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Buckinghamshire New University has been awarded 5-point-8 million-pounds to develop its health, computing and engineering facilities.
The funding from the Office for Students will create a a new engineering school, technology-enhanced learning spaces and more. The University hopes this will improve student experience in subjects key to closing the skills gap locally and nationally.
Part of the fund with go towards a new centre at the High Wycombe Campus helping with new zero commitments.
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.
New double yellows for street
Plans to introduce temporary double yellow lines along parts of a village road in south Bucks have been approved in a bid to tackle obstructive parking and improve safety.
Amnesty for blank guns now classed as illegal
Thames Valley Police is running a four-week firearms amnesty for certain Bruni blank-firing pistols, now illegal to own.
Aylesbury Arm of canal re-opened
Boaters can once again use the Aylesbury Arm of the Grand Union Canal after it reopened.
Bucks community groups eligible to benefit from £200,000 seized from criminals
Community and voluntary groups in Bucks are being invited to apply for new crime-prevention funding.
Amersham residents respond to traffic measures
Plans to introduce new traffic restrictions at an accident hotspot in Amersham have prompted a mixed response from residents.
Council tax precept increase of 27%
Chesham Town Council has agreed to a 27 per cent rise in the council tax precept as part of its budget for the coming financial year.
Aylesbury man jailed for drugs offences
A man has been jailed for drugs offences in Aylesbury.
