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Tue, 04 May 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Wycombe MP Steve Baker 'alarmed' as plans for 1,000 homes on Gomm Valley appear to fall through
Aviva’s decision to back out of plans for a sustainable 1,000-home village on the Gomm Valley has been slammed – and MP Steve Baker has shared his “alarm” at the news.

Tue, 04 May 2021 05:00:00 +0100
EVERY gully on Bucks' roads to be cleared in bid to prevent major flooding from happening again
Every single gully on Buckinghamshire roads is set to be cleaned over the course of this year - meaning we might not see a repeat of the flooding we faced in winter.

Mon, 03 May 2021 17:20:09 +0100
Line of Duty star Tommy Jessop 'spotted filming in Bledlow for new Steven Spielberg and Tom Hanks show'
Line of Duty favourite Tommy Jessop was apparently spotted in Bledlow last week filming for Steven Spielberg and Tom Hanks' new Apple TV series Masters of the Air.

Mon, 03 May 2021 16:44:24 +0100
Bourne End homeowner's plan to take public grass verge into their own garden in Harvest Hill prompts outrage
A homeowner’s plans to take part of a grass verge into their own garden has been criticised by neighbours and the parish council.

Mon, 03 May 2021 15:07:02 +0100
Hedsor Field Camping returns for summer 2021
A pop-up glamping site is set to return to Bucks after major success last summer.

Mon, 03 May 2021 11:32:21 +0100
Vernon Kay and neighbours angry as Beaconsfield timber yard fights to keep bungalow built without permission
A Beaconsfield timber yard’s fight to keep a bungalow that was built for the manager to live in has angered neighbours – including celebrity resident Vernon Kay.

Mon, 03 May 2021 10:40:54 +0100
Heavy rain and strong winds expected to hit Bucks this afternoon
Heavy rain and strong winds are expected to hit Bucks this afternoon, making Bank Holiday Monday a wash-out.

Mon, 03 May 2021 10:24:41 +0100
Man charged with murdering former police officer and canal worker in Aylesbury
A man has been charged in connection with a murder investigation after a former police officer and canal worker died in Aylesbury.

Mon, 03 May 2021 05:00:00 +0100
In the dock: Weekly round-up of hearings at Wycombe Magistrates' Court - March 18 to 22
Weekly round-up of hearings at Wycombe Magistrates' Court:

Mon, 03 May 2021 16:50:55 +0100
Man taken to hospital after fire breaks out in static caravan in Hollow Hill Lane, Iver
A man had to be taken to hospital after a fire broke out in a caravan.

Mon, 03 May 2021 12:36:53 +0100
Man injured in Friday night attack outside Wooburn Working Men’s Club
A man was left injured in an attack outside a working men's club on Friday night.

Mon, 03 May 2021 12:22:10 +0100
'Terrified' climate protester blocks Amersham road in peaceful protest
A man wearing a sign claiming he is "terrified" for younger generations because of the climate crisis blocked a road in Amersham at the weekend in a peaceful protest.

Mon, 03 May 2021 09:51:50 +0100
Thames Valley Police sell Jordan Air and Ralph Lauren bag
THAMES Valley Police are back on eBay and are selling some designer steals.

Mon, 03 May 2021 10:30:31 +0100
Martin Lewis: Is it cheaper to switch heating on and off or leave it running?
Martin Lewis's MoneySavingExpert has revealed how to use your central heating this year.

Sun, 02 May 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Uche Ikpeazu on Gareth Ainsworth and Wycombe's attitude
‘He’s been great for me, I am so grateful and he is the best manager I have played under.’

Sun, 02 May 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Bucks planning applications: Four interesting plans this week
Buckinghamshire Council deals with thousands of planning applications every year.

Sun, 02 May 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.

Sun, 02 May 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Bucks woman remembers meeting the Queen in Marlow
A woman who met the Queen and Prince Philip when she was a young girl has spoken about the Duke of Edinburgh’s “thoughtfulness” when he made sure she could meet Her Majesty on a trip to Bucks.

Sun, 02 May 2021 12:00:00 +0100
'Why was Beaconsfield MP included in European Super League talks?'
This is what you have been writing to us about this week.

Sun, 02 May 2021 05:00:00 +0100
From Bledlow to The Promised Land - a story of emigration
Author and historian Martin Greenwood is perhaps best known locally for his books about village life in the fictional county of Banburyshire.

Sun, 02 May 2021 12:00:00 +0100
‘Hoop-la’ and ‘Spinner’ for 50s children - looking back at fun social events
The article on the main Nostalgia page this week tells the story of the emigration in the 1850/60s to Australia by members of the extended Britnell family living in the area around Bledlow and Radnage.

Sat, 01 May 2021 16:59:12 +0100
Wycombe and Risborough drug dealers caught out in Aylesbury
A pair of dealers caught red-handed with thousands pounds worth of drugs have been locked up.

Sat, 01 May 2021 12:56:14 +0100
Uxbridge Road closed between Iver and Slough after crash
Emergency services are on the scene of a serious crash which has forced a major road to be closed.

Sat, 01 May 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Bluebell walks in and around Bucks
One of the notable highlights of spring has to be when the bluebells bloom, covering grassy verges and woodlands in splashes of colour.

Sat, 01 May 2021 21:12:25 +0100
Gareth Ainsworth on Wycombe Wanderers' win over Bournemouth
Wycombe manager Gareth Ainsworth insists that finishing bottom of the Championship will not impact the ‘psychological strength’ of his players.

Sat, 01 May 2021 20:33:44 +0100
Ainsworth on Wycombe being a 'yoyoing Championship club'
Wycombe manager Gareth Ainsworth believes his side could be a ‘yoyoing Championship club’, after they defeated promotion-pushing Bournemouth 1-0 at Adams Park.

Sat, 01 May 2021 19:37:09 +0100
Bournemouth manager Jonathan Woodgate on Wycombe Wanderers
Bournemouth manager Jonathan Woodgate has praised Wycombe Wanderers, as the Chairboys defeated the Cherries 1-0 at Adams Park.

Sat, 01 May 2021 17:08:07 +0100
Match Report: Wycombe Wanderers 1-0 AFC Bournemouth
Wycombe go into the final day of the season with a chance of staying in the Championship after they defeated promotion-pushing Bournemouth 1-0 at Adams Park.

Sat, 01 May 2021 16:30:00 +0100
Kenrick Reginald Hijmans Johnson, better known as ‘Snakehips’ in Marlow
THIS week, a few memories of probably the best known pupil to attend Sir William Borlase’s School – the world famous bandleader and tap-dancer Ken “Snakehips” Johnson.

Sat, 01 May 2021 13:23:39 +0100
Live at Adams Park: Wycombe Wanderers vs AFC Bournemouth
Good afternoon and welcome to Adams Park for the final time this season, as Wycombe Wanderers take on AFC Bournemouth today. A game that could see relegation confirmed for the Chairboys.

Sat, 01 May 2021 12:00:00 +0100
Live theatre returns after a tough year of Covid
LIVE theatre is coming back to the county after a forced year-long break because of the coronavirus outbreak.

Sat, 01 May 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Bucks planning applications: See what could be built near you
What's in your area?

Sat, 01 May 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Aylesbury woman originally from Kilkenny died following fall
An elderly Aylesbury woman who was originally from County Kilkenny died at Stoke Mandeville Hospital weeks after injuring herself in a fall at home.

Sat, 01 May 2021 12:00:00 +0100
Bucks in bloom - blossoming flowers add stunning bursts of colour to lush greenery
The beautiful Chilterns look good all year around but it is hard to deny they are looking their best right now.

Sat, 01 May 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Was your baby born in Bucks during lockdown? Send us your pictures
Calling all proud parents!

Sat, 01 May 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Londoners swapping city life for leafy Chilterns
New figures released this week provide an insight into the scale of the mass migration of Londoners swapping life in the city for a home half an hour’s journey on the Chiltern Railways line from the green, green pastures of Bucks.

Sat, 01 May 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Do you recognise these High Wycombe scenes?
This week we are back in High Wycombe for Then and Now, looking at how Castlefield has changed over the years.

Sat, 01 May 2021 16:30:00 +0100
Beaconsfield MP Joy Morrissey: ‘Local businesses are a lifeblood of communities’
Beaconsfield MP Joy Morrissey writes exclusively to Bucks Free Press readers:

Sat, 01 May 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Weekly horoscope for May 1 - your star sign reading by Russell Grant
CELEBRITY Bucks resident Russell Grant’s weekly Bucks Free Press horoscope from Saturday, May 1:

Sat, 01 May 2021 16:30:00 +0100
The Maltings: The hidden history of Grade II listed building on the market
There is a great deal of speculation as to what the future holds for the Grade II listed maltings in Old Amersham as this historic site is currently on the market. Bordered on 2 sides by Barn Meadow, the buildings are clearly recognisable as they ...

Fri, 30 Apr 2021 18:11:21 +0100
Future of 1,000-home 'green' village on Gomm Valley thrown into doubt as landowner accused of abandoning plans so they can 'make more money'
The owner of Gomm Valley has sensationally been accused of "washing its hands" of plans for a 1,000-home 'sustainable' village - because it wants to "make more money".

Fri, 30 Apr 2021 15:51:45 +0100
Men jailed after passenger dies in car crash near Aylesbury
Three men have been jailed for 19 years following a car crash that left one man dead and another man with serious injuries in Boarstall near Brill.

Fri, 30 Apr 2021 11:45:24 +0100
Brent man jailed for assault in the Britannia pub in Marlow
A 39-year-old man from London has been jailed for eight years with a further three years on licence, after he was convicted of assault in Marlow.

Fri, 30 Apr 2021 17:33:07 +0100
Maxy to celebrate his 10th birthday in RSPCA rescue home
A dog that has been at a rescue centre for almost 500 days is looking for a new home.

Fri, 30 Apr 2021 17:33:33 +0100
More than 85,000 sign petition against Bucks rabbit meat farm near Amersham
More than 85,000 people have signed a petition calling to refuse plans for an intensive rabbit meat farm in a Bucks village.

Fri, 30 Apr 2021 14:43:51 +0100
Drivers caught doing over 100mph on the M40 by police
Two drivers will face ‘serious penalties’ after they were caught driving at speeds at over 100mph.

Fri, 30 Apr 2021 13:46:31 +0100
High Wycombe extension branded ‘overbearing’ hangs in balance
THE fate of an extension branded “overbearing and un-neighbourly” hangs in the balance.

Fri, 30 Apr 2021 13:06:32 +0100
Plans submitted to build children's treehouse in Beaconsfield garden
PLANS to build an incredible looking children’s treehouse in the back garden of a Bucks property have been submitted to the council.

Fri, 30 Apr 2021 12:23:39 +0100
Wycombe Royal Mail postman battling alcoholism kills himself
A Royal Mail postman from Wycombe who was struggling with an alcohol addiction hanged himself in his bedroom, a coroner has found.

Fri, 30 Apr 2021 11:25:38 +0100
Knife is found 'hidden underneath a log' in Milton Keynes
A knife that was found ‘hidden’ in Milton Keynes will be destroyed by police.



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