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Mon, 26 Oct 2026 17:15:42 +0000
New bridge over major Bucks A-road given green light in boost for £1bn Marlow Studios
Councillors have backed a new bridge over a major Bucks A-road linked to £1bn Marlow Studios, with conditions addressing privacy and community safety.
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Mon, 26 Oct 2026 16:00:00 +0000
Huge demand for SEND staff revealed across Buckinghamshire primary schools
Buckinghamshire primary schools are seeing huge demand for external SEND staff, with 345 placements providing 1,597 days of extra support.
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Mon, 26 Oct 2026 12:30:00 +0000
Wycombe Swan could face shake-up as £770,000 of building works are identified
Wycombe Swan could change operator under council proposals to end its running grant, as surveys identify an estimated £770,000 of building works.
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Mon, 26 Oct 2026 12:30:00 +0000
High Wycombe industrial park set to bring 400 new jobs and £18m economy boost
Plans for a major new industrial park in High Wycombe could create up to 400 jobs and provide a multi-million-pound boost to the economy.
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Mon, 26 Oct 2026 16:00:00 +0000
Major High Wycombe bus shake-up as new routes launch ahead of route closure
High Wycombe bus passengers will see new routes and timetable changes as Carousel Buses boosts services ahead of the PickMeUp scheme ending.
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Mon, 26 Oct 2026 18:40:40 +0000
Bucks passengers facing rail delays due to tree on the railway
Good evening, welcome to our live coverage of rail disruption between Aylesbury and Harrow-on-the-Hill due to a tree on the railway between Chorleywood and Rickmansworth.
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Mon, 26 Oct 2026 18:20:10 +0000
Police execute drugs warrant at Buckinghamshire address
Thames Valley Police seized cannabis and cash and arrested a man after a drugs warrant at a Buckingham Park address in Aylesbury on October 26.
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Mon, 26 Oct 2026 17:54:37 +0000
Police carry out winter burglary patrols across South Buckinghamshire
Police carried out winter burglary patrols across South Buckinghamshire, resulting in one arrest and a vehicle being seized.
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Mon, 26 Oct 2026 16:00:00 +0000
Buckinghamshire actor Theo James joined by Hollywood stars for The Gentlemen
High Wycombe actor Theo James returns for The Gentlemen series three, joined by Orlando Bloom and Elijah Wood, as Netflix begins production in UK and Morocco.
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Mon, 26 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Restore Britain MP claims white British pupils have decreased at High Wycombe school
A British politician has thrust a High Wycombe school into the national spotlight after claiming the proportion of white British pupils has halved in a decade.
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Mon, 26 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0000
High Wycombe mayor joins volunteers at Poppy Appeal launch
The Mayor of High Wycombe joined volunteers supporting this year's Poppy Appeal during a visit to the Eden Centre.
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Mon, 26 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Inquest of woman, 19, who died in three-vehicle crash on M40 to resume this week
A further inquest hearing into the death of a 19-year-old woman who died following a crash on the M40 near High Wycombe is due to take place this week.
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Mon, 26 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Thousands of handmade poppies transform Bucks town ahead of Remembrance Day
Thousands of handmade poppies have once again transformed some of Marlow's most prominent landmarks into a striking tribute to fallen servicemen and women ahead of Remembrance Sunday.
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Mon, 26 Oct 2026 09:27:54 +0000
Martin Lewis on DWP benefits that could cut your broadband or phone bill to £10
Martin Lewis has discussed social tariffs that can cut broadband or phone bills and are open to people claiming DWP benefits
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Mon, 26 Oct 2026 09:29:03 +0000
UK drivers warned they face £1,000 fines for wearing winter clothes
Drivers in the UK have been warned that wearing winter clothes such as coats, gloves, and scarves behind the wheel could result in fines of up to £1,000.
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Mon, 26 Oct 2026 09:26:53 +0000
Highway Code warning as UK drivers risk penalties over rule changes
UK drivers have been warned they risk fines, bans and prison after research revealed millions have not checked the Highway Code since passing their test.
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Mon, 26 Oct 2026 09:27:22 +0000
Binman tells all UK households to make food bin change urgently
A bin collector has urged UK households to mark food waste caddies with their house number to prevent them blowing away in autumn winds.
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Mon, 26 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Beaconsfield duplex with terrace and media room listed for £2,150,000
A duplex apartment in Beaconsfield with a terrace and media room has been listed for £2,150,000.
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Mon, 26 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Beaconsfield home with five bedrooms on market for £2,000,000
A detached house in Disraeli Park, Beaconsfield is on the market for £2,000,000.
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Mon, 26 Oct 2026 15:00:00 +0000
Lorraine Kelly unveils HP's National Book of Bakes
Bourne End resident Lorraine Kelly has unveiled The National Book of Bakes, an HP project preserving hundreds of treasured family recipes.
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Mon, 26 Oct 2026 08:33:14 +0000
Man dies in three-storey flat fire in Wycombe
A man has died in a fire in a three-storey block of flats in High Wycombe.
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Sun, 25 Oct 2026 14:13:31 +0000
Inquest opens after death of man, 59, who died along the M40
An inquest has opened after the death of a man on the M40 near the Oxfordshire border with Buckinghamshire.
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Sun, 25 Oct 2026 11:03:54 +0000
Marlow's Mary Shelley: The woman behind Frankenstein
Mary Shelley was never far from a story.
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Sun, 25 Oct 2026 11:00:46 +0000
Chesham Nostalgia: The fascinating history of Stanley Avenue
Stanley Avenue in Chesham is well known tree-lined street, where television personality Stephen Fry lived as a child. This is the story…
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Sun, 25 Oct 2026 10:56:18 +0000
William Keen Ltd: The rise of a Wycombe chairmaking giant
HIGH Wycombe’s reputation as the chairmaking capital of Britain was built not only by famous names such as Gomme’s, Ercol, Glenister’s, and Nicholls & Janes, but also by dozens of smaller manufacturers whose products found their way into homes, schools, churches and public buildings across the country.
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Sun, 25 Oct 2026 09:41:56 +0000
Section of M40 closed following 'serious' crash as one person is taken to hospital
A motorist was taken to hospital following a ‘serious crash’ at a busy M40 junction.
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Sun, 25 Oct 2026 08:40:04 +0000
Burglary suspects caught and charged after police chase ends in car crash
Two people have been charged with burglary after a police operation targeting retail crime led to the recovery of stolen goods.
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Sun, 25 Oct 2026 08:14:34 +0000
Amber weather warnings as Storm Boelo batters UK with 80mph winds
Amber weather warnings are in force as Storm Boelo brings strong winds and heavy rain to parts of the UK, just days after the first named storm of the season, Storm Austen, caused disruption across the country.
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Sun, 25 Oct 2026 07:15:59 +0000
Live updates: Multiple power cuts reported due to Storm Austen and Boelo
Hello and welcome to this live blog. Following Storms Austen and Boelo between Friday and Saturday, multiple areas across the Thames Valley have left without power. We will bring you all the updates as we get them.
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Sun, 25 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Popular grammar school PE teacher with 'infectious energy' dies aged 45
Tributes have paid to a Buckinghamshire school teacher who has died following a period of illness.
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Sun, 25 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Man, 23, killed in Flackwell Heath motocross crash formally named
A 23-year-old man who died after a motocross track in Flackwell Heath has officially been named in court.
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Sun, 25 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Laura Kyrke-Smith MP: 'I’ve been getting to know our Prime Minister'
It’s a pleasure to be writing my latest column for BFP. Since my last contribution, I’ve been getting to know our new Prime Minister and making sure that the issues affecting Aylesbury and the villages are firmly on his radar.
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Sun, 25 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Psychologist spends six hours inside Tower of London for paranormal investigation
A psychologist has spent six hours inside the Tower of London after dark for a paranormal investigation.
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Sun, 25 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0000
£2.395m home has six bedrooms and flexible living space
A period home on on Sycamore Road blending historic charm with modern living has gone on the market.
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Sun, 25 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Have your say on proposed changes to Wooburn Green Conservation Area
Residents are being invited to have their say on proposed changes to Wooburn Green conservation area.
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Sun, 25 Oct 2026 12:30:00 +0000
Schoolchildren invited on journey into space at free festival
The event is hosted by Milton Keynes Islamic Arts & Culture (MKIAC) and will take place at Centre:mk on October 20 and 21.
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Sat, 24 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
20mph zone proposed for 26 roads in Milton Keynes estate after safety concerns
Milton Keynes Council proposes a 20mph zone on 26 Browns Wood roads, linked to Old Farm Park. Residents can comment on the traffic plans by November 5.
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Sat, 24 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Buckinghamshire cottage featured in The Vicar of Dibley up for auction from £375k
A 17th-century cottage featured in The Vicar of Dibley is set to go under the hammer, with bidding starting at £375,000.
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Sat, 24 Oct 2026 14:57:04 +0100
Buckinghamshire food hygiene ratings: Every business rated two, one or zero in 2026
Dozens of food businesses across Buckinghamshire have received food hygiene ratings of two or below following inspections carried out by Buckinghamshire Council.
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Sat, 24 Oct 2026 13:12:30 +0100
Man in court accused of having ‘home-made lab’ to manufacture explosives
A Marlow man has appeared in court accused of having a “home-made laboratory” to manufacture improvised explosives in an affluent market town.
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Sat, 24 Oct 2026 12:48:16 +0100
New £20m primary school officially opens in Buckinghamshire town
A new £20 million primary school has officially opened in Aylesbury.
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Sat, 24 Oct 2026 11:56:54 +0100
Power outages continue as Storm Austen batters South East
Multiple unplanned power cuts have been reported across Berkshire and Buckinghamshire.
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Sat, 24 Oct 2026 10:21:29 +0100
Multiple fire engines seen in the centre of High Wycombe following kitchen blaze
A fire broke out at a property in High Wycombe.
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Sat, 24 Oct 2026 12:20:42 +0100
Road closed following crash between bus and car on quiet street
A collision involving a bus and a car led to an emergency response in Aylesbury.
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Sat, 24 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Planning roundup: Sauna plans at Netflix’s The Gentlemen filming location are refused
Netflix filming location sauna plans refused, four Marlow flats approved and an Amersham dental practice extension feature in this week’s planning roundup.
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Sat, 24 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Wetherspoon seeks smoking area change after customers light up outside Bucks pub
Wetherspoon wants a smoking area at The Chiltern in Beaconsfield to stay open after 9pm following feedback about customers smoking on the pavement.
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Sat, 24 Oct 2026 19:00:00 +0100
Molly Rainford to make stage debut in Pretty Woman musical at Milton Keynes
Pretty Woman: The Musical will arrive at Milton Keynes Theatre next spring as part of its UK tour.
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Sat, 24 Oct 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Tom Chambers joins cast of Before I Go To Sleep for UK tour stop in Milton Keynes
Before I Go To Sleep is set to take centre stage during its UK tour.
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Sat, 24 Oct 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Dog Man The Musical to make Aylesbury stage debut in three-day 2027 run
Dog Man The Musical will make its Aylesbury stage debut during a three-day run.
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Sat, 24 Oct 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Pianist to perform Einaudi’s best-known works at Marlow church
An acclaimed pianist is set to bring the music of Ludovico Einaudi to life at All Saints Church, Marlow this autumn.
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Last updated by System Admin on 27th August, 2018