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Tue, 12 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Penn Road Cemetery in Hazlemere finally opens
A new cemetery that locals raised major concerns about has finally been officially opened after years of work.

Tue, 12 Jul 2022 08:45:52 +0100
Fears Downley 5G mast plans will 'decimate pleasant area' - and ruin 'best kept village' chances
A planned 5G mast on a "pleasant" green in Downley will "decimate" the grassy area where many people stop to enjoy the village, upset locals have claimed.

Tue, 12 Jul 2022 08:59:31 +0100
South Central Ambulance Service declares 'critical incident'
South Central Ambulance Service has declared a critical incident amid huge pressures on their services - with rising Covid infections and the heat partially blamed for the problems.

Tue, 12 Jul 2022 09:18:51 +0100
Signs of heatstroke in dogs: 8 signs your dog is experiencing heatstroke amid UK heatwave
Parts of the country will be hotter than some of the world’s top beach destinations, including the Maldives and Marbella in Spain.

Mon, 11 Jul 2022 19:31:09 +0100
Man found unresponsive in the middle of Milton Keynes street
An unexplained death investigation has been launched after a 35-year-old man was found unresponsive in the middle of a Milton Keynes street.

Mon, 11 Jul 2022 14:50:17 +0100
Investigation launched after plane crashes at Wycombe Air Park
An investigation has been launched after an aircraft reportedly crashed at Booker Air Park over the weekend.

Mon, 11 Jul 2022 10:41:22 +0100
Warning to pet-owners after off-lead dog chases herd and bites a cow near Coombe Hill
Owners are being warned to keep their dogs on a lead around livestock after police received reports of a dog biting a cow near a Bucks beauty spot.

Mon, 11 Jul 2022 15:02:43 +0100
Met Office issues amber warning of extreme heat
The Met Office has issued an amber warning for extreme heat at the weekend, with local weather experts fearing it could get "very bad for some of us".

Mon, 11 Jul 2022 11:36:14 +0100
Tory leadership race: These are the candidates Bucks Conservative MPs are backing
Eleven candidates have now put their names forward to become the next Conservative Party leader - but which ones are our Tory MPs backing?

Mon, 11 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100
IN THE DOCK: Weekly round-up of hearings at Wycombe Magistrates' Court: June 17-22
Weekly round-up of hearings at Wycombe Magistrates’ Court:

Mon, 11 Jul 2022 16:43:20 +0100
Addict who stole booze from Aylesbury Sainsbury's gets jail
A drug addict who stole bottles of alcohol to fuel his habit has been sent to prison.

Mon, 11 Jul 2022 12:09:31 +0100
'We love you and goodnight': Sad farewell to Carters Steam Fair after last ever visit to West Wycombe
"We love you and goodnight" - that was the sad message from the owners of Carters Steam Fair at the end of their final ever visit to West Wycombe at the weekend.

Mon, 11 Jul 2022 17:20:42 +0100
Train drivers at eight rail companies - including Chiltern - vote overwhelmingly to strike over pay
Train drivers at Chiltern Railways are among those at eight companies to have voted to strike over pay, increasing the threat of huge disruption to rail services this summer.

Mon, 11 Jul 2022 15:33:03 +0100
THREE field fires attended by emergency services amid hot weather
Three different field fires were attended to by Bucks Fire and Rescue crews since Friday amid scorching hot temperatures.

Mon, 11 Jul 2022 09:05:14 +0100
Serious crash closes A404 - causing long delays
A serious crash which is thought to have involved a lorry and a pedestrian has shut part of the A404 this morning.

Mon, 11 Jul 2022 10:36:16 +0100
Man stole £120-worth of meat from Aylesbury Sainsbury’s
A man who stole over £100-worth of meat from a Sainsbury’s Local has been ordered to pay up to make amends.

Mon, 11 Jul 2022 09:01:49 +0100
Braywick Road crash: Maidenhead crash near M4 causes queues
The crash involved a motorbike

Mon, 11 Jul 2022 15:17:26 +0100
David Clarke: Aylesbury pensioner to appeal prison sentence
He was locked up in 2015

Mon, 11 Jul 2022 10:54:13 +0100
Bletchley teenager found with drugs and military-style 'Rambo' knife during police search
A Bletchley teenager who had a military-style 'Rambo' knife in his waistband during a police stop and search has been convicted.

Mon, 11 Jul 2022 09:28:53 +0100
ITV TOWIE star Lauren Goodger makes desperate plea following death of baby daughter
The star of ITV2 reality show The Only Way Is Essex, made the heartbreaking announcement on Sunday.

Mon, 11 Jul 2022 17:39:09 +0100
Can I leave work if it's too hot? UK law explained amid Met Office heatwave warning
Temperatures are expected to soar this week – ahead of a further blast of hot weather over the weekend.

Sun, 10 Jul 2022 13:35:12 +0100
High Wycombe: Police launch investigation into Eden Shopping Centre fight
Police have launched an investigation following a fight at Eden Shopping Centre in High Wycombe.

Sun, 10 Jul 2022 17:07:58 +0100
REVIEW: The Ivy Marlow Garden launch new summer menu
With summer now in full bloom, The Ivy Marlow Garden has launched a selection of new dishes on its menu.

Sun, 10 Jul 2022 15:50:16 +0100
Police seize Lamborghini after driver could not prove he had insurance
Police seized a Lamborghini Aventador after the driver was unable to prove he had insurance.

Sun, 10 Jul 2022 15:12:38 +0100
Scamp & Dude launches new flagship store on Marlow High Street
An independent clothes shop opened its retail flagship store in Marlow this weekend.

Sun, 10 Jul 2022 15:32:25 +0100
Sir Anthony Seldon gives speech at Sir William Borlase’s Grammar School
Sir Anthony Seldon delivered a talk at Sir William Borlase’s Grammar School annual speech day and prize giving.

Sat, 09 Jul 2022 16:16:38 +0100
Aylesbury Street: Three sentenced in connection to stabbing
Three men have been sentenced after a 43-year-old man was stabbed more than 13 times.

Sat, 09 Jul 2022 08:30:00 +0100
Hazlemere: Emergency services called to Tesco delivery van crash on Sawpit Hill
Emergency services were called to Hazlemere after an accident involving a Tesco delivery van.

Sat, 09 Jul 2022 10:16:47 +0100
Steve Baker says he is not running for Prime Minister as he backs Attorney General
Steve Baker has backed Attorney General Suella Braverman to take over as the Conservative Leader as he drops his Prime Minister bid.

Sat, 09 Jul 2022 10:00:00 +0100
Prestwood: Man receives immediate emergency care after crashing into electricity pole
A man was given immediate emergency care after crashing into an electricity pole in Prestwood.

Sat, 09 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Purcell Way: Man taken to hospital after three masked burglars break through window
A man was taken to hospital after three masked burglars dressed in black and armed with baseball bats tried to break into a house through a window.

Sat, 09 Jul 2022 13:13:29 +0100
Boris and Carrie Johnson’s wedding party moved from Chequers
Boris and Carrie Johnson are no longer planning to host a wedding party at Chequers, which was reportedly to be held at the property despite the Prime Minister entering his final days in office as caretaker leader.

Sat, 09 Jul 2022 09:30:00 +0100
High Wycombe: Bin 'destroyed' in Queensmead Road fire
A recycling bin was "destroyed" by arsonists in High Wycombe.

Sat, 09 Jul 2022 10:32:14 +0100
Police patrol near Iver Heath Infant School and Nursery after reports of suspicious man
Police have been patrolling near a Buckinghamshire primary school following reports of a suspicious man.

Sat, 09 Jul 2022 09:00:00 +0100
Bucks Free Press Camera Club - More of your stunning sunsets
For the second week in a row, we have decided to go for some of the best sunset pics for our Camera Club spread.

Sat, 09 Jul 2022 09:23:00 +0100
Bucks restaurants and pubs with outdoor igloos, pods or marquees
As restaurants, bars and pubs reopen for outdoor dining some have been imaginative with the way they have reopened.

Sat, 09 Jul 2022 13:07:29 +0100
RSPCA issue 'silent killer' warning to UK dog owners this weekend amid Met Office forecast
Forecasters predict a sweltering heatwave will begin this weekend, according to forecasters, with highs of 27C expected in the UK.

Sat, 09 Jul 2022 10:30:00 +0100
Naphill: Car destroyed as emergency services called to fire
A car was completely destroyed whilst a second was damaged during a fire in Naphill.

Sat, 09 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Buckinghamshire walks you can do this weekend
Since the coronavirus pandemic hit and national lockdowns have hit this last year many people have taken up walking to get out and about.

Sat, 09 Jul 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.

Sat, 09 Jul 2022 07:00:00 +0100
M4 road closures affecting Berkshire drivers this weekend: July 9-10
There will be a few road closures on the M4 over the weekend of July 9-10

Fri, 08 Jul 2022 16:47:28 +0100
Cocaine kingpin and gang jailed for Buckinghamshire drug dealing
A cocaine kingpin and members of his crime gang who sold vast amounts of drugs across Buckinghamshire have been jailed for a combined total of 66 years.

Fri, 08 Jul 2022 12:12:44 +0100
Man in his eighties dragged to floor in High Wycombe robbery
A man in his eighties was dragged to the floor and punched in a horrific High Wycombe robbery.

Fri, 08 Jul 2022 14:40:06 +0100
Bid to improve High Wycombe's 'cluttered' streets which are 'confusing and potentially dangerous'
"Cluttered" streets and overgrown alleyways are being targeted by campaigners who are trying to make it easier to walk around High Wycombe town centre.

Fri, 08 Jul 2022 17:04:14 +0100
Herons Rest Bourne End could be knocked down and replaced with new five-bed home
A "plain" house on a riverside site that went up for sale for £3 million could be bulldozed and replaced with a "striking" new home.

Fri, 08 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Chairborough Road High Wycombe: 'Reckless' drivers speeding along residential road making life a misery
Speeding vehicles are blighting a High Wycombe road - and Bucks Council says it is trying to "make it safer for all".

Fri, 08 Jul 2022 14:42:24 +0100
Car fire on M40 near Aylesbury causes delays
A car on fire on the M40 is causing major delays this afternoon [Friday].

Fri, 08 Jul 2022 09:00:00 +0100
Little Chalfont office block could be demolished and replaced with flats
A village office building could be demolished and replaced with a block of flats if new plans are given the green light.

Fri, 08 Jul 2022 13:09:39 +0100
Bucks weather: Health alert issued as temperatures soar
The level two warning means the county should get ready for a heatwave which could cause dehydration, overheating and heat stroke.

Fri, 08 Jul 2022 11:21:11 +0100
Police hunt suspect after Sainsbury's Local armed robbery
Police are hunting a suspect after a man held up a Sainsbury's Local with a pair of pliers.



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