Christmas Starts Tonight
South Central Ambulance Service has warned of longer waiting times
The service which covers Bucks said its 999 service was "experiencing increased pressure" and urged people to use other facilities for non-emergency cases.
Executive director of operations Mark Ainsworth said it was due to longer handover times at hospitals, rather than an increase in calls.
Aylesbury MP announces 2025 Christmas Card competition winners
MP for Aylesbury and the villages Laura Kyrke-Smith has announced the winners of her annual 2025 Christmas Card competition, celebrating the creativity of children from across Aylesbury and the villages.
RSPCA faces tough Christmas with 3,500 animals and record cat numbers in care
RSPCA teams are preparing to care for more than 3,500 animals this Christmas including a record 1,500 cats.
Council takes decisive action to cut congestion and curb disruption from roadworks
Buckinghamshire Council is moving decisively to tackle the delays and day-to-day disruption residents experience from roadworks, with the introduction of a new Lane Rental Scheme that will keep people and businesses moving.
Buckinghamshire’s three Labour MPs have welcomed the news that Buckinghamshire Council will benefit from a 14.7% core funding increase over the course of this Parliament, as part of the Government’s local government finance settlement.
Aylesbury Set to Shine as Christmas Cruise Rolls Into Town This Saturday
Aylesbury residents are invited to line the streets this Saturday evening as a spectacular convoy of festively decorated vehicles rolls through town, spreading Christmas cheer and raising money for a local charity.
Council leads efforts to unearth mystery behind medieval burial site in Buckingham
A new report into burials at a historical site in Buckingham has been published, unearthing a fascinating insight into the extraordinary find which dates back to at least the 13th century.
Buckinghamshire's Skills Bootcamps exceeding national performance benchmarks
Buckinghamshire Council's Skills Bootcamps programme is successfully supporting an ever growing numbers of residents, helping them to gain vital skills for employment, targeting skills gaps in local communities and helping to drive economic growth within the county.
Pay as you go technology extended to nine further Chiltern Railways' stations
Pay as you go technology with a contactless card or device was extended to nine further Chiltern Railways' stations yesterday (Sunday 14 December).
