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Wed, 24 Apr 2024 18:00:00 +0100
The Repair Shop to show episode about Roald Dahl broken gate
A BUCKS woman who is appearing in tonight's episode of The Repair Shop revealed the story behind the broken gate.
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Wed, 24 Apr 2024 11:47:46 +0100
New Primark in Wycombe: Everything you need to know
Primark has moved a step closer to moving its High Wycombe store after a new planning application was approved.
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Wed, 24 Apr 2024 16:30:00 +0100
What does High Wycombe's latest McDonald's looks like?
The first official customers that were served at High Wycombe’s latest McDonald’s restaurant admitted that the honour was ‘completely by chance’.
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Wed, 24 Apr 2024 10:40:00 +0100
Go-kart track coming to High Wycombe’s Eden Centre
A new electric go-kart track is coming to High Wycombe’s Eden Centre in 2024 and will open until midnight at weekends.
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Wed, 24 Apr 2024 12:30:00 +0100
The Eagle pub in Amersham to close for £277,000 refurb
An historic Grade II listed pub in Old Amersham is undergoing a £277,000 refurbishment starting next week.
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Wed, 24 Apr 2024 17:15:00 +0100
Bucks MP paid £120k to firm run by own party staff
The Liberal Democrat MP for Chesham and Amersham Sarah Green has spent £120,000 of taxpayers’ cash with a firm run by her own party members.
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Wed, 24 Apr 2024 17:00:00 +0100
Bucks Fire Service invests £1.7m in kit with partners
Buckinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service will now share the same breathing apparatus sets as its neighbours under a new £1.7m plan.
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Wed, 24 Apr 2024 17:07:28 +0100
A404 heavy traffic delays near Marlow during rush hour
TRAFFIC is building up on the A404 as drivers start to head home from work.
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Wed, 24 Apr 2024 09:38:42 +0100
New McDonald's drive-thru opens in Wycombe today - live
McDonald's is opening a drive-thru in High Wycombe today
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Wed, 24 Apr 2024 12:30:00 +0100
McDonald's ASDA High Wycombe addresses rumours it is closing
MCDONALD'S bosses have addressed rumours its ASDA branch is closing in High Wycombe. 
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Wed, 24 Apr 2024 14:11:50 +0100
Man jailed for child sex offences after grooming girl under 16
A MAN who is a "serious risk to the public" has been jailed for child sex offences.
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Wed, 24 Apr 2024 08:00:00 +0100
Buckinghamshire Council’s highest paid staff revealed
Buckinghamshire Council has revealed the wages of its highest paid staff, with 29 of them earning above £100,000 in the last year.
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Wed, 24 Apr 2024 06:00:00 +0100
Wooburn Moor sculptor artist reveals Orangutan in park
A sculpture artist from Wooburn Moor, renowned for her conservation focused creations, has been dedicating her recently found free time to highlight the plight of an injured Sumatran Orangutan named Leuser.
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Wed, 24 Apr 2024 19:00:00 +0100
The Duke in Marlow accused of 'vulgarity' on St George's Day
The owner of a popular pub in Marlow said he was ‘very sad’ to receive negative comments online after posting about a St George’s Day bash.
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Wed, 24 Apr 2024 14:26:20 +0100
Jail and driving ban for Iver man who drove stolen lorry at police
A man has been handed two years in prison and a driving ban after a series of thefts and driving offences in the area.
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Wed, 24 Apr 2024 06:00:00 +0100
Sports Direct in High Wycombe expected to open on April 24
The new Sports Direct outlet is expected to open in High Wycombe on April 24.
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Wed, 24 Apr 2024 12:23:14 +0100
Headteacher calls for 7am to 7pm school days in Britain
Headteacher Andrew O’Neill has called for a 7am to 7pm school day in the UK in a bid to tackle phone addiction among children.
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Wed, 24 Apr 2024 16:10:24 +0100
Baby Reindeer creator issues urgent plea to viewers
Baby Reindeer creator Richard Gadd has been forced to issue an urgent plea to viewers.
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Wed, 24 Apr 2024 16:53:46 +0100
Netflix Dead Boy Detectives: Full cast and what it's about
Dead Boy Detectives is based off characters from Neil Gaiman and is set in the same world as Netflix's The Sandman series
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Tue, 23 Apr 2024 09:52:41 +0100
Avatar director James Cameron backs Marlow Film Studios
One of the leading directors in Hollywood, James Cameron, has backed plans for a film studio to be built in Marlow.
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Tue, 23 Apr 2024 06:00:00 +0100
Flackwell Heath coffee shop in dispute with Sainsbury's
A cafe owner in Flackwell Heath says Sainsbury's is harming her business during morning rush hour.
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Tue, 23 Apr 2024 18:00:00 +0100
Bucks Council spent £1.8m on child’s care last year
Buckinghamshire Council spent £1.8 million a year on one child’s care, it can be revealed, prompting claims providers are 'profiteering'.
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Tue, 23 Apr 2024 17:20:47 +0100
Police officers 'held at gunpoint' in high Wycombe incident
Six officers who dealt quickly and courageously with an armed man - who had pointed his gun at a police officer’s head as part of an ambush - have won Thames Valley Police Federation Bravery Awards.
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Tue, 23 Apr 2024 13:39:00 +0100
Wycombe: Primark relocation plan approved for 2024
Primark has moved a step closer to relocating its High Wycombe store after a new planning application was approved.
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Tue, 23 Apr 2024 07:00:00 +0100
Decrease in refused Bucks Council planning applications
The proportion of planning applications refused by Buckinghamshire Council has decreased, figures show.
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Tue, 23 Apr 2024 19:00:00 +0100
Seann Walsh one of many comics to visit Amersham next month
A frequently visited pub in Amersham will host a weekend of laughs as a comedy event will arrive at the start of next month.
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Tue, 23 Apr 2024 16:30:00 +0100
Does Lye Green Road in Chesham need speed cameras?
A newly formed speed-watching group is hoping to have a camera installed along a residential street in Chesham.
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Tue, 23 Apr 2024 16:30:00 +0100
BBC The Repair Shop features Buckinghamshire garden gate
A garden gate from Roald Dahl's mother's house, located in Buckinghamshire, will feature on BBC One's show The Repair Shop tomorrow night, on April 26.
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Tue, 23 Apr 2024 15:49:04 +0100
Aylesbury College students take part in mock incident
A college in Aylesbury has issued a statement on why emergency services were at the site.
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Tue, 23 Apr 2024 13:16:50 +0100
Amersham woman dies in Peterborough three car crash
A woman from Amersham has died following a three-car crash near Peterborough.
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Tue, 23 Apr 2024 11:45:21 +0100
Man fined over £1,000 for dumping asbestos waste in Denham
An 81-year-old man has narrowly escaped prison after admitting to dumping asbestos roofing materials in Denham. 
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Tue, 23 Apr 2024 11:07:57 +0100
Man is banned from owning dogs over Quainton incident
A 30-year-old man has been sentenced in connection with a dangerous dog incident.
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Tue, 23 Apr 2024 10:53:31 +0100
Handy Cross roundabout gridlocked due to gas works
HANDY Cross roundabout is suffering mayhem following gas works on Lancaster Road.
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Tue, 23 Apr 2024 08:00:00 +0100
Greggs hygiene scores for every branch in Buckinghamshire
We’ve all been partial to Greggs at some point in time.
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Tue, 23 Apr 2024 19:00:00 +0100
High Wycombe's Taylor Wimpey says housing market stabilising
HIGH Wycombe based company Taylor Wimpey has said it has made a “good start” to 2024 as the housing market stabilises but it reported another dip in sales.
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Tue, 23 Apr 2024 06:00:00 +0100
St George's Day: How widespread English identity is in Bucks
The number of people who identify as English in Buckinghamshire has been revealed.
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Tue, 23 Apr 2024 12:19:25 +0100
Dr Michael Mosley: Alcoholic drink that can improve health
Dr Michael Mosley has had his say on the benefits of drinking red wine, and it's good news for aficionados of the drink.
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Tue, 23 Apr 2024 11:06:24 +0100
McDonald's on Crest Road, High Wycombe to open tomorrow
A new McDonald's in High Wycombe is set to open on Wednesday.
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Tue, 23 Apr 2024 12:22:20 +0100
Jeremy Clarkson to join May and Hammond after U-turn
Jeremy Clarkson has shocked fans with an apparent U-turn which would see him join friends James May and Richard Hammond.
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Tue, 23 Apr 2024 13:17:03 +0100
Why does Martha call Donny Baby Reindeer on Netflix series?
Find out why Martha Scott (Jessica Gunning) calls Donny Dunn (Richard Gadd) 'Baby Reindeer' on the hit UK Netflix series.
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Tue, 23 Apr 2024 10:15:18 +0100
Baby Reindeer creator issues urgent plea to viewers
Baby Reindeer creator Richard Gadd has been forced to issue an urgent plea to viewers.
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Mon, 22 Apr 2024 12:30:00 +0100
Britain's Got Talent boy with brain tumour impresses judges
A Flackwell Heath boy saw his dreams come true when he appeared on Britain's Got Talent (BGT) last night.
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Mon, 22 Apr 2024 19:00:00 +0100
Chesham: Takeaway told to rip out vent and decking
A Chesham takeaway has been ordered to remove an existing vent and decking that were fitted without planning permission.
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Mon, 22 Apr 2024 18:00:00 +0100
Trying Turkish food at Olive Tree Restaurant, High Wycombe
When I first heard about High Wycombe's recently opened Turkish restaurant I was immediately intrigued with its gorgeous Instagrammable interior and excellent reviews.
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Mon, 22 Apr 2024 17:04:01 +0100
Bucks Council claims it has halved call waiting times
Buckinghamshire Council has claimed to have halved its call waiting times to an average of just five minutes in 2023-2024.
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Mon, 22 Apr 2024 14:25:10 +0100
The most dangerous areas of Bucks revealed in new data
The most dangerous areas of Bucks have been revealed, based on crime data from 2022 to 2023.
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Mon, 22 Apr 2024 11:20:32 +0100
'Neglected' ponies in Chalfont St Peter are put down
Two ponies that were found ‘neglected’ in a Chalfont St Peter field have sadly been put to sleep.
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Mon, 22 Apr 2024 19:30:00 +0100
Chinese takeaway Chalfont Oriental in Amersham is up for sale
A popular Chinese takeaway is looking for new ownership in Amersham.
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Mon, 22 Apr 2024 17:01:49 +0100
Police see increase in burglaries in these Bucks areas
A spate of burglaries have happened in the last two weeks prompting police to take action.  
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Mon, 22 Apr 2024 16:30:00 +0100
Scouts in Chalfont St Peter could close due to flooding
There are genuine concerns that a popular Scouts group will no longer be in use due to a lack of funding caused by recent flooding.
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Last updated by System Admin on 27th August, 2018