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‘Everyone’s really excited’: Popular local pub reopens under new owner
The only pub in a village near High Wycombe is reopening in just a few weeks – with a new manager excited to bring out its full potential. The Crown on City Road in Radnage closed its doors in January 2023 after being sold by owner Steven Smith
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‘Nightmare’ as Bucks parents face four-figure sums for children’s school transport
Parents in South Buckinghamshire are in a ‘nightmare’ situation as they struggle to secure school transport for their children with the start of term just weeks away. Bus capacity has been reduced by Buckinghamshire Council in some areas and by
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‘Ridiculous’: Residents wait for over a year for repairs at Amersham leisure centre
Residents have been waiting over a year for some repairs to be carried out at an Amersham leisure centre in a situation branded ‘ridiculous’. The Chilterns Lifestyle Centre, which is managed by Everyone Active, has several ongoing external maintenance
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Man suffered 'heart attack as he was restrained by police - but they didn't notice'
Shocking details about how a Thames Valley Police officer detained a man have been revealed as his mother heartbreakingly calls for him to be remembered. Brian Ringrose - described as a 'great son, father, brother, uncle and cousin' - died after
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New wine and cocktail bar in Bucks town sets opening date
A new bar founded by local business owners will open its doors in just a few weeks’ time. The Grapes, a collaborative drinks and live music venue on the corner of Long Lional and Market Square in Aylesbury, will open its doors in August - and is
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Club chairman 'tremendously proud' as Chalfont side named 'Club of the Year'
Chalfont Saints FC has been awarded "Club of the Year" and Saints coach, Emily McCarthy, has been awarded Coach of the Year (Disability pathway) at the prestigious 2024 Berks and Bucks FA Grassroots Football Awards. In addition, Coach Kate Dunkley
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Revealed: The firms nominated for the 'Oscars of Bucks businesses'
A LOUDWATER photography firm, a Wycombe charity and an Amersham care home are among the finalists in the county's leading business awards. All three firms and many more from across south Bucks are up for a gong at the 2024 Buckinghamshire Business
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Bucks Fire and Rescue told to improve public safety and diversity ‘causes of concern’
Buckinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service has been told it must improve by a watchdog. His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire and Rescue Services (HMICFRS) has given the service 28 days to to review its ‘action plan’ to address the ‘
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‘We’ve had meetings’: Love Island stars in talks to host farming TV show in Bucks
Jeremy Clarkson’s Oxfordshire TV show has made farming all the rage – could two Love Island stars replicate its success across the border in Bucks? Will Young and Jessie Wynter met on the popular ITV show last January and have made headlines for
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Bucks policeman sacked after man dies in custody after being restrained in hospital
A policeman has been sacked for using 'excessive force' when restraining a 24-year-old man in hospital. Two officers from Thames Valley Police have been found to have committed gross misconduct over their handling of Brian Ringrose who was arrested
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Two inspiring youngsters combine their skills in martial arts AND ballet
TWO fierce ballerinas trained in the martial arts are preparing for an upcoming performance at the Wycombe Swan. Eleven-year-old Hope Kelly, who trains in Flackwell Heath, and ten-year-old Alexa Phillips, who trains in Wycombe, will be starring
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LETTER: 'Council - please don’t insult our intelligence'
DEAR Editor, Regarding your article on July 19 relating to the flooding in Moor Road, can we have from Buckinghamshire Council meaningful action and less spin. For several months part of Moor Road has had water overflowing with nothing done
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Plans for 380 new homes in Little Chalfont put forward
Fresh plans for 380 new homes set to be built in Little Chalfont have been revealed by developer the Hill Group. The company has outline planning permission to demolish all existing buildings on land in between Lodge Lane and Burtons Lane and construct
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These High Wycombe roads to get new speed humps as council tackles dangerous driving
New traffic calming measures will be installed in High Wycombe to ‘deter dangerous driving’, Buckinghamshire Council has said. Raised tables, which slow traffic, often at junctions, as well as speed humps and speed cushions – smaller speed humps