Bucks Free Press
Mon, 07 Feb 2022 09:27:19 +0000Andrew Ballantyne murder trial: live updates from court
Live updates from court on day one of the Andrew Ballantyne murder trial
Mon, 07 Feb 2022 05:00:00 +0000In the dock: Weekly round-up of hearings at Wycombe Magistrates' Court - January 26 - 27
Weekly round-up of hearings at Wycombe Magistrates’ Court:
Sun, 06 Feb 2022 15:48:24 +0000Several injured in crash on Marlow Hill, High Wycombe
Several people have been injured after a car crashed into a pole in central High Wycombe.
Sun, 06 Feb 2022 11:29:15 +0000Police shut down rave in Chinnor, near High Wycombe
Police shut down an unlicensed music event that turned into an illegal rave in the early hours of this morning.
Sun, 06 Feb 2022 10:38:17 +0000Skeletons and 'murder' victims: All the HS2 finds near Aylesbury
“Astounding” sculptures, a potential murder victim, and now a burial site full of skeletons – archaeologists on the HS2 route have found marvels and terrors.
Sun, 06 Feb 2022 08:00:00 +0000Bucks: Planning applications you might have missed
Buckinghamshire Council processes hundreds of planning applications each week – here are a few interesting recent cases you might have missed.
Sun, 06 Feb 2022 09:29:31 +0000How to smell like a member of the Royal Family: favourite perfumes revealed
The favourite fragrances of Kate Middleton, Prince Harry, Meghan Markle and the Queen have been revealed, here's how you can smell like a Royal.
Sun, 06 Feb 2022 09:24:55 +0000Aldi and Lidl: What’s in the middle aisles from Sunday February 6?
Whether it’s Aldi’s Specialbuys or Lidl’s Middle of Lidl, the latest offers are always worth checking out
Sun, 06 Feb 2022 12:00:00 +0000Amersham’s darkest event - the burning of martyrs
With many thanks to Martin Pounce for providing this article.
Sun, 06 Feb 2022 05:00:00 +0000Marvellous views of Marlow from the top of the All Saints Church steeple
This week’s pictures are much more up to date than recent ones: July 1991, when the late Marlow cameraman Joe Green took these two spectacular views from the steeple of All Saints Church, undergoing a complete refurbishment.
Sun, 06 Feb 2022 16:00:00 +0000Lakeland reveals top products for 2022 from air fryers to eco pans - How to buy
Lakeland has revealed its top products for Spring 2022 and beyond. Here's how you can get your hands on them.,
Sun, 06 Feb 2022 12:30:00 +0000Best Valentine's Day dine-in meals from Nando's to tapas kits - How to buy
A Valentine's Day dinner from the comforts of your own house can be just as romantic than an expensive fine dining restaurant. Get the best bundle deals meal kits at MuscleFood.
Sat, 05 Feb 2022 05:00:00 +0000Worried parents fear there could be a 'serious accident or fatality' near school
Worried parents fear there could be a “serious accident or fatality” on a busy road amid pleas for a safe crossing for families.
Sat, 05 Feb 2022 11:38:14 +0000Police close A5, Milton Keynes, due to crash
Police have closed a section of the A5 this morning following a crash. Check back here as we bring you the latest updates
Sat, 05 Feb 2022 16:28:38 +0000Reviewing Leon in Holtspur: So much better than the McDonald’s Chicken Big Mac
When you think about petrol station food, “delicious”, “flavoursome” and “great customer service” are not thoughts that come to mind. Leon changes that.
Sat, 05 Feb 2022 14:47:36 +0000Police shut A404 Marlow Hill following crash
Police shut a road in High Wycombe this morning following a crash.
Sat, 05 Feb 2022 12:11:08 +0000Fire sweeps through The Broad Leys pub in Aylesbury
A fire has swept through a Bucks town centre pub, resulting in serious smoke and flame damage.
Sat, 05 Feb 2022 10:51:03 +0000Husband of Aylesbury peado teacher Kandice Barber still with her
The husband of a paedophile teacher who had sex with a schoolboy is still with her a year after she was sent to prison.
Sat, 05 Feb 2022 13:46:26 +0000Sleeping difficulties? Two foods you should avoid
Two foods in particular have been highlighted by experts for impacting your ability to sleep.
Sat, 05 Feb 2022 13:44:15 +0000Waitrose, Aldi, Lidl, Tesco and more issue 'do not eat' warning amid health concerns
If you have bought any of the items mentioned below, you need to be aware of these possible health risks.
Sat, 05 Feb 2022 11:19:25 +0000Skeletons found in Roman town along HS2 line, Aylesbury
Archaeologists have uncovered up to 40 decapitated skeletons while excavating a once 'bustling' Roman town along the new HS2 train line.
Sat, 05 Feb 2022 09:57:49 +0000How you can encourage birds to use your nestboxes
As nesting season approaches, many of us will be buying or building nestboxes to put up in our gardens, to encourage birds to set up home there.
Sat, 05 Feb 2022 09:53:47 +0000Royal Mint reveals its 10 rarest 50p coins in circulation
The move to ‘new money’ pounds and pence, happened 51 years ago this month, with the anniversary on 15 February 2022.
Sat, 05 Feb 2022 09:47:54 +0000Martin 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 after an energy price hike was announced in the UK today.
Sat, 05 Feb 2022 05:00:00 +0000Wheeler End: Denham Farm subsidence repairs
A farm subsidence, an orangery extension, and a new driveway are just some of the many applications submitted to Bucks Council in the last week.
Sat, 05 Feb 2022 11:24:05 +0000Universal Credit: Changes to April payment dates confirmed for Easter Bank Holiday
Claimants of Universal Credit can expect to be paid earlier than usual in April.
Sat, 05 Feb 2022 07:00:00 +0000Bucks Free Press Camera Club - The photos that caught our eye
The second month of 2022 is now here, but the quality of amazing photos we have been sent continues.
Sat, 05 Feb 2022 13:22:12 +0000Aldi and Lidl: What’s in the middle aisles from Sunday February 6?
Whether it’s Aldi’s Specialbuys or Lidl’s Middle of Lidl, the latest offers are always worth checking out
Sat, 05 Feb 2022 12:00:00 +0000Joy Morrissey MP: ‘Tackling crime and antisocial behaviour is a priority for me’
Beaconsfield MP Joy Morrissey writes exclusively to Bucks Free Press readers. She writes:
Sat, 05 Feb 2022 05:00:00 +0000Wilton Park is back on the map as show homes finally open
Last weekend’s formal opening of two show homes at Wilton Park, site of the former Ministry of Defence language school in Beaconsfield Old Town, resulted in nine sales.
Sat, 05 Feb 2022 13:21:07 +0000Red Letter Days launches Valentine’s Day gift guide – How to buy
Romance is in the air as Red Letter Days has launched its Valentine’s Day gift guide including everything from Bungee jumps to spa retreats.
Sat, 05 Feb 2022 05:00:00 +0000Even more memories from the chauffeur of Lucian B Ercolani
Once again we return to the reminiscences of Brian Wratten, who for 34 years was chauffeur to Lucian Brett Ercolani (previous articles were on January 21, 2022 and November 18, 2021).
Sat, 05 Feb 2022 18:16:51 +0000Letter from the new Bucks Free Press editor
Dear Reader,
Sat, 05 Feb 2022 00:01:00 +0000Hygiene ratings for every McDonald's in High Wycombe
Here are all the hygiene ratings for every McDonald's in High Wycombe
Fri, 04 Feb 2022 06:00:00 +0000Israr Rashid on Wycombe fraud 'witch hunt' after not guilty verdict
A High Wycombe man who was cleared of election fraud has slammed the “witch hunt” against him and hinted at a possible return to politics.
Fri, 04 Feb 2022 13:52:52 +0000Aylesbury: Rabans Lane overhaul deferred over jobs fears
MAJOR overhaul plans have been postponed due to a ‘gross inaccuracy’ potentially putting hundreds of jobs at risk.
Sun, 06 Feb 2022 09:21:07 +0000When is the FA Cup 5th Round draw? - How to watch
There will be 32 teams battling it out to make it through to the Fifth Round of the FA Cup
Fri, 04 Feb 2022 05:00:00 +0000In the dock: Weekly round-up of hearings at Wycombe Magistrates' Court - January 24 - 25
Weekly round-up of hearings at Wycombe Magistrates’ Court:
Fri, 04 Feb 2022 11:38:12 +0000Using your mobile phone while driving law change - what you need to know
Laws around using mobile phones while behind the wheel are set to go even further - with a ban from even scrolling through playlists coming into force.
Fri, 04 Feb 2022 16:32:03 +0000High Wycombe mayor Andrea Baughan writes to readers
I was delighted to be asked to write for the Bucks Free Press.
Fri, 04 Feb 2022 13:56:48 +0000Milton Keynes murder investigation - woman arrested
A woman has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a man's body was found in Broughton, Milton Keynes.
Thu, 03 Feb 2022 17:38:36 +0000Keir Starmer: 'Johnson drags the country down'
The leader of the opposition visited a Milton Keynes community centre in Bletchley today.
Thu, 03 Feb 2022 16:53:46 +0000Amersham Road zebra crossing could happen
Beaconsfield Community Board meeting gave green light for next steps for zebra crossing on Amersham Road.
Thu, 03 Feb 2022 15:21:47 +0000Wycombe's Matt Bloomfield opens up on freak concussion
Matt Bloomfield waves an emotional goodbye to his playing career after doctors told him it’s not worth thinking about how another head injury could affect him.
Thu, 03 Feb 2022 14:34:40 +0000High Wycombe man delighted 5G mast is refused
A LOCAL man who led a campaign against a new 5G mast outside his home has seen it defeated.
Thu, 03 Feb 2022 11:06:53 +0000Alleged killers of High Wycombe grandfather Andrew Ballantyne deny murder
The five men accused of killing a 55-year-old High Wycombe grandfather have pleaded not guilty to murder.
Thu, 03 Feb 2022 10:41:07 +0000Castlefield School: Mother’s fury over facemask ‘policy’
A MOTHER has criticised the way a school has allegedly handled her family’s choice to continue wearing facemasks – forcing an apology.
Thu, 03 Feb 2022 14:41:12 +0000Courtiers to pay £14,000 for Covid-19 unfair dismissal
A firm that fired an employee after he refused to return to the office during the coronavirus pandemic has been ordered to pay him thousands of pounds.
Thu, 03 Feb 2022 12:14:13 +0000Martin Robinson: Video shows moment jailed driver crashed car
A SHOCKING video shows the moment a reckless driver crashed his car into two vehicles in a desperate attempt to escape police.
Thu, 03 Feb 2022 11:37:26 +0000Porsche driver caught speeding at 99mph on Bucks road
An Amersham man has been ordered to pay more than £500 after he was caught speeding at 99mph on a dual carriageway.