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Going Green: Present and future danger caused by climate crisis
“It feels like we aren’t making fast enough progress in the fight against climate change – are we doing enough?” The effects of climate change are no longer just possibilities — they’re a present and growing reality for millions of people across the UK.

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Take a look around Victorian house on sale in Stewkley with many 19th century features and medieval moat in garden
A five-bed Victorian house which still retains many 19th century features and includes a medieval moat in the garden, is now on sale in the Buckinghamshire village of Stewkley.


Anderson selected as Reform UK group leader on Buckinghamshire Council
Cameron Anderson has been selected as Reform UK’s group leader on Buckinghamshire Council.

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Environmental Impact Assessment rejected for 800 home proposal in Bucks village
A request for an Environmental Impact Assessment has been rejected by Buckinghamshire Council after plans to build 800 new houses in Haddenham were put forward.

Fewer knife crime offences recorded in Thames Valley in past year
Fewer knife crime offences were recorded in the Thames Valley in the past year, according to Home Office data.


Aldi wants to open new stores in Bucks - but where should they go?
Supermarket chain Aldi is trying to identify the best locations in Buckinghamshire for new stores - and it wants your help.

Dragons, knights and dance bring St George’s Day to life in Aylesbury
A vibrant celebration of English heritage came to life in Aylesbury as residents turned out in force for the town’s St George’s Day festivities

Hidden gems and royal connections around Kensington High Street
Great food, fascinating history, jaw-dropping sights – there’s a lot to enjoy in this corner of London


Appeal launched after council rejects giant Aylesbury Vale battery storage site
An energy company has appealed Bucks Council’s decision to reject plans for a giant battery storage site in the Aylesbury Vale area.


Keep cool in your outside space for just £15 with this half price sun shade
Amazon has knocked 50% off this garden sun shade - and it has to be one of the cheapest ways of creating a cool space in your garden


Temporary Lights on A418 removed
The lights on Oxford Road were not authorised and UKPN have been told to reschedule the work.


Screen time is 'killing the family dinner chat', survey shows - 9 questions to restart the conversation
Children are having to tell their parents to put their phones down at the table too 👀


Aylesbury Youth Action begins new intergenerational project
The project, Generate, was created to enhance the lives of elderly residents in the community by creating meaningful connection through companionship.


Buckinghamshire Recycles Composting Course
The free online course is provided by Garden Organic.


Emergency Traffic Management on A418 at Stone
Buckinghamshire Highways have asked people to avoid the A418 at Stone near Aylesbury.


Local Charity makes Britain's Got Talent Semi-Final
Electric Umbrella will be on stage in Saturday's Semi-Final.


Help bring a Chelsea Flower Show Garden to Amersham Hospital
The ‘Room to Breathe’ Hospital Garden is featuring at RHS Chelsea Flower Show later this month and the team will start work on building the garden for exhibition this week.


Nominate your school for a free immersive dinosaur experience
A free interactive dinosaur experience is up for grabs in Buckinghamshire as part of a county-wide competition for primary schools.


VE Day Celebrations
A list of some local celebrations commemorating VE Day.


King's Awards for Enterprise, International Trade 2025
Businesses operating in Buckinghamshire have been announced as winners of the King’s Award for Enterprise (KAE) in the International Trade catergory.
