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High Wycombe pub’s plan to create entertainment and billiards hall scrapped
A High Wycombe pub’s plan to create an entertainment and billiards hall has been scrapped, Buckinghamshire Council has confirmed. Suraj Karki applied to the authority for planning permission to transform the Dolphin Eye pub in April of this year
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Man, 37, jailed for stealing more than £600 worth of goods from High Wycombe shop
A 37-year-old man will spend the next six months in prison after pleading guilty to numerous shoplifting crimes. Kieron Trim, of no fixed abode, was sentenced to 30 weeks in prison on July 4 at High Wycombe Magistrates’ Court. He admitted to
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Woman nearly has her bag stolen in broad daylight by two men 'under the age of 20'
A woman in her 50s nearly had her handbag stolen in an attempted robbery. At around 11.55am on Thursday, July 11, two men tried to snatch the bag out of the victim’s hands on Wolverton Road, Stoney Stratford, near the Domino’s Pizza takeaway.
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Thames Valley Police rejecting more applicants in vetting after officer convictions
Thames Valley Police is rejecting more applicants after high-profile convictions of former Metropolitan Police officers. The number of those wanting to join the force who were rejected rose to 319 in 2023/24 from 267 over the previous 12 months
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New crossbow laws could be introduced following recent attacks
The Home Secretary and the Minister of State for Security plan to ‘take a view in the near future’ regarding crossbow laws in the UK. This comes after three women, Carol Hunt, 61, and her daughters Hannah Hunt, 28, and Louise Hunt, 25, were all
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Another one? Alleged big cat sighting is reported in village near High Wycombe
It’s been alleged that another big cat sighting has taken place in South Buckinghamshire. It’s been suggested that a ‘large leopard-like cat’ was spotted earlier this month in the Dukes Wood area of Gerrards Cross. It’s not the first time
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Marlow school keeps 400-year celebrations going with ‘birthday bash’
Sir William Borlase’s Grammar School in Marlow is holding an outdoor music festival this weekend as part of its 400th birthday celebrations. The school on West Street kicked off the festivities with a sponsored walk through the hills and woods
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Man who hit woman 'with a brick' in High Wycombe convicted of attempted murder
A 38-year-old has been convicted of attempted murder in High Wycombe. Darren Robertson, of no fixed abode, was found guilty by a unanimous jury verdict of one count of the crime on Thursday, July 11 following a seven-day trial at Aylesbury Crown
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Man, 31, who was caught carrying drugs and TWO machetes in public is jailed
A 31-year-old man who was found by police carrying two machetes in public has been jailed. Kwame Poku, of Rycroft, Furzton, Milton Keynes, was sentenced to five years in prison on Friday, June 28, following a five-day trial at Aylesbury Crown Court
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The Masque Players of West Wycombe returns with an interactive production
The Masque Players of West Wycombe return with a brand new production that is sure to thrill audiences. Murder is Served by Jo West is an interactive murder mystery show that will be performed on July 18, 19, and 20. Guests are invited to
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Town Mayor attends Fremantle in Bloom gardening competition
The Fremantle Trust proudly announces the return of its annual gardening competition, Fremantle in Bloom, encouraging residents and staff across its care homes to create vibrant, sensory, and engaging garden spaces. This initiative, which began
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Potential Banksy drawing in Marlow 'won’t be cleaned off' as enquiries continue
A piece of artwork that appeared outside a Marlow secondary school on the day of the recent General Election ‘will not be cleaned off’. In the early hours of Thursday, July 4, members of the public noticed the painting directly opposite Sir William
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REVEALED: What the council plan to do following heavy flooding in Chesham
Buckinghamshire Council has revealed that they have teamed up with the Environment Agency and Chesham Town Council to try and thwart any flooding issues impacting the town. At the beginning of this month, Chesham was badly impacted by heavy rain
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Thousands are expected to flood to Hazlemere Fete next month
Thousands are expected to turnout for Hazlemere Fete as it returns next month. The beloved traditional fete will take place this year once again on bank holiday monday August 26 from midday to 5 pm. The address for the event is Hazlemere Community
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Buckinghamshire midwife shortage ongoing as Wycombe Hospital ‘not allowing births’
A Buckinghamshire midwife shortage remains ongoing a health chief has confirmed, while Wycombe Hospital is ‘not allowing births’. Michelle East, the director of midwifery at the Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust, provided an update on the situation
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Emma Thompson, James Corden and more: The Bucks village making a splash in Hollywood
With film crews (and Hugh Jackson and Emma Thompson) camped out in Hambleden for the whole of July, we’ve had a look back at the small Buckinghamshire village’s history on the big screen. Wide expanses of countryside and chocolate box hamlets just
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Wycombe councillor refused permission for new flats dubbed ‘Hobbit’ home
A Wycombe councillor has been refused planning permission for new flats that were dubbed a ‘Hobbit’ home. Arif Hussain, the Conservative member for Terriers and Amersham Hill, applied for outline permission for his plan to demolish the property