28 Apr 2026 15:52:17 +0100
McDonald’s workers in Buckinghamshire invited to join legal claim
Young employees working at McDonald's restaurants in High Wycombe and the surrounding Buckinghamshire area are being invited to join a growing legal claim over allegations of unsafe and hostile working environments.
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Tue, 28 Apr 2026 13:14:48 +0100
Man in his 30s dies at scene after three-vehicle collision
Police are appealing for witnesses after a fatal crash in Milton Keynes.
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Mon, 27 Apr 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Village school could shut this summer due to dwindling pupil numbers
Little Marlow’s village school could shut its doors for good this summer, as council leaders prepare to make a final decision on its future.
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Mon, 27 Apr 2026 12:39:43 +0100
PC drove on wrong side of road at 60mph before fatally striking woman, court told
A police officer responding to an emergency call was driving on the wrong side of the road at 60mph when he fatally struck a woman, a court has head.
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Mon, 27 Apr 2026 12:30:00 +0100
Council backs down on enforcement notice issued to Bucks homeowner
Buckinghamshire Council has withdrawn an enforcement notice which ordered a homeowner to demolish a “dominant” outbuilding that was built without permission.
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Mon, 27 Apr 2026 17:51:33 +0100
LIVE - Trains cancelled between Maidenhead and Marlow
Trains between Maidenhead and Marlow have been cancelled due to disruption.
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Mon, 27 Apr 2026 12:38:37 +0100
Wycombe: End of the road for Easton Street car park as closure date set
Wycombe’s Easton Street multi-storey car park is set to close for the final time on Monday, May 4.
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Mon, 27 Apr 2026 15:49:45 +0100
Police dogs deployed in Buckinghamshire during proactive policing
A police drugs dog helped Thames Valley Police officers identify drug-related offences last week.
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Mon, 27 Apr 2026 14:44:33 +0100
Burnham Beeches apologises to drivers after PCN errors
Burnham Beeches car park has been mistakenly sending fines visitors due to a software error.
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Mon, 27 Apr 2026 13:25:27 +0100
Wycombe police inspector faces misconduct hearing after driving without insurance
A High Wycombe police inspector is facing a misconduct hearing after allegations of driving without insurance.
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Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:15:24 +0100
Nightclub owner 'devastated' as business 'completely destroyed' in blaze
The owner of the Bletchley nightclub has released a statement after a fire broke, leading to an arson arrest being made.
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Mon, 27 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
High Wycombe fraudster was caught with 'imitation firearm' in High Street
A High Wycombe fraudster who was caught with an 'imitation firearm' is among those who have been sentenced at the magistrates' court.
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Mon, 27 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Care home boss swaps boardroom for kitchen in charity cook-off
Michelle Macadangdang, managing director from Barchester’s South East Division, is taking part in the Barchester Charitable Foundation Cook Off 2026.
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Mon, 27 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Gladiators set to return to Buckinghamshire museum this bank holiday
The roar of the crowd will return this bank holiday as Chiltern Open Air Museum brings the Roman arena back to life.
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Mon, 27 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Jools Holland to perform at Wycombe theatre in July
Jools Holland And His Rhythm & Blues Orchestra will perform at the Wycombe Swan this July
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Mon, 27 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Celebrity Traitors star to appear at the Wycombe Swan next month
Celebrity Traitors star Nick Mohammed will be performing at the Wycombe Swan next month as his alter-ego Mr Swallow
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Tue, 28 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
New fence approved at Bucks school to address 'severe safeguarding issues'
Plans to install new fencing at Prestwood Junior School, in Prestwood near Great Missenden, have been approved to address “severe safeguarding issues at the site.”
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Mon, 27 Apr 2026 16:28:51 +0100
Four fire crews respond to High Wycombe fire
Firefighters from four crews called to an outbuilding fire in High Wycombe.
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Mon, 27 Apr 2026 16:08:04 +0100
No arrests after drug raid on Buckinghamshire property
No arrests were made after the drug raid in Downley.
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Mon, 27 Apr 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Glazed automatic door approved for High Wycombe's Brunel Engine Shed
A planning application has been approved for changes to a Grade II listed High Wycombe building.
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Mon, 27 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Buckinghamshire residents urged to recycle food waste
Buckinghamshire Council are urging residents to recycle their food waste.
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Mon, 27 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Chesham healthcare assistant named 'Carer of the Year' at care group awards
A Chesham healthcare assistant has been named 'Carer of the Year' at Berkley Care Group's annual awards ceremony.
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Sun, 26 Apr 2026 14:07:35 +0100
Man arrested on suspicion of arson after nightclub fire
A man has been arrested on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life following a fire at the Pink Punters nightclub in Milton Keynes.
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Sun, 26 Apr 2026 16:00:08 +0100
Man in hospital with serious injuries as police believe he was attacked
A man in his 40s has been left in serious condition after being found with head and facial injuries in Aylesbury.
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Sun, 26 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Nightclub 'saddened' by blaze at well-known Bucks venue
A nightclub has expressed "shock and sadness" following a fire at Pink Punters.
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Sun, 26 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Green Belt decisions: Little sports club turned down but film studios approved?
Consistency, or unpredictable behaviour. Which do you prefer? Although I like to take risks occasionally, when it comes to town planning I’m on the side of consistency.
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Sun, 26 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
ALL the planning applications made in Buckinghamshire
Below is a listed summary of all the latest planning applications submitted to Buckinghamshire Council.
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Sun, 26 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Emma Reynolds MP: ' I made a commitment to protect and strengthen vital services'
When I stood to be your MP, I made a clear commitment to protect and strengthen our vital local services, Emma Reynolds, Labour MP for Wycombe, writes.
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Sun, 26 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Police appeal over moped-riding teenagers causing trouble in town
Teenagers have reportedly been spotted riding a moped without a licence or insurance.
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Sun, 26 Apr 2026 10:10:55 +0100
Nightclub evacuated after fire breaks out overnight
A nightclub has been evacuated following a fire that broke out overnight.
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Sun, 26 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Three tribute bands to play biggest hits of legendary artists at Wycombe Swan
Three tribute bands are set to take audiences on a musical journey at Wycombe Swan.
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Last updated by System Admin on 27th August, 2018