The Bucks Herald

The Bucks Herald is a weekly newspaper that comes out every Wednesday. It focuses on Aylesbury and the nearby villages in the Aylesbury Vale region of Buckinghamshire, England. This publication has been in circulation since its inaugural issue on January 7, 1832.

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Council addresses ‘unacceptable’ special education transport issues which left families stranded in Aylesbury

1 day ago | bucksherald.co.uk | James Lowson

Bucks Council says it is dealing with ongoing issues with its special needs education transport system which led to some children being kept at home in Aylesbury. Aylesbury MP, Laura Kyrke-Smith, said numerous parents in her constituency contacted her when schools re-started on Monday to raise concerns with changes to the council’s transport service. One parent told The Bucks Herald a special needs child was left in Oxford after no taxi was arranged to collect them after school.
Yellow weather warning issued in Aylesbury as Met Office warns of thunderstorms

1 day ago | bucksherald.co.uk | James Lowson

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning in Aylesbury as it warns of potential thunderstorms coming this weekend. A new warning has been issued by the agency which comes into effect tomorrow. It lasts from 9am to 6pm and covers large parts of the south of England.
Lidl launches application to open fourth supermarket in Aylesbury

2 days ago | bucksherald.co.uk | James Lowson

Lidl has submitted plans to Bucks Council to open a fourth supermarket in the Aylesbury area. There are currently two Lidl supermarkets operating in the Aylesbury area, a third is currently being constructed at the site of the former Stratstone Land Rover showroom on Buckingham Street. Now plans for a fourth Lidl in Aylesbury have been formally made. A planning application, submitted to the local authority last month, requests permission to build a new 1,850sqm shopping complex.
Alleged wanted criminal hideout in Aylesbury is closed down by police

2 days ago | bucksherald.co.uk | James Lowson

Thames Valley Police has confirmed the closure of a property located in Aylesbury. A full closure order has been granted after the police force was able to prove the home was linked to criminal activity. Thames Valley Police says the home is located within the central area of Aylesbury. Police intelligence showed that drug-related anti-social behaviour took place at the building, which it is also claimed was used to stolen goods, and harbour wanted individuals.
Major Aylesbury charity set to merge with another local organisation

2 days ago | bucksherald.co.uk | James Lowson

Two well-known Buckinghamshire charities have confirmed they are in advanced talks to form a merger. This morning, Florence Nightingale Hospice and South Bucks Hospice confirmed they are planning to merge by September this year. The charities are looking to join forces to address growing demand for hospice care, which they link to the ageing and growing population. Rising costs in a difficult economic environment has also been mentioned as a key reason for the merger.
Top Buckinghamshire colleges and sixth forms ranked for A-Level performance

3 days ago | bucksherald.co.uk | James Lowson

With schools well and truly in exam season The Bucks Herald has taken a closer look at the most recent performance data released for sixth forms and colleges. Data held by the Government shows which institutions have the highest average exam scores, and each college and school is given a points score. Latest findings shown on the Government website here, reveal the average grade and points that students achieved per A-Level entry. A points value is given to all qualifications.
Developer confirmed for 75-home neighbourhood project in Aylesbury Vale village

3 days ago | bucksherald.co.uk | James Lowson

A developer has been announced to complete the construction of a 75-home neighbourhood that is being constructed in an Aylesbury Vale village. Greencore Homes has been named as the housebuilder tasked with completing a new development in Waddesdon. Last year planning permission was granted for 75 new dwellings on largely disused land by allotments in the village. The new homes will be built on a former allotment site by Waddesdon High Street.
Well-known Aylesbury decorating firm is shortlisted for national award

4 days ago | bucksherald.co.uk | James Lowson

An independent decorating business in Aylesbury has been nominated for a national award following one of its recent transformations. M Simmonds Decorating Contractors Limited, a local business which has operated in the Buckinghamshire area for 45 years, has been shortlisted for the Painting and Decorating Association awards 2025. This nomination is linked to work staff did to renovate the St Martin’s Church in the nearby village of Dunton.
Tributes pour in for 'wonderful' Aylesbury Vale horse riding instructor who died aged 96

4 days ago | bucksherald.co.uk | James Lowson

Members of the horse riding community in Buckinghamshire have paid tribute to an Aylesbury Vale-based instructor who passed away last month. Mary Ruth Connor, died peacefully aged 96, on May 18 at her family home. She is best known locally for running The Kennels riding stables in Stowe. Hundreds of people within the Buckingham area have shared their memories of the former teacher across social media.
54 Premium Bond winners in Buckinghamshire get share of £720k

4 days ago | bucksherald.co.uk | James Lowson

Dozens of Premium Bond winners in Buckinghamshire have won a share of £720,000. The winners of the latest Premium Bonds prize draw have been announced with 54 winners in Buckinghamshire scooping up a combined prize total of £720,000. Five people in the county took home winnings of £50,000 each, it has been revealed following the June Premium Bonds prize draw. A further eight people living in Buckinghamshire took home winnings of £25,000, 13 people won £10,000, and 28 people won £5,000.