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Bucks Free Press

Thu, 23 Jun 2022 05:02:00 +0100
The Downley School: New head teacher steps in after inadequate Ofsted
Parents say they are confident a school can be turned around under a new head teacher who has stepped in to run it after a damning ‘inadequate’ Ofsted rating.

Thu, 23 Jun 2022 09:18:31 +0100
Who are Wycombe Wanderers playing in League One next season?
Wycombe Wanderers will begin their 2022/23 campaign at home to Burton Albion on July 30.

Thu, 23 Jun 2022 06:00:00 +0100
Wycombe creative agency wins top rating despite Covid
Milestone is a Bucks born and bred creative agency.

Thu, 23 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Hospice of St Francis Amersham Owned donor call
The upcoming haven for pre-loved items is also recruiting.

Thu, 23 Jun 2022 08:18:12 +0100
'Dangerous driver' arrested following Hazlemere car chase
A suspected dangerous driver was arrested by police following a chase in Hazlemere.

Thu, 23 Jun 2022 08:00:00 +0100
Bridal boutique to open at Liston Court in Marlow this summer
A new bridal boutique is set to open this summer in Marlow's town centre.

Thu, 23 Jun 2022 05:33:00 +0100
Princes Risborough High Street to transform into a beach as summer festival returns
A town summer festival is returning next month with more than 75 events in the space of a week for the community to enjoy.

Wed, 22 Jun 2022 14:44:08 +0100
Marlow preschool closes after 40 years due to financial struggles
A preschool in Marlow has closed down after 40 years in operation due to financial pressures.

Wed, 22 Jun 2022 17:25:27 +0100
Royal Mail respond as police investigate bleach on Marlow's gold postbox
Royal Mail has responded after it was reported to police that bleach was found on Marlow's gold postbox.

Wed, 22 Jun 2022 15:32:25 +0100
Chesham plants hit by vandals
The plants were bought with fundraiser cash.

Wed, 22 Jun 2022 19:00:00 +0100
Bucks Radio Tour de Vale raises for wheelchair sport
Hundreds of cyclists of different ages and abilities took part in the annual charity bike ride in aid of a national wheelchair charity.

Wed, 22 Jun 2022 18:00:00 +0100
Beaconsfield Model Railway Club turns 60
The birthday exhibition continues the tradition of yearly shows.

Wed, 22 Jun 2022 17:24:44 +0100
Remembering tragic river victims in Drowning Prevention Week
Don't be tempted to take a dip in rivers, lakes or canals, even when the weather is sweltering - that's the message from firefighters this Drowning Prevention Week, as we remember the tragic victims who have lost their lives.

Wed, 22 Jun 2022 12:14:29 +0100
Increased patrols around Wycombe Swan car park after mum finds 'hazardous' needles
Buckinghamshire Council has increased the number of security patrols around the Wycombe Swan car park following an increase in anti-social behaviour.

Wed, 22 Jun 2022 07:40:31 +0100
'Drunk' driver crashes going wrong way up A4 Bath Road
A car that was being driven the wrong way up a main road has suffered serious damage after the suspected drunk driver crashed into an oncoming vehicle.

Wed, 22 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Group ambush Unit 4 News in Flackwell Heath with water guns
CCTV images show a group of children bursting into a Flackwell Heath newsagent to spray the shopkeeper with water guns and bottles.

Wed, 22 Jun 2022 13:57:02 +0100
New thunderstorms warning issued for Buckinghamshire
Thunderstorms and torrential downpours could cause disruption in Buckinghamshire with potential for flooding, the Met Office has warned.

Wed, 22 Jun 2022 13:21:10 +0100
High Wycombe drug dealer jailed after crashing car
A drug dealer who crashed his car after police saw him selling illegal substances has been jailed.

Wed, 22 Jun 2022 12:44:03 +0100
Marlow's Tom Kerridge stars in BBC TV appeal for MS Society
The Michelin-starred chef Tom Kerridge will front a BBC Lifeline appeal for the MS Society this weekend.

Wed, 22 Jun 2022 11:05:17 +0100
Crash closes A418 between Aylesbury and Wing
A major Bucks road has been closed following a crash.

Wed, 22 Jun 2022 09:59:15 +0100
Speeding drivers pay £4k fines on Parkway, Marlow
Nearly £4,000 in fines and costs have been paid by drivers caught speeding on a "cash scam" road in Bucks.

Wed, 22 Jun 2022 07:59:20 +0100
Woman arrested following serious assault in Fishermead
A woman has been arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm after a person was seriously assaulted on Tuesday night.

Wed, 22 Jun 2022 19:00:00 +0100
Chenies paediatric nurse to cycle to EVERY children's hospice in the UK
A paediatric nurse is to cycle over 3,200 miles in 70 days to every children’s hospice service in the UK in a bid to raise more than £500,000 to support their work.

Wed, 22 Jun 2022 16:30:00 +0100
Burnham parents urged to fight for new secondary school
PARENTS and villagers have been told to fight and convince Bucks Council to re-open a closed-down Burnham school.

Wed, 22 Jun 2022 13:42:59 +0100
Men charged with Stoke Poges car theft as Maserati taken
Two men have been charged after a luxury sports car was stolen and driven at over 100mph.

Wed, 22 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Hearing Dogs for Deaf People wins first MONOPOLY spot
High Wycombe MONOPOLY game will be revealed "in time for Christmas," game bosses said.

Wed, 22 Jun 2022 17:48:51 +0100
Lords Builders Merchants Beaconsfield gets major overhaul
A family-owned builders merchants branch in Beaconsfield has had a major refurbishment.

Wed, 22 Jun 2022 16:10:00 +0100
Ex-Wycombe defender Roger Johnson loses court battle
A former Wycombe Wanderers defender has lost a High Court damages claim against an experienced knee specialist over an alleged ‘surgical error’.

Wed, 22 Jun 2022 18:13:51 +0100
Bucks New University's special exhibition pays tribute to county's rich military history
Bucks New University has paid tribute to the Armed Forces with a special portrait exhibition celebrating the county’s rich military history and showing support for local residents who have served since the 20th century.

Tue, 21 Jun 2022 19:00:00 +0100
Deaf Amersham girl wins writing award at House of Commons
A 15-year-old deaf Chilterns girl performed to the full House of Commons after she won a top writing competition prize.

Tue, 21 Jun 2022 16:16:08 +0100
Teacher who was 'overfamiliar' with female pupils at primary school in Langley is banned
A teacher who was “overfamiliar” with female pupils at a Langley primary school, including hugging them and allowing them to touch his hair, has been banned from teaching.

Tue, 21 Jun 2022 14:47:30 +0100
La Bodega Del Vino in Flackwell Heath closes down due to lack of staff
A Spanish tapas restaurant in Flackwell Heath has closed down due to a lack of staff.

Tue, 21 Jun 2022 19:30:00 +0100
Muddy Stilettos Award winners in Bucks announced
The amazing independent businesses of Bucks that have won a Muddy Stilettos Award have been revealed.

Tue, 21 Jun 2022 17:20:33 +0100
Bourne End: Plans for new lay-by to stop buses causing traffic jams on Station Road
Buses clogging up a busy village A-road could soon be a thing of the past - as a new lay-by outside a train station could be created.

Tue, 21 Jun 2022 17:06:40 +0100
Fishermead: 35-year-old woman arrested for grievous bodily harm
A 35-year-old woman has been arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm following an assault last night.

Tue, 21 Jun 2022 15:13:02 +0100
Drivers caught speeding up to 55mph on A40 London Road, Wycombe
Drivers were caught speeding at up to 55mph on the 30mph London Road in High Wycombe over the weekend.

Tue, 21 Jun 2022 14:50:58 +0100
Police recover drugs and cash in High Wycombe
Police uncovered a huge stash of drugs, cash and weapons while out on patrol in the streets of Wycombe.

Tue, 21 Jun 2022 13:20:50 +0100
Woman 'horrified' after finding bleach on Marlow's gold postbox
A woman was left "horrified" after finding bleach sprayed on the bottom of Marlow's gold postbox.

Tue, 21 Jun 2022 08:04:13 +0100
Multiple cases of deadly lungworm reported in Buckinghamshire
Dog owners and walkers have been warned against a potentially fatal parasite as an interactive map has revealed where cases have been reported so far.

Tue, 21 Jun 2022 15:25:20 +0100
RSPCA issue advice after 'distressed' sheep loose on Harleyford Lane
The RSCPA has issued advice after a "distressed" sheep was spotted out of its enclosure in Marlow.

Tue, 21 Jun 2022 11:10:20 +0100
Crew Clothing closes down on Marlow High Street
A British-inspired​ clothing store has recently closed down on Marlow High Street.

Tue, 21 Jun 2022 09:59:35 +0100
Spate of caravan thefts in Buckingham villages
Thieves are targetting caravans in Bucks villages, prompting police to warn residents to be vigilant.

Tue, 21 Jun 2022 08:17:51 +0100
Fern Britton on moving away from Bucks and royal scandals after Phil Vickery split
The bestselling author and broadcaster is in no hurry to date again, she reveals.

Mon, 20 Jun 2022 18:10:57 +0100
White Alder: Man arrested after brick thrown at car windscreen
A passenger on a motorbike threw a brick at a car windscreen causing it to smash on a Bucks road.

Mon, 20 Jun 2022 11:36:54 +0100
Amersham Old Town plan for tens of new homes with car park
A London developer is set to revamp a historic brewery site in Amersham after a proposal was presented to residents.

Mon, 20 Jun 2022 18:19:52 +0100
Frieth Road: Emergency services called to air-conditioning fire
Emergency services were called to Marlow after an air-conditioning unit caught on fire.

Mon, 20 Jun 2022 13:06:48 +0100
New HS2 tunnel criticised by Chiltern Society
In total, the high speed railway 'green tunnels' will stretch for more than four miles.

Mon, 20 Jun 2022 19:00:00 +0100
Schools of Chesham street carnival champions environment
A school carnival returned to Chesham streets with an environmental theme this year.

Mon, 20 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
IN THE DOCK: Weekly round-up of hearings at Wycombe Magistrates' Court: May 26 - 30
Weekly round-up of hearings at Wycombe Magistrates’ Court:

Mon, 20 Jun 2022 08:17:45 +0100
'Drink driver' arrested after Iver and Gerrards Cross chase
A suspected drink driver has been arrested after police found empty bottles in their car.



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