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Food Review: Riwaz reap the rewards as we tried out their SEVEN-COURSE menu

When you think about some of the best Indian restaurants in the county, Riwaz in Old Town Beaconsfield frequently gets mentioned. The Aylesbury End-based venue is one of four establishments owned by Michelin Star chef Atul Kochhar in Buckinghamshire

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Here are the coolest Airbnbs you can stay in in Buckinghamshire

Hot tub escapes and a cabin nestled in a forest are some of the unique Airbnb’s on offer in Buckinghamshire. Whether you’re visiting the town or just fancy a night somewhere different, the following list may help you decide where to stay. Here

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'You don't get any muppets!' - Hilarious Tripadvisor reviews of Wycombe pubs

Pubs in Buckinghamshire are some of the finest in the country, winning national awards and being recognised for their cosy atmosphere and great food. But what do punters think of them? Here are five hilarious Tripadvisor reviews of pubs across

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'We are prepared' - Gritters are out as snow impacts Bucks' roads

Parts of Buckinghamshire have been gritted after the county was hit by a sudden snowstorm. Many residents woke up on Tuesday morning [November 19] to see the white stuff settle as temperatures reached below freezing. Only one school was forced

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CCTV released after bank cards stolen during bag theft at Morrisons store

CCTV footage has been released after attempts were made to use stolen bank cards after a bag theft in Morrisons.  Police have released an image of a man they would like to speak to after a bag was stolen at the Morrisons on Station Way West, Aylesbury

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Carpetright store closes as new Tapi Carpets shop set to open at industrial estate

A Buckinghamshire Carpetright store has closed after the company was acquired by one of its competitors.  Carpetright at Knavesbeech Industrial Estate, Loudwater has shut up shop and is currently undergoing a refurbishment.  All of the windows

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Nursery workers to walk half-a-marathon to raise much-needed funds for hospital

Nearly £3,000 has been raised for the neonatal department at Stoke Mandeville. The funds have been spearheaded by two local nursery workers, Miss Abbey and Miss Anisa, who will run a half marathon from Downley to the Aylesbury-based hospital on

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Buckinghamshire's burglary hotspots revealed in new study

Certain areas in Buckinghamshire are more prone to break-ins than others, according to recent burglary data. A study has analysed home insurance quotes from MoneySuperMarket Home Insurance customers to find the UK postcode areas with the highest

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Princes Risborough Police Station needs ‘appropriate’ plan after ‘poor’ homes refused

Princes Risborough Police Station needs an ‘appropriate’ redevelopment plan, local leaders have said after a project to replace it with ‘poorly designed’ homes was rejected. In October, Buckinghamshire Council refused to grant Crossan Homes permission

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Men, 32 and 37, arrested following two-car smash near Beaconsfield

A 37-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of drink driving following a crash along the Berkshire/Buckinghamshire border. At approximately 7.30am on Friday, November 15 on the A355 between Farnham Common and Beaconsfield, near the junction

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Doorbell footage released of man wearing balaclava after attempted burglary

Doorbell footage has been released of a man wearing a balaclava after an attempted burglary in High Wycombe.  Thames Valley Police has released five photos after an incident on Totteridge Avenue.  The force says that a man was seen attempting

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'Catastrophic for the agricultural sector' - Farmer slams inheritance tax plans

Changes to inheritance tax paid by farmers are “catastrophic” for the agricultural sector, a farmer has said. Thousands of farmers are descending on the capital to protest today [Tuesday, November 19] against planned changes to agricultural property

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Update provided after man is arrested for ‘touching himself inappropriately in public

A man in his 40s has been released on police bail following an incident of indecent exposure in High Wycombe. The person in question had supposedly been ‘touching himself inappropriately’ on the grass next to Princes Gate in the town at around

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Lowest amount of new businesses in Buckinghamshire since records began, data shows

Fewer businesses were created in Buckinghamshire last year than any year since records began, new data has shown.  Figures from the Office for National Statistics show that around 3,035 new businesses opened in the county in 2023.  This was

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Weather update: How does the rest of the week look after snow hit the Thames Valley?

Despite many residents in the Thames Valley waking up to a relatively thick layer of snow this morning, the white stuff is NOT expected to return this week. Thousands of people across the region woke up to a winter wonderland as parts of the South

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Man killed after incident on railway line near High Wycombe Station

A man has been killed after an incident near High Wycombe Railway Station.  British Transport Police attended a spot close to the station on Sunday morning.  Several Chiltern Railways trains to and from Oxfordshire were cancelled with all lines

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Snow causes chaos on roads as congestion leads to heavy delays

9:43am Other sections of High Wycombe that have been badly impacted by the snow included Marlow Road, Cressex Road and

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Primary school forced to close after heavy snow impacts the Thames Valley

One school has been forced to close after heavy snow fell in Buckinghamshire. On Tuesday, November 19, many residents all over the county woke up to a silent storm of snow settling in several areas of the Thames Valley. The night before, the

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Weather Forecast: Snow spotted across Bucks

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Bonuses for Bucks Fire and Rescue Service execs ‘inappropriate’ warns councillor

Bonuses for Buckinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service executives are ‘inappropriate’, a councillor has warned. Bonuses will not be paid to the service’s senior leadership team in the current financial year, councillors have decided. Members of

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'Parts of the country are not safe for woman' - Wycombe TV personality speaks out

A transgender person from High Wycombe has claimed that certain areas of the country ‘are not safe for women’ after she was harassed on public transport. Tia Latham, who grew up in the town, told the Free Press that the incident happened when catching

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Aylesbury care provider supports Self-Care Week

Aylesbury's Bluebird Care is urging people to 'look after yourself' during Self-Care Week. Running from November 18-24, the event is organised by the Self Care Forum, a UK group promoting self-care to extend healthy living and ease pressure on

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Police and Crime Commissioner welcomes ASB Awareness Week

A week of activity focused on tackling anti-social behaviour has been welcomed by the Thames Valley Police and Crime Commissioner. Matthew Barber has praised the start of the national Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB) Awareness Week, which will be marked

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Plans to demolish house and replace with family home boasting cinema complex

Plans have been lodged to demolish a 74-year-old village house and replace it with a new family home boasting a cinema complex.  An application has been submitted to Buckinghamshire Council for permission to demolish a large property on Wood End

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Bailiffs tried to seize my goods without notice for Buckinghamshire Council tax debt

A man who was not given notice before bailiffs tried to seize goods from his home has opened up about his ordeal. Colin Phillips, 53, received a letter from enforcement agency Newlyn PLC in February 2022 telling him one of its agents had visited