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Mon, 05 Apr 2021 16:50:30 +0100
Tributes pour in for Chesham and Amersham MP Dame Cheryl Gillan
Tributes have poured in for Dame Cheryl Gillan, whose death on Saturday (April 4) following a long illness has sent shockwaves through the community.

Tue, 06 Apr 2021 09:23:46 +0100
Royal Mail, HMRC, banks and the NHS - urgent warning to Brits at risk of scams
Lockdown restrictions and a rise in online shopping or banking throughout the pandemic has seen a rise in scams.

Tue, 06 Apr 2021 09:21:07 +0100
Fitting rooms will re-open when non-essential stores return on April 12
After more than a year of no fitting rooms, the Government has released new guidance for stores and shoppers

Mon, 05 Apr 2021 15:41:13 +0100
PM Boris Johnson leads tributes to Dame Cheryl Gillan
MP Dame Cheryl Gillan has passed away at the age of 68 after a lengthy illness, the Conservative Party has confirmed.

Mon, 05 Apr 2021 13:00:00 +0100
Driver convicted for driving wrong way on M25 to escape police
A man has pleaded guilty to dangerous driving after driving the wrong way around the M25 to escape police.

Mon, 05 Apr 2021 10:40:22 +0100
Snow flurries spotted across Bucks
Snow flurries have been spotted across Bucks this morning.

Mon, 05 Apr 2021 07:00:00 +0100
Calls to reduce speed limit between Wycombe Road and Walkwood Rise
CAMPAIGNERS have called for the speed limit to be reduced on an “incredibly dangerous” stretch of road they say will get worse when a medical practice opens.

Mon, 05 Apr 2021 05:00:00 +0100
'Woefully inadequate' parking near Hughenden Park criticised as drivers slapped with tickets
"Woefully inadequate" parking at a popular High Wycombe outdoor space has been criticised after drivers were slapped with parking tickets.

Mon, 05 Apr 2021 09:58:02 +0100
Car stopped in Beaconsfield after 'almost rolling into police vehicle'
A car was stopped in Beaconsfield after the driver reportedly almost rolled into a police car.

Mon, 05 Apr 2021 05:00:00 +0100
In the dock: Weekly round-up of hearings at Wycombe Magistrates' Court - February 15 to 18
Weekly round-up of hearings at Wycombe Magistrates' Court:

Mon, 05 Apr 2021 19:21:37 +0100
David Wheeler on Wycombe's win against Rotherham United
Wycombe midfielder David Wheeler admitted that ‘he was caught off guard’ in Wanderers’ 3-0 win over Rotherham.

Mon, 05 Apr 2021 18:33:21 +0100
Gareth Ainsworth on Wycombe's win over Rotherham United
‘We look forward now as there are six to go and we can do this.’

Mon, 05 Apr 2021 09:10:00 +0100
Drivers urged to complete 10 car safety checks before driving after lockdown
10 important safety checks experts have told all drivers to complete before returning to the roads after lockdown.

Mon, 05 Apr 2021 13:25:49 +0100
85 percent of parents lie to their children - the funniest lies we tell the kids
Research from Aldi revealed many parents tell on average 10 hilarious little white lies every week.

Mon, 05 Apr 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Carousel's buses get a major makeover to help improve air quality
Twelve Carousel buses have been upgraded in a bid to reduce harmful nitrous oxide emissions.

Mon, 05 Apr 2021 10:00:00 +0100
How you can help amazing community heroes get the recognition they deserve
THERE are just days left to nominate those amazing people who helped the community through one of the worst years we have ever faced.

Mon, 05 Apr 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Has your GP surgery been amazing throughout the pandemic? Nominate them for an award
Working at a GP surgery is a tough job at the best of times, but teams have faced unprecedented challenges during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Sun, 04 Apr 2021 12:00:00 +0100
'Speed cameras for Micklefield Road hill, High Wycombe'
This is what you have been writing to us about this week.

Sun, 04 Apr 2021 17:48:35 +0100
The dogs most vulnerable to theft in the UK - is your dog on the list?
Certain breeds and designer crossbreeds are much more highly sought-after than others.

Sun, 04 Apr 2021 18:31:31 +0100
Wycombe manager Gareth Ainsworth discusses Rotherham United clash
Rotherham sit two places above the Chairboys  who will try and close the gap on their relegation rivals.

Sun, 04 Apr 2021 05:00:00 +0100
ITV's Britain’s Favourite Walks names Wendover to Great Missenden walk among the best in Britain
A Bucks walking route has been named one of the best in Britain.

Sun, 04 Apr 2021 15:26:22 +0100
Wycombe Wanderers legend Cliff Trott passes away aged 91
A Wycombe Wanderers legend has died at the age of 91.

Sun, 04 Apr 2021 15:00:00 +0100
Nostalgia: One of Amersham’s best kept secrets
An experimental, post WWI housing development, just a stone’s throw from Amersham Station, is one of Amersham’s best kept secrets. The Elm Close Conservation Area is a private estate built around a central green. It is entered by a single-trac...

Sun, 04 Apr 2021 15:00:00 +0100
REVEALED: Thousands of homes lying vacant in Buckinghamshire
Thousands of empty houses in Buckinghamshire should be used to help solve the national housing crisis, campaigners argue.

Sun, 04 Apr 2021 14:41:05 +0100
Off-road bike seized by police in Chesham
An ‘illegal’ bike was seized by police in Chesham.

Sun, 04 Apr 2021 11:15:00 +0100
Gareth Ainsworth on Easter Monday clash against Rotherham United
Wycombe Wanderers opened their Championship season against Rotherham last September and were dealt a bitter blow in injury time.

Sun, 04 Apr 2021 13:05:24 +0100
Injured men rescued from two-car crash in Bletchley
Two men were rescued from a crash involving two cars.

Sun, 04 Apr 2021 12:51:12 +0100
Line Of Duty cheat sheet: the acronyms you need to know to follow the BBC hit
To keep on top AC-12’s antics, you will need to know your CHIS from your AFO.

Sun, 04 Apr 2021 12:00:00 +0100
'A shame flowers have to compete with discarded masks and takeaway litter'
This is what you have been writing to us about this week.

Sun, 04 Apr 2021 10:00:01 +0100
M40 crash: Car hits central reservation on southbound carriageway
Emergency services were called after a car crashed into the central reservation on the M40.

Wed, 31 Mar 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Emergency roadworks at Handy Cross roundabout this Easter weekend
Emergency works at the Handy Cross roundabout will close part of the A404 this Easter weekend.

Sun, 04 Apr 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Bucks planning applications: See what could be built near you
Wycombe area21/05935/FUL - Householder application for construction of front porch, single storey rear extension to the rear and associated internal alterations - 1 Deanfield Cottages Speen Road North Dean 21/05910/MINAMD - Proposed non-material ...

Sun, 04 Apr 2021 05:00:00 +0100
The amazing Bletchley Park codebreaker who lived in Naphill
Alfred Dillwyn Knox is not a widely recognised name, but his career as one of the UK’s leading cryptologists and codebreakers spanned some 30 years, and two world wars. For much of that time he lived in Naphill, and was a well-known and congenia...

Sun, 04 Apr 2021 12:00:00 +0100
Fun and games for all during the 1950s
The main article on the Nostalgia page features codebreaker/cryptographer Dilly Knox, who made enormous contributions to breaking German codes in the two world wars of the 20th century.

Sun, 04 Apr 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Do you know an unsung hero who helped those in need during the pandemic?
Do you know an unsung hero who helped those in need during the pandemic?

Sat, 03 Apr 2021 12:01:05 +0100
New HS2 bridge could look like this
A computer generated image of what a new HS2 bridge near Great Missenden could look like has been released.

Sat, 03 Apr 2021 22:30:34 +0100
Wycombe Wanderers recall Giles Phillips from Aldershot Town
Wycombe Wanderers have confirmed that defender Giles Phillips has been recalled to the club following his loan spell at Aldershot Town.

Sat, 03 Apr 2021 17:43:00 +0100
New initiative launched to help Milton Keynes' cyclists
A new scheme to encourage the residents of Milton Keynes to cycle to work, as well as having securer bike storage for local businesses has been launched.

Sat, 03 Apr 2021 16:34:26 +0100
Chesham Mosque's Covid-19 vaccination centre postponed
The vaccination centre at Chesham Mosque which was due to take place this Easter has been postponed until further notice.

Sat, 03 Apr 2021 15:00:00 +0100
Supermarkets issue urgent product recalls on baby formula, meat and dairy
Salmonella poisoning, food allergies and choking hazards are just some of the reasons behind a number of urgent product recalls across the UK.

Sat, 03 Apr 2021 12:41:29 +0100
Aldi and Lidl middle aisles: The best Easter Bank Holiday deals
The best bargains hitting the shelves in the middle aisles of Aldi and Lidl this Easter Bank Holiday.

Sat, 03 Apr 2021 12:00:00 +0100
25 pictures of all things bright and beautiful in Bucks
We have seen some glorious sunshine this past week and, with lockdown restrictions starting to ease, residents have been making the most of the warm weather.

Sat, 03 Apr 2021 12:00:00 +0100
Strictly Come Dancing tour to stop off in Buckinghamshire
A STRICTLY Come Dancing tour will waltz across the UK in 2022 - stopping off at two Buckinghamshire theatres to delight fans.

Sat, 03 Apr 2021 09:10:37 +0100
M40 van fire closes off two lanes for almost two hours
A van fire closed off two lanes on the M40 for almost two hours.

Sat, 03 Apr 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Death notices in the Bucks Free Press last week
Here are the death announcements carried in the Bucks Free Press last week.

Sat, 03 Apr 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Mobile coronavirus test centres in Bucks this week
More coronavirus mobile testing sites are coming to Bucks over the coming week in a bid to stop the spread of the illness across the county.

Sat, 03 Apr 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Looking back at High Wycombe town centre scenes
Looking back at High Wycombe town centre scenes from years gone by.

Sat, 03 Apr 2021 05:00:00 +0100
'Best time for house sales in Bucks'
Pent-up demand is spurring on the house market like spring sunshine is bringing trees into leaf.

Sat, 03 Apr 2021 17:16:06 +0100
Milton Keynes: Three arrested after 'fight' breaks out between six men
An investigation has been launched after a fight in Milton Keynes.

Sat, 03 Apr 2021 16:30:00 +0100
Looking back at all Marlow's old record shops
THE request came from Martin James who was reminiscing on Facebook about Chiltern Sound in Spittal Street.



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