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Special guests in Stoke Mandeville as Flame lighting ceremony marks countdown to 2026 Paralympic Winter Games
Stoke Mandeville Stadium welcomed a host of special guests, including current and retired Paralympic athletes, for a ceremony to mark the start of the countdown to this year’s Paralympic Winter Games.
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Fundraiser launched to get Aylesbury boy with Benjamin Button-like condition cycling again
A fundraiser has been launched to support a boy with a life-limiting condition from Aylesbury.
Hemel Hempstead and Tring businesses pass police's underage drinking test
Businesses in Hemel Hempstead and Tring did not fail an underage drinking test set up by Hertfordshire Constabulary.
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Countdown to 2026 Winter Paralympics begins with flame lighting ceremony in Stoke Mandeville
The countdown to the Milan Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games began with a flame lighting ceremony at Stoke Mandeville Stadium today.
Paralympic torch lit at Stoke Mandeville Stadium: a ceremony summary
After being lit by Paralympians Millie Knight and Andrea Macri, the torch will now begin its 2000 kilometer relay route all the way to Verona, Italy.
Well-known blind artist completes fundraising walk across Aylesbury Vale
A blind painter from Buckinghamshire completed his fundraising walk across Aylesbury Vale to raise awareness around sight loss.
Introducing All About Animals: A new column for Bucks animal lovers (and we want to hear from you!)
Hello and welcome to All About Animals, a new column that shines a light on the animal issues near and far that should matter to us all.
Buckinghamshire council removes link to pornography website on its webpage
Buckinghamshire Council has removed a link from its website that led users to a pornography website.
Buckinghamshire MP says 220-home development will 'destroy' green belt land
Controversial plans to build 220 homes in Widmer End have been met with fierce opposition from residents and politicians.
Suspected shoplifter arrested in Aylesbury town centre
A suspected shoplifter has been arrested in Aylesbury town centre and charged by Thames Valley Police.
Stoke Mandeville to Ignite Paralympic Spirit Ahead of Milano Cortina 2026
The Paralympic Flame will be lit today (Tuesday 24 February) at Stoke Mandeville, the symbolic heart of the Paralympic Movement, marking the beginning of the journey toward the Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games.
Wendover Community Awards 2026 open for nominations
Nominations have opened for the 2026 Community Awards celebrating the contributions of residents, volunteers and businesses in Wendover.
Golf club changes linked to Wycombe Wanderers' academy plans spark uproar
Plans to slash a popular 18-hole golf course in half have sparked uproar among residents, players and families.
Aylesbury residents call for removal of yellow lines reportedly causing parking issues
Residents of a street in Aylesbury are calling on the council to remove yellow lines they say are preventing them from parking outside their homes.
How Stoke Mandeville became the birth place of the Paralympics.
In 1944, at the request of the British Government, Dr. Ludwig Guttmann opened a spinal injuries centre at Stoke Mandeville Hospital in Great Britain.
Four e-scooters seized and three motorists caught driving without insurance during Aylesbury clampdown
Thames Valley Police has announced that a series of vehicle-related offences were recorded in the Aylesbury area on Saturday.
Suspected cocaine dealer charged after collision with police car
A suspected drug dealer has been charged with a series of offences after he allegedly crashed into a police car.
Fundraiser set up to help disabled Bucks boy get a specialist bike.
Organiser Reece Wilcox says the bike would mean the world to 12 year old Doug, who has always loved cycling is no longer able to ride a standard bike.
Chief Executive of Buckinghamshire Business First to receive honorary MBE
The prestigious award recognises Philippa Batting's dedication to helping local businesses.
Florence Nightingale Hospice Charity to hold its fifth Forever Flowers event
1,200 metal 'Sunset Roses' will be installed in the Rose Garden at Waddesdon Manor this spring.