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Sun, 12 Jun 2022 07:00:00 +0100
Cute Bosnian puppy wins our Perfect Pet Prize for 2022
The winner of our Perfect Pets award for 2022 has been confirmed.

Sat, 11 Jun 2022 11:59:34 +0100
High Wycombe: Two men jailed after cannabis farm found in Malmers Well Road
Two men have been jailed for over three years for growing cannabis in High Wycombe.

Sat, 11 Jun 2022 14:30:00 +0100
Resident who stopped lorry on Marlow Bridge blasts council decision over cameras
A RESIDENT who stopped an 18-tonne lorry from crossing Marlow Bridge has blasted Buckinghamshire Council after it was announced it would not continue a camera trial on the town’s historic weight-restricted bridge.

Sat, 11 Jun 2022 12:54:37 +0100
Police hoping to reunite abandoned dog with its owner
Thames Valley Police are looking for the owners of an abandoned dog.

Sat, 11 Jun 2022 12:39:40 +0100
Man absconds from Buckinghamshire jail sparking police hunt
Police are trying to find a man who has gone on the run from prison in Buckinghamshire.

Sat, 11 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Music Review: Smiles all round at the Wycombe Jazz Festival
On the June 5, Wycombe was blessed with its first Jazz Festival.

Sat, 11 Jun 2022 10:00:00 +0100
PICS: Just some of the Jubilee events that happened in Bucks
Thousands of people from all over the county got together one way or another to celebrate Queen Elizabeth II’s platinum jubilee.

Sat, 11 Jun 2022 09:00:00 +0100
Bucks Free Press Camera Club - This week's pictures
For this week’s Bucks Free Press Camera Club, we have again decided to continue with the wildlife theme as more of your brilliant pictures have come through in the last seven days.

Sat, 11 Jun 2022 08:00:00 +0100
Weekly Russell Grant horoscope for June 11 - this week's reading
Celebrity Bucks resident Russell Grant’s weekly Bucks Free Press horoscope from Saturday, June 11.

Sat, 11 Jun 2022 09:00:00 +0100
EVERY planning application submitted to Bucks council this week
Here is every planning application submitted to Bucks council this week.

Fri, 10 Jun 2022 15:28:53 +0100
Hedgerley Spar robbery: Shop owner has Rolex snatched from his wrist
A shop owner was left with an injured wrist when robbers snatched his watch during a terrifying raid - prompting kind-hearted village residents to help raise cash.

Fri, 10 Jun 2022 17:00:00 +0100
Amersham Old Town car park causes driver's confrontation
A Bucks driver decided to challenge the Council - and find out about the state of the town car park.

Fri, 10 Jun 2022 11:30:00 +0100
ITV Lorraine Kelly at Bucks Jubilee competition
The judges, including Lorraine, had a tough time choosing one winner out of the fabulous cakes.

Fri, 10 Jun 2022 10:49:55 +0100
'Uninsured driver with no licence' tries to hide from police - in YELLOW car
A driver accused of having no licence or insurance reportedly tried to hide from police in High Wycombe - but their yellow car gave their location away.

Fri, 10 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
In the dock: Weekly round-up of hearings at Wycombe Magistrates' Court May 13-17
Weekly round-up of hearings at Wycombe Magistrates’ Court:

Fri, 10 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Woman caught using phone behind the wheel has six points added to her licence
A woman who was caught using her mobile phone while driving has had six points added to her licence.

Fri, 10 Jun 2022 07:28:44 +0100
M40: Thieves steal from cars parked in Beaconsfield Services
 

Fri, 10 Jun 2022 09:00:00 +0100
Newsquest Young Reporter Scheme accepting applications now - how to get involved
Students joining this exciting scheme are treated as if they are real journalists, writing articles that are published on Newsquest’s online news sites

Thu, 09 Jun 2022 14:55:08 +0100
High Wycombe: Crest Road Aldi and McDonald’s approved
PLANS for a new Aldi and McDonald’s have been approved.

Thu, 09 Jun 2022 13:00:37 +0100
Chesham: ‘Three-month’ road closures in town
ROAD closures over several months to tackle flooding problems have sparked outrage.

Thu, 09 Jun 2022 15:45:17 +0100
Chalfont St Giles man invested profits from drug-dealing to build one of the largest amphetamine factories ever found
An organised crime gang ringleader invested profits from a career in drug-dealing to build and run one of largest amphetamine factories ever found in the UK.

Thu, 09 Jun 2022 16:38:37 +0100
Police manhunt to find rapist who could be in Thames Valley
Police from Somerset and Avon have launched a man hunt to find a rapist that may be lose in the Thames Valley area.

Thu, 09 Jun 2022 14:37:00 +0100
Peter Kelly: The Bucks billionaire who built a 'castle' - and is one of the richest men in the UK
Our affluent county is well-known as the home of super-rich celebrities and businesspeople – but one of the richest people in the UK also chose to make Buckinghamshire his home.

Thu, 09 Jun 2022 14:38:08 +0100
Aylesbury man jailed for a string of drug crimes in the town
A 32-year-old man from Aylesbury who was found with a stash of cocaine, cash and £18,000-worth of designer goods has been jailed. 

Thu, 09 Jun 2022 11:49:50 +0100
Buckingham: 38,000 panel Bourton Solar Park approved
A huge new solar park boasting £6 million of investment has been approved.

Thu, 09 Jun 2022 17:10:08 +0100
Bucks Girlguiding volunteers receive invite from the Queen
Guides, Rangers and Girlguiding volunteers from the Anglia region were selected to attend the Platinum Jubilee Pageant to celebrate Her Majesty the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee on Sunday, 5 June in London.

Thu, 09 Jun 2022 15:06:10 +0100
Hundreds raised for Mind in the Bucks Lockdown Music Festival
Hundreds of pounds was raised for a mental health charity through a local music gig in the county.

Thu, 09 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
House prices on Elizabeth Line expected to soar with increased demand
Properties in Bucks are experiencing a huge surge buyer demand as house prices are expected to soar on the Elizabeth line compared to a decade ago.

Thu, 09 Jun 2022 20:08:26 +0100
Wycombe High student wins national writing award
A teenage girl from High Wycombe has won a prestigious writing award.

Thu, 09 Jun 2022 06:00:00 +0100
Chilterns Lifestyle Centre on its way to million visitors
A lifestyle centre has been busy since December.

Thu, 09 Jun 2022 11:13:44 +0100
Who will Marlow play in their pre-season friendly matches?
Marlow Football Club will play eight pre-season matches this summer.

Thu, 09 Jun 2022 14:37:35 +0100
Thames Valley Police conduct mass firearm operation to tackle gun crime
181 firearms and ammunition have been handed to Thames Valley Police after a mass firearms surrender last month.

Thu, 09 Jun 2022 09:24:52 +0100
Aylesbury United raise thousands for Stoke Mandeville Hospital
More than £2,200 has been raised for the Cancer Care & Haematology Fund at Stoke Mandeville Hospital through Aylesbury United Football Club.

Wed, 08 Jun 2022 17:03:44 +0100
M40 crash: Traffic warning across Wycombe as crash causes miles of delays on the M40
Drivers are being urged to go a different way home at rush hour this evening after a crash on the M40 has caused miles of queues.

Wed, 08 Jun 2022 16:04:35 +0100
Lent Rise Road: E-scooter rider remains in hospital after crash
An e-scooter rider remains in hospital after a crash with a car at a petrol station.

Wed, 08 Jun 2022 14:57:47 +0100
Princes Risborough: Air ambulance sent to home 'near station'
A person needed an air ambulance after a “serious medical emergency”.

Wed, 08 Jun 2022 12:40:21 +0100
M40 driver caught doing over 100mph is banned from the road
A driver caught doing more than 100mph on the M40 has been banned from the roads for six months.

Wed, 08 Jun 2022 11:18:34 +0100
Wycombe green waste collections: Fresh anger over 'disgusting' £50 charge for residents coming in next month
There has been fresh anger this week over a “disgusting” £50 charge for green waste collections in Wycombe – as letters informing residents of the controversial decision dropped through the letterbox this week.

Wed, 08 Jun 2022 09:11:50 +0100
Amersham drink driver caught at BP petrol station
An Amersham woman has been given a hefty fine and banned from the roads after she was caught drink driving.

Wed, 08 Jun 2022 11:26:17 +0100
Flackwell Heath: The Three Horseshoes extension
A popular pub wants to expand its outdoor drinking area to boost year-round trade.

Wed, 08 Jun 2022 09:58:31 +0100
Aylesbury man who skipped train fare gets foul language fine
A man who used "obscene and offensive" language on a train has been handed a large fine.

Wed, 08 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Bucks Council respond to being named laziest county in UK
A recent study naming Buckinghamshire the laziest county in the UK should be taken with a "pinch of salt" says the council's cabinet member for health and wellbeing.

Wed, 08 Jun 2022 09:44:20 +0100
High Wycombe: Quebec Road garages demolition
PLANS to demolish some old garages in High Wycombe for family homes have been approved.

Wed, 08 Jun 2022 13:15:38 +0100
Burnham High Street: New restaurant at Eton Place
A vacant shop could become a new restaurant and takeaway under fresh plans.

Wed, 08 Jun 2022 18:00:00 +0100
Chesham Neighbourhood Plan aims for 'bottom up' planning
The plan sets out what future Chesham planning and regeneration will look like.

Wed, 08 Jun 2022 16:43:15 +0100
Part of Totteridge Avenue in High Wycombe cordoned off as underground cables arcing causes flames
Part of a High Wycombe road had to be cordoned off on Tuesday as a flame appeared to come up from underground.

Wed, 08 Jun 2022 16:00:00 +0100
Amersham Band volunteers recognised by Queen
The Amersham Band has been recognised for their voluntary work by the Queen.

Wed, 08 Jun 2022 16:26:39 +0100
Gerrards Cross driver caught doing more than 70mph in a 40mph zone avoid a driving ban
A driver who was caught going more than 30mph over the speed limit has avoided a driving ban.

Wed, 08 Jun 2022 13:37:00 +0100
Energy cost saving talk in Amersham
As energy costs are rising, the Amersham group wants to equip people with best practice at home.

Wed, 08 Jun 2022 11:44:56 +0100
Chalfont St Peter community celebrates dear library
Many of the founding volunteers are still a key part of the library.



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