Berkshire scouts completed the Southern 50, a challenging 30km hike across four counties, showing teamwork and determination. Berkshire Scouts Conquer Southern 50 Challenge: Hike 30 Kilometers The Southern 50 marked its 45th year. Scouts hiked routes in four counties. These included Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Hertfordshire, and Oxfordshire. The Southern 50 is a long UK hike that…
Local court round up: Includes drink driving, shoplifting and assault charges, fines and driving bans issued. Buckinghamshire Court Report: Drink Driving and Shoplifting Cases Roxanne Dean, age 35, admitted to assaulting an emergency worker. This happened in Wing, Buckinghamshire. She must pay £100 compensation. Dean also owes a £120 fine and a £48 surcharge. Claire…
Stay informed on Buckinghamshire’s latest planning applications, from extensions to demolitions. Buckinghamshire Planning Applications: Key Updates You Need to Know Aylesbury Vale has some planning updates. At 3 Winterton Drive, someone wants a minor change to a porch plan. At 22 Friars Furlong, they plan a rear extension that will extend 5.07m, with a max…
New cycling and walking plan guides investment in Buckinghamshire paths to connect towns and key locations. Buckinghamshire Active Travel Plan Aims to Boost Walking and Cycling Hey, listen to this local news! The council made a new plan for getting around. They call it Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plan. It will guide how they…
Buckinghamshire Council spent £530k on empty properties in a year, including security and upkeep, raising concerns. Bucks Council Faces £530k Bill for Empty Properties in Single Year Buckinghamshire spent money on empty buildings. It spent £370,751.50 on one empty school, and the council is trying to find a new use for it. The Bucks Free…
Eden Shopping Centre continues supporting Heart of Bucks into 2025, aiding Buckinghamshire charities with fundraising events. Eden Shopping Centre Extends Partnership With Heart of Bucks Charity The shopping centre in High Wycombe supports local groups. It named Heart of Bucks its charity partner back in 2024. This group helps many Buckinghamshire charities, and that partnership…
Volunteers are protecting the rare Duke of Burgundy butterfly near High Wycombe, improving land for its survival. Volunteers Boost Duke of Burgundy Butterfly Numbers in Buckinghamshire Network Rail helps the Duke of Burgundy butterfly. They are working with Butterfly Conservation. The goal is to improve the land near High Wycombe. This will help the butterfly…
Thames Water grilled over failing sewage plants in Buckinghamshire, leading to river spills. Thames Water Faces Scrutiny Over Sewage Works Performance A local official, Robert Carington, spoke about sewage. He said Thames Water’s plants can’t handle the wastewater volume, leading to spills in rivers and streams around here. He mentioned a Financial Times report at…
A couple is in a planning dispute after erecting a fence without permission, deemed damaging to Chilterns view. Couple Face Planning Breach Row Over Fence in Chilterns Area Buckinghamshire Council reviewed many applications recently. You can see details on their planning portal. Use the reference number to find each one. Mr. S Smith wants to…
Residents bid to buy land near Wycombe Road to build smaller, greener homes for first-time buyers and downsizers. Villagers Bid £8.4m for 87 Homes Site Near Wycombe Road A group, led by Councillor Ed Gemmell, made an offer for a plot of land located near Wycombe Road in Holmer Green, covering approximately four hectares. The…