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In the Dock: Man caught stealing alcohol from Tesco

WEEKLY round up of hearings at Wycombe Magistrates’ Court.  - August 14 TONY PEARCE, 53, of Longs Way, Wokingham, was found guilty of drug driving in Taplow on July 28 last year. He was disqualified from driving for three years and fined

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Revealed: High Wycombe's eating establishments with a TWO out of five hygiene rating

Here is a list of food establishments in High Wycombe that currently have a one out of five hygiene rating. As it stands, there are currently 17 places in the town that have the second-to-worst rating possibly given, with the recent inspections

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'Just so wrong!': Police urged to crack down on bad parking in Bucks

Police clamped down on a car badly parked on a Buckinghamshire road, prompting residents to call for increased enforcement in other areas of the county. Thames Valley Police shared an image of a BMW parked on a pavement on Langley Park Road in

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Elderly pedestrian is left 'seriously injured' after crash

Police have appealed for witnesses after a man in his eighties was seriously injured. Thames Valley Police appealed for witnesses to the serious crash in Iver. A male pedestrian was hit by the driver of a black Toyota Avensis on Wood Lane at

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'I fell back in love with the game' - Lewis Wing on his time at Wycombe Wanderers

Wycombe Wanderers manager Matt Bloomfield has praised the club’s former midfielder Lewis Wing ahead of this weekend’s league fixture against Reading. The 28-year-old spent 18-months at Adams Park following his departure from Middlesborough in January

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Police investigate crash involving BMW into parked car

POLICE are investigating a smashed up BMW car which was left abandoned in Iver. The BMW was found abandoned on George Green Road in George Green on Wednesday, November 22 at around 9pm. Police said the car "collided with a parked vehicle".

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Mum to get £2,400 council payout after autistic son taken off housing application

A woman will be paid £2,400 by Buckinghamshire Council after it was found to have incorrectly removed her son who has autism and learning difficulties from her housing application. The council, which “failed to advise her” of the removal of her

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'It’s just another game' - Matt Bloomfield previews Wycombe's clash with Reading

Wycombe Wanderers manager Matt Bloomfield believes this weekend’s league encounter against Reading is ‘just another game’, in what is the first domestic fixture between the two sides in three seasons. Despite being situated 25 miles apart along

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Frogmoor road closure as 'bricks falling from bridge'

AN EMERGENCY road closure is in place in Frogmoor due to bridge repair works. Network Rail workers are carrying out urgent brickwork stone repairs are there are "brick falling out of the structure onto the road below."  The road is closed overnight

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Police praise mum for reporting teen with homemade bombs in his bedroom

POLICE have praised the mother of a teen who she caught with homemade explosives and books on Nazism in his bedroom. Jack Coleman was arrested on March 14 this year after his mother found ‘explosive substances’ in his High Wycombe bedroom, including

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Temperatures to plummet this weekend in Bucks with risk of wintry showers

Temperatures in Bucks are set to plummet this weekend as a cold front comes in from the north. The county is set to see freezing temperatures and there is a chance that some showers could turn wintry.  Daytime highs are expected to be around

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Residents demand attention to 'dangerous' potholes despite repairs happening

While the Pothole Pro tackled Bernwood and Buckingham West repairs last week, locals are calling for wider action. Across approximately 323m² of Windmill Road and Church Lane, significant pothole repair work was undertaken, including the patching

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Local clothing shop stages fashion show ahead of Christmas lights turn-on TONIGHT

The owner of an independent clothing shop in Buckinghamshire said she is looking forward to showcasing her diverse range of products at a fashion show this evening. Annie Reed founded the Sansom Reed store in Marlow in the spring of last year,

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Smoke and flames spotted near Marlow

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Time-lapse reveals HS2 emergency tunnels

HS2 has now completed mining half of the Chiltern Tunnel emergency cross-passages.  HS2 Ltd said it has now finished mining 19 out of 38 underground emergency cross-passages linking the northbound and southbound tunnels. Unlike the main tunnels

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Bucks MPs ‘delighted’ with autumn statement despite ‘deafening silence’ on NHS

Buckinghamshire’s Conservative MPs have spoken of their “delight” with Chancellor Jeremy Hunt’s autumn Statement despite his “deafening silence” on the NHS. The Chancellor unveiled two huge tax cuts as he set out the Government’s spending plans

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The best deals at Eden Centre in High Wycombe for Black Friday

Black Friday is upon us once again. Tomorrow and across the weekend will see stores buzzing with customers as shoppers rush to get deals before Christmas. And with some in-store exclusive sales, now is the time to get back to the high streets

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'Pisa has its leaning tower...': Residents spot wonky Christmas tree in Bucks town

Tis the season of bright and festive Christmas displays - and poking fun at those that manage to slightly miss the mark. Residents in High Wycombe have spotted that a recently erected Christmas tree in the Frogmoor area of the town - while decked

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Men arrested for poaching and suspected assault in Buckinghamshire

Two men were arrested in a Buckinghamshire village for trespassing on land in pursuit of game, while a third was taken into custody following a suspected assault. Thames Valley Police arrested two men for daytime trespassing in pursuit of game

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More than £3,000 is raised to help dementia patients and their families in Bucks

A charity golf day has helped raise over £3,000 that will support family dementia carers in Buckinghamshire. Dementia Carers’ Respite, which officially launched in March this year, hosted a Golf Day and Presentation Fundraiser last month at the

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TV celebrity to switch on Christmas lights at town 'extravaganza'

An award-winning actor will switch on the Christmas lights at a festive ‘extravaganza’. Actor Robert Lindsay was announced as this year’s helper at Gerrards Cross Christmas light event on Friday, November 24. A well-known face on British TV

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'Suspicious' woman arrested for theft and shoplifting in Bucks town

A ‘suspicious’ woman has been arrested by police in Buckinghamshire following numerous reports of shoplifting, theft from cars and approaching members of the public to ask for money. Thames Valley Police arrested a woman in Marlow after receiving

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BMW driver disqualified for driving without licence and insurance

A MAN has been disqualified after being caught driving without insurance and a licence. Arnold Malaj, of Park Street, Aylesbury, was caught on July 31 this year in London driving without third-party insurance and a valid driving licence. The

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Driver FINED after caught using mobile while driving

A DRIVER has been fined after being caught using a mobile phone while driving. Jack Slade, of Gardens Close, Stokenchurch, was caught on February 13 in London using a hand-held mobile telephone while driving. The 27-year-old was caught in a

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Driver caught speeding over 50mph on M1 by speed cam

A MAN has been fined after being caught driving over the 50mph speed limit. Bevan Givens, of Walton Street, Aylesbury, was caught on April 16 this year on the M1 in Luton. The 42-year-old was caught driving 58 miles per hour by junction 10a

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Crash hits morning traffic on A-road

A crash in High Wycombe has caused congestion this morning. The smash happened along London Road A40 shortly before 9am near Kingsmead Recreation Ground in Loudwater.  Heavy congestion built up on the road after the incident, with traffic being

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Man who hid wraps of cocaine in underwear is JAILED

A MAN who stuffed cocaine in his pants has been jailed after officers found a large quantity of cocaine, cannabis and cash. Daniel Harpur-Andrews, 32, of Coventon Road, Aylesbury, pleaded not guilty to being concerned in the supply of a Class A

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Farm welcomes new goats one year after distressing overnight theft

A FARM has welcomed new goats after their last beloved kids were stolen in an overnight raid. Kew Little Pigs in Amersham, Buckinghamshire, were victim to seven goats being stolen in October last year. Now, visitors can now enjoy friendly interactions

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Bucks High Street to close for three hours for Christmas lights switch-on

A High Street in Buckinghamshire will close for three hours during a Christmas lights switch-on this evening. Christmas is just over a month away and festive light displays are beginning to pop up all over the county, traditionally rung in with

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Bargain fashion store reveals Black Friday discounts

A store selling fashion at ‘rock bottom prices’ has revealed its big Black Friday sales. Newlife the Charity for Disabled Children announced its Black Friday discounts its High Wycombe store in the Eden Centre. Newlife has gained a cult-like