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Bucks Council announces bin collection alterations due to heatwave
Residents in Buckinghamshire are being urged to put their bins out the night before they are due to be collected due to the continued hot weather.
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Aylesbury commuters urged by Chiltern Railways to only travel if necessary during heatwave with reduced service announced
Chiltern Railways is urging its passengers, in Aylesbury and beyond, to only travel if necessary while the south of England is dealing with extreme heat.
Olympic champion features in Thames Valley Police video warning of risks of open water swimming
A triple Olympic gold medallist has featured in a video from Thames Valley Police warning of the risks of open water swimming during the current spell of extreme hot weather.
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Demolition of garages to make way for housing approved in Chesham despite town council objection
Plans to build new affordable homes on two garage sites in Chesham have been agreed, despite residents’ fears it will increase their parking woes.
Aylesbury MP breaks silence on Keir Starmer's resignation as Prime Minister
Aylesbury’s MP has reflected on Keir Starmer’s resignation as Prime Minister.
Red weather warning: Every school closure announced in Buckinghamshire as teachers take precautions
Many schools in Buckinghamshire are adapting their timetables and the requirements of their students in response to the extreme heat heading to the county.
Bucks schools set to close due to heat warning
A number of schools and education centres will close early or completely over the next few days as temperatures continue to soar.
Upgraded red warning for extreme heat issued for Aylesbury with temperatures set to hit 38C
The Met Office has issued an upgraded red warning for extreme heat, covering Aylesbury, with temperatures set to hit 38c this week.
2026 Angels’ Den finalists announced
The Clare Foundation has announced the ten charities shortlisted for Angels’ Den 2026, following 72 applications from organisations working across Buckinghamshire.
Thames Valley Police Commissioner report highlights progress towards making communities safer
Thames Valley Police and Crime Commissioner Matthew Barber has published a report highlighting progress towards making communities safer.
Leading officials gather in Aylesbury to mark start of Armed Forces Week
Politicians and key figures in Buckinghamshire gathered for a ceremony in Aylesbury marking the start of Armed Forces Week.
New 4km cycle path and walkway opens across Buckinghamshire
A new travel route for cyclists, walkers, and wheelchair users has opened in Buckinghamshire.
Buckinghamshire Council kicks off Armed Forces Week with flag-raising ceremonies
Today (Monday 22 June) marks the start of Armed Forces Week (22–27 June 2026). To commemorate the occasion, Buckinghamshire Council’s Chairman, Cllr John Chilver, led a flag-raising ceremony at the Old Crown Court in Aylesbury, while Armed Forces Champion, Cllr Lesley Clarke OBE, led a second ce...
New sports complex and care home approved in Amersham including padel courts and rugby pitches
A care home and sports development at an Amersham rugby club has been approved despite warnings from a resident.
Foal discovered abandoned in Aylesbury Vale village as RSPCA raises 'concerns'
An abandoned foal was found in an Aylesbury Vale village this weekend and the RSPCA has launched an appeal to find their owner.
Buckinghamshire MP reacts to Prime Minister’s resignation
A Buckinghamshire MP says they are ‘incredibly sorry’ after the Prime Minister announced his resignation this morning (Monday).
Bus destroyed in Aylesbury fire by derelict four-storey building
A bus was destroyed in a fire in central Aylesbury yesterday which also caused damage to a derelict building.
Four Buckinghamshire and Milton Keynes schools celebrate national ‘Trust of the Year’ win
Schools in Buckinghamshire and Milton Keynes are celebrating after their trust, E-ACT, was named Multi-Academy Trust of the Year at the MAT Excellence Awards 2026.
Thames Valley Police marks 25 Years of Community Policing Awards
Thames Valley Police is proud to launch the 2026 Community Policing Awards, marking a significant milestone as the awards celebrate their 25th anniversary.
Council respond as video of man selling mangoes from car boot in Aylesbury goes viral
Footage of a man selling mangoes out of the boot of a black Mercedes in Aylesbury town centre has gone viral on social media – and now Bucks Council has responded.