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Giant B&M store opens in Aylesbury to revitalise shopping site
A giant new retail store has opened at a largely forgotten shopping area in Aylesbury.
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Food waste recycling expanding to flats in the south of Buckinghamshire
Residents living in flats with communal bin collections across the south of Buckinghamshire are being asked to look out for new kitchen caddies arriving during February and March, as Buckinghamshire Council continues the roll‑out of separate food waste recycling collections.
Thames Valley Police make more than 250 arrests as part of Winter of Action
Thames Valley Police have made more than 250 arrests as part of a two-month Winter of Action programme, which targeted antisocial behaviour across town and city centres.
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Bucks Olympians going for gold in Italy
Buckinghamshire is well represented at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics, with Aylesbury’s Ellia Smeding making history as Team GB’s first-ever Olympic speed skater, and Amersham’s James Hernandez set to compete in ice dance alongside partner Phebe Bekker. Hernandez, who teamed up with B...
Amersham pub's bid to improve bar's appearance among latest planning applications
Plans have been lodged to add new signs to a pub in Amersham.
Thame man arrested in connection with alleged sexual assault involving teenage girl on bus in Buckinghamshire
A man from Thame has been arrested in connection with an investigation into an alleged incident of sexual assault.
Two Aylesbury drug dealers jailed for 'significant roles' in cocaine supply line
Two drug dealers in Aylesbury have been jailed after police officers discovered they played significant roles within a gang dealing cocaine in the region.
Why a new 'challenger bank' is rewarding established customers for everyday banking
Allica Bank is targeting established small businesses with a banking account that combines everyday spending with cashback and savings benefits
Lidl opens first store in Tring creating 40 jobs
A new Lidl store has opened in Tring and the global retailer says the launch of the supermarket has created an additional 40 jobs.
Man jailed for dangerous driving after causing Buckinghamshire crash that left victim in coma
A man has been sent to jail after admitting to a dangerous driving charge which relates to a serious collision in the Buckinghamshire area.
Long-running e-scooter trial in Aylesbury extended for two further years
E-scooters will remain on the streets of Aylesbury until at least 2028, while they are set to be scrapped in Princes Risborough.
Bucks charity launches overnight Hospice at Home service
Florence Nightingale Hospice Charity has announced the expansion of its Hospice at Home service to include a dedicated overnight team, following the success of its Christmas Big Give fundraising campaign.
Dozens of Buckinghamshire residents share £3m winnings from Premium Bonds draw
Dozens of Buckinghamshire residents shared substantial prize money which they won via the Premium Bonds prize draw.
Thousands back campaign for new cycle path linking busy Bucks train station to Thame
Further progress has been made in the long-running campaign to build a new cycle path linking Thame and Haddenham.
Search for wanted man with links to Hemel Hempstead and Bucks ends with arrest
A search appeal to find a wanted man with links to Hemel Hempstead and Buckinghamshire has been closed.
New one-way systems and bus lanes installed to improve safety and traffic in Chesham
Residents in Chesham are being asked for their views after a raft of traffic restrictions were introduced across the town centre under a council trial.
Appeal launched to find missing man with links to Aylesbury Vale
A search appeal has been launched to help find a missing man with links to the Buckinghamshire area.
Man crushed to death when working on cousin's van, inquest hears
A 63-year-old man from Aylesbury was crushed to death by his cousin's van in Chesham, an inquest opening has heard.
Buckinghamshire NHS Trust gains funding for expansion of cardiovascular disease prevention programme
The Buckinghamshire NHS Trust has announced it received funding to expand its project aiming to help prevent cardiovascular diseases.
Flame lighting ceremony for Milan Cortina 2026 Winter Paralympics to take place in Stoke Mandeville
A flame lighting ceremony for the Milan Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games is set to take place at Stoke Mandeville Stadium later this month.