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Thu, 14 Jan 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Revamped former Ottakar's bookshop in High Wycombe town centre set to become Italian restaurant and gelateria
A former "eyesore" building in High Wycombe town centre that is undergoing a huge overhaul could partially be turned into an Italian restaurant and gelateria.

Thu, 14 Jan 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Covid-19: Adams Park vaccine centre 'ran like clockwork'
Adams Park vaccine centre “ran like clockwork” as described by a volunteer who has been helping residents receive their vaccination.

Wed, 13 Jan 2021 19:15:08 +0000
High Wycombe mayor Mazamal Hussain ‘broke rules when voting on complaint against him'
A ‘RULE-BREAKING’ mayor under an for “shocking” behaviour voted on his own future despite it being ‘against the rules’, it can now be revealed.

Wed, 13 Jan 2021 19:09:39 +0000
Libby Squire murder trial: Student whose body was found in river would 'never voluntarily put herself in water', mum says
Philosophy student Libby Squire would “never voluntarily put herself in water”, the court heard.

Wed, 13 Jan 2021 18:18:15 +0000
Milton Keynes binmen die after testing positive for Covid-19
Two binmen have died from Covid-19, sparking a probe and halt into food and waste collections in Milton Keynes.

Wed, 13 Jan 2021 18:14:48 +0000
Five Guys High Wycombe - this is when it will open
American burger chain Five Guys is coming to High Wycombe, it has been confirmed.

Wed, 13 Jan 2021 12:08:33 +0000
Libby Squire murder trial: Jury watches CCTV footage of murder-accused as he ‘intercepts’ student
A jury trying a man accused of raping and murdering a 21-year-old university student from High Wycombe have watched the moment he “intercepts” her in the street after he “identified her as a target”.

Wed, 13 Jan 2021 14:26:22 +0000
Bucks friends fined after breaking Covid-19 lockdown rules
Two people have been fined £200 each after they were seen driving out of Buckinghamshire into the Midlands.

Wed, 13 Jan 2021 16:33:39 +0000
Coronavirus in Bucks round up - Thursday January 13
367 new coronavirus cases were reported and seven new deaths were recorded at Bucks NHS trus over the last 24 hours, as the country records the deadliest day of the pandemic.

Wed, 13 Jan 2021 17:57:51 +0000
Milton Keynes couple engaged through food delivery robot
A romantic groom-to-be surprised his girlfriend on Christmas Eve by popping the question - with the help of a food delivery Robot.

Wed, 13 Jan 2021 17:12:22 +0000
Wycombe's match at Sheffield Wednesday is off due to Covid
Wycombe Wanderers’ away fixture against Sheffield Wednesday has been postponed.

Wed, 13 Jan 2021 09:50:45 +0000
Thame 'murder' trial: Friend of Joshua Harling describes 'knife attack'
THE PASSENGER in the car with stab victim Joshua Harling has described what happened the night he was killed.

Wed, 13 Jan 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Police called as church pastor 'accused of hate speech while preaching about LGBT community in High Wycombe'
An outspoken church pastor was accused of hate speech while preaching about the LGBT community in High Wycombe town centre - prompting the police to be called.

Wed, 13 Jan 2021 05:00:00 +0000
High Wycombe: Anatolia Food Centre boss must train staff - or ‘lose licence’
A MINIMARKET boss in breach of his must train his staff within six weeks – or he could have his permit withdrawn in the future.

Wed, 13 Jan 2021 19:00:00 +0000
Beaconsfield Cricket Club joint president John Fleming dies aged 94
A Bucks cricket club is mourning the loss of a prominent figure it dubs “exceptional”.

Wed, 13 Jan 2021 11:35:46 +0000
‘Derelict’ Buzz Bingo in Aylesbury could be turned into 'arts music centre'
A ‘DERELICT’ bingo hall which was also previously a cinema could be turned into an “arts music centre”.

Wed, 13 Jan 2021 16:20:23 +0000
Aylesbury man charged with alleged assault in Paradise Orchard
A man has been charged in connection with an assault investigation in Aylesbury.

Wed, 13 Jan 2021 16:12:00 +0000
Milton Keynes' Vets Now save Labrador-Retriever puppy's life
A grateful couple have praised the quick action of emergency vets in Milton Keynes, who saved their dog's life - after the pooch ate an open safety pin.

Wed, 13 Jan 2021 14:05:56 +0000
Joshua Harling's alleged killer tests positive for coronavirus
A JUDGE has sent jurors in a murder trial home for the day after one of the alleged killers tested positive for coronavirus.

Wed, 13 Jan 2021 16:18:46 +0000
ONS map shows coronavirus deaths in the Chilterns
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) have updated their interactive map which reveals the location of every coronavirus-related death across the Chilterns0

Wed, 13 Jan 2021 15:45:27 +0000
Bucks Free Press launches We Grew up in Wycombe Facebook group
The has launched a new online community to share memories of the area.

Wed, 13 Jan 2021 15:30:10 +0000
Mum praises Wycombe High School after Gavin Williamson urges parents to report poor remote learning to Ofsted
A mum has praised a High Wycombe school for its “high quality virtual learning” after parents were asked to report schools to Ofsted if remote lessons were deemed to be poor during the third national lockdown.

Wed, 13 Jan 2021 15:26:00 +0000
Milton Keynes man jailed for punching female police officer
A man has been jailed for GBH and wounding with intent following an incident in Milton Keynes, in which a female police officer was assaulted.

Wed, 13 Jan 2021 16:24:08 +0000
Marlow Chef Tom Kerridge teams up with British Airways
Marlow-based chef, Tom Kerridge, has joined forces with British Airways as his food is set to be enjoyed on short-haul flights by passengers.

Wed, 13 Jan 2021 11:58:21 +0000
Remembering former Wycombe Wanderers president Monty Seymour
This week marks four years since we lost a legend.

Wed, 13 Jan 2021 19:29:25 +0000
Gerrards Cross: Tree blocking the railway line
A tree is currently blocking the line at Gerrards Cross railway station.

Wed, 13 Jan 2021 12:11:00 +0000
Aylesbury: Men injured in Weston Turville car crash
Two men were injured in a car crash in Weston Turville.

Wed, 13 Jan 2021 11:58:02 +0000
'The fearful are already terrified': Wycombe MP Steve Baker says government needs to 'bring hope'
Conservative Wycombe MP and former minister Steve Baker said the government needs to “stop fear” in order to bring hope as the country continues to battle the Covid-19 pandemic.

Wed, 13 Jan 2021 09:00:00 +0000
Bucks Healthcare raised millions from parking charges last year
Buckinghamshire Healthcare raised millions of pounds through charging staff, patients and visitors to park last year, figures reveal.

Wed, 13 Jan 2021 13:20:02 +0000
Boris Johnson promises 24/7 Covid-19 vaccinations
The Prime Minister said “at the moment the limit is on supply” of the vaccine.

Wed, 13 Jan 2021 13:07:55 +0000
Marcus Rashford teams up with Aldi to tackle child poverty
Brand new research from Aldi and Neighbourly reveals that food provision demand for families has increased by 71 per cent in the past six months. 

Tue, 12 Jan 2021 15:51:27 +0000
Libby Squire trial: Man 'raped and murdered vulnerable and distressed' student from High Wycombe
A 26-year-old man raped and murdered a "vulnerable" student from High Wycombe before putting her body into a river, a court has heard.

Tue, 12 Jan 2021 12:29:22 +0000
High Wycombe mosque prayer leader diagnosed with Covid-19
A Sheikh who led prayers at Wycombe Mosque last Friday has tested positive for Coronavirus.

Tue, 12 Jan 2021 10:43:14 +0000
Free school meals company Chartwells headed up by Bucks man Charlie Brown
The company at the centre of a storm over "woefully inadequate" free school meal parcels sent to families is headed up by a Buckinghamshire man.

Tue, 12 Jan 2021 19:25:57 +0000
Bucks roads: Stretch of motorway set to close for five nights
A stretch of the M1 close to Milton Keynes will close overnight next week.

Tue, 12 Jan 2021 18:03:06 +0000
Plans to convert former Amersham bank into KFC submitted to council
A new KFC restaurant could be coming to Amersham, in place of the former Lloyds TSB Bank on Sycamore Road.

Tue, 12 Jan 2021 17:28:13 +0000
Coronavirus in High Wycombe: Which area had the MOST cases?
The area in High Wycombe with the highest number of new Covid-19 cases has been revealed.

Tue, 12 Jan 2021 16:59:19 +0000
Aylesbury men fined after attending illegal rave in Wales
Two men from Aylesbury have been fined after they were caught attended an illegal rave in Wales.

Tue, 12 Jan 2021 16:00:00 +0000
Bucks Council leader admits 'we have too many members – all receiving full allowances'
CALLS have sounded for a bloated body to cut off some of its “excess” members who are still claiming full allowances – or ensure other councillors take a pay cut.

Tue, 12 Jan 2021 15:27:01 +0000
Bucks Council leader paints stark economic picture after furlough and lockdown
A TOP politician fears “significant” job losses when the government scheme ends – and the “death knell” of local businesses coming from the third national lockdown.

Tue, 12 Jan 2021 14:22:40 +0000
Great Missenden man banned from 'exposing his genitalia' in public place and having contact with girls under 16
A Great Missenden man has been issued with a Sexual Risk Order in High Wycombe.

Tue, 12 Jan 2021 12:50:10 +0000
Coronavirus in Bucks - 1,337 more cases diagnosed over the weekend
The number of recorded coronavirus cases in Buckinghamshire jumped by 1,337 over the weekend, official figures show.

Tue, 12 Jan 2021 10:36:13 +0000
Man remains in hospital following an explosion in Stone
A man remains in hospital following an explosion in Stone.

Tue, 12 Jan 2021 08:01:58 +0000
Beaconsfield: Cannabis plants and 'weighing scales' discovered by police
A cannabis farm has been discovered in a property in Beaconsfield.

Tue, 12 Jan 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Campaign to cut speed limit on Magpie Lane in Coleshill - and save alpacas
DRIVERS who speed through a Buckinghamshire village are putting at risk the lives of its pedestrians, cyclists, other road users – and alpacas.

Tue, 12 Jan 2021 18:38:26 +0000
Coronavirus in Bucks round up - Tuesday January 12
The number of recorded coronavirus cases in Buckinghamshire increased by 447 over the last 24 hours, official figures show.

Tue, 12 Jan 2021 14:12:43 +0000
Cars are broken into in Great Horwood near Buckingham
More cars in the Aylesbury Vale are being broken into, according to Thames Valley Police.

Tue, 12 Jan 2021 14:00:00 +0000
HMRC, Royal Mail, Natwest, NHS: Covid scams to look out for
During the pandemic it’s important you are aware of the scams doing the rounds to give you the best chance of keeping your personal details safe.

Tue, 12 Jan 2021 13:16:15 +0000
Loft fire breaks out in Iver Heath
Firefighters were called out to a loft fire in Iver Heath in the early hours of this morning.

Tue, 12 Jan 2021 12:15:55 +0000
Covid-19: These are the Bucks GP surgeries currently vaccinating patients - with more centres rolling out this week
More residents in High Wycombe are set to be vaccinated against Covid-19 as the Bucks rollout continues.



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