Police prevent a large unauthorized pony and trap race in Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire, ensuring public safety. Pony and Trap Race Stopped by Police in Gerrards Cross Area Police were ready for a big event on February 8 and 9. It was in Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire. They heard hundreds of people would attend. South Bucks residents…
Fairhive sells former council houses, raising concerns about affordable housing targets in Buckinghamshire. Sales of Former Council Houses Trigger Concern for Housing Goals So, a council member, Robin Stuchbury, spoke up recently. He’s worried about Fairhive selling some houses. These homes once belonged to the Aylesbury Vale District Council. Fairhive used to be called Aylesbury…
Council plans to close disabled centers in Burnham, High Wycombe, and Beaconsfield, sparking concerns over service quality. Bucks Council: Disabled Center Cuts Save Only £500k Annually A local council faced scrutiny recently. Council plans involve closing certain local centers. Stuart Wilson questioned the closure of day centers in Burnham, High Wycombe, and Beaconsfield. Beaconsfield’s Seeleys…
Ruby Moon in High Wycombe is closing in April after 25 years due to declining sales since 2021. Ruby Moon Shop Closing Down in High Wycombe After 25 Years Hey, guess what? Ruby Moon on Castle Street is closing. Matt Moon and his wife, Claire, own the shop. They will shut it down by April.…
Explore the 1800s migration out of South Bucks due to the Poor Laws, workhouses, and opportunities in the North. Bucks Poverty Drives Migration Northward During the 1800s In 1601, England created a system for helping the poor. Queen Elizabeth I approved this plan. It was called the Poor Relief Act. Each local area, called a…
Chiltern Railways recovers £12,000 from a persistent fare dodger who misused railcards and avoided fares. Chiltern Railways Recovers £12K From Persistent Fare Dodger Chiltern Railways caught someone. The person made false money claims, avoided paying proper fares, and misused railcards. Chiltern Railways travels to many places, including from London to Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, and Warwickshire. They…
Chiltern Railways recovered £12,000 from a habitual fare dodger who exploited fare evasion tactics and misused railcards. Chiltern Railways Reclaims Twelve Thousand From Persistent Fare Evader Chiltern Railways caught a person doing bad things. They filed false refund claims and cheated on fares. They also misused railcards. Chiltern Railways trains go from London to several…
Farmers protest tax plans that threaten family farms. Tractors drove through Buckinghamshire en route to London. Farmers Drive Tractors Through Buckinghamshire to Protest Tax Changes A group called Save British Farming organized a tractor rally. MPs are talking about a petition with many signatures. People want to keep current tax breaks for working farms. Labour…
Charming three-bedroom house in Marlow available. Close to shops, schools, with garden, garage and parking. Marlow Three Bedroom House on West Street Now Available for Sale This house sits on West Street. Shops and good schools are quite close. It has a neat entrance porch to greet you. Inside, you find a welcoming reception hall.…
Bucks Fire Authority faces budget strain after national insurance changes increased employer contributions. Buckinghamshire Fire Service Faces National Insurance Hike Impact The government raised national insurance in late 2024. This happened during the Autumn Budget presentation. Employers now pay more national insurance, with their rate increasing to 15 percent from the previous 13.8 percent. Also,…