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Wed, 31 Aug 2022 05:00:00 +0100
KFC Wycombe knife incident - police hunt two men
POLICE are hunting a knife-wielding duo who stormed a KFC to threaten two men.

Wed, 31 Aug 2022 09:59:26 +0100
Amersham and Chesham power cut
An unplanned power cut hit homes in the Chilterns.

Wed, 31 Aug 2022 08:37:53 +0100
Stolen car dumped on M40, Beaconsfield, after thief ran out of fuel
A stolen car has been seized by police after officers found it abandoned on the M40.

Wed, 31 Aug 2022 09:00:00 +0100
Average household could spend more than £4,000 per year on energy from October
The average household in Buckinghamshire could spend more than £4,000 per year on their energy bill when the new price cap comes into effect in October, analysis suggests.

Wed, 31 Aug 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Readers think Hambleden is a posher village to live in
A recent study revealed Turville has one of the poshes places to live in the UK.

Wed, 31 Aug 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Chenies Avenue: Confusion as street 'removed' from bin collection database
There was group confusion among residents after a technical error on the council website saw their street “removed” from the refuse collection database.

Wed, 31 Aug 2022 09:55:40 +0100
Buckinghamshire road closures motorists can avoid this week
Buckinghamshire's motorists will have 38 road closures to avoid nearby on the National Highways network this week.

Wed, 31 Aug 2022 09:30:40 +0100
Energy crisis: Brits could pay £5 just to turn oven on for Sunday roast by 2023
The price cap is predicted to rise to around £5,600 in January which will have a huge impact on day-to-day life.

Tue, 30 Aug 2022 19:00:00 +0100
Chilterns Lifestyle Centre: Parking space work slammed as 'wasting money'
A resident has slammed the planning of ongoing work at the Chilterns Lifestyle Centre.

Tue, 30 Aug 2022 19:00:00 +0100
Lavvin 'well-received' in Marlow after opening weekend
A NEW “high-end' Mediterranean restaurant opened over the bank holiday weekend in Marlow.

Tue, 30 Aug 2022 17:45:00 +0100
Black Horse pub plans cater for dog owners and walkers
The pub managers thanked the community for their support.

Tue, 30 Aug 2022 16:30:00 +0100
Sir Aubrey Ward House in Marlow 'requires improvement'
A MARLOW care home which caters for more than 60 elderly people has been told it must improve after inspectors discovered "people could be harmed".

Tue, 30 Aug 2022 16:56:57 +0100
Bucks Council responds after Clayton's Bar in Marlow damaged
Buckinghamshire Council has responded after a former bar in Marlow was damaged in an accident with a skip lorry.

Tue, 30 Aug 2022 11:48:35 +0100
Bletchley: Man convicted after shouting racial slurs at neighbours
A 56-year-old man has been convicted of racial or religious aggravated harassment in Bletchley.

Tue, 30 Aug 2022 13:14:38 +0100
Aylesbury residents angry over e-scooters being abandoned
SAFETY measures need to 'be better' for pedestrians after e-scooters were left abandoned on the pathway last week.

Tue, 30 Aug 2022 12:22:40 +0100
HS2 Chilterns tunnel reaches construction milestone
The construction of tens of emergency passages in the Chilterns tunnel began.

Tue, 30 Aug 2022 11:12:01 +0100
Teenage girl left bruised after being sexually assaulted on bus
A teenage girl was left bruised after being sexually assaulted on a bus.

Tue, 30 Aug 2022 09:29:17 +0100
Greenleys: Man remains in hospital following motorcycle crash
A man remains in hospital after a crash on a motorcyclye.

Tue, 30 Aug 2022 08:33:25 +0100
Francesca Lennon completes 3,200-mile cycle for hospices
A paediatric nurse has praised the “good being done every day” at the UK’s children’s hospices after completing a 3,200-mile cycle between every centre in just 70 days.

Mon, 29 Aug 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Millbrook Combined School's new swimming pool to open soon
A swimming pool at a combined school in High Wycombe is currently undergoing an ‘extensive refurbishment.’

Mon, 29 Aug 2022 14:38:30 +0100
Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne 'fed up' of LA and returning to Jordans
Ozzy Osbourne has confirmed he and his wife Sharon are relocating from Los Angeles to the UK.

Tue, 30 Aug 2022 16:30:00 +0100
Carousel Buses driver criticises conditions
The former employee recounted his experience with Carousel Buses.

Tue, 30 Aug 2022 14:33:02 +0100
Sainsbury's follow Asda, Tesco and Morrisons in announcing UK-wide ban in all stores
The nationwide ban follows similar initiatives from Tesco, Waitrose Morrisons and Asda.

Tue, 30 Aug 2022 16:37:54 +0100
Bourne End filmmaker shortlisted for two industry awards
A passionate filmmaker and student from Bourne End has launched his first short film shot in Marlow and the surrounding area, being shortlisted for two industry awards.

Tue, 30 Aug 2022 12:35:40 +0100
Brighton vet issues warning for dog owners on grass seeds
A VET has warned of the potential dangers of grass seeds as dogs are suffering because of the plants.

Tue, 30 Aug 2022 18:29:54 +0100
DWP PIP £156 payment could be owed to Brits with asthma and 23 other health conditions
The DWP payment could be a welcome boost for those struggling with the ongoing cost-of-living crisis.

Tue, 30 Aug 2022 08:17:17 +0100
Snake seen on roof of Chandler's Ford home
Shocking photos capture the terrifying moment an escaped 18ft-long python tried to get into a house through an open bedroom window.

Tue, 30 Aug 2022 09:17:26 +0100
Pubs across UK warn of mass closures due to ever increasing energy bills
Bosses of six of the UK’s biggest pub and brewing companies are worried for their immediate future

Mon, 29 Aug 2022 16:30:00 +0100
Woman charged following attack at Milton Keynes Central Station
A woman has been charged with multiple offences following an attack at a Buckinghamshire train station.

Mon, 29 Aug 2022 05:00:00 +0100
IN THE DOCK: Weekly round-up of hearings at Wycombe Magistrates' Court: August 5-9
Weekly round-up of hearings at Wycombe Magistrates’ Court:

Mon, 29 Aug 2022 11:50:31 +0100
Thames Valley Police warning over non-emergency 999 calls
Police have urged people to think before they dial 999 after a man called the police after getting locked out of his house.

Mon, 29 Aug 2022 10:56:43 +0100
Woman injured in dog bite attack near Howe Park Wood
A woman has been injured in a dog bite attack.

Mon, 29 Aug 2022 10:21:05 +0100
Martin Lewis issues energy bills price hike warning to anyone who pays by direct debit
Martin Lewis has issued a price hike warning to anyone who pays their energy bills by direct debit.

Mon, 29 Aug 2022 10:12:55 +0100
Asda and Aldi 65p houseplants will stop flies entering your home
While the cool breeze will be welcome by many, it can attract pesky flies to enter your home.

Mon, 29 Aug 2022 10:09:17 +0100
Fish and chips one-week price hike warning after UK heatwaves
It comes after Brits were warned earlier this year that the average price for fish and chips could rise as high as £10.

Sun, 28 Aug 2022 22:21:43 +0100
Teenage boy who lives in Aylesbury is reported missing
Concerns are growing as a 16-year-old boy who lives in Buckinghamshire has been reported missing.

Sun, 28 Aug 2022 10:18:29 +0100
Drink driver avoids serious injuries despite M40 horror crash
A driver has managed to survive a serious accident on the M40 after they blew twice over the legal drink limit.

Sun, 28 Aug 2022 12:00:00 +0100
Nostalgia: What Wycombe Air Park has given to the town
Wycombe Air Park, originally known as Booker Airfield, first opened in 1939 as a Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve Training Centre.

Sun, 28 Aug 2022 11:16:56 +0100
Meet Wycombe Wanderers' oldest surviving player, aged 94
Wycombe Wanderers welcomed its oldest surviving player back to the club during a visit by residents from Royal Star & Garter.

Sun, 28 Aug 2022 17:52:34 +0100
High Wycombe man jailed after £42,000 worth of drugs are found
A 26-year-old man has been jailed after pleading guilty to a number of drug crimes in High Wycombe.

Sun, 28 Aug 2022 12:00:00 +0100
6 TikTok lunchbox hacks for easy back-to-school prep
When a new school year begins, it’s easy to fall back into the same old habits with packed lunches – offering up the same staples week in, week out.

Sun, 28 Aug 2022 08:00:00 +0100
Georgian Manor house up for sale with original Woolworths sign inside
A STUNNING Georgian Manor home owned by a creative director has gone on the market – and it has unique features inside.

Sun, 28 Aug 2022 19:00:00 +0100
Record number of blackmail offences in the Thames Valley
A record number of blackmail offences were reported to police in the Thames Valley last year, figures show.

Sun, 28 Aug 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.

Sun, 28 Aug 2022 12:00:00 +0100
Thousands of children in contact with mental health services in Buckinghamshire
Thousands of children and young people have been in contact with mental health services in Buckinghamshire over the last year, new figures show.

Sun, 28 Aug 2022 11:49:42 +0100
What's in the Aldi and Lidl middle aisles on Sunday, August 28?
Here's a selection of the items you'll find in the middle aisles of Aldi and Lidl from Sunday, August 28.

Sat, 27 Aug 2022 20:16:12 +0100
Man, 24, is killed in early morning incident near Milton Keynes
A 24-year-old man has been killed in an early morning incident in north Buckinghamshire.

Sat, 27 Aug 2022 12:00:00 +0100
Bucks Free Press Camera Club - Our favourite pics this week
For this week’s Camera Club spread in the Bucks Free Press, we have chosen more of your photos that have been taken during the summer months.

Sat, 27 Aug 2022 11:50:50 +0100
Ellen White on the 'traumatic' injury that forced her retirement
Aylesbury's Ellen White has revealed that a punctured lung ‘accelerated’ her decision to retire from the game.

Sat, 27 Aug 2022 07:00:00 +0100
Historic Bucks primary school's library set to see a revamp
BUCKS Council is set to refurbish a historic primary school’s library as its planning officers approve plans.



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