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'Outstanding' Thai restaurant in Buckinghamshire named BEST in the UK
A much-loved Thai restaurant in Buckinghamshire has been named the best in the UK at the EuroAsia Awards 2023. The small UK restaurant chain Sukhothai was founded by Ban Kaewkraikhot in 2002 and has since expanded from its original Chapel Allerton
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High Wycombe hairdresser suffers burns from exploding Aldi candle
A woman suffered burns after her Aldi candle exploded causing shattered glass to hurtle into her bath. The Wycombe Marsh resident was enjoying a relaxing bath on Wednesday, November 8, when she was hurt by sharp, hot fragments from what she identified
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'Amazing contributions': Bucks charity receives equivalent of MBE for volunteer work
A charity that provides emergency food to vulnerable people in Buckinghamshire has been given the King’s Award for Voluntary Service in recognition of the vital community service it provides. The One Can Trust foodbank, based in High Wycombe, is
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'Homelessness crisis' in Bucks as number of people in need of help nearly DOUBLES
The CEO of a Buckinghamshire-based homelessness charity has blamed 'unaffordable' rent prices and a freeze on housing benefits for a 'rapid' increase in the number of rough sleepers in the county. Data released this week by the Department for Levelling
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NHS turns to AI to reduce ‘avoidable’ hospital admissions this winter
AI technology is being utilised by the NHS in Buckinghamshire to pre-emptively detect residents' health issues. The initiative uses electronic sensors to monitor individuals eating and drinking habits, aiming to prevent hospital admissions.
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Court hearing for man charged with historical sex crimes adjourned AGAIN
A man charged with non-recent sex crimes involving children has had his court case postponed again. James Robert Tossell, 56, of Ivinghoe Aston, Buckinghamshire, was charged with multiple sexual offences on September 3. He was charged with
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Man, 60s, suffers multiple injuries after crash at busy junction
A MAN in his 60s is in hospital with multiple injuries after a crash this morning (November 17). Police were called to the A4157 crossroads with Stocklake and Bellingham Way in Aylesbury just before 6am this morning. Officers are appealing
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'Devastating': Pub closes after 24 years helping the community
A beloved pub helping the community for 24 years has closed after a tough year for hospitality. The Griffin pub on Bellingdon Road, Chesham, closed in September after a challenging time for many pubs and restaurants resulting from the aftermath
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New gym to open this weekend with live DJ and free classes
A new fitness studio is getting ready to open in Beaconsfield this weekend. FitWorks gym started by two friends is going to open with a bang on Saturday, November 18 in Beaconsfield. Located at the former St John’s Ambulance site, FitWorks
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'This was a special moment': High Wycombe volunteer awarded British Empire Medal
A long-standing St John Ambulance volunteer from High Wycombe was honoured with a British Empire Medal at the Tower of London. Pat Halpin, a vital St John's volunteer for 50 years, began his journey with the national healthcare charity as a cadet
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Police predict rise in burglaries across Bucks this Christmas
Police officers in Buckinghamshire expect a rise in burglaries around the county this Christmas. A spokesperson for Thames Valley Police has warned that the Christmas season is “the most lucrative period” of the year for burglars, with “increased
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Police provide update after man arrested following 'rape' of woman
A man arrested in connection with a 'rape' of a woman has been released without charge. Officers were called to Campbell Park, Milton Keynes, on Monday evening (November 13) following a report of a distressing attack. Police received a call
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BMW driver arrested for failing drug test, revoked license AND no insurance
A BMW driver in Buckinghamshire has been arrested for having no insurance, a revoked license and failing a roadside drugs test. Thames Valley Police officers were on duty in High Wycombe yesterday afternoon (November 16) when they pulled over a
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Two women die after fatal crash on A-road
Police have launched a witness appeal after two women tragically died in a fatal smash in Buckinghamshire. The A5 in Milton Keynes was shut for hours overnight after the crash at about 10.05pm on Thursday, November 16. The crash happened between
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'I'm devastated' - Matt Bloomfield on Brandon Hanlan's season ending injury
Wycombe Wanderers manager Matt Bloomfield has revealed he is ‘devastated’ to lose striker Brandon Hanlan for the remainder of the season. The 26-year-old was injured in the recent 1-0 home loss to Stevenage where he ruptured his ACL following an
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Village pub seeks permission to stay open until 5am
A pub is seeking permission to change its opening hours on holidays, including on New Year’s and Christmas. The owners of the Red Lion pub in Wooburn Green have applied for permission to stay open until 5am on New Year’s Day and other holidays.
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Climate sceptic among donors of £60k given to Bucks MPs
Tory MPs Steve Baker and Joy Morrissey received more than £60,000 in donations between them over the last 12 months. The Buckinghamshire politicians said the money was “properly declared”, although critics questioned donors’ motivations and warned
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'Teens just do whatever they want': Scout Hut vandalised years after arson attack
A group leader at a Buckinghamshire Scout group said he was ‘horrified that people have nothing better to do with their time’ after vandals spray-painted the wall of a local hut. Around lunchtime on Sunday, November 12, a Cub leader returning
