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Tue, 18 May 2021 05:30:00 +0100
Five Guys customers receive fines after using parking bays in High Wycombe
A number of Five Guys customers have been given fines after using the restaurant’s parking bays in High Wycombe.

Tue, 18 May 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Corazón del Río at Bourne End Marina - when it is opening and how to book
A long-empty restaurant at Bourne End Marina has undergone a huge revamp and is set to become a new Spanish eatery opening this month.

Tue, 18 May 2021 07:19:00 +0100
Stolen digger found by police in Milton Keynes
A STOLEN digger has been found by police.

Mon, 17 May 2021 16:24:57 +0100
A404 closed: Roadworks between High Wycombe and Marlow
A stretch of the A404 will be closed overnight for five weeks whilst roads are set to be resurfaced.

Mon, 17 May 2021 17:11:40 +0100
Bucks man denies sexual assaults in High Wycombe and Watford
A High Wycombe man has been accused of sexually assaulting two women in Buckinghamshire and Watford.

Mon, 17 May 2021 17:43:24 +0100
The Red Lion in Great Kingshill to turn into Lounge India
A pub in Great Kingshill is set to turn into an Indian restaurant and takeaway in the coming weeks.

Mon, 17 May 2021 13:00:00 +0100
Fathers 4 Justice banners appear on High Wycombe road
Banners reading 'fathers have rights too' have been left on a busy road in High Wycombe.

Mon, 17 May 2021 12:50:42 +0100
High Wycombe's new mayor has been revealed as Cllr Andrea Baughan
The new mayor of High Wycombe has been announced.

Mon, 17 May 2021 11:47:47 +0100
Aylesbury driver who left two people with life-changing injuries in crash is given suspended sentence
A man who left two people with life-changing injuries because he was driving while unfit through drink and drugs has been given a suspended sentence.

Mon, 17 May 2021 11:33:35 +0100
E-scooters arrive in Princes Risborough TODAY amid huge success of trials in High Wycombe and Aylesbury
E-scooters have been launched in Princes Risborough this week following big success in High Wycombe and Aylesbury.

Mon, 17 May 2021 05:00:00 +0100
In the dock: Weekly round-up of hearings at Wycombe Magistrates' Court - April 6 to 8
Weekly round-up of hearings at Wycombe Magistrates' Court:

Mon, 17 May 2021 11:12:15 +0100
Slough thugs who robbed three teenagers, threatened them with a knife and punched one with knuckle duster are jailed
Two men who robbed three teenagers and punched one of them with a knuckle duster have been jailed.

Mon, 17 May 2021 13:32:00 +0100
Milton Keynes man jailed for murdering Wolverhampton teen
A 19-year-old man from Milton Keynes has been jailed for life along with three others, after they were convicted of murdering a 15-year-old boy in the Midlands.

Mon, 17 May 2021 20:10:03 +0100
Bike thefts decrease in Milton Keynes over the last year
A study has revealed that bike thefts in Milton Keynes have decreased over the last 12 months.

Mon, 17 May 2021 18:00:22 +0100
Man attacked by group in Milton Keynes in broad daylight
A man required hospital treatment after he was attacked in broad daylight in Milton Keynes.

Mon, 17 May 2021 17:16:15 +0100
How Teslas are becoming more popular in Milton Keynes
Milton Keynes is reportedly a ‘Tesla hotspot’ according to a new survey.

Mon, 17 May 2021 16:09:43 +0100
Universal Care aim to expand in Buckinghamshire and Berkshire
A care home company are hoping to expand their business across Buckinghamshire and Berkshire.

Mon, 17 May 2021 19:00:00 +0100
Fans enjoy the 2021 Adams Park Cup at Wycombe Wanderers' ground
Numerous local teams were seen playing at the home of Wycombe Wanderers for the 2021 Adams Park Cup at the weekend.

Mon, 17 May 2021 07:52:36 +0100
Lockdown rules changing today despite Indian variant concerns
Boris Johnson warned “we’re likely to face some hard choices” as stage four of the lockdown roadmap was thrown into doubt.

Mon, 17 May 2021 07:22:00 +0100
Drivers arrested for drink driving in Milton Keynes
A DRIVER who was "on his way to get a curry" has been arrested for drink driving.

Sun, 16 May 2021 15:58:14 +0100
M40 crash closes off two lanes
Two lanes were closed on the M40 this afternoon following a crash.

Sun, 16 May 2021 15:37:31 +0100
Chesham residents rally around man, 90, who was 'ripped off by rogue builders'
The community has rallied around a pensioner who was reportedly “ripped off” by a builder.

Sun, 16 May 2021 05:00:00 +0100
How High Wycombe looked before, during and after the River Wye was buried underground
The Bucks Free Press begins a campaign to persuade the authorities to finally implement a long-held ambition of many people in High Wycombe to see at least a section of the river Wye restored to the surface as it flows through the town-centre.

Sun, 16 May 2021 16:30:00 +0100
Chesham Bois: The cherry blossom and country scenes of artist
We have been enjoying displays of wonderful cherry blossom, a favourite subject for artist Caroline “Car” Richardson who frequently painted the cherry trees.

Sun, 16 May 2021 15:04:20 +0100
Indian Covid variant: More than 900 PCR tests given out in Aylesbury during surge testing
More than 900 Covid tests were given out after the Indian variant was discovered in Bucks.

Sun, 16 May 2021 14:43:21 +0100
High Wycombe: Water main bursts in Eden Shopping Centre
Firefighters were called to a burst water main in a High Wycombe shopping centre.

Sun, 16 May 2021 12:00:00 +0100
'What will HS2 end up costing us and who will pay?'
This is what you have been writing to us about this week.

Sun, 16 May 2021 12:00:00 +0100
'No major housing need in Wycombe'
This is what you have been writing to us about this week.

Sun, 16 May 2021 10:53:03 +0100
Teenage flier from Marlow set to take to the skies in World Record bid
A Marlow flier who became the UK’s youngest solo glider pilot in 2016 is set to take to the skies again for a world record-breaking solo flight around the world.

Sun, 16 May 2021 10:36:55 +0100
Tesco, Iceland and Morrisons among supermarkets issuing urgent product recalls
Food allergies, salmonella poisoning, Hepatitis A and chocking hazards are just some of the reasons behind a number of urgent product recalls

Sun, 16 May 2021 05:00:00 +0100
ROADWORKS: 2 roads to get treatment this week
This is where Transport for Bucks will be working next week.

Sun, 16 May 2021 13:18:46 +0100
Changes to your state pension have been announced for January 2022
The changes will come into effect from January 1, 2022 and will affect whether a person qualifies for state pension or not.

Sat, 15 May 2021 16:09:41 +0100
Little Mix's Leigh-Anne Pinnock, from High Wycombe, calls out Andre Gray over old colourist tweets
High Wycombe-born singer Leigh-Anne Pinnock has been lauded for challenging her fiancé Andre Gray over recently resurfaced derogatory comments he made about dark-skinned women.

Sat, 15 May 2021 11:33:12 +0100
Teenager with links to Chesham goes missing
A teenager with links to Chesham has gone missing, with police concerned for her welfare.

Sat, 15 May 2021 10:36:35 +0100
Empire bosses confirm future of High Wycombe cinema
Empire bosses have confirmed the future of the High Wycombe cinema.

Sat, 15 May 2021 07:00:00 +0100
Death notices in the Bucks Free Press last week
Here are the death announcements carried in the Bucks Free Press last week.

Sat, 15 May 2021 05:00:00 +0100
THREE schools plan big refurbishment projects, plus a new nail salon for village - 5 interesting plans
Plans to overhaul three schools, a new nail salon in a village and work to prevent the collapse of a river wall form just some of the many applications submitted to Buckinghamshire Council last week.

Sat, 15 May 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Thames Valley Police selling Apple iPad and Prada jackets
GETTING your hands-on designer items has never been easier thanks to items seized by police officers in investigations.

Sat, 15 May 2021 04:55:00 +0100
Remembering High Wycombe music venue and pub The Nags Head
Many readers who grew up in High Wycombe will remember the iconic music venue and pub that played host to dozens of legendary bands.

Sat, 15 May 2021 16:36:24 +0100
7 clothing items that could land you a £5,000 fine and a driving ban
If the incident goes to court, the penalty could go up to a £5,000 fine, nine penalty points and even a driving ban.

Sat, 15 May 2021 16:21:28 +0100
Milton Keynes: Thugs threaten teen with screwdriver before punching him TWICE in the head
A manhunt has been launched after a teenager was threatened with a screwdriver and then punched twice in the head.

Sat, 15 May 2021 13:42:55 +0100
Milton Keynes: Woman given oxygen after fire destroys river cruiser
A woman was given oxygen after a fire destroyed a river cruiser this week.

Sat, 15 May 2021 13:03:50 +0100
Aldi and Lidl reveal the biggest bargains coming to store this weekend
We've rounded-up some of the highlights to look out for in each supermarket.

Sat, 15 May 2021 13:18:06 +0100
Hamster rescued from house fire in Aylesbury
A hamster was rescued after a fire started in the utility room of a house in Aylesbury.

Sat, 15 May 2021 11:11:03 +0100
Bucks rabbit farm: PETA and Animal Aid celebrate after plans thrown out
Animal rights charities are celebrating after plans for an intensive rabbit meat farm in a Bucks Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty were thrown out.

Sat, 15 May 2021 12:00:00 +0100
A few of our favourite things about beautiful Bucks
‘Raindrops on roses and whiskers on kittens, bright copper kettles and warm woollen mittens...’

Sat, 15 May 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Looking back at Gerrards Cross buildings over the years
With news this week that the historic Bulstrode mansion is being turned into a luxury hotel, we have unearthed pictures of well-known Gerrards Cross buildings.

Sat, 15 May 2021 16:30:00 +0100
Marlow Nostalgia: The mysterious John “Bill” Mallett
A few weeks ago this column was devoted to the two Mallett sisters, Mary and Doris, dressmakers at Number 88 West Street, and I also made brief mention of their “secret” brother.

Sat, 15 May 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Bucks estate agents and housebuilders raise money for good causes while working from home
Estate agents and housebuilders have been using their marketing skills while working from home during lockdown to raise funds for good causes.

Sat, 15 May 2021 16:30:00 +0100
High Wycombe food bank One Can Trust praises community amid plea to help families in need
Kate Brewster, from One Can Trust, writes exclusively to Bucks Free Press readers:



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