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Tue, 30 Mar 2021 05:00:00 +0100
High Wycombe: Son of Lady Verney High School teacher pays tribute to his 'hero' dad
The son of a beloved High Wycombe secondary school teacher has paid tribute to his father, calling him his hero.

Tue, 30 Mar 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Bill Grundy berates County Hall in Aylesbury in 1972
A video from the 1970s has surfaced which berates the structure of County Hall in Aylesbury.

Tue, 30 Mar 2021 09:10:58 +0100
New Covid Moderna vaccine expected to be rolled out in the UK in April
Despite challenges in international supplies, the Moderna vaccine is still on course to arrive in April.

Tue, 30 Mar 2021 09:03:06 +0100
Wetherspoon plans new pub in Newport Pagnell
A Bucks town is set to get a new Wetherspoon after the pubs giant announced it is set to invest £145 million in opening new pubs and upgrading existing ones.

Tue, 30 Mar 2021 08:44:44 +0100
Firefighters called after back garden blaze starts spreading to High Wycombe house
Rubbish that caught fire in the back garden of a house started to spread towards a house in High Wycombe, prompting calls to firefighters.

Mon, 29 Mar 2021 17:05:57 +0100
The Greyhound named on the UK’s ‘one to watch' list
A Beaconsfield pub/restaurant has been named as the ‘One to Watch’ in the UK’s prestigious Top 50 Gastropubs awards.

Mon, 29 Mar 2021 14:31:01 +0100
High Wycombe man charged after '30 wraps of heroin found in car by police'
A High Wycombe man has been charged after 30 wraps of heroin were apparently found in a car.

Mon, 29 Mar 2021 12:19:38 +0100
HS2 security at Small Dean injured in attack by group of 30 near the A413 - with traffic 'narrowly' missing people in the road
Nine HS2 security staff were injured when 30 people attacked them on the A413 - with passing traffic "narrowly" missing people in the road.

Mon, 29 Mar 2021 16:20:14 +0100
Deliveroo drivers protest in Aylesbury over pay
Several Deliveroo drivers were seen protesting in Aylesbury following a dispute over pay.

Mon, 29 Mar 2021 17:01:03 +0100
Bucks Council to debate extension of listed cottage on Elm Road in Penn
EXTENSION for an 18th Century cottage have received allegations of “overshadowing” and “poor design” – but some locals say it is an ‘improvement’.

Mon, 29 Mar 2021 17:18:21 +0100
Easter Bank Holiday bin collections across Buckinghamshire
Bin collections across Buckinghamshire will change over the Easter Bank Holiday.

Mon, 29 Mar 2021 14:27:31 +0100
Bucks to trial 'flood alert' app – as Slough adopts 'sponge city' idea
A NEW ‘flood alert’ app is to be trialled in Bucks to help homes and businesses tackle imminent threats.

Mon, 29 Mar 2021 09:51:28 +0100
Two men arrested in connection with burglary at telephone exchange in Bourne End
Two people have been arrested in connection with a burglary at Bourne End telephone exchange.

Mon, 29 Mar 2021 14:52:55 +0100
The places you can now visit in Bucks as coronavirus rules are relaxed
Outdoor swimming pools, tennis courts, golf courses and basketball courts have been allowed to reopen today as coronavirus restrictions are eased slightly.

Mon, 29 Mar 2021 13:52:28 +0100
Could Buckinghamshire have a heatwave this Easter Weekend?
A heatwave could hit Buckinghamshire this week.

Mon, 29 Mar 2021 13:20:55 +0100
Inside the £500k FLAT for sale in Stoke Poges
A two-bedroom flat in Stoke Poges is on the market for £500,000.

Mon, 29 Mar 2021 12:19:43 +0100
Bletchley Park hero Alan Turing to appear on new £50 note
One of the leading figures in helping the British defeat the Germans in World War II will be featured on the new £50 note.

Mon, 29 Mar 2021 10:19:56 +0100
Wagamama to reopen restaurants in High Wycombe, Aylesbury, Milton Keynes and Bletchley in April
Restaurant group Wagamama has unveiled plans to reopen around half of its restaurants for outdoor dining on April 12 as restrictions ease under Boris Johnson’s road map out of lockdown.

Mon, 29 Mar 2021 10:56:13 +0100
Scammers call Princes Risborough resident pretending to be a councillor
Residents are being warned to be vigilant after scammers pretending to be a local councillor contacted a man in Princes Risborough in a bid to steal cash.

Mon, 29 Mar 2021 05:01:00 +0100
In the dock: Weekly round-up of hearings at Wycombe Magistrates' Court - February 5 to 10
Weekly round-up of hearings at Wycombe Magistrates' Court:

Mon, 29 Mar 2021 11:40:30 +0100
Bucks Council to decide new homes on Watchet Lane in Holmer Green
PLANS for two new properties are to be decided next week after “concerns” relating to a previous application have been “overcome”.

Mon, 29 Mar 2021 11:06:21 +0100
Petition launched to save Milton Keynes' A Pizza This
A petition has been launched to try and save a mobile pizza business in Milton Keynes.

Mon, 29 Mar 2021 13:28:53 +0100
Chesham TV doctor speaks out about the social media abuse she has faced
A GP who has suffered abuse at the hands of social media trolls due to her colour, faith and gender has spoken out about the discrimination she has faced.

Mon, 29 Mar 2021 17:40:15 +0100
Buckinghamshire Health and Social Care Awards: Nominate an amazing nurse
Do you know an amazing nurse who has worked tirelessly through the Covid-19 pandemic?

Mon, 29 Mar 2021 09:39:09 +0100
This is where you can travel from Monday when Boris Johnson eases lockdown
The 'stay at home' order will ease on Monday when the second phase of the first stage of Boris Johnson’s road map will begin.

Sun, 28 Mar 2021 18:20:30 +0100
Coronavirus in Bucks - Number of patients in hospital received
Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust was caring for 30 coronavirus patients in hospital as of Tuesday, figures show.

Sun, 28 Mar 2021 13:07:35 +0100
Aylesbury: Man convicted after car crash left woman with 'life changing injuries'
A man has been convicted of driving a vehicle while above the alcohol and drugs limit after he was involved in a crash that left a woman with 'life changing injuries'.

Sun, 28 Mar 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Bucks news round-up - Sunday, March 28
Here are five of the biggest stories published on the Bucks Free Press this week.

Sun, 28 Mar 2021 13:26:35 +0100
Major Bucks supermarkets urgently recall products over health risks
Salmonella poisoning, food allergies and unapproved premises' are just some of the reasons behind a number of urgent product recalls across the UK.

Sun, 28 Mar 2021 13:24:42 +0100
Aldi and Lidl middle aisles: What's available from today?
The best bargains hitting the shelves in the middle aisles of their stores from Sunday, March 28, 2021.

Sun, 28 Mar 2021 12:00:00 +0100
'Overdevelopment feeds sewage issues'
This is what you have been writing to us about this week.

Sun, 28 Mar 2021 12:00:00 +0100
'Roundabout at Abbey Barn Lane junction is a bad idea'
This is what you have been writing to us about this week.

Sun, 28 Mar 2021 05:00:00 +0100
ROADWORKS: 9 roads to get treatment this week - full list
This is where Transport for Bucks will be working this week.

Sun, 28 Mar 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Bucks planning applications: See what could be built near you
Wycombe area

Sun, 28 Mar 2021 16:30:00 +0100
Remembering Chesham's Reverend Frederick Aylward
Tim Yates reminded me that this year is the 150th anniversary of the death of the respected Rev Frederick Aylward, who played an important part in the history of Chesham.

Sun, 28 Mar 2021 12:00:00 +0100
Friends and families enjoying the outdoors
With the sun shining, the temperature rising, and the lockdown beginning to ease, we can start to spend more time in the great outdoors.

Sun, 28 Mar 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Smith's in Bull Lane: Remembering Wycombe’s favourite fish and chip shop
A recent article in the Nostalgia pages (BFP March 5, 2021) featured the lost fish and chip shops of Wycombe. This had been the subject of much discussion on the ‘We Grew Up in Wycombe’ group.

Sun, 28 Mar 2021 13:00:00 +0100
Nominate someone for a Mental Health Award - here's how
We want to recognise the talent and dedication of those heroes who work in the industry, particularly in this incredibly testing year.

Sun, 28 Mar 2021 05:02:00 +0100
Know an amazing domiciliary care worker? Here's how to nominate them
If you know an amazing domiciliary care worker who deserves recognition for the work they have done, you can nominate them for a Buckinghamhire Health and Social Care Award.

Sat, 27 Mar 2021 10:53:30 +0000
A404 Northbound reopens van fire at Handy Cross Roundabout
The A404 Northbound is closed, with slow traffic in the area due to a van fire at the Handy Cross Roundabout.

Sat, 27 Mar 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Five Easter walks you can do in Bucks
With schools breaking up for Easter and restrictions easing on Monday (March 29)here are five walks you can enjoy with friends and family.

Sat, 27 Mar 2021 16:32:00 +0000
Looking back at all the blacksmiths in Marlow
JUST for once I’ll start at the bottom and work upwards because the first and oldest of these pictures (top left) and several others suffer the very frequent problem of bearing no dates or details.

Sat, 27 Mar 2021 17:35:42 +0000
Bucks Scout Radio broadcast the Scout's superhero weekend
More than 1,200 Beaver Scouts across Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire took part in a 'superheroes' camp.

Sat, 27 Mar 2021 12:00:00 +0000
Your year in lockdown - walks, wildlife, fun in the snow and two metres apart
Tuesday marked a year since the country was plunged into lockdown as coronavirus cases rapidly started to rise.

Sat, 27 Mar 2021 10:37:57 +0000
Milton Keynes: Car crashes into shop wall
A woman was treated by paramedics after a car crashed into a shop wall in Milton Keynes.

Sat, 27 Mar 2021 10:22:29 +0000
Marlow: Fire outside house 'believed to have been started deliberately'
Bucks Fire and Rescue have said that they believe a rubbish fire outside of a Marlow property 'was started deliberately'.

Sat, 27 Mar 2021 10:16:36 +0000
Two people taken to hospital after suffering carbon monoxide poisoning
A woman was taken to hospital after suffering from carbon monoxide poisoning at an Aston Clinton property.

Sat, 27 Mar 2021 17:19:54 +0000
Milton Keynes: Six arrested during two day operation
Officers conducting a two day operation in Milton Keynes arrested six people during a neighbourhood policing priority enforcement operation.

Sat, 27 Mar 2021 16:30:00 +0000
Beaconsfield MP Joy Morrissey: There is so much to look forward to in coming weeks
This week, Beaconsfield MP Joy Morrissey writes exclusively to Bucks Free Press readers:

Sat, 27 Mar 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Great Missenden scenes from the 1950s
With news that 37 new flats could be built near Great Missenden Railway Station, we’ve unearthed pictures of the town through the years.



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