Earthquake in AylesburyReports of houses being shaken in Buckinghamshire this morning (Tues). There was an earthquake in Aylesbury this morning (Tues). Lots of people have reported houses and desks shaking at around 9.45am. This was a 3.6 magnitude quake 10km below the… Sep 08 20September 08, 2020Article at Greatest Hits Radio
Bucks dad took his own life over lack of access to his daughterA Buckinghamshire dad who just wanted to easily spend time with his little girl ended up taking his own life, because the system got in the way. That's according to his family, who are trying to stop what happened to Luke happen to anyone else: "I… Aug 24 20August 24, 2020Article at Mix 96
Christmas isn't cancelled at Waddesdon ManorLots of Christmas events have already been cancelled, but Waddesdon Manor have announced plans to bring some sparkle as usual. The house will be closed, but organisers have told us to expect light displays and the Christmas market, just with… Aug 21 20August 21, 2020Article at Mix 96
Hundreds raised to help little Aylesbury catAfter a cat was knocked down in Aylesbury, his owner has seen hundreds of pounds raised to help pay the vet bills. Lucifer was knocked down on Fairford Leys, before his owner has had a chance to insure him. The bills for his treatment are at around… Jul 27 20July 27, 2020Article at Mix 96
Man sets up mental health support app inspired by girlfriendA tattoo artist from Aston Clinton has sold his studio and today starts up an app focused on mental health, inspired by his girlfriend's struggles. Ben Fitzgerald wanted to educate himself after watching his partner deal with OCD and that lead to… Jun 08 20June 08, 2020Article at Mix 96
Roadblock created by residents after hundreds turn up to quarryPeople living in Chinnor took matters into their own hands at the weekend, to try and stop huge crowds coming to open space there. A road block was set up near Chinnor Quarry on Saturday: not by police, but by people living on the development… Jun 01 20June 01, 2020Article at Mix 96
TV chef serves up meals to Stoke Mandeville Hospital staff50,000 meals have been delivered to NHS staff in Buckinghamshire from a TV chef and his team. On Tuesday 26 May, 2 star Michelin chef Tom Kerridge, Andy Agar and Chris Hughes visited both Wycombe and Stoke Mandeville hospitals and delivered their… May 31 20May 31, 2020Article at Mix 96
Aylesbury McDonald’s announce re-opening plansFans of a Big Mac or McFlurry in Aylesbury will be pleased, as McDonald’s have plans to re-open. The fast-food chain are working on bringing the service back to the town from 3rd June. At the moment, the plans are: High Street to operate through Uber… May 26 20May 26, 2020Article at Mix 96
Aylesbury ward caring for grieving parents needs knitters' helpFamilies dealing with miscarriage in Buckinghamshire need your help, if you are a knitter. Ward 16B at Stoke Mandeville put the children into woolly, ice-cream-tub-size cribs, but the lockdown has cut off supplies. Sister Sarah Kehoe told us why they… Apr 28 20April 28, 2020Article at Mix 96
Anger as deer dies trapped behind Aylesbury HS2 fencingA deer has passed away in Aylesbury, after reportedly being trapped behind HS2 fencing. One walker saw the animal distressed near Fairford Leys on Friday and tried to help, telling construction workers. But the following day, it was dead. There are… Apr 27 20April 27, 2020Article at Mix 96
Parking charges suspended at Bucks hospitalsIf you need to go to one of Buckinghamshire's hospitals during the coronavirus pandemic, you now won't have to pay for parking. Bucks Healthcare NHS Trust have announced the move this morning (Weds). Parking charges have been suspended effective… Mar 25 20March 25, 2020Article at Mix 96
Man who jumped on Aylesbury prison officer's head jailed for lifeA man already serving time for an acid attack in High Wycombe has been given more jail time, after attacked an Aylesbury prison officer. Xeneral Webster pleaded guilty to Section 18 grievous bodily harm with intent at Oxford Crown Court on 4 October… Mar 04 20March 04, 2020Article at Mix 96
Aylesbury Shopping Park: A guide to parking changesThere has been a lot of confusion about the new system introduced in an Aylesbury car park. New parking machines have been installed at Aylesbury Shopping Park - otherwise known as Junction or Cambridge Street Retail Park. But the new system has… Jan 27 20January 27, 2020Article at Mix 96
Viewers loving Aylesbury Prison's choirWork to create a choir with some of the 'most dangerous' young men in the UK in Aylesbury has been praised by TV viewers. Choirmaster Gareth Malone has been back on our screens the past two nights, seen working with inmates at Aylesbury Prison. The… Jan 08 20January 08, 2020Article at Mix 96
A&E under ‘extreme pressure’ in BucksBuckinghamshire’s accident and emergency department is under a lot of pressure at the moment and we’re being asked not to add more. At the moment hospital and care services across the Thames Valley area are managing large numbers of patients. In… Jan 04 20January 04, 2020Article at Mix 96
Over 1,000 turn out for anti-HS2 event in BucksCelebrities and campaigners turned out to 'stand for the trees' in Buckinghamshire over the weekend. Around 1300 people turned out from all over the country at Denham Country park to join Chris Packham and campaigners to Stand for the Trees and take… Dec 30 19December 30, 2019Article at Mix 96
Anonymous addition to Aylesbury's new sculptureSomeone has added a little something to one of Aylesbury's new sculptures. There have been comments about what one of the new statues in The Exchange possibly might looks like... Now someone has added a toilet behind it. The installation has had a… Apr 08 19April 08, 2019Article at Mix 96
Busted to headline new festival in TringBusted are coming to Tring this summer. The noughties boy-band are going to be headlining the new Chilterns Live event at the end of June, along with Sophie Ellis-Bextor. The festival will raise money for Berkhamsted suicide-prevention charity… Feb 26 19February 26, 2019Article at Mix 96
Another new shop to open in AylesburyAnother new shop is coming to Aylesbury and it is one that has been rumoured for a while. Not a Primark, sadly, but The Range have confirmed they're going to open on Broadfields. They will take the space Homebase had, on the retail park. 80 jobs will… Jan 29 19January 29, 2019Article at Mix 96
Overnight vandalism at Coombe HillPart of a famous Buckinghamshire landmark has been vandalised. It seems that overnight the 'trig point' at Coombe Hill was badly damaged. The picture above (thanks to Martin Page) shows the destruction which happened overnight. The trig point sits… Oct 03 18October 03, 2018Article at Mix 96