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Digging under the Chiltern Hills has started today for the HS2 rail route.
A 10 mile tunnel will be dug under the Chilterns, in a bid to reduce the impact of the high speed trains going through the countryside, and instead will go underneath it.
The 2,000 ton machine, named Nightingale after local figure Florence Nightingale, will work non stop for 3 years.
It is the next step in the Phase 1 part of the construction, connecting London with the West Midlands.
Aylesbury in Bloom Schools' Competition winners revealed
Ashmead School has been named the overall winner of the Aylesbury in Bloom Schools' Competition 2026 following this year's awards presentation,
Aylesbury School achieves national accreditation for excellence in education technology
Elmhurst School, part of Great Learners Trust, has been awarded a prestigious accreditation in recognition of its excellence in the strategic use of education technology to enhance teaching, learning and school leadership.
RSPCA caring for 20 rabbits after a number were dumped in a country park
Ten pet rabbits were rescued by the RSPCA after they were dumped in a park in High Wycombe - and now mum has given birth to ten kits bringing the total to 20!
Delays Expected as Lorry Hits Railway Bridge
A lorry became wedged under the railway bridge on the A4129 Longwick Road at around 8:00am this morning, forcing the road to close.
Bucks Council launches new five-year plan for residents
The new Corporate Plan is centred around the theme of building a 'stronger Buckinghamshire together'.
CCTV image released following indecent exposure in Aylesbury
Police say the man may have information in connection with the incident.
Chesham MP made chair of new Chalk Streams All-Party Parliamentary Group
Sarah Green was elected at the group's inaugural meeting yesterday (15/07).
Operation Raise the Colours: Bucks Council Leader reasserts position
The council will not spend taxpayer money removing flags unless they are unsafe.
