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86% rise in Bucks children with EHCPs behind demand for home to school transport
A rise in the number of children with education, health and care plans (EHCPs) is part of the reason that demand for home to school transport is soaring, Buckinghamshire Council has said. Between 2015 and 2023, the number of youngsters in Buckinghamshire
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Police concerned about welfare of missing 28-year-old man from Great Missenden
Police are becoming increasingly concerned about the welfare of a 28-year-old man from Buckinghamshire. Brandon, 28, was last seen outside a kebab van on Link Road in Great Missenden at around 11pm on Wednesday, July 17. He has been described
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Chesham Bois church that called people ‘enemy’ appeals refusal of planning permission
A Chesham Bois church that called people ‘the enemy’ has appealed the refusal of planning permission for a new church hall. St Leonard’s Parochial Church Council’s application for permission for its project was refused by a Buckinghamshire Council
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Our recycling may be being burnt in Turkey, warns Bucks councillor in chaotic meeting
Rubbish from Buckinghamshire that is sent to be recycled might be being burnt in Turkey, a councillor has warned. Ed Gemmell told a Buckinghamshire Council meeting this week that the authority did not know what had happened to the 9,000 tonnes
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Air base set for transformation into site for 1,000 homes
An air base that will be phased out in coming years is set to be transformed into a new community containing 1,000 homes. The RAF Halton base north of Wendover in the Aylesbury Vale currently serves as one of the largest Royal Air Force stations
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Plan to reduce library staff hours is ‘innovation not cuts’, says Bucks Council
An incoming plan to reduce library staff hours is ‘innovation not cuts’, Buckinghamshire Council has said. Under ‘Library Flex’, staff hours will be reduced by 25-30 per cent with a potential ‘headcount reduction’ of 18-20 full time equivalent
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The best outdoor dining spots and beer gardens to visit in Bucks this summer
Record temperatures forecasted across the UK are the perfect excuse to grab friends and family for a meal and a pint in the sun. As pubs and restaurants ready themselves for the hottest weekend of the Summer, the beer gardens and outdoor areas
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Full list of UK services affected by Microsoft's global IT outage
A global IT outage is causing disruption across the UK and around the world this morning (Friday, July 19). From airports to GP surgeries, some services in the UK are struggling to function after a major IT outage is believed to have been caused
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Chaos at UK train stations as machines cease functioning amid Microsoft outage
Massive queues are now developing at UK train stations as a result of the global Microsoft IT issue. Passengers were seen forming lines on the platform at Waterloo Station due to technology failings. The central London station is reportedly
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Woman, 25, spends FIVE MONTHS walking nearly 2,000 miles across New Zealand
A 25-year-old woman from Penn has opened up on her ‘amazing’ experience hiking the length of New Zealand across a five month spell. Sophie Cresswell, who began her trek on October 10 last year, decided to take part in the Te Araroa challenge, which
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Is it illegal to park your car in front of a driveway or on a dropped kerb?
Finding a place to park your car on a busy residential street can be frustrating and time-consuming, seeing many drivers opt for any available 'space'. Sometimes, drivers will park in front of a driveway despite the possible ramifications surrounding