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Government proposes running slower HS2 trains to speed up project completion as work continues in Bucks
The Government is exploring plans to adjust the speed of HS2 trains, to accelerate the completion of the scheme.
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First SEND classroom in UK zoological setting to open at Woburn Safari Park
The first ever classroom in the country dedicated to children with special educational needs and disabilities within a zoological setting is set to open at Woburn Safari Park.
Aylesbury drivers face a disrupted Easter break with roadworks
Two major roads will close over this weekend until Sunday the 12th April, although an additional closure has been cancelled.
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Bucks Council announces altered bin collection schedule for Easter 2026
Bucks Council is changing its bin collection dates to account for the upcoming Easter Bank Holidays.
Bucks charity saves neglected young pony 'left to die' on roadside
A pony that was discovered in what an animal welfare charity has described as a ‘severely neglected’ condition is fighting for her life at a Buckinghamshire specialist stable.
‘F--- The Police’ gang jailed for more than 25 years after cashpoint scam in Buckinghamshire and beyond
A gang in Luton that targeted cash machines across the country, including in Buckinghamshire, have been jailed for their crimes.
Witness appeal for vehicle that failed to stop after Aylesbury collision
On 14th March 2026, between 04:30hrs and 05:00hrs, a female riding an e-scooter was involved in a collision with a vehicle on the A41 Bicester Road in Aylesbury.
Buckinghamshire MP defends flying to Israel on trip paid for by lobbying group
The Conservative MP for Mid Buckinghamshire accepted a visit to Israel and Palestine worth an estimated £3,200 funded by a pro-Israel lobbying group, it has emerged.
Female hospitalised in 'failure to stop' Aylesbury collision involving e-scooter
A female was taken to hospital with injuries she suffered in a collision in Aylesbury.
Vet warns pet owners against buying dangerous treat after Aylesbury choking incident
A vet is warning pet owners in Buckinghamshire to take care when picking treats for their animals after a choking incident in Aylesbury.
Bucks primaries achieve Parent-Friendly Schools accreditation
All 11 schools in Great Learners Trust, a primary multi-academy trust in Buckinghamshire, have been recognised for their work with families.
Suspected cocaine dealer arrested in Aylesbury after police stop Ford Fiesta
A man has been arrested suspected of dealing cocaine in Aylesbury, Thames Valley Police confirmed.
68 Schools ban smartphones in Buckinghamshire due to wellbeing fears
Dozens of schools in Buckinghamshire have agreed to a blanket ban on smartphones by joining a new campaign.
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.
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.
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.