Bucks Free Press

Wed, 20 Nov 2024 05:00:00 +0000
Video: Binmen mix general waste with plastic and tins: ‘What’s the point recycling?’
Binmen have been filmed mixing general waste with recycling on a residential street in Wycombe.

Wed, 20 Nov 2024 05:00:00 +0000
Golf club applies to build water reservoirs in bid to reduce climate impact
Plans have been submitted to create new water storage reservoirs at a village golf club in a bid to reduce its environmental impact.

Wed, 20 Nov 2024 08:53:01 +0000
Funeral of Chalfont resident and One Direction singer Liam Payne to take pace today
The funeral of One Direction singer Liam Payne will be held today [Wednesday, November 20] in the Home Counties.

Wed, 20 Nov 2024 07:55:46 +0000
These roads in Buckinghamshire will be closed over the next fortnight
Buckinghamshire's motorists will have 29 road closures to avoid nearby on the National Highways network this week.

Wed, 20 Nov 2024 07:44:29 +0000
Increase in landlords submitting more eviction claims towards tenants in Bucks
New figures show that landlords in Buckinghamshire have made more accelerated repossession claims after a so-called ‘no-fault eviction’ order was ignored in the three months to September.

Wed, 20 Nov 2024 05:00:00 +0000
Wheelchair users and prams forced into road by overgrown tree damaging pavement
Wheelchair users and prams have been forced into the road by an overgrown tree damaging a pavement in Wooburn.

Wed, 20 Nov 2024 05:00:00 +0000
Buckinghamshire MPs join farmers at London rally against farm tax
Two Buckinghamshire MPs have joined thousands of farmers as they rallied in Westminster against the Government's Family Farms Tax.

Wed, 20 Nov 2024 05:00:00 +0000
Fewer households applying to provide foster care in Buckinghamshire, data shows
Fewer households in Buckinghamshire are applying to provide foster care than before the pandemic, new figures show.

Wed, 20 Nov 2024 05:00:00 +0000
Milton Keynes grandmother wins £300k in radio competition
A grandmother has won £300,000 in a radio competition

Wed, 20 Nov 2024 05:00:00 +0000
Events company celebrating 10 years in trading card game scene
An events organiser is celebrating a decade of success in the trading card game scene

Wed, 20 Nov 2024 08:21:36 +0000
Santa's elves to compete in Olympic-style contest for cancer charity
The Youth Cancer Trust is staging The Elf Olympics to help teenagers and young adults living with and beyond cancer

Tue, 19 Nov 2024 07:59:00 +0000
Weather Forecast: Snow spotted across Bucks
Weather updates across Buckinghamshire

Tue, 19 Nov 2024 10:33:40 +0000
Weather update: How does the rest of the week look after snow hit the Thames Valley?
Despite many residents in the Thames Valley waking up to a relatively thick layer of snow this morning, the white is NOT expected to return this week.

Tue, 19 Nov 2024 16:00:00 +0000
Princes Risborough Police Station needs ‘appropriate’ plan after ‘poor’ homes refused
Princes Risborough Police Station needs an ‘appropriate’ redevelopment plan, local leaders have said after a project to replace it with ‘poorly designed’ homes was rejected.

Tue, 19 Nov 2024 15:13:44 +0000
Men, 32 and 37, arrested following two-car smash near Beaconsfield
 A 37-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of drink driving following a crash along the Berkshire/Buckinghamshire border.

Tue, 19 Nov 2024 05:00:00 +0000
Bailiffs tried to seize my goods without notice for Buckinghamshire Council tax debt
A man who was not given notice before Buckinghamshire Council bailiffs tried to seize goods from his home has opened up about his ordeal.

Tue, 19 Nov 2024 17:48:40 +0000
CCTV released after bank cards stolen during bag theft at Morrisons store
CCTV footage has been released after attempts were made to use stolen bank cards after a bag theft in Morrisons.

Tue, 19 Nov 2024 09:52:41 +0000
Man killed after incident on railway line near High Wycombe Station
A person has been killed on an Oxfordshire train route, confirm British Transport Police.

Tue, 19 Nov 2024 05:00:00 +0000
Bonuses for Bucks Fire and Rescue Service execs ‘inappropriate’ warns councillor
Bonuses for Bucks Fire and Rescue Service executives are ‘inappropriate’, a councillor has warned.

Tue, 19 Nov 2024 20:00:00 +0000
Food Review: Riwaz reap the rewards as we tried out their SEVEN-COURSE menu
When you think about some of the best Indian restaurants in the county, Riwaz in Old Town Beaconsfield frequently gets mentioned.

Tue, 19 Nov 2024 18:15:16 +0000
'We are prepared' - Gritters are out as snow impacts Bucks' roads
Parts of Buckinghamshire have been gritted after the county was hit by a sudden snowstorm.

Tue, 19 Nov 2024 16:00:00 +0000
Nursery workers to walk half-a-marathon to raise much-needed funds for hospital
Nearly £3,000 has been raised for the neonatal department at Stoke Mandeville.

Tue, 19 Nov 2024 16:00:00 +0000
Carpetright store closes as new Tapi Carpets shop set to open at industrial estate
A Buckinghamshire Carpetright store has closed after the company was acquired by one of its competitors.

Tue, 19 Nov 2024 14:59:32 +0000
Doorbell footage released of man wearing balaclava after attempted burglary
Doorbell footage has been released after a man wearing a balaclava attempted to access a property in High Wycombe. 

Tue, 19 Nov 2024 13:11:51 +0000
'Catastrophic for the agricultural sector' - Farmer slams inheritance tax plans
Changes to inheritance tax paid by farmers are “catastrophic” for the agricultural sector, a farmer has said.

Tue, 19 Nov 2024 12:52:49 +0000
Update provided after man is arrested for ‘touching himself inappropriately in public
A man in his 40s has been released on police bail following an incident of indecent exposure in High Wycombe.

Tue, 19 Nov 2024 12:30:00 +0000
Lowest amount of new businesses in Buckinghamshire since records began, data shows
Fewer businesses were created in Buckinghamshire last year than any year since records began, new data has shown.

Tue, 19 Nov 2024 09:26:21 +0000
Snow causes chaos on roads as congestion leads to heavy delays
Following the late-night snow fall that landed in parts of the Thames Valley, roads in several sections of South Bucks have been badly impacted.

Tue, 19 Nov 2024 08:37:46 +0000
Primary school forced to close after heavy snow impacts the Thames Valley
One school has been forced to close after heavy snow fell in Buckinghamshire.

Tue, 19 Nov 2024 05:00:00 +0000
'Parts of the country are not safe for woman' - Wycombe TV personality speaks out
A transgender person from High Wycombe has claimed that certain areas of the country ‘are not safe for women’ after they were harassed on public transport.

Tue, 19 Nov 2024 16:00:00 +0000
Buckinghamshire's burglary hotspots revealed in new study
Certain areas in Buckinghamshire are more prone to break-ins than others, according to recent burglary data.

Tue, 19 Nov 2024 05:00:00 +0000
Plans to demolish house and replace with family home boasting cinema complex
Plans have been lodged to demolish a 74-year-old village house and replace it with a new family home boasting a cinema complex.

Tue, 19 Nov 2024 20:00:00 +0000
'You don't get any muppets!' - Hilarious Tripadvisor reviews of Wycombe pubs
Wycombe's pubs are some of the finest in the country, winning national awards and being recognised for their cosy atmosphere and great food.

Tue, 19 Nov 2024 20:00:00 +0000
Here are the coolest Airbnbs you can stay in in Buckinghamshire
Hot tub escapes and a cabin nestled in the woods are some of the unique Airbnb’s on offer in Buckinghamshire.

Tue, 19 Nov 2024 14:00:00 +0000
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Tue, 19 Nov 2024 05:00:00 +0000
Aylesbury care provider supports Self-Care Week
Aylesbury's Bluebird Care is urging people to 'look after yourself' during Self-Care Week

Tue, 19 Nov 2024 05:00:00 +0000
Police and Crime Commissioner welcomes ASB Awareness Week
A week of activity focused on tackling anti-social behaviour has been welcomed by the Thames Valley Police and Crime Commissioner

Tue, 19 Nov 2024 09:22:08 +0000
Can you walk dogs in the snow? 8 ways to keep your pet safe on winter walks
Find out if you can walk your dog in the snow - here are eight ways to keep your pet safe on winter walks according to Dogs Trust.

Tue, 19 Nov 2024 09:19:26 +0000
Zoe Ball reveals she is stepping down from BBC Radio 2 Breakfast Show
Zoe Ball has announced on BBC Radio 2 this morning (Tuesday, November 19) that she has decided to step down as presenter of her weekday Breakfast Show in December.

Tue, 19 Nov 2024 09:18:49 +0000
Free childcare hours at risk as nurseries add top-up fees
Parents of children accessing free childcare hours may have to pay top-up fees as almost 90 per cent of early years settings look for more funding.

Tue, 19 Nov 2024 09:17:08 +0000
Drivers warned of £70 fine for driving mistake this winter - how to avoid
Drivers who are captured driving in a bus lane will receive a standard fine of £70, which is reduced to £35 if paid within 21 days

Tue, 19 Nov 2024 09:15:12 +0000
Expert reveals little-known hack for getting £720 extra pension cash
This is how you could boost your pension pot in retirement

Tue, 19 Nov 2024 09:14:45 +0000
Tesco, Asda and Sainsbury's warn of higher prices and 'inevitable' job losses
Bosses of Aldi, Amazon UK, Boots, Lidl, JD Sports, Primark, Morrisons and Greggs also issued the warning

Tue, 19 Nov 2024 09:14:14 +0000
Railcard warning as woman receives £1,100 fine
Tash Bacarese-Hamilton had been traveling home from a funeral when she was handed the £1,100 fine

Tue, 19 Nov 2024 09:13:52 +0000
Housing benefit payments to be frozen next year
Housing Benefits will be frozen next year, meaning many will struggle to pay increasing rents, sparking fears that renters will be pushed into poverty.

Tue, 19 Nov 2024 09:13:23 +0000
Pharmacist skin condition warning - how to tell a harmless rash from a fatal illness?
Would you be able to tell the difference between a harmless rash and something potentially far more serious?

Mon, 18 Nov 2024 20:00:00 +0000
Photo gallery: Hundreds attend Christmas light switch-on in High Wycombe
Hundreds attended at the weekend as Christmas got underway in High Wycombe with the 2024 light switch-on.

Mon, 18 Nov 2024 17:22:00 +0000
Cllrs against Wycombe Town Council back Gerrards Cross changes despite no majority
Eight Tory councillors who voted down the ‘Wycombe Town Council’ bid have backed changes in Gerrards Cross despite a majority opposing the plans.

Mon, 18 Nov 2024 16:08:20 +0000
Teenager hospitalised after violent robbery by balaclava-wearing thugs
A teenager has been hospitalised after a violent robbery by a group of ten balaclava-wearing thugs in High Wycombe.

Mon, 18 Nov 2024 13:24:50 +0000
Banned driver who crashed after leading police on town centre chase is jailed
A High Wycombe man who led police on a chase through the town centre before crashing into railings has been jailed at Aylesbury Crown Court.

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