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Thu, 05 Mar 2026 11:47:53 +0000
Wycombe woman set to become GB's first female Paralympian in snowboard
Nina Sparks will become the first woman to represent ParalympicsGB in the sport at Milano Cortina.
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Thu, 05 Mar 2026 11:31:44 +0000
Water leak causing 'river' and traffic on A-road as drivers report foot of water
There is severe traffic amid a flood reportedly caused by a burst water main, spilling down a field onto A4155 Marlow Road.
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Thu, 05 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Wycombe: Activists and residents protest against 'pollution for profit' deal
Campaigners staged a protest in High Wycombe on Wednesday over proposals they say could allow Thames Water to breach pollution rules for years to come.
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Thu, 05 Mar 2026 14:48:21 +0000
Judges swayed by ‘moral disapproval’, Bucks ex-church warden murder appeal told
Judges showed “moral disapproval” when they previously upheld the murder conviction of a Olney church warden for killing a university lecturer.
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Thu, 05 Mar 2026 14:21:20 +0000
Bucks A-road closed for 'emergency gas escape' after flooding traffic chaos
A415 Marlow Road has been closed for an "emergency gas escape repair" after a morning of flooding and traffic chaos.
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Thu, 05 Mar 2026 12:16:25 +0000
LIVE UPDATES: traffic chaos amid three 'major emergency' A-road closures
The A4155 Marlow Road between Marlow and Bourne End has had slow traffic amid reports of a foot of water on the road.
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Thu, 05 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Road rage thug who threatened lorry driver with wrench said he was 'having bad day'
An abusive motorist punched the window of a lorry and threatened the driver with a wrench during a road rage incident.
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Thu, 05 Mar 2026 17:47:03 +0000
This is why police helicopter was seen flying over High Wycombe
A police helicopter was called to High Wycombe after reports of a person failing to stop for the police.
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Thu, 05 Mar 2026 16:59:03 +0000
Release date confirmed for third season of Marlow Murder Club
The release date for the third season of popular Marlow Murder Club has been unveiled for later this month.
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Thu, 05 Mar 2026 14:57:48 +0000
CCTV image released following alleged attempted car theft in Bucks town
A CCTV image has been released of a man who may have information about an attempted car theft in Aylesbury.
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Thu, 05 Mar 2026 13:44:15 +0000
Man, 34, arrested suspicion of engaging in sexual communication with a child
A 34-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of engaging in sexual communication with a child, Thames Valley Police have confirmed.
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Thu, 05 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
'It has really picked up' - Gardener with passion for singing returns to music
A gardener has revealed that their recent return to music has ‘really picked up’ following the release of their new single.
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Thu, 05 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Food company hails 'special moment' as it moves to new headquarters
One of the country's leading importers and distributors of food brands has moved into a new purpose-built headquarters in High Wycombe.
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Thu, 05 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Two telegraph poles to be installed in Buckinghamshire street as plans submitted
Two telephones are due to be installed in Marlow later on this year.
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Thu, 05 Mar 2026 16:00:00 +0000
MOT centre to be demolished for stone masons workshop
Plans to demolish an Amersham MOT centre and build a stone masons workshop in its place have been given the go-ahead.
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Thu, 05 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
'Harmful' HMO redevelopment gets green light in Wycombe home
A "harmful" six-bed house of multiple occupation (HMO) redevelopment has been approved for a three-bed Wycombe home despite objections.
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Thu, 05 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Bucks burglar stole alcohol, tools and chainsaw from warehouse worth more than £8,000
A burglar who stole more than £8k of tools and alcohol from a Bucks warehouse is among those sentenced at High Wycombe Magistrates' Court.
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Thu, 05 Mar 2026 17:18:33 +0000
Met Office forecasts 'blood rain' for UK as striking sunrises and sunsets expected
A sand plume is expected to reach the UK in the next few days, bringing with it something called 'blood rain'.
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Thu, 05 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Modern four-bedroom home in Flackwell Heath on sale for £925,000
Located between High Wycombe and Beaconsfield, 'Copperwood' stands in Flackwell Heath's Old Kiln Road with a guide price of £925,000.
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Thu, 05 Mar 2026 17:18:08 +0000
This common mistake could be making your energy bills more expensive
This mistake can result in your heating system having to work harder, which could potentially increase the cost of your energy bills
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Thu, 05 Mar 2026 17:17:42 +0000
Shoppers at Tesco, Asda & other UK supermarkets face £100 fine over little-known rule
A little-known rule could see UK drivers fined £100 for using Tesco, Asda, Aldi, Lidl, Sainsbury's and other supermarket car parks
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Thu, 05 Mar 2026 09:57:17 +0000
How supermarkets and shops are improving in catering for disabled people
Businesses are striving to make things accessible, and whilst I've had to learn to ask, I have also found that so many are willing to change and learn with us.
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Wed, 04 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
'There is no habitat left': shock as developers raze green-belt land in Amersham
Residents say they were left shocked after large sections of green-belt land off Whielden Street in Amersham were cleared by developers.
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Wed, 04 Mar 2026 16:00:00 +0000
Offices in centre of High Wycombe set to become flats as council approves plans
Town centre offices above a High Wycombe, Castle Street 11+ and GCSE tuition centre are set to be flats after Bucks Council approved plans.
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Wed, 04 Mar 2026 12:30:00 +0000
Wycombe: why there were police vans in the Eden shopping centre yesterday
Two police vans were parked up inside the Eden Centre yesterday as part of a live facial recognition rollout.
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Wed, 04 Mar 2026 12:30:00 +0000
'It's a good thing' - Residents react to facial recognition rollout in Wycombe
High Wycombe residents said they felt "safer" in town knowing that live facial recognition technology was being used in the Eden Centre.
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Wed, 04 Mar 2026 07:42:18 +0000
Fly-tippers made to replace items into van which was then seized by police
Two males caught fly-tipping in Gerrards Cross were made to replace their items back into a van, which was then seized by officers amid a rural crime patrol.
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Wed, 04 Mar 2026 07:23:21 +0000
Nitrous Oxide canisters seized after reports of use at motorway service station
Nitrous Oxide (NOS) canisters have been seized after reports of individuals inhaling the gas from balloons at Beaconsfield M40 motorway service station.
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Wed, 04 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
'Loving, beautiful' woman died by suicide at grandmother's home, inquest told
A ‘loving, beautiful’ woman died by suicide at her grandmother’s home, an inquest has heard.
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Wed, 04 Mar 2026 16:05:10 +0000
Press excluded from court as man charged with rape is handed bail
A man charged with rape after an alleged attack on a woman in Henley has been granted bail.
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Wed, 04 Mar 2026 17:45:23 +0000
'Overturned vehicle' on motorway causes delays as two lanes closed
Delays are expected along the M4 near Marlow and Maidenhead following a crash.
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Wed, 04 Mar 2026 16:00:00 +0000
'We look forward to welcoming guests back' - Café to reopen with £50,000 new look
A High Wycombe café that closed for a refurbishment will have £50,000 spent on improvements.
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Wed, 04 Mar 2026 11:57:48 +0000
New barbershop opens in busy shopping centre
A new barber shop has opened in High Wycombe.
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Wed, 04 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Former Buckinghamshire resident shares update from Dubai
A former High Wycombe resident has described a strong “sense of community and togetherness” in the United Arab Emirates following the start of the Iran war.
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Wed, 04 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Elderly residents given makeover by local hairdressers
A Beaconsfield hair salon has teamed up with Bluebird Care to give a well‑deserved treat to a local carer and one of the service’s long‑standing customers.
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Wed, 04 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Man found dead in High Wycombe property after unintended heroin overdose
A High Wycombe man died at a property after a heroin overdose, an inquest has heard.
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Wed, 04 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
'Harsh and discordant' design plans for town centre shop sign lambasted
Plans to add new signs and vinyl graphics to the Superdrug on Marlow High Street have been lambasted by the council.
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Wed, 04 Mar 2026 15:55:47 +0000
Tesco shoppers complain ‘screaming’ self-checkouts leave them avoiding supermarkets
Tesco customers have taken to social media to complain that the supermarket's self-service checkouts are 'too loud' - what do you think?
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Wed, 04 Mar 2026 15:48:54 +0000
Rising energy, fuel and food costs: How the Gulf conflict could affect you
Rising oil, gas, and food costs from the Middle East conflict could hit your bills, mortgages, and pensions. Experts explain what you need to know.
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Wed, 04 Mar 2026 15:47:55 +0000
Major crisp brand axes 'best' range after 23 years with UK factory at risk of closure
KP Snacks is looking to close its Tyrrells factory in Uttoxeter after discontinuing its vegetable crisps.
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Wed, 04 Mar 2026 18:24:15 +0000
Pictures: Wycombe and Beaconsfield celebrate Ramadan with community iftar
PEOPLE of all faiths and backgrounds came together for a special afternoon of celebration last weekend.
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Wed, 04 Mar 2026 11:36:50 +0000
IN PICTURES: Queues out the door as crowds flock to new coffee shop in Beaconsfield
There were queues out of the door as Moc & More Coffee officially opened its new Beaconsfield branch on Saturday, February 28.
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Wed, 04 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Semi-detatched home on sale in Beaconsfield for £750k
A semi-detached house on Holtspur Top Lane, Beaconsfield, is priced at £750,000.
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Tue, 03 Mar 2026 12:30:00 +0000
Wycombe multi-storey car park could face permanent closure and demolition
A problem High Wycombe multi-storey car park could be permanently closed and demolished under new plans unveiled by Buckinghamshire Council.
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Tue, 03 Mar 2026 12:16:49 +0000
The Crown star wins lead role in new children's movie
Actress Claire Foy, a drama student in Oxfordshire before becoming a screen star, is playing a lead role in a movie adaptation of an Enid Blyton story
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Tue, 03 Mar 2026 17:36:56 +0000
Man, 25, accused of rape at Wycombe property
A 25-year-old man is due to appear in court accused of rape in the Frogmore area of High Wycombe.
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Tue, 03 Mar 2026 16:00:00 +0000
Close to 1.5k signatures against 800-home development on Bucks farmland
Close to 1,500 people have signed a petition against an 800-home green belt development on Burnham farmland.
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Tue, 03 Mar 2026 11:30:35 +0000
Urgent search for Bucks teen who left note saying he was going to help Ukraine
Ukrainian Authorities, Interpol and the Government have joined an urgent search for a missing Chalfont St Giles teen.
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Tue, 03 Mar 2026 16:59:56 +0000
Tributes paid to security guard as man accused of murder appears in court
Tributes have been paid to a "kind and professional" security guard after a Milton Keynes shopping centre stabbing.
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Tue, 03 Mar 2026 12:30:00 +0000
Bucks town takeaway plans to extend opening times into night
A Chesham takeaway has applied to extend its opening hours later into the night to "serve local demand".
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Last updated by System Admin on 27th August, 2018