Bucks Free Press
Mon, 19 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100IN THE DOCK: Weekly round-up of hearings at Wycombe Magistrates' Court June 7 to 8
Weekly round-up of hearings at Wycombe Magistrates’ Court:
Mon, 19 Jul 2021 08:47:24 +0100Olney fire in River Meadow is allegedly caused by a barbecue
Around 10 hectares of freshly caught hay caught fire from an alleged barbecue in North Buckinghamshire.
Sun, 18 Jul 2021 12:00:00 +0100'Thank you for helping to protect the Pednor Valley, Chesham'
This is what you have been writing to us about this week.
Sun, 18 Jul 2021 12:00:00 +0100'Parking fines at The Rye, High Wycombe, are unfair'
This is what you have been writing to us about this week.
Sun, 18 Jul 2021 11:29:11 +0100Wycombe Birth Centre - shut at the beginning of the pandemic - might not reopen until DECEMBER
Wycombe Birth Centre – which shut at the start of the coronavirus pandemic – is not set to reopen until at least December.
Sun, 18 Jul 2021 10:55:55 +0100ROADWORKS: 27 roads to get treatment this week - full list
This is where Transport for Bucks will be working this week.
Sun, 18 Jul 2021 10:30:55 +0100Rubbish from London found fly-tipped in Smalldean Lane, Bradenham
A pile of rubble and black bin bags from London was found dumped across a country lane in Buckinghamshire.
Sun, 18 Jul 2021 07:00:00 +0100EVERY planning application submitted to the council this week
Here is every planning application submitted to the council this week.
Sun, 18 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100Flackwell Heath's forgotten village shops
Until fifty or so years ago every village, and even one as small as a hamlet, could boast of having its own shop. Since then the increasing mobility of people due to car-ownership has led to the steady decline in the number of village shops.
Sun, 18 Jul 2021 12:00:00 +0100Memories of village life from the 1900s
This week I have featured on the main Nostalgia page an article recounting the history of village shops.
Sat, 17 Jul 2021 11:30:08 +0100Abandoned St Teresa's School in Princes Risborough for sale
A former school has gone up for sale for nearly £2 million - and could be redeveloped.
Sat, 17 Jul 2021 10:45:18 +0100Kew Little Pigs in Amersham sees huge increase in demand for pet pigs
These pampered pigs are making themselves right at home just like a puppy would - as the Covid pandemic pet boom has seen a surge in the popularity of micro pigs from an Amersham farm.
Sat, 17 Jul 2021 10:10:15 +0100Damien Natale and Andy Coles: Man charged with causing cyclists' deaths on A40 in Studley Green
A man has been charged with causing the death of two cyclists more than a year after the fatal crash.
Sat, 17 Jul 2021 07:00:00 +0100First-time buyers could get deposit contribution for Cryers Hill flats
Early birds can look forward to something much tastier than a bog standard wriggly worm if they’re among the first buyers to view architect-designed apartments at a heritage property in 17 acres of green belt on the edge of Wycombe.
Sat, 17 Jul 2021 07:00:00 +0100London Road, High Wycombe, in the 1990s
This week we dug into our archives to bring you pictures of London Road, in High Wycombe, from the 1990s.
Sat, 17 Jul 2021 07:00:00 +0100Grandson of High Wycombe's Jones and Rivett founder speaks about family's legacy
Many readers who grew up in High Wycombe will remember the corn and seed merchant Jones & Rivett in Oxford Street.
Sat, 17 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100Bucks: A demolition, new homes, and an extension – five interesting plans
A demolition job, new homes, and an extension project are just some of the many applications submitted to Bucks Council in the last week.
Sat, 17 Jul 2021 12:27:54 +0100Best pub in Buckinghamshire is named in the National Pub and Bar Awards
Clayton's Marlow has been named the best pub in Buckinghamshire in the National Pub and Bar Awards 2021.
Sat, 17 Jul 2021 12:00:00 +0100Camera club snappers get inspired by Buckinghamshire in the shadows
This week we asked the Bucks Free Camera Club photographers to share their favourite pictures around the theme of ‘shadows’.
Sat, 17 Jul 2021 11:47:25 +0100You can get your Pfizer vaccine in High Wycombe TODAY - and you don't need to book
You can get your first or second doze of the Pfizer vaccine in High Wycombe today - and you don't need to book.
Sat, 17 Jul 2021 11:02:12 +0100Eden Shopping Centre High Wycombe reveals what will happen when coronavirus restrictions are eased on Monday
Eden Shopping Centre in High Wycombe will be recommending face coverings and social distancing after coronavirus restrictions are eased on Monday - but neither will be enforced.
Sat, 17 Jul 2021 10:28:10 +0100Fully-vaccinated Bucks nurse frustrated by ‘inconsistent’ new France quarantine rules
A nurse from Buckinghamshire has described her frustration after discovering she will need to quarantine when returning home from France.
Sat, 17 Jul 2021 16:30:00 +0100Wycombe MP Steve Baker: 'It's clear planning laws are failing to meet expectations'
This week, Wycombe MP Steve Baker writes exclusively to Bucks Free Press readers:
Sat, 17 Jul 2021 16:00:00 +0100The forgotten past of Quoiting Square - from saw sharpening to radio and TV
The Marlow Free Press obviously reaches Leigh-On-Sea in Essex, since I had an email request from a former Oxford Road resident for more pictures from the Quoiting Square area, this following on from a really early view printed here a few weeks ago.
Fri, 16 Jul 2021 10:22:53 +0100Volkswagen Polo is seized by police in Stoke Poges
A driver has been reported to court and faces disqualification after their vehicle was seized in Stoke Poges.
Fri, 16 Jul 2021 16:06:59 +0100Woman pleads guilty to deliberately driving at man in Tesco car park
A 54-year-old woman has been sentenced for driving her car at a member of the public in Aylesbury.
Fri, 16 Jul 2021 11:40:58 +0100Drivers are caught speeding on High Wycombe's London Road
A large number of drivers were caught speeding on the London Road in High Wycombe over the course of two days.
Fri, 16 Jul 2021 11:14:37 +0100Former Santander in Amersham to become Specsavers
Plans to open an opticians at the site of a former bank have been revealed.
Fri, 16 Jul 2021 09:43:16 +0100PCSO is assaulted between Aylesbury and Milton Keynes
An off-duty PCSO had an ‘unknown sticky substance over her’ when out on a jog in broad daylight.
Fri, 16 Jul 2021 09:22:22 +0100Chalfont St Peter offices could become apartments
AN office block could be transformed into new apartments under fresh plans.
Fri, 16 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100In the dock: Weekly round-up of hearings at Wycombe Magistrates' Court - June 3 to 7
Weekly round-up of hearings at Wycombe Magistrates’ Court:
Fri, 16 Jul 2021 17:34:11 +0100Concerns as eagle is spotted flying around Milton Keynes
Concerns are growing after an eagle was seen flying around North Bucks.
Fri, 16 Jul 2021 17:05:35 +0100Stolen motorbikes are found in Bishopstone field
Two bikes that were seen being ridden in Bishopstone were revealed to be stolen.
Fri, 16 Jul 2021 15:22:08 +0100Man gets three year jail term for drug crimes in Aylesbury
A 21-year-old man and a 44-year-old woman have been sentenced for drugs in Aylesbury.
Fri, 16 Jul 2021 14:30:04 +0100Milton Keynes man remains in hospital following attack
A 25-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of Section 18 grievous bodily harm with intent, a man suffered multiple injuries in an attack in Milton Keynes.
Fri, 16 Jul 2021 13:53:05 +0100PennFest entry requirements revealed
PennFest organisers say they are "excited" to be back with another spectacular festival next week - and while restrictions are being lifted on July 19, there will still be some conditions of entry.
Fri, 16 Jul 2021 10:49:31 +0100Wycombe man arrested for alleged exposure and drugs possession
A man has been arrested for allegedly indecent exposure and drug crimes in High Wycombe.
Fri, 16 Jul 2021 09:15:04 +0100HS2 Ltd to close the A413 in Wendover at the end of July
A part of the A413 will be closed for one night as construction works continue for the HS2 development.
Fri, 16 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100High Wycombe family's heartbreak as woman dies after falling ill on holiday
The heartbroken family of a grandmother from High Wycombe who died after developing Legionnaires’ disease during a holiday in the Dominican Republic have called in lawyers to help them gain answers about her death.
Fri, 16 Jul 2021 16:59:50 +0100Dozens of runners take on gruelling challenge in High Wycombe this weekend
Dozens of runners will be taking on a gruelling challenge in High Wycombe this weekend in a bid to raise cash for charities.
Thu, 15 Jul 2021 09:24:06 +0100Aylesbury man dies in car crash between Tring and Chesham
An arrest has been made after an 18-year-old man from Aylesbury was killed in a car crash.
Thu, 15 Jul 2021 13:02:14 +0100Images released of a dangerous dog that killed a cat in Oldbrook
Images have been released of a dangerous dog that killed a cat in Oldbrook.
Thu, 15 Jul 2021 12:01:00 +0100Man jailed for two and a half years for fraud of over £130,000
A man has been jailed for two and half years for fraud, taking over £130,000.
Thu, 15 Jul 2021 09:25:02 +0100Shock as Bucks Council quickly closes report of 'dangerous' path in Aylesbury
A member of the public has challenged the council after it closed his report of “multiple” broken paving slabs “within the hour” which he claims are a ‘danger’ to walk on.
Thu, 15 Jul 2021 17:26:23 +0100Bucks man accused of rape admits lying to mother
A Bucks man accused of rape has admitted he lied to his mother when she confronted him over allegations that he sexually touched a woman in her twenties.
Thu, 15 Jul 2021 16:46:49 +0100Drunk e-scooter rider assaults ambulance worker on Bath Road
A drink-driving e-scooter rider who assaulted an ambulance technician has been fined and banned from the roads.
Thu, 15 Jul 2021 15:11:16 +0100Aylesbury woman involved in supplying crack cocaine
A woman who was involved in the supply of crack cocaine in Bucks has avoided jail.
Thu, 15 Jul 2021 15:07:15 +0100Covid: Wycombe Abbey School students 'forced to quarantine in Greece'
Six teenagers from a High Wycombe private school are stuck in quarantine in Greece for two weeks after one of them tested positive for Covid, according to national reports.
Thu, 15 Jul 2021 14:48:27 +0100Man locked up for over three years for drug crimes in Aylesbury
A man has been jailed for over three years for committing drug crimes in Aylesbury.
Thu, 15 Jul 2021 14:19:24 +0100Future of Tilehouse Day Centre in Denham Green uncertain
The decision whether to demolish a vacant ‘community centre’ for new homes hangs in the balance.