Bucks Free Press
Fri, 09 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100In the dock: Weekly round-up of hearings at Wycombe Magistrates' Court - May 26 to June 1
Weekly round-up of hearings at Wycombe Magistrates’ Court:
Fri, 09 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100‘Nightmare’ rubbish collections on new housing estate leave residents fed up
“Nightmare” bin collections at a new housing development in High Wycombe have been plaguing fed-up residents for months – prompting an apology from the council.
Fri, 09 Jul 2021 07:33:00 +0100Euro 2020: Boris Johnson shares update on Wembley capacity for England V Italy
The nation will be at a standstill as the Three Lions attempt to finally add to the World Cup triumph of 1966.
Thu, 08 Jul 2021 16:51:00 +0100Former bed and mattress store in Amersham to be converted into house
Plans to convert a former bed and mattress store in a listed building have been given the green light.
Thu, 08 Jul 2021 18:54:35 +0100Driver caught speeding at over 100mph on M40 near Wycombe
A driver has been caught going at more than 100mph on a stretch of the M40 that was closed the day before because of a serious collision.
Thu, 08 Jul 2021 17:12:46 +0100High Wycombe celebrations as England's Euros semi-final win against Denmark
England will play in a major tournament final for the first time in 55 years after beating Denmark in a thrilling semi-final game.
Thu, 08 Jul 2021 16:00:37 +0100Burglar stole £7,000-worth from High Wycombe home
A burglar who stole more than £7000-worth of goods from a High Wycombe home has been locked up for two years.
Thu, 08 Jul 2021 14:42:05 +0100Push to ban HGVs using Holmer Green as ‘rat run’
A bid to stop HGVs damaging roads and using a Bucks village as a ‘rat run’ has been launched.
Thu, 08 Jul 2021 12:27:12 +0100Two people taken to hospital after M40 crash
Two people were taken to hospital following a crash on the M40.
Thu, 08 Jul 2021 14:23:09 +0100High Wycombe man charged with burglary
A High Wycombe man has been charged with one count of burglary.
Thu, 08 Jul 2021 12:24:52 +0100Arrests made after fight breaks out on Bucks train
Two people have been arrested after a fight broke out on a train in Bucks.
Thu, 08 Jul 2021 09:38:17 +0100New residential development off Great Missenden high street
A revised scheme for a new residential development in a Bucks village has been submitted to the council.
Thu, 08 Jul 2021 06:00:00 +0100Burnham drink driver must pay over £1,500
A drink driver who was caught in Taplow at more than three times the legal limit has been left more than £1,500 out of pocket.
Thu, 08 Jul 2021 15:17:20 +0100Stonor Park hosts successful car show on Independence Day
Hundreds of cars appeared just outside Buckinghamshire for the Stonor Supercar Sunday.
Thu, 08 Jul 2021 14:50:00 +0100Chalfont St Giles man 'found dead in car with carbon monoxide poisoning'
A man was found dead in his car with carbon monoxide poisoning after struggling with personal issues for a number of years, an inquest heard this week.
Thu, 08 Jul 2021 09:01:13 +0100Car found flipped onto its roof last night
A car flipped onto its roof last night in Marlow.
Thu, 08 Jul 2021 05:02:00 +0100Wooburn Green 'dangerous' speeding drivers using Wycombe Lane as a 'race track'
Wooburn Green residents have complained about “dangerous” speeding on a major road through a village.
Thu, 08 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100Cookham man gets giardia from swimming in the River Thames
A man has revealed that he has contracted giardia from allegedly swimming in the Thames.
Thu, 08 Jul 2021 16:31:05 +0100Burnham: Fine for fly-tipper who claimed 'lookalike dumped bed'
A man has been fined after being captured on camera fly-tipping a bed and mattress.
Thu, 08 Jul 2021 14:36:17 +0100VIDEO: Fine for man captured on camera brazenly fly-tipping
A man has been fined after he was filmed fly-tipping by the side of the road last year.
Wed, 07 Jul 2021 12:22:57 +0100Euro 2020: England flags are seen all across Buckinghamshire
As England gear up for their semi-final against Denmark this evening in the European Championship, fans across the county are showing their support for the national team.
Wed, 07 Jul 2021 15:13:00 +0100M40 shut after serious crash as fans travel to watch England vs Denmark at Wembley
The M40 has been shut southbound because of a "serious road traffic collision"
Wed, 07 Jul 2021 16:51:57 +0100Aylesbury drug dealer caught with a knife avoids jail
An Aylesbury drug dealer who was caught with a knife has avoided jail.
Wed, 07 Jul 2021 15:13:23 +0100Gerrards Cross assaulter gets sympathy from magistrates
An apologetic assailant who told the court there were “no excuses” for his actions during an incident in Gerrards Cross has been spared a harsh penalty.
Wed, 07 Jul 2021 14:58:26 +0100M40 shut between Handy Cross and Loudwater because of 'serious road traffic collision'
The M40 has been shut southbound because of a "serious road traffic collision".
Wed, 07 Jul 2021 14:43:37 +0100“Prolific” shoplifter caught in Taplow spared jail
A “prolific” shoplifter who admitted stealing Yankee Candles from Tesco has avoided jail – despite getting caught while serving a suspended sentence.
Wed, 07 Jul 2021 15:53:31 +0100Old police station in Hazlemere set to be used as a commercial building
An old police station is set to be used as a commercial building after teh property was extended this year.
Wed, 07 Jul 2021 14:29:27 +0100‘Hot chicken restaurant’ could open on Gomm Road in High Wycombe
A former wedding dress shop could become a new ‘chicken restaurant and takeaway’ under fresh plans.
Wed, 07 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100Gerrards Cross school has new multi-purpose hall closed down
A school in Gerrards Cross has had to shut its new multi-purpose hall school after noise complaints from neighbours.
Wed, 07 Jul 2021 13:52:41 +0100Ryan Allsop spotted training with Derby County
Ryan Allsop has been spotted training with Derby County after being released by s earlier this year.
Wed, 07 Jul 2021 12:56:58 +0100Police ask residents if they have seen this man as concern grows
Thames Valley Police have asked residents to keep a look out for a missing man that may be in the ocunty.
Tue, 06 Jul 2021 12:47:00 +0100High Wycombe pubs and bars you can watch England in the Euros
England face Denmark in the semi-final of Euro 2020 tomorrow night this there are plenty of places you can watch it near High Wycombe.
Wed, 07 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100Ashley Green: Outline plans for 33 affordable homes on Green Belt land thrown out
Outline plans for 33 affordable homes on Green Belt land have been refused.
Wed, 07 Jul 2021 11:07:52 +0100All the places in Bucks where Roman remains have been found
Roman remains were found at The Misbourne School as the school begins building theie multi-million-pound sports facility.
Tue, 06 Jul 2021 18:51:08 +0100Saucepan containing poo spotted in High Wycombe
A saucepan that appears to have been used as a toilet has been spotted in a residential street in High Wycombe.
Wed, 07 Jul 2021 09:19:24 +0100Bucks company accused of pushing for weaker climate targets
One of the UK's biggest housebuilders based in Buckinghamshire has been accused of pushing for weaker climate targets.
Wed, 07 Jul 2021 08:41:16 +0100Marsworth man stuck on roof after trying to save his cat
A man was rescued from his roof after trying help his cat who was stuck.
Wed, 07 Jul 2021 11:53:07 +0100Man walking backwards for 100 miles will pass through Bucks
A serial fundraiser is collecting money to fight cancer by walking backwards for 100 miles between Northampton and London.
Tue, 06 Jul 2021 16:13:28 +0100RAF Puma flypast: When and where you can see them
A spectacular formation of Puma helicopters is set to fly over High Wycombe tomorrow.
Wed, 07 Jul 2021 16:56:33 +0100Great Missenden teenager on rapid rise in local music
A 13-year-old singer-songwriter from Great Missenden has opened up following a wave of rave reviews of her performances within the county.
Wed, 07 Jul 2021 14:07:38 +0100Walk in vaccination centres available in Stoke Mandeville
People can now have their first and second doses of the Pfizer vaccine at a walk-in centre in Stoke Mandeville.
Wed, 07 Jul 2021 11:32:35 +0100RAF Puma flypast over Buckinghamshire
Nine RAF Puma helicopters flew over Bucks this morning in celebration of their 50th anniversary.
Wed, 07 Jul 2021 08:54:57 +0100M40 crash near Handy Cross and Stokenchurch leaves person needing ambulance care
A car crashed into the central reservation on the M40 leaving a person was in the care of South Central Ambulance Service.
Wed, 07 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100Milton Keynes charity ToyBox to receive £1,000 to help children
A charity in Milton Keynes is to receive £1,000 thanks to public nominations.
Wed, 07 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100Hughenden Valley residents upset over caravan plan in Warrendene Road
Hughenden Valley residents are up in arms over a "completely inappropriate" plan that could see 17 caravans allowed to pitch up in a tranquil orchard.
Wed, 07 Jul 2021 11:43:40 +0100McDonald's offer 30 per cent off entire menu ahead of England V Denmark
England will be hoping to reach the final of the European Championship for the very first time when they face Denmark at Wembley.
Tue, 06 Jul 2021 16:50:40 +0100Demolition of ‘community centre’ in Denham Green branded ‘unnecessary’
The demolition of a vacant ‘community centre’ for new homes has been branded ‘unnecessary’ by locals – but the council claims ‘the benefits outweigh the harms’.
Tue, 06 Jul 2021 16:05:13 +0100‘Tons’ of cars with lots of parking tickets discovered in High Wycombe car park
A car park “full of cars” with lots of parking tickets which could have “been there for ages” has prompted concerns about unpaid charges and whether the will act.
Tue, 06 Jul 2021 20:01:47 +0100Police seize ‘unroadworthy and untaxed’ car in South Bucks
Police have taken an untaxed car off the road following patrols South Bucks.
Tue, 06 Jul 2021 19:44:50 +0100Would-be Bucks village burglar stopped by ‘nosy’ neighbour
A would-be burglar who attempted to break into a house on his own street was stopped by a “nosy” neighbour who called the police.