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A passionate stargazer and community educator was honoured yesterday(11/4) in Manchester.

Bus lanes must be kept clear at peak times, Carousel Buses has said following news that a new traffic camera in Wycombe has not been switched on yet.

Plans to build a new 70-bed care home and new apartments have been put forward in a Bucks town.

The Masonic Housing Association (MHA) is celebrating a major milestone this year—its 50th anniversary.

Bucks pubs among 114 nationwide to set GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ title for the largest simultaneous pint pour.

Have you ever wondered who answers the phone when you dial 999 in the event of an emergency?

Today (10/4) marks the 30th anniversary of the tragic death.

Buckinghamshire Fire crews attended a fire on the railway line today (9/4).

This is an initiative tackling uninsured drivers on roads through targeted ANPR operations.

A statement from UK Power Networks Customer Follow-up team provided some more information on recurring unplanned power cuts on Bicester Road area.

Communities around Buckinghamshire have been busy, as Keep Britain Tidy’s Great British Spring Clean has completed its 10th annual run.

Text ‘SUNRISE’ to 85258 for immediate support

Thames Valley Police ask residents to help policing efforts by completing a survey.

The A418 through the village is closed while work is carried out this Easter, the temporary chicanes and work done so far through should now be completed over the next few weeks.

We’ve invited all the parties standing in the May 1st Buckinghamshire Council local elections to explain why they believe they deserve your vote to become your Councillors.

A coroner has written to Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust warning it must not forget lessons learned from the death of 28-year-old Zoe Bell.

Buckinghamshire Council’s director of children’s services has quit the authority following an Ofsted inspection.

Thames Valley Police is appealing for witnesses following a stabbing in Aylesbury.

The A418 through Bierton will be closed from Monday April 7th until Sunday April 20th.

The Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner (OPCC) has today (3/4) published an independent review into Thames Valley Police's handling of the loss of a recent race discrimination Employment Tribunal and its diversity, inclusion and equalities policies more broadly.

With Easter approaching, we're being reminded to take note of some changes to bin collections over the bank holiday weekend.

Lynx Aylesbury Gymnastics Club is celebrating a momentous achievement as four of its talented gymnasts secure spots in the Great Britain squads for 2025/2026.

To celebrate their anniversary the community foundation is going ‘on-tour’ visiting a selection of the groups they have awarded grants to in that time.

TVP Wycombe released this statement yesterday (2/4).

The ME Association, a national charity based in Gawcott, Bucks, has announced its investment in a major clinical trial in Canada to study the effects of low-dose naltrexone (LDN) on ME, chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) and Long Covid.

Carrington Infant School is celebrating after being selected by a Tesco customer to receive a £5,000 donation.

The ever-popular Thame Midsomer Walking Tours have returned for the 2025 season The tours will continue every Wednesday until 29th October, with additional Saturday tours running from 21st June to 13th September at 2 pm.

Councillor Caroline Cornell has released an update about the parking charging arrangements in Winslow.

Sarah Green, MP for Chesham and Amersham, has expressed her outrage following the release of shocking new data showing that water companies discharged raw sewage into England's waterways for a total of 3.61 million hours in 2024.

The official list of candidates for the local elections on May 1st has been announced.

The RSPCA charity shop in Princes Risborough is closing.

The unveiling of the new site will happen this upcoming Saturday (5/4).

The grant will go towards enhancing accessibility to heritage.

Butterfly Conservation is now urging people to not cut their grass from April to September.

Charlotte “Betty” Webb MBE, a celebrated codebreaker from Bletchley Park who dedicated much of her life to military service and historical preservation, has passed away at the age of 101.

A man has died following a police shooting incident at Milton Keynes railway station this afternoon (April 1).

A large-scale mural has been unveiled at Great Missenden station, the result of a collaborative project between The Roald Dahl Museum, sixth form students from The Misbourne school, and renowned mural artist Sólveig Magnúsdóttir.

The museum hopes to bring back the art to the area.

Bookings are now open for the spring Covid-19 vaccination.

RAF High Wycombe shared the news on social media of Sergeant Ivory's honor.

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has delivered the UK’s highly anticipated Spring Statement, unveiling a £14 billion package aimed at addressing the nation's economic challenges.

This follows Arriva's decision to end the X5 route between Aylesbury and Hemel Hempstead.

WheelPower, the national charity for wheelchair sport, based at Stoke Mandeville Stadium, the birthplace of the Paralympic Movement, has joined other organizations in signing an open letter urging the Government to reconsider proposed changes to health, disability benefits, and employment support.

The foodbank is in desperate need for carrier bag donations.

This system has already been successfully trialled and implemented at several NHS trusts and healthcare organisations across the UK.

Safy B’s Salon took home the Silver Award for ‘Colour Salon of the Year’

The cleanup initiative is taking place now until next the beginning of April.

Just one week left to submit nomination papers.

Aylesbury Gymnastics Academy continues to cement its reputation as a powerhouse in British gymnastics, with its athletes delivering outstanding performances at the recent British Championships, under the expert guidance of head coaches Joshua and Molly Richardson.

Local Aylesbury MP Laura Kyrke-Smith was asked by Bucks Radio for a comment on yet another day of farming protests in the county town. She said: “I meet regularly with farmers here in the constituency and I recognise the strength of feeling that exists about the changes to Agricultural Property Relief.

'Lower Taxes, Better Services' is the Conservatives slogan for the May 1st Local Council elections, as Tory leader Kemi Badenoch, launches their campaign right here in Buckinghamshire.

Buckingham School implemented a brief precautionary lockdown just after 3pm today (19/03/25) following reports of a potential safeguarding risk outside of school grounds. The decision was made to ensure the safety and security of all students.

Since work began in August 2024, the project has been plagued with issues.

A chance for businesses to take advantage of Bucks greenspaces.

Residents of Wendover are set to protest against HS2's proposed use of South Street and Dobbins Lane as major routes for HGVs in the spring.

We sat down with Laura Kyrke-Smith, the new Labour MP for Aylesbury, to ask questions submitted by Bucks Radio listeners.

Poplar Grove in Aylesbury reports over 200 patients failed to turn up last month.

The proposed Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) in Aylesbury Vale has taken another turn as new documents were recently added to the planning portal by the developers, Statera. Despite some revisions to the original plan, many local residents remain deeply concerned about the project's impact on their communities.

The Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, has announced a General Election will take place on July 4th this year, when there will be 8 boundaries for Buckinghamshire voters.

The amnesty knife bin, based at Southcourt Baptist Church on Penn Road, has only been active for two years and in that time over 900 knives have been dropped off.

In recent years, the recreational use of nitrous oxide, commonly known as laughing gas or "whippets," has surged, especially among young adults seeking a quick and cheap high.

Roger Bolton, who runs The Works restaurant, will step into the shoes of his late friend, Justin Posner, and raise money for the National Deaf Children's Society.

Youth Concern say those needing support and food are the highest they've seen in over 40 years.

One-hour free parking schemes also set to be scrapped.

The Grange has received a Parental Partnership accreditation for their commitment to effective partnership work with parents and carers.

The community has untied to save the village greengrocers, with the group behind the deal saying the shop is set for an exciting future that will benefit local shoppers and the environment.

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Residents in the village of Quainton are going to sell shares to help buy a local pub.

The North Bucks Bike Ride will return this summer.

Buckinghamshire Council is calling for the planned extension of the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) in London to be scrapped.

Police are investigation a rape incident in Buckingham.

Locals to Burcott Lane have been campaigning for the addition for years.

14 year old Nancie Devlin currently sits Third in the UK Championships for Racing Hovercraft.

Lisa Squire, the mother of 21-year-old Libby, a student from High Wycombe who was raped and murdered in Hull in 2019, has spoken to Bucks Radio about how she hopes lessons can be learnt from her daughter’s death.

The MP for Aylesbury has come under heavy criticism from drug experts for a proposed new law that would make drug-testing of recently-released prisoners staying in Approved Premises compulsory.

A group of antivax activists campaigning against Covid-19 vaccines falsely claimed they have 'probably' killed over 200,000 people, during a protest in Marlow on Wednesday morning.

Tomorrow a fundraising walk will take place from Aston Clinton to Stoke Mandeville Hospital

Thames Water have told us it could be another 2 weeks before the over ground leak near Brunswick Close Playground is sorted.

As the country continues to mourn the death of Queen Elizabeth II, a former Long Marston schoolgirl has been sharing her memories of meeting Her Majesty.

It's lights, camera, action at the Court house in Aylesbury as new film 'Wicked Little Letters' is being filming there. 

Experts have told Bucks Radio that the language politicians use about migrants is ‘worrying’ and may even provide ‘permission’ for acts of violence, following last weekend’s attack on an immigration centre.

The Council has teamed up with local organisations, schools and charity groups to provide thousands of places for eligible children and young people to enjoy a variety of exciting and interesting activities and experiences in their local area throughout the summer holidays.

The UEFA Women’s EURO started on Wednesday and one of  the Aylesbury Vale Dynamos FC players – Olivia Walker, aged 8 – has been chosen  to be the Official Match Ball Deliverer for the Spain vs Finland game on tonight (Friday 8th July) at Stadium MK.

The Heart of Bucks charity is launching an urgent appeal for donations as the cost-of-living crisis hits hard across Buckinghamshire.

The 14.3 hectare site at Tralee Farm would feature housing in a sustainable and energy efficient way and create new open space features. The brief includes cycle and pedestrian links and improvements to the existing green infrastructure and biodiversity.

Thames Valley Police are re-appealing for help in tracing a man who has absconded from HMP Springhill in Grendon Underwood.

Our Plans are to launch Bucks Radio in the New Year online.....