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Sun, 17 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Swarthmore Residential Care Home celebrates milestone year
A residential home in Gerrards Cross celebrated its 75th anniversary on Saturday.

Sun, 17 Jul 2022 09:00:00 +0100
Two Brewers in Marlow to host Swan Upping event next week
A popular pub in Marlow will invite the town’s mayor and visiting swan uppers during the annual event.

Sat, 16 Jul 2022 23:03:47 +0100
Teenager with Aylesbury and Milton Keynes links goes missing
Concerns are growing after a teenage boy with links to Buckinghamshire has gone missing.

Sat, 16 Jul 2022 12:22:01 +0100
Huge Milton Keynes fire could cause long delays along the M1
More than 30 firefighters from six different stations have been called out after a massive blaze was seen in Milton Keynes.

Sat, 16 Jul 2022 17:28:30 +0100
National Highways gives advice to drivers set to travel during heatwave
There is advice in place for drivers set to travel in the extreme heat

Sat, 16 Jul 2022 09:00:00 +0100
Ex-Wanderer Nnamdi Ofoborh faces uncertain future over heart issues
Ex-Wycombe Wanderers midfielder Nnamdi Ofoborh looks set to remain on the side lines at his current club Rangers after ‘heart issues’ was discovered.

Sat, 16 Jul 2022 15:50:43 +0100
Gareth Ainsworth's thoughts as Wycombe lose away at Watford
Wycombe Wanderers manager Gareth Ainsworth has praised the performance of Watford after the Hornets defeated the Chairboys 4-1 in a pre-season friendly.

Sat, 16 Jul 2022 11:06:17 +0100
Why were the Malaysian bowls team playing in Gerrards Cross?
The Malaysian Commonwealth Games Bowls team for this year’s championships were seen training at Gerrards Cross Bowls Club. But why?

Sat, 16 Jul 2022 09:01:00 +0100
Wooburn Green Primary School: Major celebrations as 'inadequate' school becomes 'good' after huge changes made
Teachers, pupils and parents are celebrating after years of hard work to turn around a village school.

Sat, 16 Jul 2022 08:59:00 +0100
Bucks Free Press Camera Club - Sensational sunset photos
For this week’s Camera Club in the Bucks Free Press, we have chosen your snaps that have showcased the recent heatwave across the county of Buckinghamshire.

Sat, 16 Jul 2022 17:30:23 +0100
What snakes are there in the UK as the weather increases?
The Wildlife Trust has revealed the types of snakes that live in the UK.

Sat, 16 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100
West Wycombe leak goes unfixed for SEVEN weeks - despite plea not to waste water
A leak on a busy village road has reportedly gone unfixed for seven weeks - despite a plea from Thames Water to limit their use during hot spells.

Sat, 16 Jul 2022 19:00:00 +0100
How to store Covid tests in the heatwave to avoid damage
A pharmacists explains why it’s important to store lateral flow tests properly.

Sat, 16 Jul 2022 15:03:42 +0100
Wycombe manager Gareth Ainsworth provides transfer update
Wycombe Wanderers manager Gareth Ainsworth has insisted that ‘there will be no panic’ in terms of signing new players ahead of the new season.

Sat, 16 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.

Fri, 15 Jul 2022 13:54:11 +0100
‘Lunatic’ driver jailed for killing mother in Buckingham crash
A “lunatic” driver who killed his girlfriend when he crashed into a tree after driving at 91mph in a 30mph zone has been jailed.

Fri, 15 Jul 2022 10:04:03 +0100
The George and Dragon West Wycombe set to reopen under new management
A popular 300-year-old pub that closed its doors earlier this year is set to reopen next week under new management.

Fri, 15 Jul 2022 11:16:00 +0100
Milton Keynes murder investigation: Victim named as Abdifatah Ali Wadad Abdullahi
A man whose death sparked a murder investigation in Milton Keynes was a 35-year-old father-to-be.

Fri, 15 Jul 2022 08:34:59 +0100
Marlow man caught speeding in High Wycombe banned from driving for 6 months
A Marlow man caught speeding in High Wycombe has had his driving licence taken away for six months.

Fri, 15 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Cameras to catch and fine drivers abusing rules of the road set to be installed by DECEMBER
Drivers abusing the rules of the road, including driving through no entry signs and entering yellow box junctions, could soon be a thing of the past - as the council has finally been granted powers to get tough on bad driving.

Fri, 15 Jul 2022 19:00:00 +0100
Mansion Lane caravan park in Iver could be expanded to 'meet recognised need' for more space
A gypsy and traveller caravan site could be expanded to provide facilities to help residents cook safely and maintain basic hygiene - if new plans are given the go-ahead.

Fri, 15 Jul 2022 13:22:53 +0100
German Doner Kebab reveal new item at their Aylesbury branch
A popular fast-food chain that has got a branch in Aylesbury has launched a new product hoping to revolutionise the kebab industry.

Fri, 15 Jul 2022 09:17:41 +0100
Thame man caught using phone behind wheel avoids driving ban because he might lose his job
A man who was caught using a mobile phone while behind the wheel has escaped a driving ban - because he might lose his job.

Fri, 15 Jul 2022 08:02:28 +0100
Aylesbury: Woman in her thirties is sexually assaulted behind shop in Britannia Street
A woman was sexually assaulted by a man behind an Aylesbury shop.

Fri, 15 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100
IN THE DOCK: Weekly round-up of hearings at Wycombe Magistrates' Court: June 22-23
Weekly round-up of hearings at Wycombe Magistrates’ Court:

Fri, 15 Jul 2022 16:17:53 +0100
Flackwell Heath e-scooter rider caught with no insurance
A law-breaking e-scooter rider has been ordered to pay hundreds after he was found guilty of two offences.

Fri, 15 Jul 2022 12:42:04 +0100
Milton Keynes 'murder' victim named as Abdifatah Ali Wadad Abdullahi
The victim at the centre of a Bucks murder investigation has been named.

Fri, 15 Jul 2022 11:42:12 +0100
Journeyman Jefferson Louis spotted playing for Risborough Rangers
The 48th move in a 26-year-old journey.

Fri, 15 Jul 2022 19:00:00 +0100
Farnham Royal man threatened to burn down building
A man who threatened to burn down someone else's home has been given a suspended jail sentence.

Fri, 15 Jul 2022 16:29:00 +0100
Buckinghamshire bin collection changes next week amid hot temperatures
Some changes will be made to bin collections next week as the country braces for extremely hot weather.

Fri, 15 Jul 2022 12:43:10 +0100
Vauxhall Astra crash with tree - driver seriously injured in Bucks
A teenager has sustained life-threatening injuries after crashing into a tree yesterday afternoon (14/7).

Fri, 15 Jul 2022 09:37:23 +0100
Motorway speed limit reduction and Sunday driving ban to tackle reliance on oil suggested
Included in the plan is a ban on driving cars in cities every Sunday, as well as a suggestion to cut speed limits on motorways by 6mph

Fri, 15 Jul 2022 08:55:10 +0100
Milton Keynes man charged after police find lock knife during stop and search
A man has been charged with knife possession after a stop and search in Milton Keynes saw a lock knife found by police.

Thu, 14 Jul 2022 19:00:00 +0100
Royal Grammar School headmaster blasts planned 5G mast close to school as an 'eyesore' and a 'blight'
A High Wycombe head teacher has objected to the "out of keeping" plans for a 5G mast close to a school - as parents and neighbours slam the plans.

Thu, 14 Jul 2022 11:46:47 +0100
Milton Keynes man who tried to break into house using a STICK is foiled by doorbell camera
A Milton Keynes man who tried to get into a house using a stick he found outside was foiled by a doorbell camera.

Thu, 14 Jul 2022 13:06:01 +0100
Chesham and Amersham PSPO could be extended for another three years in bid to cut anti-social behaviour
A ban on drinking alcohol in areas of Chesham and Amersham could be extended for another three years in an ongoing bid to tackle anti-social behaviour.

Thu, 14 Jul 2022 14:47:17 +0100
Town regeneration planned for areas of Wycombe, Chesham and Aylesbury where there is 'deprivation and poverty'
Areas of High Wycombe, Chesham and Aylesbury where there is “acute deprivation and poverty” are set to be targeted for improvements – but Buckinghamshire Council leader Martin Tett has warned there are not “vast bucketloads of cash” to thro...

Thu, 14 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Holtspur: New sports pitches could be built in Green Belt behind row of houses next to M40
New sports pitches could be built behind houses in Holtspur as part of a plans by the developers of Wilton Park in Beaconsfield.

Thu, 14 Jul 2022 12:44:00 +0100
Van thought to be involved in fly-tipping is seized by police in Chesham
A van that is thought to have been involved in fly-tipping has been seized by police.

Thu, 14 Jul 2022 13:38:49 +0100
High Wycombe's Christian Wade speaks about his love for the town
He’s been to all four corners of the world, he’s worked with some of the greatest in the game, and his desire to help and achieve is infectious.

Thu, 14 Jul 2022 19:00:00 +0100
Stoke Poges Maserati thieves admit guilt after 100mph chase
A pair of thieves who stole a Maserati before getting caught driving it at over 100mph are set to be sentenced after admitting their guilt.

Thu, 14 Jul 2022 10:06:43 +0100
High Wycombe woman arrested in connection with robbery as iPhone and £40 stolen
A High Wycombe woman has been arrested in connection with a robbery that saw an iPhone and £40 stolen.

Thu, 14 Jul 2022 09:36:21 +0100
Firefighters break into van on M40 as man seen 'unresponsive' inside
Firefighters had to break into a van on the M40 after a man was seen unresponsive in the front.

Thu, 14 Jul 2022 17:45:52 +0100
Chilterns Railways to strike on Wycombe's opening day fixture
Several rail companies will go on strike on July 30 which is the opening day of the Football League season.

Thu, 14 Jul 2022 16:29:00 +0100
Work starts on building controversial HS2 viaduct near Wendover
Work has finally started on building a controversial HS2 viaduct near Wendover.

Thu, 14 Jul 2022 15:38:50 +0100
Woman loses licence for Amersham speeding
A driver has lost her licence after she was caught speeding in Amersham.

Thu, 14 Jul 2022 14:55:20 +0100
Marlow teenager guilty of triple assault in town
A Marlow teenager has been ordered to pay up following a triple assault in the town.

Thu, 14 Jul 2022 19:00:00 +0100
Amersham's eyesore green cabinets that were covered in graffiti given amazing makeover
Ugly green Openreach cabinets in Amersham that were covered in graffiti tags have been given a stunning makeover.

Thu, 14 Jul 2022 08:29:10 +0100
Voucher business run entirely by women is voted the best in Bucks
A voucher business run entirely by a team of women has been voted the best in Buckinghamshire at a prestigious awards ceremony.

Thu, 14 Jul 2022 08:13:40 +0100
King's Wood Primary School in High Wycombe opens sensory garden
A High Wycombe primary school is celebrating after finally being able to open their new sensory garden after "four years of blood, sweat and tears".



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