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Tue, 08 Feb 2022 06:00:00 +0000
High Wycombe town centre locations tested for cocaine presence
We visited the busiest spots in High Wycombe to test them for the presence of cocaine - and were left surprised by the results.

Tue, 08 Feb 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Bucks rabbit farm could still go ahead - as site owner appeals council's refusal to allow it
“Monstrous” plans for an intensive rabbit meat farm in Coleshill that prompted outrage among more than 85,000 people could still go ahead even though the council refused them – because the site owner has appealed the decision.

Tue, 08 Feb 2022 09:17:10 +0000
Hertfordshire man who dumped old toilet seat and a frying pan in Chalfont St Giles forced to pay £300 for fly-tipping
A man has had to fork out £300 for dumping a toilet seat in the street.

Tue, 08 Feb 2022 08:05:31 +0000
Booker High Wycombe distraction burglary: Burglars in hi-vis jackets pretend to be from 'the water board' to get inside someone's house
Burglars in hi-vis jackets tricked their way into someone's home by pretending to be from "the water board".

Tue, 08 Feb 2022 08:38:55 +0000
Calls to rename Hillbottom Road in High Wycombe to Bloomfield Way in honour of Matt Bloomfield
Renaming the High Wycombe road that leads to Adams Park in honour of retiring Wanderers player Matt Bloomfield would be a "fitting tribute" to the club legend.

Tue, 08 Feb 2022 09:01:55 +0000
Ryanair reveals top 5 destinations for summer 2022
Ryanair has revealed its top five destinations for this summer.

Mon, 07 Feb 2022 12:24:43 +0000
M40 traffic: Driver arrested following crash near High Wycombe
A car has crashed through the central reservation barrier on the M40 causing heavy traffic build-up.

Mon, 07 Feb 2022 16:26:55 +0000
Wycombe's MP says 'it's over' for Boris Johnson
Wycombe’s MP commented the Prime Minister’s situation while he visited a skills hub for people with learning disabilities on Friday.

Mon, 07 Feb 2022 15:53:39 +0000
M40 crash sees firefighters cut man free from overturned car
Firefighters cut a man free from his car after it overturned on teh M40.

Mon, 07 Feb 2022 09:27:19 +0000
Andrew Ballantyne murder trial: live updates from court
Live updates from court on day one of the Andrew Ballantyne murder trial

Mon, 07 Feb 2022 14:36:38 +0000
Beau Robinson: Murder trial scrapped after development in Burnham case
The defendants will appear in court again tomorrow

Mon, 07 Feb 2022 05:00:00 +0000
In the dock: Weekly round-up of hearings at Wycombe Magistrates' Court - January 26 - 27
Weekly round-up of hearings at Wycombe Magistrates’ Court:

Mon, 07 Feb 2022 11:26:20 +0000
Amersham estate agency worker embezzled over £50,000 while working from home during lockdown
A worker who embezzled more than £50,000 from an Amersham estate agents while working from home during lockdown has been given a suspended sentence.

Mon, 07 Feb 2022 12:01:05 +0000
Drunk driver FOUR times over limit arrested on Tring Road
A drunk driver almost smashed into the back of a police car on busy Bucks A-road.

Mon, 07 Feb 2022 11:45:08 +0000
Thames Valley Police crackdown on drivers using mobile phones
POLICE are targetting drivers using mobile phones as part of a national campaign.

Mon, 07 Feb 2022 18:45:00 +0000
The Royal Family: Workers get four days off for Platinum Jubilee
Street parties are being planned to mark Her Majesty's 70-year reign.

Sun, 06 Feb 2022 15:48:24 +0000
Several 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 +0000
Police 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 +0000
Skeletons 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 +0000
Bucks: 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 +0000
How 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 +0000
Aldi 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 +0000
Amersham’s darkest event - the burning of martyrs
With many thanks to Martin Pounce for providing this article.

Sun, 06 Feb 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Marvellous 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 +0000
Lakeland 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 +0000
Best 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 +0000
Worried 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 +0000
Police 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 +0000
Reviewing 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 +0000
Police 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 +0000
Fire 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 +0000
Husband 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 +0000
Sleeping 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 +0000
Waitrose, 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 +0000
Skeletons 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 +0000
How 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 +0000
Royal 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 +0000
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 after an energy price hike was announced in the UK today.

Sat, 05 Feb 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Wheeler 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 +0000
Universal 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 +0000
Bucks 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 +0000
Aldi 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 +0000
Joy 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 +0000
Wilton 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 +0000
Red 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 +0000
Even 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 +0000
Letter from the new Bucks Free Press editor
Dear Reader,

Sat, 05 Feb 2022 00:01:00 +0000
Hygiene 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 +0000
Israr 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 +0000
Aylesbury: 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.



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