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Keir Starmer says the Government “must, and will, act” after concerns about AI chatbot safety were raised in Parliament by Laura Kyrke-Smith.

A lifelong Aylesbury United supporter has been appointed as the club’s new chairman following its move to community ownership earlier this month.

Two men have been sentenced following separate Thames Valley Police investigations into drug offences in the town.

Officers from the Thames Valley Police neighbourhood policing team in Aylesbury, alongside Aylesbury police cadets, carried out a knife test purchasing operation in the town.

MPs across Buckinghamshire have reacted with anger and frustration after the government confirmed that HS2 trains are now not expected to begin running until between 2036 and 2039 — years later than originally promised.

A section of the road in Aylesbury has been closed around the clock after a sinkhole appeared during planned highway works, according to Buckinghamshire Highways.

Buckinghamshire Council has marked a major construction milestone in the expansion of The Kingsbrook School, as work continues to increase secondary school capacity for one of the county’s fastest-growing communities.

The days are designed to give disabled adults the opportunity to experience exciting outdoor activities in a supportive, inclusive and fully accessible environment.

Developed in partnership with Thames Valley Police, it aims to reduce harm and prevent offending.

The inspection took place over 10 days in February this year.

The 11-year-old from Flackwell Heath went onto the pitch before the team played Sunderland on Sunday.

The charity is marking 15 years of Winter Night Shelter service this year.

Aylesbury has officially appointed its new Mayor and Deputy Mayor for the 2026/27 civic year following the Annual Town Council meeting yesterday (14/5).

Buckinghamshire Council is marking Foster Care Fortnight 2026 by celebrating the vital role foster carers play in transforming the lives of children and young people across the county – and encouraging more residents to consider fostering and find out what may be involved.

The club has confirmed a major ownership change which will see it become community owned, as efforts continue to bring the Ducks back to the town

The service that supports victims and witnesses of crime across the Thames Valley has announced updated new opening hours from today, Monday 11 May.

The Aylesbury Neighbourhood Team, supported by the Retail Crime Team, has carried out a series of targeted operations at Vale Retail Park this week in an effort to tackle ongoing retail crime in the area.

The Alison Heffernan Award recognises excellence in maternity services. This year’s joint winners, Christine Charon and Catherine Martin, were selected following nominations from women and families who received maternity care from Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust over the past year.

It follows 20 years of care support in the county.

The plans would see 85 homes built on the site.

Riley Chalmers will be undertaking the challenge next month in memory of a friend.

Emergency services have been battling a blaze at Lynx Gym at Rabans Close.

There was congestion around the Bellingham Way/Stocklake junction earlier today (7/5).

Emergency services have been battling a blaze at Lynx Gym this morning (7/5). It's believed to have started around 9am.

Businesses operating in the county have today been announced as winners of the King's Award for Enterprise (KAE).

The business says new parking enforcement measures could reduce access for customers and nearby businesses.

Buckinghamshire Council has welcomed formal confirmation of the devolution deal it has put to the government, bringing £6 million of Adult Skills funding to the county.

Buckinghamshire Council has confirmed that the multi-storey car park will close from Tuesday (5th May).

Pete Griffith is hoping to raise £10,000 by taking on the Camino Frances.

Leyla and Rachael from Buckinghamshire Fire and Rescue will be tackling three peaks in just 24 hours.

The incident happened at the King George V Park in Wellington Avenue on Thursday evening (9/04).

East West Railway Company (EWR Co) has announced details of its final route-wide public consultation on updated plans for the railway linking Oxford, Milton Keynes, Bedford and Cambridge, just weeks after local MP Callum Anderson highlighted local concerns during Transport Questions in Parliament.

They warn that Bucks Council should be transparent about the progress of plans for the new hub ahead of its planned April 2026 opening.

The two sixth-formers from Aylesbury Vale Academy told us about their experience visiting the Nazi concentration and death camp Auschwitz-Birkenau in Poland.

Buckinghamshire Council is reminding motorists to respect the essential work carried out by the county's school crossing patrollers as they help children and families reach school safely each day.

Organiser Reece Wilcox says the bike would mean the world to 12 year old Doug, who has always loved cycling is no longer able to ride a standard bike.

Aylesbury has submitted its Expression of Interest to become the UK’s first Town of Culture in 2028, unveiling an ambitious vision to celebrate the town’s historic importance, creative vitality and strong community spirit.

Craig Sharp will be competing in the event in to raise money for Citizens Advice Bucks.

The operator says news that platform's being extended at the new Winslow station will not affect the timeline for the upcoming services.

In the run up to Christmas, Buckinghamshire Council is highlighting where families and individuals can seek emergency help and support if they need it over the festive season.

Tickets for Florence Nightingale Hospice Charity's latest onstage show 'School of Rock' are now on sale.

WheelPower, the national charity for wheelchair sport, based at Stoke Mandeville Stadium, the birthplace of the Paralympic Movement, has joined other organizations in signing an open letter urging the Government to reconsider proposed changes to health, disability benefits, and employment support.

'Lower Taxes, Better Services' is the Conservatives slogan for the May 1st Local Council elections, as Tory leader Kemi Badenoch, launches their campaign right here in Buckinghamshire.

Buckingham School implemented a brief precautionary lockdown just after 3pm today (19/03/25) following reports of a potential safeguarding risk outside of school grounds. The decision was made to ensure the safety and security of all students.

Since work began in August 2024, the project has been plagued with issues.

A chance for businesses to take advantage of Bucks greenspaces.

Residents of Wendover are set to protest against HS2's proposed use of South Street and Dobbins Lane as major routes for HGVs in the spring.

We sat down with Laura Kyrke-Smith, the new Labour MP for Aylesbury, to ask questions submitted by Bucks Radio listeners.

Poplar Grove in Aylesbury reports over 200 patients failed to turn up last month.

The proposed Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) in Aylesbury Vale has taken another turn as new documents were recently added to the planning portal by the developers, Statera. Despite some revisions to the original plan, many local residents remain deeply concerned about the project's impact on their communities.

The Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, has announced a General Election will take place on July 4th this year, when there will be 8 boundaries for Buckinghamshire voters.

The amnesty knife bin, based at Southcourt Baptist Church on Penn Road, has only been active for two years and in that time over 900 knives have been dropped off.

In recent years, the recreational use of nitrous oxide, commonly known as laughing gas or "whippets," has surged, especially among young adults seeking a quick and cheap high.

Roger Bolton, who runs The Works restaurant, will step into the shoes of his late friend, Justin Posner, and raise money for the National Deaf Children's Society.

Youth Concern say those needing support and food are the highest they've seen in over 40 years.

One-hour free parking schemes also set to be scrapped.

The Grange has received a Parental Partnership accreditation for their commitment to effective partnership work with parents and carers.

The community has untied to save the village greengrocers, with the group behind the deal saying the shop is set for an exciting future that will benefit local shoppers and the environment.

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Residents in the village of Quainton are going to sell shares to help buy a local pub.

The North Bucks Bike Ride will return this summer.

Buckinghamshire Council is calling for the planned extension of the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) in London to be scrapped.

Police are investigation a rape incident in Buckingham.

Locals to Burcott Lane have been campaigning for the addition for years.

14 year old Nancie Devlin currently sits Third in the UK Championships for Racing Hovercraft.

Lisa Squire, the mother of 21-year-old Libby, a student from High Wycombe who was raped and murdered in Hull in 2019, has spoken to Bucks Radio about how she hopes lessons can be learnt from her daughter’s death.

The MP for Aylesbury has come under heavy criticism from drug experts for a proposed new law that would make drug-testing of recently-released prisoners staying in Approved Premises compulsory.

A group of antivax activists campaigning against Covid-19 vaccines falsely claimed they have 'probably' killed over 200,000 people, during a protest in Marlow on Wednesday morning.

Tomorrow a fundraising walk will take place from Aston Clinton to Stoke Mandeville Hospital

Thames Water have told us it could be another 2 weeks before the over ground leak near Brunswick Close Playground is sorted.

As the country continues to mourn the death of Queen Elizabeth II, a former Long Marston schoolgirl has been sharing her memories of meeting Her Majesty.

It's lights, camera, action at the Court house in Aylesbury as new film 'Wicked Little Letters' is being filming there. 

Experts have told Bucks Radio that the language politicians use about migrants is ‘worrying’ and may even provide ‘permission’ for acts of violence, following last weekend’s attack on an immigration centre.

The Council has teamed up with local organisations, schools and charity groups to provide thousands of places for eligible children and young people to enjoy a variety of exciting and interesting activities and experiences in their local area throughout the summer holidays.

The UEFA Women’s EURO started on Wednesday and one of  the Aylesbury Vale Dynamos FC players – Olivia Walker, aged 8 – has been chosen  to be the Official Match Ball Deliverer for the Spain vs Finland game on tonight (Friday 8th July) at Stadium MK.

The Heart of Bucks charity is launching an urgent appeal for donations as the cost-of-living crisis hits hard across Buckinghamshire.

The 14.3 hectare site at Tralee Farm would feature housing in a sustainable and energy efficient way and create new open space features. The brief includes cycle and pedestrian links and improvements to the existing green infrastructure and biodiversity.

Thames Valley Police are re-appealing for help in tracing a man who has absconded from HMP Springhill in Grendon Underwood.

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