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Mon, 25 Jul 2022 09:32:58 +0100
Police at fear for welfare incident in Wooburn and Bourne End Cemetery
Police were called to a Buckinghamshire cemetery last night (Sunday) following reports of a fear for welfare incident.

Mon, 25 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100
IN THE DOCK: Weekly round-up of hearings at Wycombe Magistrates' Court: July 4-5
Weekly round-up of hearings at Wycombe Magistrates’ Court:

Sun, 24 Jul 2022 11:38:47 +0100
High Wycombe man who had cocaine and heroin nearly crashes into shop and parked car to avoid police
A High Wycombe man who had cocaine on him nearly crashed into a shop and a parked car in a bid to avoid police.

Sun, 24 Jul 2022 13:17:00 +0100
Hazlemere Parish Council 'disgusted and saddened' as racist hate symbols and graffiti appear
Disgusting racist and xenophobic graffiti and vandalism has blighted parts of a village, leaving the parish council furious.

Sun, 24 Jul 2022 14:43:59 +0100
Thief who stole bikes from outside Aylesbury railway station is jailed
A thief who stole two bicycles from outside a railway station has been sent to prison.

Sun, 24 Jul 2022 08:00:00 +0100
Three planning applications you might have missed in Bucks
Buckinghamshire Council processes hundreds of planning applications each week – so here are three interesting recent cases you might have missed.

Sun, 24 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Buckinghamshire house prices: Average house prices rise by £1,000
House prices in Buckinghamshire have gone up by an average of over £1,000 in the month of April, according to figures from the Land Registry.

Sat, 23 Jul 2022 09:00:00 +0100
Chesham foster family share life-changing experience
The emotional experience keeps giving to foster parents Emma and Andy.

Sat, 23 Jul 2022 12:00:00 +0100
High Wycombe Pride 2022 to return next month - everything you need to know
High Wycombe Pride is set to return to the town next month after previous successful marches.

Sat, 23 Jul 2022 10:28:00 +0100
MP Matt Hancock to captain cricket match in Buckinghamshire
The House of Lords and the House of Commons - captained by MP Matt Hancock - are set to take part in a cricket match in Buckinghamshire.

Sat, 23 Jul 2022 05:05:00 +0100
Wrango Hall: Plans for vital repairs to mansion featured on television and in films
A Grade II listed mansion that has featured in a string of films and television shows could have vital repairs made to it, according to new plans.

Sat, 23 Jul 2022 09:00:00 +0100
Bucks Free Press Camera Club - Our favourite snaps this week
For this week’s Camera Club, we have gone for a real mix of what the hot weather has brought to the county.

Sat, 23 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100
EVERY planning application submitted to Buckinghamshire Council last week
Wycombe area:

Fri, 22 Jul 2022 15:10:00 +0100
Maidenhead crash between car and lorry following police chase
A ROAD in Maidenhead was closed in both directions following a crash between a car and a lorry earlier today (July 22).

Fri, 22 Jul 2022 12:32:58 +0100
The Wheatsheaf High Wycombe: Confusion as newly-opened cocktail bar shuts because 'rent wasn't paid'
A cocktail bar that opened just months ago after a major renovation project to one of High Wycombe's oldest buildings has closed - leaving residents who gave cash to get it up and running wondering what has happened.

Fri, 22 Jul 2022 09:39:56 +0100
A4010 Bradenham Road supposed to be fixed last night after it melted in sun
An A-road that melted during extreme temperatures earlier in the week was supposed to be fixed overnight - but work did not go ahead after all.

Fri, 22 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Chesham restaurant handed a one out of five food hygiene score
A Chesham restaurant has been handed a one out of five food hygiene rating - and told it must make major improvements.

Fri, 22 Jul 2022 15:30:31 +0100
Paddy Hopkirk: Legendary rally driver who lived in Penn dies aged 89
Legendary rally driver Paddy Hopkirk, from Penn, has died aged 89.

Fri, 22 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100
High Wycombe driving test centre: Discussions on new centre progressing
Discussions on reopening a driving test centre in High Wycombe are "progressing well", Wycombe's MP has said.

Fri, 22 Jul 2022 18:42:28 +0100
Carousel Buses and Heathrow re-launch airport connection
The route was suspended in 2020 during the pandemic.

Fri, 22 Jul 2022 17:30:00 +0100
Aylesbury woman hit neighbour with hammer in lost dog dispute
A woman who hit her neighbour over the head with a hammer in a dispute about a lost dog has been jailed.

Fri, 22 Jul 2022 16:30:00 +0100
Nearly £100,000 raised for Milton Keynes tumour charity
Around £100,000 has been collectively donated to a Bucks charity after a 23-year-old woman sadly died of a brain tumour.

Fri, 22 Jul 2022 13:00:00 +0100
Chilterns LGBTQ Chesham picnic fights loneliness
Chilterns LGBTQ+ group hosts its first ever picnic in Chesham tomorrow.

Fri, 22 Jul 2022 12:57:25 +0100
Adebayo Akinfenwa plays friendly match for Hashtag United
Former Wycombe Wanderers striker Adebayo Akinfenwa has briefly come out of retirement to play for a Non League club in Essex.

Fri, 22 Jul 2022 06:00:00 +0100
Sex offender has sentence extended for Bucks abuse and assault
A violent sex offender has had his prison sentence extended after he assaulted a vulnerable person and verbally abused a bus driver.

Fri, 22 Jul 2022 16:30:00 +0100
High Wycombe: 10 people told to leave town centre and one person arrested as police crack down on bad behaviour
Ten people were told to leave High Wycombe town centre this week as part of ongoing efforts to crack down on antisocial behaviour.

Fri, 22 Jul 2022 11:00:00 +0100
London Air Ambulance abseil raises life-saving money
The fan of the air ambulance isn't afraid of the height.

Fri, 22 Jul 2022 08:00:00 +0100
Great British Pub awards: The Old Queen's Head shortlisted
A popular village pub has been shortlisted as one of the best country pubs in the Great British Pub Awards.

Fri, 22 Jul 2022 07:31:19 +0100
Head of Bucks drug line admits to cocaine and heroin offences
The 'head' of a Buckinghamshire drug line has admitted to being involved in supplying cocaine and heroin.

Fri, 22 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100
IN THE DOCK: Weekly round-up of hearings at Wycombe Magistrates' Court: June 29 - July 1
Weekly round-up of hearings at Wycombe Magistrates’ Court:

Fri, 22 Jul 2022 19:01:00 +0100
Chalfont St Peter family's heartfelt tribute to 'larger than life' 23-year-old who died suddenly
The heartbroken family of a popular 23-year-old who had a "wonderful smile and an infectious laugh" are set to take on a gruelling challenge in his memory.

Fri, 22 Jul 2022 12:12:00 +0100
A4 Bath Road closed both ways after crash
The A4 Bath Road is currently closed both ways due to reports of a crash.

Fri, 22 Jul 2022 16:14:47 +0100
Eden Motor Group raises thousands for numerous charities
One of the South of England’s biggest car dealerships raised £30,000 in the past 12 months for local communities and charities.

Fri, 22 Jul 2022 15:08:01 +0100
Risborough Rangers edge past Buckingham Athletic in friendly
Risborough Rangers came back from behind to defeat Buckingham Athletic in a hotly-contested friendly.

Fri, 22 Jul 2022 08:00:00 +0100
Tesco shoppers issued legal warning as 'Tesco Method' TikTok craze goes viral
Tesco said it is aware of the issue and has implemented a fix which prevents the fraudulent use of this coupon.

Thu, 21 Jul 2022 07:29:59 +0100
Teenager dies in Stony Stratford bus crash
A teenager has died following a crash involving a motorbike and a bus.

Thu, 21 Jul 2022 18:35:00 +0100
Chesham Jolly Sportsman Pub targeted in fake Council letter
The fake letter left the pub's manager upset and hurt.

Thu, 21 Jul 2022 05:31:00 +0100
Newlife High Wycombe: Opening date for Eden store is revealed
A new fashion store that sells high street brands at "rock bottom prices" all while helping charity is going to open at the end of the month.

Thu, 21 Jul 2022 18:30:00 +0100
Parkway Marlow speeding: ANOTHER driver caught on road dubbed a 'cash scam'
Another driver has been caught speeding on a complained-about Marlow road.

Thu, 21 Jul 2022 16:50:00 +0100
Audi driver caught speeding at 109mph fined
A man who was caught speeding at nearly 110mph on the M40 has been fined.

Thu, 21 Jul 2022 16:15:00 +0100
Chesham roadworks this summer
Workers on site had to manage with record-breaking heat.

Thu, 21 Jul 2022 14:36:26 +0100
Wycombe Wanderers to play two friendlies in the same day
On Friday, July 22, Wycombe Wanderers will play two pre-season friendlies at the same time.

Thu, 21 Jul 2022 11:16:34 +0100
Fresh designs of Bucks' HS2 footpaths and bridges are revealed
The first images of what HS2's rural footbridges and footpaths in Buckinghamshire will look like have been released.

Thu, 21 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100
High Wycombe driver broke limit on A40 London Road
A High Wycombe driver who was caught speeding on the same road on three consecutive days has been disqualified.

Thu, 21 Jul 2022 16:15:40 +0100
South Central Ambulance Service chief to step down after 17 years
THE chief executive of South Central Ambulance Service will step down next year after 17 years in charge.

Thu, 21 Jul 2022 12:17:30 +0100
Middlesbrough vandal jailed for Amersham offences
A man from Middlesbrough has been jailed for harassment and criminal damage offences he committed in a quiet Bucks town.

Thu, 21 Jul 2022 11:48:21 +0100
Audi driver avoids ban for Little Chalfont speeding
An Audi driver who was caught speeding in a Bucks village has been given a hefty fine but avoided a driving ban.

Thu, 21 Jul 2022 11:34:01 +0100
Police seize car involved in Chesham 'criminal activity'
A car that is suspected to have been involved in criminal activity in Chesham has been seized.

Thu, 21 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100
McDonald's to launch new rewards scheme allowing customers to get free food
McDonald’s has revealed it’s to make a major change this week.

Thu, 21 Jul 2022 18:38:58 +0100
Asda shares simple fridge trick that could save UK families £60 each month
The average family with children is throwing away a whopping £60 worth of food and drink each month.



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