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Mon, 15 Apr 2024 18:00:00 +0100
Steve Backshall warns of sewage 'death potion' for Thames
A survey launched by British naturalist Steve Backshall has found the River Thames near Marlow to be the bacterial equivalent of ‘untreated wastewater’ following multiple sewage discharges by Thames Water in the area.
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Tue, 16 Apr 2024 12:30:00 +0100
Police helicopters spotted in High Wycombe and Marlow
Residents near High Wycombe have noticed an increased police presence on land and air as part of a missing person search.
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Tue, 16 Apr 2024 12:30:00 +0100
Firefighters called to kitchen fire at Hazlemere care home
Four fire engines were sent to a care home in Hazlemere yesterday after reports of a kitchen fire.
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Tue, 16 Apr 2024 06:00:00 +0100
Fundraiser to help Kaiden have amazing memories passes £20K
The mother of a nine-year-old boy with a brain tumour said she is thankful for the messages of support they have received as this fundraising page passes £20,000. 
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Tue, 16 Apr 2024 08:00:00 +0100
Beaconsfield School in 37th place in Sunday Times Top 500
A PRIMARY school in Beaconsfield has been named as a top school in the Parent Power Sunday Times guide.
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Tue, 16 Apr 2024 07:00:00 +0100
Beaconsfield mayor reacts to U-turn on Wetherspoons news
The mayor of Beaconsfield has said he hopes Wetherspoons will ‘take into consideration’ the history of its new site in the town amid ‘mixed’ local reactions.
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Tue, 16 Apr 2024 07:28:23 +0100
Dan Buettner: Four tips to follow for a long healthy life
National Geographic fellow Dan Buettner has shared his three top tips for a long and healthy life.
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Tue, 16 Apr 2024 07:24:21 +0100
Uncrowned King Charles 50p coin sells for £2.5k on eBay
A King Charles 50p coin has sold for £2,500 on eBay with a seller from Pershore, Worcestershire making the profit.
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Tue, 16 Apr 2024 10:56:22 +0100
Netflix Baby Reindeer: Full cast list and what it's about
Baby Reindeer on Netflix was created by and stars Richard Gadd, who features alongside Jessica Gunning
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Mon, 15 Apr 2024 11:35:12 +0100
PennFest 2024 festival CANCELLED due to ticket sales
PENNFEST has announced it has cancelled its festival for 2024.
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Sun, 14 Apr 2024 15:12:26 +0100
Sharon Osbourne's Bucks home mentioned in Amanda Holden dig
Television personality, record prouder and music manager Sharon Osbourne has referenced her Jordans-based property in a public spat with fellow celebrity, Amanda Holden.
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Mon, 15 Apr 2024 19:00:00 +0100
Decline of Buckinghamshire bus services laid bare in figures
Stark figures have laid bare the massive decline of Buckinghamshire' bus network.
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Mon, 15 Apr 2024 12:30:00 +0100
Michelin Guide's The White Oak in Cookham closes
A pub has praised its "wonderful community" on its last day, as it closes its doors.
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Mon, 15 Apr 2024 12:48:59 +0100
Motorcyclist arrested after speeding 127MPH on A5 road
A MOTORCYCLIST has been caught speeding 127mph before failing to stop for police officers.
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Mon, 15 Apr 2024 11:24:04 +0100
Teen attacked by group of youth wearing balaclavas in Henley
A 16-year-old boy has been left with a broken jaw after being attacked by balaclava wearing youths.
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Mon, 15 Apr 2024 10:26:11 +0100
Beaconsfield: Police find stolen motorbike in woods
Police officers tracked down a stolen motorbike in Beaconsfield woodland yesterday.
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Mon, 15 Apr 2024 09:35:20 +0100
Met Office issues Buckinghamshire with yellow weather warning
Residents have been warned to brace themselves for strong winds as the Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for wind.
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Mon, 15 Apr 2024 11:02:59 +0100
Woman becomes Buckinghamshire's first Muslim High Sheriff
A BRITISH Asian woman has made history by becoming Buckinghamshire's first Muslim High Sheriff.
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Mon, 15 Apr 2024 08:00:00 +0100
Bourne End Community Market battles ongoing sign vandalism
Promotional signs for the Bourne End Community Market have been mysteriously vandalised and stolen, causing distress among the local community and organisers.
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Mon, 15 Apr 2024 07:06:29 +0100
M&S thief who stole £672 worth among latest in court - results
WEEKLY round up of hearings at Wycombe Magistrates’ Court.
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Mon, 15 Apr 2024 19:00:00 +0100
Bucks Country Show will return to Amersham next month
The Bucks Country Show will return to Amersham next month.
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Mon, 15 Apr 2024 18:24:50 +0100
Hazlemere: Bucks Fire and Rescue attend Trinity Place Retirement Home
Four fire engines have been spotted outside Trinity Place Retirement Home in Hazlemere.
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Mon, 15 Apr 2024 16:30:00 +0100
Princes Risborough: The Red Lion receives zero food hygiene rating
A 'lovely country pub' in Princes Risborough has been handed the lowest food hygiene rating possible.
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Mon, 15 Apr 2024 14:47:39 +0100
Aylesbury: Man pronounced dead on tracks near train station
Police were called to Aylesbury train station this morning after reports of a casualty on the tracks.
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Mon, 15 Apr 2024 12:30:00 +0100
High Wycombe: Collectables R Us confirms relocation after closure
A popular model shop that announced its departure from the Eden Shopping Centre last month has ‘formally accepted’ the lease on a new unit in High Wycombe.
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Mon, 15 Apr 2024 11:28:09 +0100
Chesham: Staff and customers 'assaulted and abused' at Premier Express
Police release CCTV image after assault and racial abuse of staff at corner shop.
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Mon, 15 Apr 2024 11:22:45 +0100
Man fined for failing to move over for police car in emergency
A MAN has been fined more than £1,000 after failing to see an emergency police car on blue lights.
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Mon, 15 Apr 2024 06:00:00 +0100
Roadworks: Bucks Council reveal what needs repairing
Here is the weekly Buckinghamshire roadwork report.
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Mon, 15 Apr 2024 17:03:48 +0100
Bucks council asks parents to be considerate when driving to school
Parents and carers are being reminded by Buckinghamshire Council to be considerate when dropping off their children by car.
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Mon, 15 Apr 2024 09:48:36 +0100
Aylesbury train lines reopen after death on tracks
Chiltern Railways warned travellers that services between Aylesbury and Princes Risborough would be cancelled or delayed by up to 60 minutes this morning after an 'incident' on one of its lines.
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Mon, 15 Apr 2024 17:17:30 +0100
ITV Changing Ends: Full cast list and when it's on TV
Changing Ends is a semi-autobiographical ITV comedy series showing the life of a young Alan Carr
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Sun, 14 Apr 2024 20:12:14 +0100
Strictly Come Dancing's Johannes Radabe praises High Wycombe
A dancer from Strictly Come Dancing has described the reception he received in High Wycombe as ‘beautiful’.
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Sun, 14 Apr 2024 18:10:54 +0100
Olney man, 24, arrested following early morning attack
A 24-year-old man has been arrested in connection with an assault that has led to a 50-year-old man suffering ‘serious’ injuries in Olney.
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Sun, 14 Apr 2024 11:12:44 +0100
Aylesbury man with Lane End links treks 68 miles across London
A former member of one of the most commercially successful bands in the world has recently been interviewed on a hospital radio near Aylesbury.
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Sun, 14 Apr 2024 09:58:04 +0100
Electric Light Orchestra's ex-cello player visits Aylesbury
A former member of one of the most commercially successful bands in the world has recently been interviewed on a hospital radio near Aylesbury.
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Sun, 14 Apr 2024 07:00:00 +0100
EVERY planning application submitted to Bucks Council this week
Here is every planning application submitted to Bucks Council this week.
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Sun, 14 Apr 2024 07:00:00 +0100
Married couple celebrate 70th anniversary in High Wycombe
A couple from High Wycombe have recently celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary.
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Sun, 14 Apr 2024 07:00:00 +0100
Florence Nightingale Hospice branch near Wycombe turns one
A charity shop manager has thanked the people of Hazlemere for all their support as they get ready to celebrate their first anniversary.
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Sun, 14 Apr 2024 16:30:00 +0100
Amersham woman with life-limiting condition launches clothing brand
An inspirational woman with a life limiting condition from Amersham is making a name for herself in the business world with her own brand of uplifting clothing.
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Sun, 14 Apr 2024 16:00:00 +0100
High Wycombe care home residents preserve historic family recipes
A High Wycombe care home has joined a country-wide campaign with a local nursery to preserve historic family recipes from being lost.
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Sun, 14 Apr 2024 19:00:00 +0100
Michael Graham Estates to look after Little Kimble houses
One of the South East’s leading property developers has announced the appointment of Michael Graham as selling agents for Deanfield Mead, a new collection of 14 properties in Little Kimble.
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Sat, 13 Apr 2024 06:00:00 +0100
Public toilets in Paul's Row, High Wycombe remain closed
PUBLIC toilets in High Wycombe town centre have been closed off permanently.
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Sat, 13 Apr 2024 08:00:00 +0100
Amersham plan for 78 new homes called in: ‘Impact on town’
A new plan to build 78 homes in Amersham has been called into planning committee by a councillor due to its ‘impact’ on the town.
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Sat, 13 Apr 2024 08:00:00 +0100
Ashenden village receive £300k to save cherished pub
VILLAGERS in Ashendon have united to preserve their 300-year-old pub by securing it as a community asset.
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Sat, 13 Apr 2024 07:00:00 +0100
Nando's Taplow one step closer to opening as signage given green light
A highly anticipated restaurant is getting ready to open in Taplow, with plans having now gone in for its signage.
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Sat, 13 Apr 2024 06:00:00 +0100
Gerrards Cross man banned from cutting beech and oaks
A Gerrards Cross man has been banned from cutting down a beech tree and shortening oaks in his gardens.
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Sat, 13 Apr 2024 06:00:00 +0100
Planning: Thames Water sewage works upgrades approved
Thames Water’s proposed upgrades to one of its sewage treatment works have been approved by council planning officers.
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Sat, 13 Apr 2024 20:00:00 +0100
Is Milton Keynes one of the best places to live in the UK?
About a month ago, we reported that Milton Keynes was named one of the best places to live in the UK.
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Sat, 13 Apr 2024 18:00:00 +0100
All of Buckinghamshire's one-star hygiene rated eateries
We all love eating out, but do you know how clean the restaurants, cafes and diners are?
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Sat, 13 Apr 2024 16:30:00 +0100
High Wycombe's Air Raid Shelter Café is a must to try out
If you haven’t seen it, a unique café in High Wycombe takes its customers back in time.
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