Green Belt Film Studio Approved Despite Local Fury
Labour overturns council rejection for £750m Marlow film studios backed by James Cameron. Local MP vows to fight on, citing green belt harm. Read the full story.
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Visit Malta's Abandoned Disney Popeye Village Film Set
Explore the preserved 1980s Popeye film set in Malta, a stunning tourist attraction built for a forgotten Disney movie starring Robin Williams. Discover its history and visitor experience.
Pensioner donates £750k to save village church from demolition
A 91-year-old man in France has stunned his community by donating his entire £750,000 inheritance to restore his local church, securing its future for 150 years. Read this heartwarming story of legacy and generosity.
Edensor: The Peak District's Unique 1830s Village
Explore Edensor, a hidden gem in the Peak District. This purpose-built 1830s village boasts a unique mix of architectural styles, commissioned by a Duke. Discover its storybook charm today.
Meopham: The UK's Longest Village Explored
Journey through Meopham, Kent's record-breaking 7-mile village. Discover if it truly holds the title of Britain's longest village and what defines rural settlements.
Ministers approve £750m Marlow Film Studios
The government has approved the £750m Marlow Film Studios, a major boost for UK creative industries creating 4000 jobs. Discover the impact on Buckinghamshire's economy.
BBC Charity Boss Quits After Cyclist Injury Conviction
Terry Duddy, the new BBC Children in Need chair, resigns after being convicted of causing serious injury to a cyclist in Buckinghamshire. Read the full story and the charity's response.
Jenrick confronts stolen tools sellers at car boot
Immigration minister Robert Jenrick challenges stallholders selling suspected stolen tools at Buckinghamshire car boot sale. Watch as vendors flee when questioned about merchandise origins.
Village fury over 65ft 'mega-shed' built via planning loophole
Outraged residents in a quiet Buckinghamshire village discover a developer used a 1948 agricultural rule to bypass modern planning permission for a massive industrial structure looming over their homes.
English village frozen in time discovered in Dorset
Explore the charming village of Corfe Castle, where time stands still with vintage shops, traditional pubs, and historic steam trains transporting visitors to a bygone era.
Watch salesman's cable tie robbery ends in businessman's death
A 27-year-old watch salesman faces life imprisonment after a wealthy businessman died during a bungled robbery attempt where cable ties were used as restraints in a quiet Buckinghamshire village.
Family feud turns deadly in Crete mountain shootout
A decades-old family vendetta erupts in violence on a Greek mountainside, leaving a 50-year-old woman and another relative dead in a brutal shootout involving military-grade weapons.
Foxes terrorise village in bizarre car vandalism spree
The quiet village of Barley has become the centre of a wildlife mystery as locals report increasingly brazen fox behaviour, with vehicles being systematically targeted in what some believe is deliberate vandalism.
Lost Derbyshire village reappears after 70 years underwater
The mysterious Peak District village of Derwent, deliberately flooded in the 1940s to create Ladybower Reservoir, has dramatically reappeared during recent dry weather, revealing haunting remnants of a lost community.
Village fights padel courts replacing diabetes homes
Furious villagers in Buckinghamshire are fighting controversial plans to build three padel tennis courts they claim will destroy homes for people with diabetes, calling it a 'betrayal of community values'.
Lost UK Village Compared to Atlantis Reemerges
Discover the haunting story of Derwent, the picturesque Yorkshire village deliberately flooded to create Ladybower Reservoir, now visible during droughts as a ghostly reminder of its past.
Mum, 53, dies from allergic reaction to wasp sting
A 53-year-old mother from Buckinghamshire suffered a fatal allergic reaction to a single wasp sting while tending to her garden, leaving her family devastated.
Residents want Prince Andrew Road renamed after scandal
Embarrassed homeowners on Prince Andrew Road are campaigning to rename their street after the Duke of York's association with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and Virginia Giuffre scandal.
Porsche driver guilty of manslaughter in fatal crash
Kristina Chambers convicted of manslaughter after crashing her Porsche at 112mph, killing passenger Joseph McMullin in horrific Buckinghamshire collision.
Boy's brain condition vanishes after shrine visit
A young boy diagnosed with an untreatable brain condition experiences a remarkable recovery after his family visits a Catholic shrine in Buckinghamshire, leaving medical professionals astonished.
Inside Britain's ghost village abandoned since WWII
Discover the haunting story of Imber, the Wiltshire village emptied during WWII that remains frozen in time, accessible to the public for just a few precious days each year.
Man killed after car 'deliberately driven' at M1 pedestrians
A man has died and two others were injured after a car was allegedly driven deliberately at pedestrians on the M1 motorway near Newport Pagnell, prompting a major police investigation into the circumstances surrounding this horrific event.
UK's Prettiest Winter Village Revealed
Discover the picturesque Scottish village that's been voted the UK's prettiest winter wonderland, complete with festive markets, stunning architecture, and magical snow-covered landscapes.
Thomas the Tank Engine creator gets blue plaque honour
The Reverend W. Awdry, beloved creator of Thomas the Tank Engine, receives prestigious English Heritage blue plaque at his former Buckinghamshire home where the iconic stories were born.
Teenager, 13, takes own life after school incident
The heartbroken family of 13-year-old Olly Moses speak out after the popular teenager died following an incident at his Buckinghamshire school, calling for better mental health support for young people.
Boy, 4, dies days after Strep A infection
The heartbroken family of four-year-old Muhammad Ibrahim Ali is sharing their devastating story after the 'beautiful boy' tragically died from a Strep A infection just days after first showing symptoms, as health officials issue warnings to parents.
Two dead after car fireball on M1 motorway
Tragedy strikes on the M1 as a vehicle bursts into flames near Newport Pagnell, claiming two lives and causing major disruption during Friday rush hour.
James Bond Villain Lair Mansion For Sale
Discover the spectacular James Bond-themed mansion in Buckinghamshire that's straight out of a spy movie, complete with hidden rooms, casino suites, and Aston Martin parking.
UK House Raffle Offers Americans Escape from Election Stress
A UK homeowner is raffling his £650,000 Buckinghamshire property, specifically inviting Americans seeking refuge from election uncertainty to enter for just £5.
Imber: The WWII ghost village you can still visit
Discover the haunting tale of Imber, the Wiltshire village emptied overnight during WWII that became a military training ground, and the ongoing campaign to bring residents home.
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