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Masked man allegedly tried to rip off teenage girl's clothes in Buckingham during suspected sexual assault
A masked man allegedly tried to remove a teenage girl’s clothing during an incident of suspected sexual assault reported in Aylesbury Vale yesterday.
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Sexual Assault in Buckingham
Police are appealing for witnesses to the incident that took place yesterday (23/3) on a public footpath near Maids Moreton Avenue, Page Hill.
April showers on the way: Brits are rushing to buy this “storm-proof” umbrella – now 43% off (aff)
After months of wild weather and April showers still looming, shoppers are snapping up a heavily discounted windproof umbrella that promises not to flip inside out in strong gusts.
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Bucks Council announces imminent reopening of Buckingham Recycling Centre
A recycling centre in Aylesbury Vale is scheduled to reopen after drainage works were carried out at the site.
Council updates Hackney Carriage & Private Hire Licensing Policy
The aim is to further strengthen passenger safety, improve accessibility and support the local licensed trade across the county.
Buckingham Household Recycling Centre reopens this week
The centre, closed since before Christmas, will reopen this Thursday (26 March) after essential drainage works are completed.
Essential inspections on 'crucial' railway bridge successfully carried out
Inspections have been successfully completed on a key Bucks railway bridge.
Two properties closed down by police due to 'persistent' problems
Two properties have been closed down by police due to persistent anti-social behaviour.
Bucks Labour MPs demand urgent clarity on Buckinghamshire Family Hub
They warn that Bucks Council should be transparent about the progress of plans for the new hub ahead of its planned April 2026 opening.
Man, 22, arrested on suspicion of false imprisonment
A man has been arrested on suspicion of false imprisonment after preventing a woman from leaving an Aylesbury property.
Return of 'park pop-ups' for local businesses
Businesses looking to grow can now apply to hire spaces in selected council-owned parks.
Aylesbury Town Council demands urgent transfer of neglected sports facilities
They have called on Buckinghamshire Council to transfer responsibility for key recreational assets, including Fairford Leys, Walton Court, Edinburgh Playing Fields, Bedgrove, Alfred Rose Park and Meadowcroft.
Bucks businesses named and shamed in list after illegally underpaying workers
Bucks businesses have illegally underpaid their staff by close to £240,000, new data reveals including Wycombe Costa and Hovis.
Council launches new Growth Fund to boost the county's economy
Local organisations with ambitious, investment-ready projects are invited to submit Expressions of Interest (EOIs) to help grow the county’s economy.
Support for Buckinghamshire households that use heating oil
Buckinghamshire Council has responded to the Government’s recent announcement of financial support for low-income households who use heating oil, with council leader Steven Broadbent calling for further clarity on how the scheme will operate locally.
Man spared prison after attempting to engage in sexual chat with child in Bucks
A Cornwall man has avoided prison after attempting to engage in sexual communication with a child in Buckinghamshire.
Ward councillor announces party switch
A councillor on Buckinghamshire Council has switched political allegiance, moving from the Liberal Democrats to the Conservatives.
Lead Environmental Regulator for East West Rail
The UK government has unveiled a major package of reforms designed to speed up the delivery of new homes, transport infrastructure, such as the East West Rail and clean energy projects, backed by a £100 million investment to modernise the planning system.
Missing boy, 17, is found by police after public appeal
An urgent search is underway to find a missing teenager from Bucks.
Travellers accused of holding village to £600k 'ransom' amid unauthorised camp
Travellers are being accused of Dinton near Aylesbury "ransom" after they bought a plot of land and set up an unauthorised camp.