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Sun, 11 May 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Flooding concerns block plans for new Wycombe flats: This week’s planning round-up
Flooding concerns have blocked plans to create new flats at an apartment block in Wycombe.
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Sun, 11 May 2025 05:00:00 +0100
REVEALED: Proportion of adults living with obesity in England by local area
Here is a full list of the proportion of adults in England estimated to be living with obesity in 2023/24, broken down by local authority area.
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Sun, 11 May 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Popular pub receives new food hygiene score following recent inspection
A popular evening venue in High Wycombe has received a new food hygiene score.
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Sun, 11 May 2025 05:00:00 +0100
New headteacher announced for Bucks school
E-ACT Bourne End Academy has announced Natalie King as its new headteacher
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Sun, 11 May 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Bucks pool and snooker club puts in licence application amid relocation
Aylesbury Pool and Snooker have applied for a premises licence for a new venue for relocation at Unit 5, The Exchange, Exchange Street.
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Sun, 11 May 2025 05:00:00 +0100
TV star backs campaign for new mobile breast screening unit
ITV's Lorraine Kelly has backed a campaign for a new mobile breast screening unit in South Buckinghamshire
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Sun, 11 May 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Ruth Jones to visit Amersham for exclusive book signing event
Award-winning television writer and actor Ruth Jones is set to visit Amersham for an exclusive book signing event
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Sun, 11 May 2025 05:00:00 +0100
More old photos of Priory Road School AKA Hamilton Academy pupils
The main nostalgia page continues the story of Priory Road School, which is now known as Hamilton Academy; here are some more pictures of the pupils who were educated at the school in the first half of the 30th century.
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Sun, 11 May 2025 05:00:00 +0100
World-renowned musician to perform in town
A musician is set to perform her first hometown gig after playing worldwid
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Sun, 11 May 2025 05:00:00 +0100
School of Rock tickets on sale as charity prepares for musical
Tickets are now on sale for a fundraising production of School of Rock The Musical
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Sun, 11 May 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Retired DCI honoured for dedication to policing
A retired detective chief inspector has been honoured for her dedication to policing
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Sun, 11 May 2025 05:00:00 +0100
How therapy dogs help residents at Aylesbury care home
Therapy dogs are making a big difference at Bartlett's Residential Care Home
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Sun, 11 May 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Aylesbury house once home to Bishop of Oxford on sale for £2.9m
An Aylesbury house that was once the residence of the Bishop of Oxford, is now on the market for just under £3 million
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Sun, 11 May 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Full moon swims coming to Wycombe Rye Lido this summer
Wycombe Rye Lido has launched full moon swims for the summer
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Sat, 10 May 2025 16:22:48 +0100
Lines between two Buckinghamshire train stations closed due to works
Chiltern Railways has confirmed there will be no lines running between two Buckinghamshire Stations this weekend.
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Sat, 10 May 2025 13:29:33 +0100
Roads closed as the annual Charter Fair takes place in Beaconsfield Old Town
Commuters and drivers have been reminded to avoid Beaconsfield Old Town due to the annual Charter Fair.
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Sat, 10 May 2025 12:51:48 +0100
Firefighters called out after two deer are seen stuck in two South Bucks towns
Firefighters were called out to two High Wycombe streets on the same day to save two animals.
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Sat, 10 May 2025 12:16:01 +0100
'An honour and a privilege' - Reform councillor named leader after winning his seat
Reform UK Buckinghamshire councillors have elected their group leader following a meeting of councillors.
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Sat, 10 May 2025 09:10:27 +0100
High Wycombe's theatre turns blue ahead of Wanderers' play-off campaign
The Wycombe Swan Theatre has turned itself blue ahead of Wanderers’ home play-off clash against Charlton Athletic.
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Sat, 10 May 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Meet the Wycombe Wanderers fan who travels to Buckinghamshire from Devon
Many football fans will go to great lengths to do what they can to see their team live in the flesh.
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Sat, 10 May 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Shed, plants and bird boxes could be built in park in busy Buckinghamshire town
A planning application has been put forward to knock down a shed and erect new benches at an Amersham park.
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Sat, 10 May 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Former Victorian schoolhouse to reopen as modernised guide centre
A former Victorian schoolhouse is set to reopen as a modernised Guide centre
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Sat, 10 May 2025 05:00:00 +0100
England cricket legend to visit Bucks as part of new tour
Stuart Broad, one of England's greatest cricketers, is set to captivate audiences in High Wycombe and Milton Keynes this October
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Sat, 10 May 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Priory Road School AKA Hamilton Academy - Chalk sculptures and first headmistress
WE continue our look at the history of Priory Road School, now called Hamilton Academy, the story from its foundation in 1875 up to 1925 being told on December 6, February 14, March 7 and 28. The 50th anniversary of the opening of the school was July 1925, but somewhat surprisingly this does not seem to have been directly celebrated by the school.
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Sat, 10 May 2025 11:00:00 +0100
'Lavish' Berkshire hotel praised for creating 'magic' among best UK staycations
Cliveden House in Berkshire has been named as one of the best places to stay in the UK for a filming location holiday.
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Sat, 10 May 2025 05:00:00 +0100
West End star to perform in Bucks town
A West End star is set to perform in Marlow, aiming to bring a touch of escapism to the town
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Sat, 10 May 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Care home celebrates VE Day with 1940s afternoon tea party
A care home celebrated the 80th anniversary of VE Day with a 1940s afternoon tea party
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Sat, 10 May 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Local cycling enthusiasts could win more than £3,500 worth of prizes
People are being urged to nominate cycling enthusiasts to win more than £3,500 worth of prizes
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Sat, 10 May 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Chance for Bucks schools to win free visit from T-Rex
Primary schools in Buckinghamshire are being given the chance to win a free interactive dinosaur experience
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Sat, 10 May 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Aylesbury woman honoured for outstanding contribution to charity
An Aylesbury woman has been honoured for her outstanding contribution to a charity
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Sat, 10 May 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Village walk raises money for charity
More than 100 people participated in a charity walk to raise money
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Sat, 10 May 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Amersham nurses to attend national conference on children's care
Amersham nurses are among those heading to a national conference on paediatric care
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Sat, 10 May 2025 05:00:00 +0100
A daring wartime tale honoured by Marlow Gin this VE Day
Marlow Bridge's Spitfire legend celebrated in new film for VE Day
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Fri, 09 May 2025 17:19:48 +0100
London to High Wycombe drugs line smashed as pair jailed
A Bucks drugs gang has been smashed as two of its members have been jailed for more than five years collectively.
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Fri, 09 May 2025 07:37:52 +0100
Bucks council celebrate fly tipping clear up operation success
A fly-tipping clearance operation at Langley Park Road, Wexham has been celebrated by Buckinghamshire Council.
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Fri, 09 May 2025 05:00:00 +0100
£20k reward posted in murder probe of ‘bright’ girl, 17, killed 30 years ago
The family of a teenager who was murdered 30 years ago have spoken out for the first time in a desperate plea to find her killer.
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Fri, 09 May 2025 17:32:30 +0100
Road closed following burst water main is now reopen
A busy road in High Wycombe that was out of action for several hours has now reopened.
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Fri, 09 May 2025 16:00:00 +0100
Proposals for six houses given 'conditional permission' plans are approved
Plans to build two houses in a village outside Beaconsfield have been approved with conditional permission.
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Fri, 09 May 2025 12:58:22 +0100
Environmental Impact Assessment rejected for 800 home proposal in Bucks village
A request for an Environmental Impact Assessment has been rejected by Buckinghamshire Council after plans to build 800 new houses in Haddenham were put forward.
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Fri, 09 May 2025 12:30:00 +0100
Fire damaged 16th-century listed farmhouse renovations approved
A 16th-century listed building has had restoration works approved to repair damage from a September 2024 roof fire at Coombe Farm, Coombe Lane in Naphill.
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Fri, 09 May 2025 12:59:51 +0100
Speeder clocked at 97mph on Bucks dual carriageway hit with points and fine
A motorist has been hit with points and a fine after being clocked at 97mph on the A404.
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Fri, 09 May 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Morrisons Daily finally opens in Buckinghamshire town
A date has been set for when a new Morrisons will open in High Wycombe.
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Fri, 09 May 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Community housing business help with mass bulb planting
Here is what Red Kite Community Housing have been doing in recent weeks to try and improve the High Wycombe and Marlow area.
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Fri, 09 May 2025 05:00:00 +0100
How Wycombe Wanderers' season has greatly benefited popular pub
The landlord of a popular High Wycombe pub believes Wanderers’ push for promotion has seen them gain more customers from both home and away supporters.
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Sat, 10 May 2025 15:00:00 +0100
Best pub beer garden in Bucks 'perfect for lazy summer afternoons'
We take a look at where you rate the best spot in Buckinghamshire is to enjoy a pint in a beer garden.
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Fri, 09 May 2025 16:00:00 +0100
Councillor goes Independent just days after being elected for Labour
A Labour councillor has gone Independent just days after being elected for Labour and saying Buckinghamshire needed the party.
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Fri, 09 May 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Bucks shop top flat plan rejected with alterations and noise concerns
A plan to change the first floor of a Marlow shop into a flat has been refused by Buckinghamshire Council.
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Fri, 09 May 2025 16:42:45 +0100
Bucks drivers warned of two week closure near busy roundabout
A road near a busy Bucks roundabout is due to close for two weeks, motorists have been warned.
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Fri, 09 May 2025 08:29:37 +0100
Police issue at least 64 tickets in unmarked motorcycle traffic enforcement operation
A traffic operation which has seen at least 64 tickets issued has been celebrated by police.
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Fri, 09 May 2025 08:07:25 +0100
Rail disruption until end of May with football and engineering works
Train times on Chiltern Railways trains are set to see changes until the end of May with Wembley matches and Amersham line engineering works.
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