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Musical raises over £12,500 for hospice charity
Florence Nightingale Hospice is celebrating after Matilda Jr raised an outstanding amount for hospice care across Bucks.

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Rare 18th century jug immortalising famous former Aylesbury MP John Wilkes is up for auction
A rare ornament portraying a former Aylesbury MP is going up for auction.


Record number of shoplifting crimes recorded in Thames Valley
A record number of shoplifting crimes were recorded in Thames Valley last year, new figures show.

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Tribute paid to 'caring and funny' teenager who died in Bucks collision
The family of a man, who died in a collision in Buckinghamshire, have paid tribute to their loved one.


Nigel Farage slams council's pothole policy and provides Trump update in Aylesbury Vale interview
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage has spoken to the LDRS about Donald Trump, Bucks Council spending and racism.


Jury inquest concludes ex Thames Valley Police officer contributed to unlawful killing of Milton Keynes man
A jury inquest has concluded that a former Thames Valley Police officer was guilty of manslaughter following the death of 24-year-old Milton Keynes man Brian Ringrose in 2021.

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Buckinghamshire families to benefit from FREE emergency safeguarding service for those living with dementia
A new FREE dementia safeguarding scheme for Buckinghamshire residents, supported by Thames Valley Police, has been launched by MedicAlert.
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Business celebrates 10th anniversary after expanding to Buckinghamshire complex
A company based in Buckinghamshire is celebrating its 10th birthday.


SIM farms: Fraud minister Lord Hanson outlines plans to ban devices used by scammers to con the public
Fraud minister Lord Hanson writes exclusively for the NationalWorld network to explain the government’s plans to ban SIM farms - used by scammers to con the public


Mid Buckinghamshire MP joins opposition to 'ridiculous' plans for 95-home development on farmland
The Mid Buckinghamshire MP has strongly opposed plans to build 95 homes on farmland in the county.


South Central Ambulance Service says Rising levels of violence must stop
SCAS is supporting the calls made today (24/4) by the Association of Ambulance Chief Executives (AACE) for further national policy interventions to help combat the growing number of violent assaults against ambulance workers in the UK.


Man arrested after police raid home in Aylesbury linked to drug dealing
A man from Aylesbury has been arrested in connection with a police raid of a property within the town.


Buckinghamshire Recycles asks residents to Rescue Me, Recycle
They want residents to remember to include those forgotton about items in your recycling collection from home - the ones that can be recycled but are often put in the waste bin.


Nigel Farage backs Reform UK to win 'a lot of seats' during visit to Winslow pub
Reform UK could win ‘a lot of seats’ in the May 1 local elections, Nigel Farage has said during a speech from a Bucks pub.


Huge Milestone for Bike ReCycles
The initiative by Active in the Community was designed to promote sustainability, accessibility and community engagement through the upcycling of unused bicycles.


VE Day Flypast Scheduled
There will be a large aircraft formation flypast scheduled for 5 May to commemorate the 80th anniversary of VE Day.


Girls last seen wearing school uniforms in Buckingham two days ago found safe and well
Police concerns about two Steeple Claydon girls, aged 12 and 13, who went missing wearing their school uniforms in Buckingham on Tuesday April 22 have been allayed after they were found safe and well.


Bucks Council executives have not seen final draft of delayed Ofsted report, authority claims
The publication of Ofsted’s report into Buckinghamshire Council is being delayed due to the Bucks local elections, the authority has said.


Aylesbury Library Weeklong Closure
Aylesbury Library will be closed from Monday, 28 April to Friday, 2 May for building improvement works.


Former Police Superintendent from picturesque village between Aylesbury and Tring jailed for attack on ex-wife during suicide plan
A retired Police Superintendent was jailed for six years on Tuesday April 22, after a judge heard how he broke into his ex-wife’s home and planned to attack her as part of a suicide plan.
