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'I am so proud' - Nursery receives positive Ofsted score
A nursery near High Wycombe is celebrating after they received a ‘Good’ Ofsted rating. The Old Station Nursery along Rose Avenue near Hazlemere got the mark at the beginning of this month, with the report revealing that the ‘staff monitor children's
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More Thames Valley Police officers seeking second jobs ‘due to cost of living crisis’
More Thames Valley Police officers are seeking second jobs than before ‘due to the cost of living crisis’, the force has said. The force’s head of vetting and security Sue Murphy provided the update on how police officers have coped with soaring
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Motorcyclist, 32, dies in horror crash along the Berkshire/Buckinghamshire border
A motorcyclist from Slough has died in a crash in Stoke Poges. At around 11.30pm on Sunday, July 14, a black Yamaha motorcycle collided with a road sign on Grays Park road. Sadly, the rider, a 32-year-old man died at the scene. The man’
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'This is a welcome result' - Man, 22, jailed for numerous drug crimes
A 22-year-old man who has been convicted of several drugs will spend several years behind bars. Josh Dixon, of Blanchard Terrace, Aylesbury, pleaded guilty to a single count of conspiracy to supply Class A drugs, namely cocaine, at Amersham Crown
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Wycombe Rye’s Boathouse Café sees slump in trade after dog death
Wycombe Rye’s Boathouse Café says it has seen a slump in trade following the death of a dog last month. A dog passed away in June after drinking water from the Dyke, while other dogs also reportedly became ill after being walked in the Rye.
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Rape investigation is launched after woman in her 20s is attacked near church
A woman in her 20s is being treated by specially trained officers as a rape investigation has been launched in Gerrards Cross. At around 10.40pm on Thursday, July 11, a woman was attacked along the Oxford Road near St James’ Church in the village
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In the Dock: M40 driver caught speeding among latest in court
Round-up of hearings at Wycombe Magistrates’ Court WILLIAM KEARNEY, 51, of London Road East, Amersham, convicted of using a mobile device while driving on the A40 London End, Beaconsfield, on July 27, 2023. Also convicted of speeding for the type
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Sprawling Marlow mansion on the market
This house is a fine example of its time in the Georgian Revival style, with elegant stucco elevations, sash windows and a portico entrance, with the interiors extensively modernised and improved to create a stylish yet fully functional home. An
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Officer retention one of ‘biggest challenges’, says Thames Valley Police commissioner
Officer retention is one of the ‘biggest challenges’ for Thames Valley Police, the force’s police and crime commissioner Matthew Barber has said. The Conservative official made the comments during a meeting of the Thames Valley Police and Crime
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High Wycombe OAP left 'surprised' after receiving nearly £200 fine by supermarket
A pensioner from High Wycombe has revealed they were ‘surprised’ to receive a car parking fine despite not going over the allocated time. Mark Stinchcombe, 65, parked in the Sainsbury’s Dovecot car park in the town in January this year. He
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Moment fight breaks out between fans at busy pub as ‘police are abused’
This is the moment a fight broke out at a packed pub near Wycombe as hundreds of people turned out to watch the Euros final. A brawl took place during England’s 2-1 Euro 2024 final defeat to Spain with abuse shouted at police who intervened.
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Hundreds turn out to watch England in the Euros final
Hundreds of people descended to a pub near High Wycombe as they watched England’s heartbreaking 2-1 defeat to Spain in the Euro 2024 final. Whilst no official attendance was given, images from those at the Beech Tree would suggest nearly 1,000