Bucks Free Press
Tue, 19 Jul 2022 07:00:00 +0100Extinction Rebellion protest against planned Marlow movie studio because there's 'no need for films on a dead planet'
Extinction Rebellion members with white face paint and signs around their necks held a silent protest against plans for a huge new movie studio in Marlow - because there is "no need for films on a dead planet".
Tue, 19 Jul 2022 09:43:31 +0100Man jailed for raping 12-year-old girl he befriended on social media - and police believe there could be more victims
A man who raped a 12-year-old girl after befriending her on social media has been jailed for nine years - but police think there could be more victims in Buckinghamshire.
Tue, 19 Jul 2022 08:28:21 +0100Milton Keynes school forced to close by travellers on field
A school was forced to shut after travellers pitched 30 caravans on its playing field.
Tue, 19 Jul 2022 06:00:00 +0100Marlow 5G mast plans for corner of Bobmore Road and Little Marlow Road
A 5G mast could be built on the corner of a busy Marlow road close to a pub and a school if new plans are given the go-ahead.
Tue, 19 Jul 2022 08:54:05 +0100Vandals smash Thame estate agents
Vandals smashed the windows of a Thame estate agents last night.
Tue, 19 Jul 2022 09:25:10 +0100Driver fined for ignoring stop sign on A4 Bath Road
A man has been ordered to pay hundreds of pounds after he was caught ignoring a road sign.
Mon, 18 Jul 2022 19:00:00 +0100Sports Direct Milton Keynes: Woman put murder hit on love rival
She denies the accusation
Mon, 18 Jul 2022 19:00:00 +0100Cressex Business Park BID gets the backing of companies on industrial estate
Businesses in Cressex Business Park in High Wycombe have backed major overhaul plans that will see £1 million invested to resolve some big problems – including a lack of parking, “appalling” litter and long traffic queues at rush hour.
Mon, 18 Jul 2022 17:43:13 +010016-year-old boy dies in Maidenhead after getting into difficulty
There has been another tragedy involving water as a 16-year-old boy dies in Maidenhead after getting into difficulty on the hottest day of the year.
Mon, 18 Jul 2022 11:40:17 +0100Buckinghamshire weather: Heatwave to hit scorching 36C today - Monday
Latest updates from across Buckinghamshire as the Met Office issues its first ever red warning of extreme heat.
Mon, 18 Jul 2022 10:57:21 +0100Beaconsfield crash: Six injured in smash near M40
Several people have been seriously injured following a crash in Beaconsfield.
Mon, 18 Jul 2022 14:27:15 +0100Balaclava group attack taxi driver in Bletchley
A group of men attacked a taxi driver and smashed their cab in a serious assault.
Mon, 18 Jul 2022 11:30:00 +0100The face of 'lunatic' driver who killed Sarah Jacobs in Buckingham crash
The face of the "lunatic" driver who killed his girlfriend in a horrific Bucks crash has been revealed.
Mon, 18 Jul 2022 16:31:00 +0100Man v Food star Adam Richman praises Bel and The Dragon in Cookham as 'one of the greatest finds'
Man v Food star Adam Richman has praised a Cookham eatery as "one of the greatest finds" after a weekend visit.
Mon, 18 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100Which Buckinghamshire schools are shut due to the heatwave?
Numerous schools across Buckinghamshire will close this week due to the adverse weather conditions the country is currently experiencing.
Mon, 18 Jul 2022 16:30:00 +0100Sarah Jacobs: heartbroken daughter's tribute to lost mother
The heartbroken daughter of a woman who was killed by a 'lunatic' driver after he crashed into a tree has spoken of her pain at losing her "best friend."
Mon, 18 Jul 2022 10:00:50 +0100Amersham student graduates from University of Exeter 40 years after her mother
A daughter has graduated from the same university as her mother - 40 years later.
Mon, 18 Jul 2022 11:28:47 +0100Heatwave: How to keep cool while driving in summer?
The UK is experiencing an extreme heatwave at the moment, with temperatures expected to potentially rise to record highs on Monday and Tuesday.
Mon, 18 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100IN THE DOCK: Weekly round-up of hearings at Wycombe Magistrates' Court: June 24-28
Weekly round-up of hearings at Wycombe Magistrates’ Court:
Mon, 18 Jul 2022 14:18:22 +0100Milton Keynes teenager admits carrying knife
A teenager who was caught carrying a knife around the streets of Bucks has been sentenced.
Mon, 18 Jul 2022 19:29:12 +0100Highway Code: Drivers could face £5,000 fine over air conditioning in their car
Although some rulings under the Highway Code may seem extreme to many, the government warn they are legal requirements.
Mon, 18 Jul 2022 12:34:38 +01006 household items that keep bugs out of your home
And although having the windows open lets houses feel cooler, it also seems to act as an open invite for some pesky bugs and creepy crawlers.
Mon, 18 Jul 2022 11:06:33 +0100Heatwave sparks urgent skin cancer warning to UK men from Cancer Research
The Met Office has issued a ‘risk to life’ warning with temperatures expected to reach a scorching 36C next week.
Sun, 17 Jul 2022 16:55:37 +0100Image released of man who might have information on an assault
The police are hoping to speak to a man who might have vital information regarding an assault in Milton Keynes.
Sun, 17 Jul 2022 11:23:50 +0100What's in the Aldi and Lidl middle aisles on Sunday, July 17
Here's a selection of the items you'll find in the middle aisles of Aldi and Lidl from Sunday, July 17
Sun, 17 Jul 2022 11:31:41 +0100Extra measures in place for ambulances during extreme heat
Meteorologists have given an 80% chance of the mercury topping the UK’s record temperature of 38.7C, set in Cambridge in 2019
Sun, 17 Jul 2022 18:00:06 +0100Wycombe hero could appear in this year's I'm a Celeb line up
Wycombe Wanderers legend Adebayo Akinfenwa has been rumoured to appear in this year’s edition of ‘I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here!’
Sun, 17 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100Swarthmore 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 +0100Two 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 +0100Teenager 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 +0100Huge 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 +0100National 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 +0100Ex-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 +0100Gareth 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 +0100Why 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 +0100Wooburn 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 +0100Bucks 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 +0100What 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 +0100West 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 +0100How 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 +0100Wycombe 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 +0100EVERY 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 +0100The 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 +0100Milton 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 +0100Marlow 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 +0100Cameras 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 +0100Mansion 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 +0100German 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 +0100Thame 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.