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Thu, 21 Nov 2024 05:00:00 +0000
Heartbroken fans brave the cold to say goodbye to Liam Payne at his Amersham funeral
Heartbroken fans braved the cold to say their final goodbye to One Direction star Liam Payne at his funeral in Amersham.
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Thu, 21 Nov 2024 05:00:00 +0000
Taxi drivers refused licences over sex offences, drug taking and using phones in cars
Taxi drivers have been refused licences with Bucks Council over sex offences, drug taking and using phones in cars.
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Thu, 21 Nov 2024 05:00:00 +0000
Man who harassed police officers among the cases at High Wycombe Magistrates' Court
A man who harassed Thames Valley Police officers is among those who have been sentenced at High Wycombe Magistrates' Court.
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Thu, 21 Nov 2024 05:00:00 +0000
Marlow’s new vineyard plans wine production after first harvest complete
A new vineyard in Marlow has set out its plans to make wine after completing its first harvest.
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Thu, 21 Nov 2024 09:26:37 +0000
Former Labour Deputy Prime Minister John Prescott dies aged 86
Former Labour Deputy Prime Minister John Prescott has died at the age of 86
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Thu, 21 Nov 2024 09:25:02 +0000
DWP announces another £300 Winter Fuel Payment bombshell for pensioners
The DWP has admitted Winter Fuel Payment cuts will plunge tens of thousands of pensioners into poverty.
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Thu, 21 Nov 2024 09:25:54 +0000
Mum feared her son would die after being stung 40 times by a swarm of bees
"I thought this was it": Horrified mum feared her son would die like Macaulay Culkin in hit 90s film My Girl when he was engulfed in a swarm of bees
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Thu, 21 Nov 2024 09:25:33 +0000
When should you buy your turkey for Christmas? This is the best time to go
Christmas is an expensive time of year, and the turkey on the table can be one of the biggest expenses for many families.
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Thu, 21 Nov 2024 09:24:38 +0000
Lidl middle aisle has 'big male following' supermarket boss says
Known for its unusual stock which can include everything from power tools to inflatables, the middle of Lidl is a popular hit with shoppers
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Thu, 21 Nov 2024 09:24:10 +0000
Thousands eligible for £2,200 cost of living boost but missing out - how to apply
Benefits including Child Benefits, Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payments (PIP) will increase by 1.7 per cent next April
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Thu, 21 Nov 2024 09:23:41 +0000
Ofwat blocks water companies from paying bosses £6.8m bonuses with customer cash
Thames Water, Yorkshire Water, and Dwr Cymru Welsh Water, were directly blocked from allowing customers to pay £1.55 million of bonuses.
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Thu, 21 Nov 2024 09:23:06 +0000
'Do not eat': Lidl apology to shoppers and recall over pieces of copper in food
Lidl shoppers who have purchased the products have been issued a “do not eat” warning by the Food Standards Agency (FSA)
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Wed, 20 Nov 2024 12:23:09 +0000
Liam Payne's funeral takes place in Amersham
One Direction star Liam Payne's funeral has taken place in Amersham.
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Wed, 20 Nov 2024 15:21:42 +0000
One Direction members all attend Liam Payne's funeral in Amersham
Each member of the world-renowned boyband One Direction arrived in Amersham to pay their respects to their late colleague, Liam Payne.
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Wed, 20 Nov 2024 13:13:55 +0000
Celebrities arrive in Amersham for the funeral of One Direction singer Liam Payne
Numerous celebrities have arrived in Amersham for the funeral of One Direction singer, Liam Payne.
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Wed, 20 Nov 2024 05:00:00 +0000
Video: Binmen mix general waste with plastic and tins: ‘What’s the point recycling?’
Binmen have been filmed mixing general waste with recycling on a residential street in Wycombe.
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Wed, 20 Nov 2024 17:46:00 +0000
New BMX track in Aylesbury to ‘help cut childhood obesity’ – councillor
Plans to build a new BMX pump track in Aylesbury have been approved by Bucks Council.
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Wed, 20 Nov 2024 05:00:00 +0000
Golf club applies to build water reservoirs in bid to reduce climate impact
Plans have been submitted to create new water storage reservoirs at a village golf club in a bid to reduce its environmental impact.
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Wed, 20 Nov 2024 17:51:07 +0000
Thames Valley Police provided security and support during Liam Payne funeral
Thames Valley Police provided security and support during Liam Payne's funeral, the force has said.
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Wed, 20 Nov 2024 15:57:51 +0000
Amersham Old Town High Street reopens following Liam Payne's funeral
Amersham Old Town’s High Street has reopened following the funeral of One Direction singer Liam Payne.
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Wed, 20 Nov 2024 14:14:26 +0000
High Wycombe's James Corden pays his respects at Liam Payne's Amersham funeral
High Wycombe-born actor turned American TV presenter James Corden was one of many celebrities to have attended the funeral of One Direction star, Liam Payne.
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Wed, 20 Nov 2024 11:46:43 +0000
High Street cordoned off so that funeral can take place
Both sides of Amersham Old Town High Street will be closed for 24 hours for a funeral.
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Wed, 20 Nov 2024 08:53:01 +0000
Funeral of Chalfont resident and One Direction singer Liam Payne to take place today
The funeral of One Direction singer Liam Payne will be held today [Wednesday, November 20] in the Home Counties.
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Wed, 20 Nov 2024 07:55:46 +0000
These roads in Buckinghamshire will be closed over the next fortnight
Buckinghamshire's motorists will have 29 road closures to avoid nearby on the National Highways network this week.
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Wed, 20 Nov 2024 07:44:29 +0000
Increase in landlords submitting more eviction claims towards tenants in Bucks
New figures show that landlords in Buckinghamshire have made more accelerated repossession claims after a so-called ‘no-fault eviction’ order was ignored in the three months to September.
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Wed, 20 Nov 2024 05:00:00 +0000
Wheelchair users and prams forced into road by overgrown tree damaging pavement
Wheelchair users and prams have been forced into the road by an overgrown tree damaging a pavement in Wooburn.
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Wed, 20 Nov 2024 05:00:00 +0000
Buckinghamshire MPs join farmers at London rally against farm tax
Two Buckinghamshire MPs have joined thousands of farmers as they rallied in Westminster against the Government's Family Farms Tax.
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Wed, 20 Nov 2024 05:00:00 +0000
Fewer households applying to provide foster care in Buckinghamshire, data shows
Fewer households in Buckinghamshire are applying to provide foster care than before the pandemic, new figures show.
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Wed, 20 Nov 2024 05:00:00 +0000
Milton Keynes grandmother wins £300k in radio competition
A grandmother has won £300,000 in a radio competition
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Wed, 20 Nov 2024 05:00:00 +0000
Events company celebrating 10 years in trading card game scene
An events organiser is celebrating a decade of success in the trading card game scene
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Wed, 20 Nov 2024 08:21:36 +0000
Santa's elves to compete in Olympic-style contest for cancer charity
The Youth Cancer Trust is staging The Elf Olympics to help teenagers and young adults living with and beyond cancer
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Wed, 20 Nov 2024 14:01:22 +0000
One Direction and Girls Aloud stars among mourners at Liam Payne's funeral
Singers Harry Styles, Zayn Malik, Niall Horan and Louis Tomlinson have attended the funeral of their One Direction bandmate Liam Payne.
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Wed, 20 Nov 2024 14:00:38 +0000
Where did Liam Payne live and what is his connection to the Home Counties?
Liam Payne's funeral will take place today as friends and family gather to pay tribute to the former One Direction star.
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Wed, 20 Nov 2024 14:00:05 +0000
One Direction bandmates' tribute to 'brother' Liam Payne as funeral takes place
Liam Payne's funeral will take place today as friends and family gather to pay tribute to the former One Direction star.
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Wed, 20 Nov 2024 13:59:28 +0000
Liam Payne's final social media post remembered as mourners attend funeral
Just hours before his death at a hotel in Buenos Aires, former One Direction band member Liam Payne was posting on social media.
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Wed, 20 Nov 2024 13:34:43 +0000
One Direction and Girls Aloud stars among mourners at Liam Payne's funeral
Singers Harry Styles, Zayn Malik, Niall Horan and Louis Tomlinson have attended the funeral of their One Direction bandmate Liam Payne.
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Wed, 20 Nov 2024 13:15:00 +0000
Liam Payne's final social media post remembered as mourners attend funeral
Just hours before his death at a hotel in Buenos Aires, former One Direction band member Liam Payne was posting on social media.
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Wed, 20 Nov 2024 13:10:42 +0000
One Direction bandmates' tribute to 'brother' Liam Payne as funeral takes place
Liam Payne's funeral will take place today as friends and family gather to pay tribute to the former One Direction star.
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Wed, 20 Nov 2024 10:11:26 +0000
How to save while you spend this Black Friday with deals and discounts
Black Friday brings out the bargain hunter in us all, with the average shopper spending £177, but half of us aren't using deals and discounts to save
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Wed, 20 Nov 2024 10:10:52 +0000
Will it be a White Christmas this year? Latest odds and Met Office explanation
Parts of the UK have a 75% chance of seeing snow on Christmas Day 2024, according to the latest odds
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Wed, 20 Nov 2024 10:10:21 +0000
Mum issues mouth ulcer warning after check-up revealed tongue cancer
After undergoing radiotherapy and laser surgery on her tongue, the mum-of-two has two-monthly checks to confirm the cancer is gone
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Wed, 20 Nov 2024 10:09:28 +0000
Six grants you can claim to help with energy bills this winter
With energy costs rising, what grants are available to Brits who may be in need of extra financial support this winter?
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Wed, 20 Nov 2024 10:09:53 +0000
Royal Mint's rarest 50p in circulation sells for £123 - how to tell if you have one
The coin knocked the “highly collectable” 2009 Kew Gardens 50p off the top spot for the first time in 15 years
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Wed, 20 Nov 2024 10:08:00 +0000
Martin Lewis exposes 'complete urban myth' around NS&I Premium Bonds
Martin Lewis discussed the popular form of savings during his Martin Lewis Podcast on BBC Sounds.
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Wed, 20 Nov 2024 10:08:35 +0000
Tesco issues warning to shoppers as FSA says 'do not eat' due to salmonella
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) is warning anyone who has purchased the product not to eat it.
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Tue, 19 Nov 2024 07:59:00 +0000
Weather Forecast: Snow spotted across Bucks
Weather updates across Buckinghamshire
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Tue, 19 Nov 2024 10:33:40 +0000
Weather update: How does the rest of the week look after snow hit the Thames Valley?
Despite many residents in the Thames Valley waking up to a relatively thick layer of snow this morning, the white is NOT expected to return this week.
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Tue, 19 Nov 2024 16:00:00 +0000
Princes Risborough Police Station needs ‘appropriate’ plan after ‘poor’ homes refused
Princes Risborough Police Station needs an ‘appropriate’ redevelopment plan, local leaders have said after a project to replace it with ‘poorly designed’ homes was rejected.
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Tue, 19 Nov 2024 15:13:44 +0000
Men, 32 and 37, arrested following two-car smash near Beaconsfield
 A 37-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of drink driving following a crash along the Berkshire/Buckinghamshire border.
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Tue, 19 Nov 2024 05:00:00 +0000
Bailiffs tried to seize my goods without notice for Buckinghamshire Council tax debt
A man who was not given notice before Buckinghamshire Council bailiffs tried to seize goods from his home has opened up about his ordeal.
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Last updated by System Admin on 27th August, 2018