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Mon, 20 Jul 2026 08:35:59 +0100
High Wycombe burger restaurant receives new hygiene rating following inspection
A burger restaurant in High Wycombe has been awarded the highest possible food hygiene rating following its latest inspection.
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Mon, 20 Jul 2026 07:43:29 +0100
Health and fitness facilities section at Holiday Inn completes revamp
Holiday Inn Aylesbury has reopened its health and fitness facilities following an extensive refurbishment and rebrand.
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Mon, 20 Jul 2026 07:19:01 +0100
Four treated for smoke inhalation following fire in Buckinghamshire town
Four men were treated for smoke inhalation following a fire in Chesham.
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Mon, 20 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Two students honoured after impressing judges with service in the area
Two Great Marlow School students have been recognised for their outstanding contributions to the community after jointly receiving a prestigious Rotary Club of Marlow award.
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Mon, 20 Jul 2026 12:43:19 +0100
Work to transform former PizzaExpress into Wagamama at motorway services
Work has begun transforming a former PizzaExpress into a new Wagamama at Beaconsfield Services.
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Mon, 20 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Family home with 'style and flair' on sale for £2.25m
A refurbished family home in Gerrards Cross is on currently on sale for £2.25m
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Mon, 20 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Company wants to operate six lorries and a trailer from Wycombe Air Park
ZR Transport Services Limited has applied to operate six lorries and a trailer from Wycombe Air Park.
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Mon, 20 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Four-bed detached in private Beaconsfield development on sale for £1.3m
A four-bedroom detached family home in a private gated development is now listed for £1,300,000 in Beaconsfield.
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Mon, 20 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Award-winning playing cards celebrating communities to launch in St Albans
Award-winning playing cards that celebrate Marlow's independent businesses, groups and landmarks are set to launch in St Albans.
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Sun, 19 Jul 2026 19:00:00 +0100
Camera Club - Six stunning snaps of the birds spotted across Buckinghamshire
For this week’s Camera Club spread, we’re celebrating some of the wonderful birds spotted in and around Buckinghamshire during the summer months.
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Sun, 19 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Record-breaking hit musical starts six-month UK tour in High Wycombe
High Society is running at the Wycombe Swan until July 18 as part of its UK tour
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Sun, 19 Jul 2026 09:58:03 +0100
Aylesbury fraudster who ran postal scam ordered to repay millions
A convicted fraudster who operated a mail distribution company in Aylesbury has been ordered to repay millions or face even more time behind bars.
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Sun, 19 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Buckinghamshire museum to host heritage crafts weekend
Visitors to Chiltern Open Air Museum museum can learn all about Britain's craft heritage at a two-day event this July.
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Sun, 19 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Logistics company applies to operate vehicles from Beaconsfield site
Grid Logistics Company (GLC) Ltd has applied to operate vehicles out of Hyde Farm in Beaconsfield.
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Sun, 19 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Pets at Home stores running free workshops for kids this summer
Pets at Home are running free summer workshops at its stores across England and Wales this summer.
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Sun, 19 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Three-bedroom house with countryside views on market for £435,000
Listed for £435,000, a house at the end of Highwood Avenue has been 'beautifully extended' and has direct access to woodland at the end of the road.
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Sun, 19 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Donated Buckinghamshire bikes to support rural communities in Africa
Bikes donated by Buckinghamshire residents are set to help provide access to transport for rural communities in Africa.
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Sat, 18 Jul 2026 16:52:26 +0100
Man arrested after sexual offences reported at Aldi
A man has been arrested after sexual offences were reported at a supermarket.
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Sat, 18 Jul 2026 16:09:40 +0100
Bucks man, 25, appears in court charged with sexual assault
A man has been charged with sexual assault and harassment following a police investigation.
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Sat, 18 Jul 2026 12:30:00 +0100
Antelope and capuchin monkeys being kept at Bucks addresses
Blackbuck antelope, capuchin monkeys and ostriches are being kept at addresses in Buckinghamshire, a map can reveal.
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Sat, 18 Jul 2026 09:29:04 +0100
Police seize over 290 cannabis plants as two men arrested
More than 290 cannabis plants have been seized in Iver.
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Sat, 18 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Bucks homeowner denied permission to keep 7ft fence they already built
A homeowner has been refused retrospective planning permission for a 7ft fence after council officers branded its appearance “visually detractive.”
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Sat, 18 Jul 2026 12:30:00 +0100
Review: Old Town Bistro is Beaconsfield's hottest new restaurant
Ten weeks after opening its doors in Beaconsfield Old Town, Old Town Bistro is already making a name for itself, and after visiting with my wife and baby during the recent heatwave, it's easy to see why.
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Sat, 18 Jul 2026 08:14:57 +0100
Nostalgia - Looking at the Bucks pubs that boast a garden
THE main nostalgia article describes the history of the Crooked Billet pub in Sheepridge Lane, between Flackwell Heath and Little Marlow, and its conversion from rather uninteresting premises to an establishment full of colour, due to its wonderful garden.
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Sat, 18 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Walter Hazell MP – A dedicated social reformer & politican of Victorian Britain
WALTER Hazell was a prominent British Liberal politician, publisher, and social reformer whose life and work were deeply intertwined with the progressive movements of late nineteenth and early twentieth-century Britain. Renowned for his advocacy for workers’ rights, particularly those of women in the printing industry, Hazell’s legacy is that of a man who combined business acumen with a passionate commitment to social justice.
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Sat, 18 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Wycombe High student earns national recognition in languages competition
A Wycombe High School student has achieved national success after receiving recognition in one of the UK's most prestigious language competitions.
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Sat, 18 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
'He toe-punted her like a football': Owner speaks after death of pet dog
The owner of a dog that died after an alleged incident involving a Royal Mail worker in Aylesbury has spoken of her devastation, saying the loss has left her family heartbroken.
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Sat, 18 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Celebrating 40 years at the Crooked Billet - One of Bucks' hidden gems
On July 8, landlord Bill Green and his wife Anita celebrated forty years at the Crooked Billet pub in Sheepridge Lane, between Flackwell Heath and Little Marlow. Before we hear Bill’s memories of those years, here is a short history of the pub.
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Sat, 18 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Nostalgia - Two more legends of Marlow that you need to know about
THIS month, we’re doing something a little different.
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Sat, 18 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
MP says social media ban for under-16s is needed to keep children safe
As a mother of two young boys, keeping children safe is something I care about deeply. We all know how to protect our children in the physical world, Emma Reynolds, Labour MP for Wycombe, writes.
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Sat, 18 Jul 2026 12:30:00 +0100
Berkshire pub inviting strangers to dine together this summer
The Crown at Bray is inviting strangers to dine together this summer.
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Sat, 18 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Aldi opening 40 new supermarkets and recruiting 450 new staff this year
Aldi is the only major supermarket to offer paid breaks to all staff, which it says adds up to an extra £1,500 per year on average.
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Sat, 18 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
High Wycombe Omniplex Cinema renovation plans approved
Plans to renovate a High Wycombe cinema have been given the go-ahead.
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Sat, 18 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Major proposed change to marriage law could save couples thousands
This proposal is part of a significant shake-up of marriage laws in England, aiming to offer couples more choice
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Sat, 18 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
One million students urged to get free NHS MenB jab – where can you get one?
A one-off NHS programme is offering a free two-dose Meningitis B vaccine for school leavers, including first-time university students in England under 25
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Sat, 18 Jul 2026 19:00:00 +0100
Preview of international tour show based on hit film coming to Aylesbury
A preview of the upcoming international tour of Magic Mike Live is coming to Aylesbury Waterside Theatre in August.
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Sat, 18 Jul 2026 19:00:00 +0100
Smash-hit musical Hairspray set to light up Milton Keynes Theatre
Hairspray The Musical will be lighting up the stage at Milton Keynes from October 4 to 9, 2027 as part of its UK and Ireland tour.
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Sat, 18 Jul 2026 19:00:00 +0100
Operation Mincemeat world tour coming to Wycombe Swan Theatre
Operation Mincemeat, the award-winning production currently running in the West End, will appear at the Wycombe Swan Theatre from September 28 until October 3.
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Sat, 18 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0100
The hidden cost of holiday spending - finance column
Phil Sole's latest finance column on the hidden cost of holiday spending
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Sat, 18 Jul 2026 12:30:00 +0100
Cubs, Beavers and pupils support struggling families
The school council at Holmer Green First School and the 3rd Marlow Bottom Cubs and Beavers re playing a key role in supporting those facing hardship.
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Sat, 18 Jul 2026 12:30:00 +0100
Mayor attends nursery graduation ceremony in High Wycombe
The Mayor of High Wycombe has celebrated the achievements of young graduates at Tot Town Nursery's graduation ceremony
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Sat, 18 Jul 2026 12:30:00 +0100
Tickets still available for one of UK's fastest growing festivals in Buckinghamshire
Stowaway Festival is returning for its fifth year this summer, taking place at at Blackpit Farm in Buckinghamshire between July 31 and August 2.
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Sat, 18 Jul 2026 11:59:35 +0100
Tributes after woman, 50s, dies after crash at hospital car park
A woman who died in a crash in Aylesbury has been remembered as "wonderful" and "bubbly".
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Sat, 18 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Children can meet beloved storybook character for free this summer
A free event based on the beloved children's book Room on the Broom is coming Wendover Woods this summer.
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Sat, 18 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Eight Buckinghamshire parks recognised among best in country
Eight Buckinghamshire parks have been recognised among the best in the country having retained their Green Flag Awards.
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Sat, 18 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Victorian split-level maisonette for sale in Buckinghamshire
Listed at £450,000, the property in Orchard Leigh, Chesham has three double bedrooms, two bathrooms, and a private garden.
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Sat, 18 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
The 'wonderful' Buckinghamshire pub serving perfect lunches and 'top notch' service
The Jolly Cricketers in Beaconsfield has been described as "wonderful" and praised for serving perfect lunches.
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Sat, 18 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
The latest planning applications in Buckinghamshire
Here is a summary of the latest planning applications submitted to Buckinghamshire Council in the week beginning July 6.
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Fri, 17 Jul 2026 18:02:55 +0100
Dispersal order in place in High Wycombe town centre
A dispersal order is currently in place in High Wycombe town centre and surrounding areas.
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Fri, 17 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Council orders landowner to demolish hardstanding built without planning permission
A landowner has been ordered to rip up a stretch of hardstanding laid without planning permission in protected Chilterns countryside.
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Last updated by System Admin on 27th August, 2018