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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 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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Sat, 24 Oct 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Christine Baranski and Richard E. Grant's West End comedy to hit cinemas worldwide
A West End comedy starring Christine Baranski and Richard E. Grant is heading to the big screen.
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Sat, 24 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Submit ideas for future use of Stoke Mandeville's long-vacant site
Organisations are being invited to submit ideas for the future use of a long-vacant Stoke Mandeville council site.
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Sat, 24 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Planning applications submitted to Buckinghamshire Council this week
Several planning applications have been submitted to Buckinghamshire Council over the past week.
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Sat, 24 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Farnham Common home on the market for £600,000
A spacious end-of-terrace home in Parsonage Lane has gone on the market.
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Sat, 24 Oct 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Eight Buckinghamshire homes on the market right now
The Buckinghamshire property market has plenty to offer right now with homes to suit every budget.
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Sat, 24 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Bucks Free Press Camera Club: Birds take centre stage
This week's selection from the Bucks Free Press Camera Club showcases birds through a series of striking photographs.
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Sat, 24 Oct 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Dog Man musical adventure coming to Aylesbury in 2027
Dog Man: The Musical will arrive at Aylesbury Waterside Theatre in 2027 as part of its UK tour.
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Sat, 24 Oct 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Marshall tour to fund improvements at grassroots music venues
The Made of Loud Tour, launched by Marshall, aims to improve independent venues across the country and strengthen the communities that sustain live music.
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Sat, 24 Oct 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Tony Blackburn bringing Sounds of the 60s to Milton Keynes
Tony Blackburn will take to the stage at Milton Keynes Theatre on Tuesday, June 29, as part of his 2027 live tour.
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Sat, 24 Oct 2026 12:30:00 +0100
Michelin-trained chef to lead new dining venture at Crazy Bear
Crazy Bear, located in Beaconsfield, has unveiled Fable as part of its latest evolution, offering a fresh dining experience under the guidance of head chef Pete Gray.
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Sat, 24 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Public invited to shape safer walking and cycling links between Thame and Haddenham
The public are being invited to share their views on proposed walking, wheeling and cycling route options between Thame and Haddenham.
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Fri, 23 Oct 2026 16:06:22 +0100
Meghan Markle informed about child abuse images claims against father
Meghan Markle says she is “deeply distressed” by allegations involving father Thomas Markle Sr and child abuse images; the Met Police is making inquiries.
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Fri, 23 Oct 2026 16:00:00 +0100
All Bucks grammar schools named among England’s top 100 in Telegraph rankings
All 13 Buckinghamshire grammar schools have made The Telegraph’s top 100, with Dr Challoner’s Grammar School ranked seventh.
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Fri, 23 Oct 2026 16:10:56 +0100
Milton Keynes mayoral authority row as six-council proposal voted down
Milton Keynes councillors rejected a six-council mayoral authority proposal amid competing claims over investment and the city’s influence.
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Fri, 23 Oct 2026 13:40:27 +0100
'Call 999': Police seek prisoner, 31, who failed to return to open jail
Police appeal to find Feisal Saleh, 31, after he failed to return to HMP Springhill in Buckinghamshire following temporary release on October 21. Call 999.
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Fri, 23 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Driver disqualified for 24 weeks after failing to provide breath specimen
Here are the latest cases heard in Wycombe and Slough Magistrates' Court...
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Fri, 23 Oct 2026 07:55:37 +0100
Police investigate after items thrown at people in Marlow
Police are investigating after eggs, cream, glue and other items were reportedly thrown at members of the public in Marlow.
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Fri, 23 Oct 2026 07:10:44 +0100
Buckinghamshire closures as yellow weather warning issued - live updates
Good morning, welcome to our live blog. Here you will find all the latest updates for disruption around Buckinghamshire due to the weather.
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Fri, 23 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
More information sought over traffic impact of new M&S
Highways officers have requested more information about the potential traffic impact of plans for a new M&S food store in Amersham.
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Fri, 23 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Marlow mum raises thousands after daughter's cancer diagnosis
Marlow mum Mia has spoken of the emotional moment her three-year-old daughter Frankie crossed a charity race finish line during cancer treatment.
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Fri, 23 Oct 2026 17:04:27 +0100
HUNDREDS of homes without power across multiple postcodes
Dozens of postcodes across the High Wycombe area have been hit by power cuts as strong winds from Storm Austen sweep across Buckinghamshire.
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Fri, 23 Oct 2026 08:45:08 +0100
Storm Austen: Hour-by-hour forecast for High Wycombe
See the hour-by-hour Met Office forecast for High Wycombe as Storm Austen brings heavy rain and wind gusts of up to 46mph
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Fri, 23 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Driver, 47, fined and banned from the roads after having cocaine in his system
A motorist has been banned from the roads after admitting drug-driving and insurance offences.
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Fri, 23 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
'If you don't go, they'll go'- Managers' plea to customers as pub numbers decrease
Two Marlow hospitality managers have urged residents to support their local pubs and restaurants, warning communities could lose valuable social hubs and employment opportunities.
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Fri, 23 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
One arrest made as illegal vapes, cigarettes and tobacco products seized
Thousands of pounds worth of illegal vapes, cigarettes and tobacco products have been seized across Buckinghamshire during a major enforcement operation.
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Fri, 23 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
'We should not speculate' - Wycombe councillor urges calm after town centre stabbing
A High Wycombe councillor has urged residents not to speculate following a town centre stabbing that left a man seriously injured.
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Fri, 23 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
New images show Smyths Toys is taking shape ahead of High Wycombe opening
Work is progressing on High Wycombe's new Smyths Toys Superstore, with fresh images showing the retailer is nearing completion ahead of its grand opening later this month.
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Fri, 23 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Wooburn Green house could make way for six homes despite neighbours’ concerns
Plans to replace a Wooburn Green house with six homes are recommended for approval despite neighbours’ concerns about traffic, parking and privacy.
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Fri, 23 Oct 2026 12:26:27 +0100
Milton Keynes council rejects landscaping plans for 355-home Bank House redevelopment
Plans for up to 355 homes in central Milton Keynes have hit a setback after the council rejected proposals for trees, planting and paving.
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Fri, 23 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Three boundary changes proposed for Wooburn Green conservation area as public get say
Three changes are proposed to Wooburn Green’s conservation area boundary. Residents can have their say, with two public events in November.
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Fri, 23 Oct 2026 16:00:00 +0100
More than 800 young people take on woodland challenge
More than 800 Beavers, Cubs, Scouts and Explorers took part in Buckinghamshire Scouts’ Big O orienteering event at Wendover Woods.
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Fri, 23 Oct 2026 11:16:24 +0100
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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Fri, 23 Oct 2026 11:14:46 +0100
Sir David Jason was left 'very sad' after watching Only Fools and Horses footage
Sir David Jason felt “very sad” watching lost Only Fools and Horses footage, as Tessa Peake-Jones recalls Del Boy’s heyday.
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Thu, 01 Oct 2026 15:57:11 +0100
Latest Celebrity Traitors updates including start date, lineup, new twists and more
There are 21 famous faces heading to Scotland's Ardross Castle for the new series of Celebrity Traitors.
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Fri, 23 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Plans for 210 solar panels on Bourne End green belt put environmental case to test
Plans for 210 solar panels at Edon Park in Bourne End argue renewable-energy benefits outweigh green belt harm. The application is part retrospective.
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Fri, 23 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Jewish constituents hiding signs of their faith in fear, Buckinghamshire MP warns
Mid Buckinghamshire MP Greg Smith says Jewish constituents are hiding signs of their faith and urges urgent action against antisemitism.
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Fri, 23 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Families urged to come forward over abuse by struck-off doctor
Families who may have been affected by a doctor struck off for abuse while on holiday are being urged to come forward.
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Last updated by System Admin on 27th August, 2018