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Local News
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University of Buckingham encouraging everyone in the county to consider apprenticeships
They told us it’s not just young people with opportunities for further education.
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Bucks MPs raise local issues in Parliament
Topics included inequality in the county and the MOD Bicester asylum centre.
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Fundraiser launched after Aylesbury man loses everything but dog in fire
It follows a blaze on Buckingham Street this weekend.
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Bucks Council takes on responsibility for Adult Skills Fund from government for first time
They say the move is an important step in giving the county greater control in how the funding is invested.
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UPDATE: Whitchurch pub pays tribute to manager after her death
It's been confirmed Rebecca Bullock of the White Swan died after a stabbing in Germany.
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Buckingham Street closed due to fire
A fire has been reported in Aylesbury town centre this afternoon, Sunday, August 30.
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Police and Crime Commissioner welcomes changes to the Sentencing Act
Matthew Barber has welcomed confirmation that changes will be made to the Sentencing Act that will see the killers of PC Andrew Harper excluded from the early release scheme
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Skipper celebrates 700 appearances for the Ducks in epic cup tie
Jack Wood marked a remarkable personal milestone as Aylesbury United won a ten-goal thriller on Friday night (28/8).
Charity Chatter
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Cats Protection Chiltern Branch
The local volunteer-run branch of the national charity – Cats Protection, which is the UK's leading feline welfare charity.
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Connection Support
Prevent loneliness and isolation in your community become a befriender.
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Karibuni children charity
Based charity in Stoke Mandeville which focuses on transforming young Kenyan lives. The Charity was founded in 1995.
Community Chatter
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Worrying increase in number of young people using Bucks charity
Youth Concern say those needing support and food are the highest they've seen in over 40 years.
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Only Contact Elderly Get Each Week
The 'Monday Contact Club' are a day club for older people that meets every Monday. Throughout the day there are activities, crafts, exercises, full cooked lunch and entertainment.
I didn't Know that !
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Pilgrims Flocked to the North Marston Well in Medieval Times
The water from the well was soon believed to possess healing properties, in fact King Henry VIII himself visited the Holy Well in 1511 and again in 1521, seeking relief from his gout, apparently.
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75 Years of the Paralympic Movement which started in Stoke Mandeville.
In 1944, at the request of the British Government, Dr. Ludwig Guttmann opened a spinal injuries centre at the Stoke Mandeville Hospital in Great Britain, and in time, rehabilitation sport evolved to recreational sport and then to competitive sport.
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The Great Train Robbery happened here in Bucks 60 years ago
Cheddington historian John Smith talks us through the events of Thursday 8th August 1963 (this was first recorded 11 years ago).
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'Churchill's Toy Shop' at The Firs, Whitchurch
How many times have you driven past 'The Firs' at the top of Whitchurch High Street and wondered what really did go on behind those walls during the 2nd World War.
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Lewis Capaldi Latest Video Filmed in Bucks
'Wish You The Best' video was filmed in Little Missenden.














