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05/06/2025

Thames Valley Police has released a CCTV image of two people officers would like to speak to.

This is in relation to a burglary investigation in Milton Keynes.

At around 3.10pm on 25 May, police received a call from a branch of H Samuel in Crown Walk, Central Milton Keynes, reporting that a glass cabinet had been broken and six solid gold bracelets were stolen.

The offenders left the scene and no arrests have been made.

Investigating officer PC Emily Sivyer of the Milton Keynes Priority Crime Team said: “This incident has occurred in a busy shopping area in the middle of the afternoon.

“I am today releasing an image of two men who I believe may have vital information that can assist me with this investigation.

“If you recognise either of these men, or either of them is you, I would ask you to please get in touch with Thames Valley Police, either online or by calling 101, quoting reference 43250257182.

“Alternatively, for anonymity, you can provide information via the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or via their website, www.crimestoppers.uk-org.”

04/06/2025

Thames Valley Police is appealing for witnesses following a disturbance in which a firearm may have been discharged in Bletchley.

A around 4.20pm yesterday (3/6), the force received a report of a disturbance on Garrowmore Grove between a number of people who were in possession of weapons. It was reported that during this incident, a firearm was discharged.

There were at least six males in the group, who were wearing tracksuits and face coverings.

A 54-year-old man from Bletchley has been arrested on suspicion of possession of a firearm and possession of a controlled drug of class B, namely cannabis. He remains in custody at this time.

Detective Inspector Rachel Wheaton said: “We are aware that incidents of this nature will cause concern in the community; however, please be assured that we have not received any reports of anyone being injured and we have made an arrest.

“We are investigating this incident as a priority and are following a number of lines of enquiry.

“At this time we believe that this was an isolated incident and may have been targeted.

“There will be ongoing police presence in the area today while we investigate.

“We are appealing for anyone in the area between 4pm and 4.30pm who may have witnessed groups hanging around Garrowmore Grove.

“We are also asking anyone who heard or saw the incident taking place or anyone with dash-cams driving through the area to check if they passed a silver Toyota Auris estate which we believe is linked to this incident.

“Anyone with information can provide information through our online reporting pages, or by calling 101 quoting reference 43250273836.

“Or if you do not wish to speak to the police you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 and they will take your information anonymously.”

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04/06/2025

MP Joy Morrissey has said all of her donations have been properly declared after recieving cash from the boss of a defence firm she praised in Parliament.

The Beaconsfield MP recieved the cash from John Martin one of the directors of the Martin-Baker Aircraft Company, which makes ejector seats based in Denham.

Mr Martin donated £12,000 to Ms Morrissey for research services in two separate donations, one of £6,000 on July 10 and another of £6,000 on August 26, both in 2023.

John and his brother James and family are ranked 98th in the 2025 Sunday Times Rich List with an estimated fortune of £1.699bn. Since 2024 it is estimated that the brothers personal net worth rose by £29 million.

Palestine Action claimed the Buckinghamshire-based aircraft firm Martin-Baker was “known to supply ejection seats for Israel’s F-35 fighter jets”, and their factories have been hit by Palestine protests before.

In a speech in the House of Commons in 2020 Ms Morrissey praised the firm, she said: “Does the Minister agree that British businesses, such as Martin-Baker aircraft company, based in Denham, are at the heart of our defence industry? Can I tempt him to join me for the opening of our new facility in the coming months?”

Mr Martin has also donated money to the Beaconsfield Conservative Party, in a period from 2019 to 2020 he made four donations to the group amounting to £6,250.

The Martin-Baker Aircraft Company are documented as a regular attendee of Arms Fairs and of supplying seats to 93 air forces around the world.

They have provided seats for the Eurofighter Typhoon, currently deployed by Saudi Arabia, and for the F-35 Aircraft currently in service with the Israeli air force.

In response Ms Morrissey said: “All donations have been properly declared in line with Parliamentary rules and with those of the Electoral Commission. These declarations ensure full transparency.

“As a Member of Parliament, it is my role to champion my constituency and that includes successful businesses. No donations were made or linked to my comments in 2020.

“I have never advocated on behalf of any company or individual as a result of donations and it would be entirely wrong to suggest otherwise.”

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📸(L to R) Robert Martin with Joy Morrissey and John Martin (Credit: LDRS)

04/06/2025

More than 600 people have signed a petition calling for Buckinghamshire council to keep adult day centres open amid proposed cuts to the service.

Concerns have been raised about unequal access to adult day services, particularly in the south of the county.

The petition adds that increasing demand for overnight respite care makes it essential to protect services at Seeleys House.

Campaigners are also pushing for better use of sites, more input from carers, and a pause on Cabinet decisions to allow time for full review.

It said: “Parent carers of our most vulnerable adults – the highest needs clients of these services – and staff now find themselves in a position of significant uncertainty because of this announcement and consultation with no suitable alternative services available for their loved ones.”

The unitary authority is trying to save money by ending adult social care services at four out of seven of its sites, including Burnham Short Breaks Centre.

No final decision has been made on the proposed budget cuts with a consultation phase having recently ended.

The service provides opportunities for adults with complex needs and access to specialised equipment, while at the same time giving families a break from caring for their loved ones.

The council plans to stop running the service at Burnham, Buckingham Day Centre, Hillcrest in High Wycombe and Seeleys House in Beaconsfield, which also has overnight provision.

Doing so, it claims, could result in savings this financial year of £700,000 due to the centres being ‘underused, in poor condition, and not providing value for money’, arguments that are disputed by families of the centre users.

The council said it would retain and further invest in three other sites, Aylesbury Opportunity Centre, Chesham Short Breaks Centre and Spring Valley Day Centre in Wycombe.

But parents of the vulnerable people who rely on the short breaks service have consistently said these other sites ‘don’t meet their loved one’s needs’.

On top of this they also point to the state-of-the-art facilities at centres like Burnham which was only recently refurbished and has had hundreds of thousands of pounds spent on it.

Hazel Howe’s, 32-year-old son Thomas has severe epilepsy and other disabilities and has visited the Burnham centre for 13 years.

She said: “We are talking about the most vulnerable individuals and a group of individuals that have high complex needs. Once we close these services, we will never get them back.”

Families hope that the petition which is supported by Councillors like Cllr Cole Caesar, and MP Joy Morrissey, will put pressure on the council not to close the centres.

The next step in the decision-making process for the report is that the consultation findings and options stage will be considered by the new Cabinet Member for Health and Wellbeing.

Prior to consideration and a decision by the council’s Cabinet in late summer.

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📸 Families Say Closing Centres Including Seeleys Would Have Huge Impact (Credit: LDRS)

04/06/2025

A supermarket in Farnham Common has been granted permission to sell alcohol until 11pm.

Farnham Supermarket in Beaconsfield Road, is now allowed to sell alcohol seven days a week from 7am to 11pm, in line with its opening hours.

The licence was approved by Buckinghamshire Council on May 30 and is held by Jassi Singh Bajaj.

The store, part of a retail parade, sells a range of items including groceries, soft drinks, newspapers, lottery tickets, snacks and confectionery.

As part of the conditions attached to the licence, an A4 notice must be “prominently” displayed at the shop, asking customers to leave the area quietly. Staff are also expected to encourage considerate behaviour as customers exit the shop.

A comprehensive CCTV system must also be installed and maintained at the premises. It must record during all opening hours and cover all entry and exit points of the shop.

The system should allow for clear frontal identification of every person in the shop in any lighting conditions.

It should also retain any footage for a minimum of 31 days, with all recordings made immediately available to the police or authorised council officers.

There should also be a trained member of staff who is familiar with the system present at the store during trading hours.

The sale of alcohol can only take place when the CCTV system is fully operational.

The shop is also required to maintain an incident logbook. This must be completed within 24 hours of any incident and include details such as refusals of alcohol sales, incidents of crime or disorder, the ejection of patrons and any faults with the CCTV system.

The logbook must be kept on the premises for a minimum of one year and be available for inspection during opening hours. Management is expected to regularly review the log to ensure compliance.

A Challenge 25 policy must be in place, requiring staff to request identification from anyone who appears under the age of 25.

All staff involved in the sale of alcohol must receive regular training which should be documented. All records must be kept on site for at least 12 months. These records must be available to police and council officers upon request.

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📸The parade of shops where the supermarket is from 2024. (Credit: Google Maps)

03/06/2025

A Buckinghamshire council has branded a house in Stoke Poges ‘unacceptable’ after parts of its extension were built larger than approved.

Mr. Jag Bahia’s application to vary a planning condition on his Gerrards Cross Road property has sparked objections, with Stoke Poges Parish Council calling the development inappropriate.

The proposed changes include a larger garage, a higher roof, and altered window layouts — all deviating from the original plans approved by Buckinghamshire Council.

The parish council has called in the application for a decision by Buckinghamshire Council’s East and South Area Planning Committee.

In its objection, the parish council said the proposed changes would result in an inappropriate development due to substantial alterations.

They argued that the development would harm both the character and setting of the area, representing an overdevelopment of the site with an unsuitable design.

The parish council claimed Mr. Bahia was attempting to use the variation application to regularise breaches of planning permission.

They said: “The breaches have resulted in an unacceptable development which cannot be remedied through the proposed variation of the condition.”

The planning committee will meet on Tuesday, June 10, to decide on the application, which has been recommended for approval — subject to conditions.

These conditions include that materials used in the extensions must match those of the existing building.

All windows above ground level on the side elevation must be glazed with obscured glass and be non-opening up to 1.7 metres above the floor level of the room.

No alterations to the size or glazing of these windows are permitted without written approval from the Local Planning Authority.

No additional windows, rooflights, dormers, or other openings — other than those authorised — may be constructed at first-floor level or above in the extension.

Within three months of permission, details of biodiversity features, including one swift box, one bee brick/insect box, and hedgehog pathways in boundary fences, must be submitted and approved in writing by Buckinghamshire Council.

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📸Plans for the house in Stoke Poges. Credit: Masonwood Design/ Buckinghamshire Council

03/06/2025

A man has been jailed for manslaughter in Burnham.

Usman Hanif (pictured), aged 29, of High Street, Langley, Slough, was sentenced to three-and-a-half years in prison at Aylesbury Crown Court on Tuesday (2/6).

A jury found Hanif guilty of one count of manslaughter at the same court on 27 March, following a trial.

At approximately 12.50am on Saturday 20 July last year, Hanif punched John Barry, aged 54, once to the face at a pub in High Street.

Mr Barry sadly passed away from his injuries three days later.

Hanif was arrested on 20 July last year, and charged the following day.

Two women later reported to police that Mr Barry sexually assaulted them by touching them inappropriately over clothing at the same pub on 20 July last year. This was investigated but no further action could be taken following Mr Barry’s death.

Senior investigating officer Detective Chief Inspector Laura Corscadden, of the Major Crime Unit, said: “This case has presented a difficult and painful set of circumstances for all involved, with devastating and fatal consequences.

“Usman Hanif confronted John Barry, punching him to the face, causing him to fall and he never regained consciousness.

“Hanif’s actions were found to have been unlawful and resulted in the death of Mr Barry.

“Our thoughts remain with Mr Barry’s family who have lost their loved one and everyone affected.

“We remain committed to ensuring that justice is pursued through lawful means and victims are supported appropriately.”

03/06/2025

Thames Valley Police has provided an update in relation to two unexplained deaths following a house fire in Bletchley.

Ann Eyre, aged 15, from Bletchley, and a 67-year-old woman, who police can now confirm was Zainab Kazinja, also from Bletchley, sadly died after a fire at an address in St Patrick’s Way at around 12.10pm on Friday (30/5).

Officers from Thames Valley Police continue to support Ann and Zainab’s families. Please continue to respect their families’ privacy at this difficult time.

Following a thorough investigation in conjunction with Buckinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service, the deaths were deemed unexplained but not suspicious, and a file has been passed to the coroner.

📸Zainab Kazinja via Thames Valley Police.

03/06/2025

Residents of Bucks town are calling for double yellow lines to be installed on a road to improve safety.

In a petition to Buckinghamshire Council, they called for the lines to be painted along Candlemas Mead in Beaconsfield .

It said the lines would improve safety for road users, ease congestion, and prevent inappropriate and obstructive parking

“We are requesting the installation of double yellow lines on the right-hand side as you enter Candlemas Mead cul-de-sac.

“Reaching up until the boundary of the highways extent, approximately up until where the loop/parking bays of Candlemas Mead begin,” it said in the petition.

The road currently deals with issues of “unsafe” and “inconsiderate” parking, with cars frequently parked too close to junctions, driveways, and narrow parts of the road, often mounting the kerb.

According to the petition, this “restricts visibility for drivers and pedestrians, obstructs access for emergency and refuse vehicles, renders the pavements inaccessible, and has caused significant pavement damage.

“We believe that double yellow lines down one side of Candlemas Mead are a necessary and proportionate measure to address these concerns and improve overall road safety in our community.”

The petition currently has 21 signatures and comes after; right hand turns bans were introduced and some yellow lines in the town were removed.

The restrictions were brought in on Maxwell Road in Beaconsfield, the changes related to planning consents the council granted to Shanley Homes for a new development Off the Maxwell service road.

The new highways restrictions will see ‘No right-hand turn’ signs and posts installed to stop drivers turning right onto the new development road from the Maxwell Road service road and vice versa.

Several sets of double yellow lines will be changed, including the removal of existing ones at the junction of the new development road and the service road, which is located opposite Garvin Avenue.

A parking bay will be removed at this location, while new double yellow lines will be painted at the entrance to the new road.

Existing double yellow lines on Maxwell Road will be removed, allowing an existing parking bay to be extended.

Meanwhile, another existing set of double yellow lines across the eastern junction of the service road will be removed.

Additionally, the council will remove the ‘limited waiting’ area at the junction of the service road and the new development road.

The authority will also extend the ‘limited waiting’ area on Maxwell Road to accommodate two further cars, according to its plans.

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📸Candlemas Mead were people want the double yellow lines installed. Credit: Google Maps

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