Bucks Free Press

Wed, 05 Feb 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Taxi driver bans: Public asked which crimes should block Bucks cabbies from permits
Taxi drivers banned for committing crimes are the subject of a new consultation by Bucks Council.

Wed, 05 Feb 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Marlow GP improves after concerns and is now rated ‘good’ by CQC
A Marlow GP has been rated ‘good’ by the national health regulator after concerns were previously raised about the practice.

Wed, 05 Feb 2025 08:04:26 +0000
Arrests made for drug crimes and car is seized following late night patrols
Numerous vehicles have been stopped, searched and even seized by Thames Valley Police in the first few days of February.

Wed, 05 Feb 2025 07:33:55 +0000
Busy road by roundabout cordoned off following crash involving two cars
An area of Beaconsfield was cordoned off following a crash that involved two cars.

Wed, 05 Feb 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Request to build swimming pool on farm is rejected by the council
A planning application to have a swimming pool built in a small village has been rejected.

Wed, 05 Feb 2025 09:15:54 +0000
Drivers warned of rising petrol costs as prices jump for fourth straight month
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has warned that drivers were paying more for fuel than they should be

Wed, 05 Feb 2025 09:13:58 +0000
Aldi was the cheapest supermarket in the UK in January - see the full list
Asda has beaten Tesco with a Clubcard and regained its place as one of the UK’s cheapest supermarkets

Wed, 05 Feb 2025 05:00:00 +0000
New Maidenhead to Reading bus service set to launch
A new Maidenhead to Reading bus service is set to launch

Wed, 05 Feb 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Success of dementia talk at White Hill Centre
A talk on 'Introduction to Contented Dementia' was deemed a huge success

Wed, 05 Feb 2025 05:00:00 +0000
New phone line introduced to reduce hospital visits
A new single phone number has been introduced to connect Buckinghamshire doctors, GPs, and paramedics more efficiently

Wed, 05 Feb 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Search for rare plants in Bucks gardens is on as competition launched
Plant Heritage's annual Threatened Plant of the Year has begun looking for rare and unusual plants

Wed, 05 Feb 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Competition to have charity's cause branded on a bus
More than 10 charities have entered a competition to have their cause branded on a bus

Wed, 05 Feb 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Five-star rated guitar concert coming to Wycombe Swan
The Story of Guitar Heroes is set to rock Wycombe Swan

Wed, 05 Feb 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Denham Manor Care Home raises £100 for Alzheimer's Society
Denham Manor Care Home has raised £100 for Alzheimer's Society

Wed, 05 Feb 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Community clean-up project takes over two years to complete
A challenging community clean-up project has been successfully completed after more than two years

Wed, 05 Feb 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Nutrition programme founded in Marlow celebrates 20 years
A programme that promotes healthy eating and lifestyle habits is celebrating its 20th anniversary

Tue, 04 Feb 2025 07:34:57 +0000
Traffic cleared after crash causes huge delays on M25
Queues on M25 junction 15 to 17 due to crash

Tue, 04 Feb 2025 11:23:20 +0000
Police officially drop murder investigation after man died two years ago
Police have paid tribute to the family of a man who died two years ago in an 'altercation' in a west Oxfordshire flat.

Tue, 04 Feb 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Conservative ex-Gerrards Cross mayor standing as Independent in Bucks 2025 elections
The Conservative former mayor of Gerrards Cross Andrew Wood has announced he is standing as an Independent in this year’s local elections.

Tue, 04 Feb 2025 20:00:00 +0000
Amersham café plans to serve alcohol and extend hours until 11.30pm
An Amersham café has announced plans to serve alcohol and extend its current opening hours until 11.30pm.

Tue, 04 Feb 2025 17:10:00 +0000
Villagers band together to buy 87 homes site but are branded ‘nimbies’ by promotor
Villagers have banded together to buy a plot of land where new housing was planned but have been branded ‘nimbies’ by the site’s promotor.

Tue, 04 Feb 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Injury claims cost Bucks Council over £200k since 2020 as 431 people given payouts
Injury claims have cost Bucks Council over £200,000 since 2020, new figures have revealed.

Tue, 04 Feb 2025 07:19:50 +0000
Buckinghamshire man, 37, charged with attempted abduction
A 37-year-ols man has been charged with attempted abduction and possession of prohibited images.

Tue, 04 Feb 2025 05:00:00 +0000
High Wycombe bar to sell alcohol until 4:30 in the morning
A bar in High Wycombe has been allowed to sell alcohol until 4:30am by Buckinghamshire Council.

Tue, 04 Feb 2025 20:00:00 +0000
Takeaway set to replace old second hand shop as planning application is approved
A new takeaway could appear in High Wycombe after planning permission was granted.

Tue, 04 Feb 2025 17:00:10 +0000
Man suffers broken wrist after he nearly has his bike stolen in broad daylight
A man in his 20s has suffered a broken wrist after fighting off two people who tried to steal his bike.

Tue, 04 Feb 2025 16:00:00 +0000
'Beyond contempt' - Council leader slams the Green Party over Nazi comment on X
The leader of Buckinghamshire Council has heavily criticised the Green Party after one of their social media posts labelled him a Nazi.

Tue, 04 Feb 2025 15:54:17 +0000
'Impossible for us to continue' - Shop that sells collectables and toys to close
A shop in High Wycombe has announced it will close its doors for the final time at the end of March.

Tue, 04 Feb 2025 13:16:00 +0000
'We are coming' - Person who failed to appear in court flees the UK
A man from the Aylesbury area who was wanted in court has fled the country.

Tue, 04 Feb 2025 12:30:00 +0000
McDonald's logo seen being transported across High Wycombe ahead of opening
The famous yellow McDonald’s logo was seen being transported through High Wycombe ahead of the town’s latest outlet opening.

Tue, 04 Feb 2025 10:57:04 +0000
Road cordoned off as wall partially collapses in small village
A road in Chalfont St Peter was cordoned off by firefighters following the partial collapse of a wall.

Tue, 04 Feb 2025 10:25:47 +0000
Bank cards stolen in the space of an hour between two supermarkets
Between 2pm and 3pm on Thursday, January 23, the perpetrators, who were wearing all black with surgical masks, ‘distracted’ their victims who were using the respective cash points.

Tue, 04 Feb 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Father 'shocked' as broken down bus leaves teenage daughter by service station
A Farnham Common father has questioned why a bus driver didn’t stay with their passengers, which included his 15-year-old daughter, following an incident at Beaconsfield Services.

Tue, 04 Feb 2025 17:14:45 +0000
Greggs coffee to Krispy Kreme doughnuts - 14 freebies to claim this February
From a hot drink and cake at John Lewis to Krispy Kreme doughnuts - the 14 things you can claim for free during February 2025 according to Which?.

Tue, 04 Feb 2025 17:13:33 +0000
Can you build in a garden without planning permission? Rules and regulations
Want to build in your garden but not sure if you'll need planning permission? Here are the rules and regulations.

Tue, 04 Feb 2025 09:29:13 +0000
Martin Lewis shares 'bad news' as he warns energy bills are 'going to rise'
Martin Lewis said it was “nearly unthinkable” that energy prices could fall in April.

Tue, 04 Feb 2025 09:16:45 +0000
Millions of workers set for £1,400 pay boost from April
More than 3 million workers in shops, restaurants and workplaces across the UK will benefit from the boost.

Tue, 04 Feb 2025 05:00:00 +0000
James Corden window display unveiled at Bucks salon
A salon is paying tribute to James Corden in its Valentine's Day window display

Tue, 04 Feb 2025 05:00:00 +0000
High Wycombe shopping centre event brings joy to rescue dogs
A teddy trade event has brought cuddly companions to dogs at a rescue centre

Tue, 04 Feb 2025 05:00:00 +0000
'People come alive when you show an interest in their life'
A former journalist is compiling a free book featuring stories of lost loved ones

Tue, 04 Feb 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express is coming to Milton Keynes!
Agatha Christie's Murder on the Orient Express to dazzle Milton Keynes theatre

Tue, 04 Feb 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Roald Dahl Children's Gallery in Aylesbury
Explore the Roald Dahl Children's Gallery in Aylesbury

Tue, 04 Feb 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Marlow primary school wins prestigious award for fourth time
A Marlow primary school has won a prestigious International School award for the fourth time.

Tue, 04 Feb 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Free family-friendly film screening at Bucks cinema
A Buckinghamshire cinema is set to host its first-ever family-friendly screening as part of a nationwide initiative

Mon, 03 Feb 2025 16:00:00 +0000
New lake planned in Bucks after quarry is extended
A new lake has been planned in Bucks next to an existing quarry, which is set to be extended.

Mon, 03 Feb 2025 05:00:00 +0000
In the dock: Man caught with stolen e-bike worth almost £2,000 among court cases
A man who was caught with a stolen e-bike worth almost £2,000 is among those sentenced at High Wycombe Magistrates' Court.

Mon, 03 Feb 2025 20:00:00 +0000
'Five seems like a lot' - Reaction as Wycombe's new McDonald's will open this month
Several High Wycombe residents have expressed their concerns that a fifth McDonald’s restaurant will be opening in the town.

Mon, 03 Feb 2025 20:00:00 +0000
Six Bucks kebab shops and one chef are nominated for this year's Kebab Awards
Six Buckinghamshire restaurants have been shortlisted as finalists for this year’s upcoming British Kebab Awards.

Mon, 03 Feb 2025 15:55:17 +0000
Man, 55, jailed after defrauding over £200,000 from local business
A 55-year-old man will spend the next five years in prison after he admitted to defrauding an incredible £223,000 out of small businesses.

Mon, 03 Feb 2025 12:31:41 +0000
Man, 56, arrested on suspicion of voyeurism
A man has been released on bail following a suspected incident of voyeurism in High Wycombe.

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