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Mon, 21 Feb 2022 09:37:26 +0000
High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire weather - latest forecast
This is the latest weather forecast according to local experts.

Mon, 21 Feb 2022 08:00:00 +0000
Rare 18th century doll’s house owned by Bucks family to be auctioned live online
A rare surviving mid-18th century doll’s house is to go under the hammer live and online from Lyon & Turnbull’s Edinburgh showroom this week.

Mon, 21 Feb 2022 05:30:00 +0000
High Wycombe's most (and least) expensive streets
Recent data that has tracked the average sale price of houses in High Wycombe has revealed where the highest and lowest-priced homes are.

Mon, 21 Feb 2022 05:00:00 +0000
In the dock: Weekly round-up of hearings at Wycombe Magistrates' Court - February 9 - 10
Weekly round-up of hearings at Wycombe Magistrates’ Court:

Mon, 21 Feb 2022 04:30:00 +0000
ITV misspell Higginson Park as Tom Kerridge talks Pub in the Park on Good Morning Britain
Celebrity chef Tom Kerridge appeared on ITV's Good Morning recently but the show misspelt Marlow's popular park.

Mon, 21 Feb 2022 08:15:49 +0000
Storm Franklin UK: Chiltern Railways urges essential travel only
Trains are having to run at a reduced speed this morning along the Chiltern Railways line after a tree came down on the tracks.

Mon, 21 Feb 2022 08:00:35 +0000
Thame: Woman is killed in crash on A418
A woman died in a crash in Thame on Sunday afternoon.

Mon, 21 Feb 2022 08:34:42 +0000
Storm Franklin UK tracker: How long will Storm Franklin last?
The public have been warned to brace for strengthening winds and lashing rain as Storm Franklin moves in overnight.

Sun, 20 Feb 2022 14:03:53 +0000
Next closed in High Wycombe as its 'glass roof damaged' from strong winds
The Next store in High Wycombe has closed for the day as its "glass roof has been damaged" by the strong winds.

Sun, 20 Feb 2022 12:22:04 +0000
Gerrards Cross: Investigation into sexual assault of 15-year-old girl filed
Following an investigation into the sexual assault of a 15-year-old girl, police have filed the case pending further information coming to light.

Sat, 19 Feb 2022 18:15:03 +0000
Michelin-star chef Atul Kochhar opens new restaurant 'Riwaz' in Beaconsfield
Two-time Michelin-starred chef Atul Kochhar has opened his new restaurant in the old town of Beaconsfield this week.

Sat, 19 Feb 2022 11:59:40 +0000
Bucks weather: Met Office issues another warning after Storm Eunice
Following the impact of Storm Eunice yesterday, many have started to turn their attention to the clean-up effort.

Sun, 20 Feb 2022 11:57:50 +0000
The Queen has tested positive for Covid - what we know so far
Buckingham Palace has today announced that the Queen has tested positive for Covid-19.

Sun, 20 Feb 2022 15:33:51 +0000
Highway Code: UK drivers could face £5,000 fine for driving with dog in the car
The Highway Code contains advice and rules for people on Britain’s roads.

Sun, 20 Feb 2022 12:50:46 +0000
Bucks Council urge caution following Met Office weather warning
Bucks Council has urged people to check in with families and neighbours to make sure they are safe following more strong winds.

Sun, 20 Feb 2022 15:36:15 +0000
Wordle 246: What is today's wordle word? 20 February hints and answer
Hints and answer for today's Wordle.

Sun, 20 Feb 2022 13:29:48 +0000
Marlow man to cycle over 700km for WheelPower charity
A 75-year-old Marlow man is set to cycle 740km this month to raise money for charity.

Sun, 20 Feb 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Looking back at Marlow High Street in this amazing picture
A framed photo montage of Marlow High Street east side properties in the 1960s measured nearly four feet long by about nine inches deep.

Sat, 19 Feb 2022 16:59:56 +0000
Why are police patrolling in Flackwell Heath?
A burglary took place in Flackwell Heath causing police provide reassurance patrols.

Sun, 20 Feb 2022 12:00:00 +0000
Town’s Tudor building - hidden in plain sight
With many thanks to Martin Pounce, the producer of the Amersham Martyrs Community Play, for contributing this article and for the lovely illustrations.

Sat, 19 Feb 2022 10:08:04 +0000
PICTURES: Storm Eunice's destruction in Bucks
Storm Eunice swept through Bucks yesterday as the MET Office issued a rare red weather warning.

Fri, 18 Feb 2022 17:19:26 +0000
Roof blown off Hughenden Village Hall as Storm Eunice sweeps through Bucks
The roof of a village hall has blown off from the strength of Storm Eunice as the fierce storm swept through the county.

Sat, 19 Feb 2022 15:31:12 +0000
Newcastle man charged with burglary in High Wycombe town centre
A man has been charged with burglary in the Chilterns Centre in High Wycombe.

Sat, 19 Feb 2022 14:26:10 +0000
Chesham United FC suffer 'structural damage' to ground from Storm Eunice
A number of non-league football matches across Bucks have been postponed following the effects of Strom Eunice.

Sat, 19 Feb 2022 00:01:00 +0000
Hygiene ratings for every Subway in High Wycombe
Here are the hygiene ratings for every Subway in High Wycombe.

Sat, 19 Feb 2022 12:43:20 +0000
Fly-tippers leave 'disgusting' amount of rubbish on A404 at Bisham
Anyone caught fly-tipping will face heavy fines after council responses to mess left on A404.

Sat, 19 Feb 2022 05:00:00 +0000
High Wycombe: New flats on West Wycombe Road
A NEW block of flats, and a new pool building are just some of the many applications submitted to Bucks Council in the last week.

Fri, 18 Feb 2022 13:01:21 +0000
Storm Eunice: Havoc caused as solar panels seen flying around Hazlemere
High Wycombe and its surrounding areas were put on red alert by the Met Office this morning as Storm Eunice hits the country.

Sat, 19 Feb 2022 09:00:00 +0000
EVERY planning application submitted to Bucks council this week
Here is every planning application submitted to Bucks council this week.

Sat, 19 Feb 2022 07:00:00 +0000
Bucks Free Press Camera Club - This week's stunning snaps
As the days get longer and the air starts to get warmer, more people are now going outside to snap some photos that we can all enjoy.

Sat, 19 Feb 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Weekly Russell Grant horoscope for Saturday February 19
Celebrity Bucks resident Russell Grant’s weekly Bucks Free Press horoscope from Saturday, February 19:

Sat, 19 Feb 2022 16:27:28 +0000
Marlow Town Council launch sustainability challenge
Marlow Town Council will launch a 'Sustainable Marlow Challenge' to encourage everyone in the town to go green.

Sat, 19 Feb 2022 14:22:11 +0000
Storm Eunice: Claiming storm damage and power cut compensation - what you need to do
Hundreds of thousands of homes are still without power after Storm Eunice tore through the country, while insurers have indicated the clean-up could cost more than £300 million.

Sat, 19 Feb 2022 12:00:00 +0000
Steve Baker MP: ‘Bucks is so rich it doesn’t need help? Tell that to some of my constituents’
THIS week, Wycombe MP Steve Baker writes exclusively to Bucks Free Press readers. He writes:

Sat, 19 Feb 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Wycombe’s first female MP
Just like today, the political scene in the early 1920s was in a state of turmoil, with three general elections in two years. You may remember how the infamous Brenda from Bristol reacted to news of the snap 2017 general election: “You’re joking ...

Sat, 19 Feb 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Move fast as Help-to-Buy set to end
HELP to Buy has given more than 300,000 a leg up onto the housing ladder since the scheme was launched in 2013, according to the stats.

Fri, 18 Feb 2022 07:23:36 +0000
Updates as Storm Eunice is expected to batter parts of Bucks
Good morning everyone. As expected, Storm Eunice is expected to batter parts of Bucks and beyond today.

Fri, 18 Feb 2022 13:49:15 +0000
Storm Eunice trains cancelled on Chiltern Railways
All Chiltern Railways services are cancelled until the end of the day due to "severe disruption and debris" blown on to the track by Storm Eunice.

Fri, 18 Feb 2022 15:18:29 +0000
High Wycombe attempted robbery - woman nearly has bag snatched
A man tried to snatch a woman's bag in High Wycombe this week.

Fri, 18 Feb 2022 15:08:10 +0000
MK Council to build ‘Charities Hub’ at Granby
THE council has agreed to build a new charity warehouse with £1 million.

Fri, 18 Feb 2022 14:31:39 +0000
High Wycombe: History of Video Games on Tour returns
AN immersive retro video game experience is back in High Wycombe.

Fri, 18 Feb 2022 13:44:59 +0000
Aylesbury chef wins international award for vegetarian dish
A chef from Aylesbury has won an international award for his vegetarian dish.

Fri, 18 Feb 2022 16:04:56 +0000
Paedophile Milton Keynes ex-councillor jailed for child abuse
A former parish councillor who committed “wicked and systematic” child cruelty and sexual abuse for decades has been jailed for more than 12 years.

Fri, 18 Feb 2022 15:52:17 +0000
Storm Eunice: South Central Ambulance Service declares 'critical incident'
South Central Ambulance Service has declared a "critical incident" as a result of the demand on its 999 service combined with travel disruption because of Storm Eunice.

Fri, 18 Feb 2022 14:00:45 +0000
Heathrow Airport livestream goes viral as jets navigate Storm Eunice - see it here
At Heathrow Airport on Friday, at least 65 flights – both departures and arrivals – were cancelled.

Fri, 18 Feb 2022 07:41:13 +0000
Storm Eunice update: High Wycombe now under red weather warning
High Wycombe has seen its Met Office weather warning upgraded

Fri, 18 Feb 2022 06:00:00 +0000
The face of sex pest who offered sexual favours online
The face of a Bucks sex pest who was jailed after asking "anyone want BJ?" on a swingers messaging app has been revealed.

Fri, 18 Feb 2022 18:10:13 +0000
A416 in Chesham Bois closed this weekend
The gas company Cadent started maintenance work on Amersham Road A416 in Chesham Bois on Monday February 14 and put temporary traffic lights in place.

Fri, 18 Feb 2022 13:59:39 +0000
Watch Storm Eunice 'shred' roof of O2 Arena in London
It officially opened on New Year’s Even in 1999 and is more recently used for concerts in the capital in London.

Thu, 17 Feb 2022 15:30:21 +0000
National bird awareness week - Aylesbury youngster help struggling wildlife
The pre-schoolers at an Aylesbury school created homes for wild birds during the National Nestbox Week to help struggling wildlife.



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