Bucks Free Press

Mon, 14 Oct 2024 06:00:00 +0100
Government declares Marlow Film Studios 'majorly important' – as inquiry date is set
An inquiry into Buckinghamshire Council’s rejection of the Marlow Film Studios project will begin early next year.

Mon, 14 Oct 2024 07:00:00 +0100
In the Dock: Range Rover vandal who caused £5K damage among latest in court
Round-up of hearings at Wycombe Magistrates’ Court

Sun, 13 Oct 2024 21:11:37 +0100
Police helicopter seen circling Chesham
A police helicopter has been spotted in the skies above Chesham.

Sun, 13 Oct 2024 17:46:42 +0100
Police continue search for missing 26-year-old after being missing for one week
Police, who are becoming increasingly concerned about the welfare of a missing man from Bletchley, continue their search.

Sun, 13 Oct 2024 13:16:07 +0100
Police called to Elm Farm in Aylesbury after suspected grenade found in garden
Thames Valley Police attended a property in Aylesbury after reports of a land mine found in a garden.

Sun, 13 Oct 2024 12:00:00 +0100
Beaconsfield recognised for having one of the best pizzas in the UK
A Beaconsfield pizzeria has been shortlisted for a prestigious national award.

Sun, 13 Oct 2024 11:00:00 +0100
Charming Grade II listed thatched cottage in Buckingham for sale
A Grade II listed thatched cottage believed to date back to circa 1430 is on the market for offers over £450,000.

Sun, 13 Oct 2024 19:00:00 +0100
Nostalgia: A successful Victorian entrepreneur – and his quite remarkable home
The Building of No 16 High Street, Chesham.

Sun, 13 Oct 2024 19:00:00 +0100
Marlow Nostalgia: Michael Eagleton's passion for music
In addition to the local history of Marlow and its residents, Michael Eagleton’s other main passion was music.

Sun, 13 Oct 2024 15:00:00 +0100
Old Pics: Looking back to what High Wycombe used to be like
Some very old pics!

Sun, 13 Oct 2024 12:00:00 +0100
Community HS2 meeting to take place in Chalfont St Giles
Members of the public have been encouraged to attend a community event focusing on the impact HS2 will have on Chalfont St Giles.

Sun, 13 Oct 2024 08:00:00 +0100
EVERY planning application submitted to Bucks Council this week
HERE is every planning application submitted to Bucks Council this week.

Sun, 13 Oct 2024 16:00:00 +0100
Book drive launched in Buckinghamshire to tackle 'book poverty'
A charity drive to collect free books for children has been launched has seen More Leisure Community Trust partner with the Children's Book Project.

Sun, 13 Oct 2024 16:00:00 +0100
Buckinghamshire New University announces next vice-chancellor
Buckinghamshire New University has announced Professor Damien Page as their next vice-chancellor and chief executive officer

Sun, 13 Oct 2024 11:00:00 +0100
Royal Star & Garter in High Wycombe wins award for 'excellent' care
The High Wycombe care home Royal Star & Garter care home was been awarded Platinum Quality Hallmark.

Sat, 12 Oct 2024 20:00:00 +0100
Charming cottage in Beaconsfield on the market for £900,000
A Grade II listed, two-bedroom cottage in Beaconsfield, believed to date back to the early 1800s, is currently on the market for a guide price of £900,000.

Sat, 12 Oct 2024 19:00:00 +0100
Award-winning restauranteur finds poor employment rates in neurodivergent people
Award-winning restaurateur, Heston Blumenthal, has said that it is “extremely disappointing” that neurodivergent people in the UK are struggling to find employment.

Sat, 12 Oct 2024 16:29:00 +0100
Parkinson’s UK offers up to £3,000 to support projects in Buckinghamshire
Parkinson’s UK is offering up to £3,000 in grants to support projects in Buckinghamshire with a connection to the disease.

Sat, 12 Oct 2024 14:00:00 +0100
Italian bar and restaurant, Lucca, listed on the market for £895,000
A Grade II listed building housing Lucca Restaurant & Bar in Wendover is now on the market.

Sat, 12 Oct 2024 12:00:00 +0100
Coroner calls to ensure water safety education for all following death of Bucks teens
A coroner has written to the Education Secretary calling for better water safety for children following the inquest into the deaths of two youngsters at Bournemouth.

Sat, 12 Oct 2024 08:00:00 +0100
Plans for new ‘alternative’ outdoor pre-school in Little Marlow
The founders of an Aylesbury-based forest school want to expand their ‘alternative educational model’ to a third site, on farmland in Little Marlow.

Sat, 12 Oct 2024 07:00:00 +0100
Planning: Eight new homes refused in High Wycombe, plus new film site for Chalfont
Plans to build eight new homes in Wycombe have been refused, while a forthcoming film site in Chalfont is set to be changed.

Sat, 12 Oct 2024 16:00:00 +0100
Nostalgia: Origins of the Pinetree residential estate located off Daws Hill Lane
In recent years High Wycombe has been pleased to welcome new residents coming to the town to live in the area off Daws Hill Lane known as Pinetree.

Sat, 12 Oct 2024 06:00:00 +0100
'Use us or lose us' - Shop opens up on 'hard year' as they celebrate 26th anniversary
The co-owner of a High Wycombe shop has opened up on their recent struggles as they celebrate their 26th anniversary.

Sat, 12 Oct 2024 12:00:00 +0100
Gerrards Cross and Amersham bookshops host famous guests
Chiltern's Bookshops have special guests Sarah Duchess of York and Mary Berry lined up for October.

Sat, 12 Oct 2024 18:00:00 +0100
High Wycombe: Man sold illegal cigarettes, court hears
Director of Bassey Food store fined nearly £15,000 for selling illegal cigarettes

Sat, 12 Oct 2024 11:00:00 +0100
Where can you recycle unused cables? Buckinghamshire Council launches campaign
Buckinghamshire residents are urged to recycle unused cables in a national campaign: The Great Cable Challenge.

Fri, 11 Oct 2024 14:28:48 +0100
Man jailed for tricking students into taking out finance on Rolex watches
A man who convinced university students to take out finance on luxury watches, laptops and mobile phones has been jailed for four years after scamming them out of £57,000.

Fri, 11 Oct 2024 18:30:00 +0100
Berkshire Fire and Rescue attend almost 100 hoax calls every year, new data shows
Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service has been called out to more than 400 hoax fire calls over the past five years, new data has revealed.

Fri, 11 Oct 2024 19:00:00 +0100
'Fly-tippers should be named, shamed and charged £10,000', man argues
A man from Marlow who spotted 'substantial' fly-tipping just a few miles away from his house says the law isn't harsh enough on offenders.

Fri, 11 Oct 2024 18:00:00 +0100
New 5G tower at school in High Wycombe ‘unacceptable’ says council
Plans to build a new 5G tower at a school in High Wycombe are ‘unacceptable’ Bucks Council has said.

Fri, 11 Oct 2024 17:15:00 +0100
Evicted tenant says Bucks Council homelessness ‘failures’ affected his mental health
An evicted tenant has said that Bucks Council’s ‘failures’ while he was at risk of becoming homeless affected his mental health.

Fri, 11 Oct 2024 14:40:47 +0100
Jay Blades pleads not guilty to controlling behaviour towards wife
Former chancellor of Buckinghamshire New University Jay Blades has denied engaging in controlling or coercive behaviour towards his wife.

Fri, 11 Oct 2024 13:05:00 +0100
Wooburn Green: 76 new flats planned in village offices
Plans to create 76 new flats in offices in Wooburn Green have been submitted to Bucks Council.

Fri, 11 Oct 2024 12:30:00 +0100
Greggs arrives in High Wycombe shopping centre amid fears it's 'becoming food hall'
High Wycombe’s fourth Greggs bakery will open in a High Wycombe shopping centre ‘very soon’ – but do locals really want another place to eat?

Fri, 11 Oct 2024 09:09:29 +0100
Northern Lights appear over Buckinghamshire in stunning photos
The Northern Lights lit up the skies across Buckinghamshire and the rest of the UK with bright pink hues visible on Thursday night.

Fri, 11 Oct 2024 06:00:00 +0100
Residents host 'Bugs Life' movie night after bedbug infestation
Bodley House in Iver, which is owned by L&Q Housing, is allegedly overrun with bedbugs and despite the issue being escalated to those who care for the home, nothing has been done about the problem. 

Fri, 11 Oct 2024 20:00:00 +0100
Confirmed: Eat Thai to open on this date after technical issues cause delays
A date has been set for when a Thai restaurant will reopen in High Wycombe.

Fri, 11 Oct 2024 17:27:44 +0100
Pinewood Studios announces new ‘independent film hub’ after closing TV unit
Culture secretary Lisa Nandy has visited Pinewood Studios in Iver to help announce a brand-new independent film hub.

Fri, 11 Oct 2024 16:30:00 +0100
Cause of death confirmed for Bucks footballer who died suddenly in Greece
The cause of death of a professional footballer from Buckinghamshire has been confirmed.

Fri, 11 Oct 2024 18:39:31 +0100
Exact time Northern Lights will be visible over Buckinghamshire TONIGHT
The Northern Lights are once again set to be visible over Buckinghamshire tonight.

Fri, 11 Oct 2024 05:00:00 +0100
Princes Risborough Children's Air Ambulance shop marks milestone
The Children's Air Ambulance charity boutique in Princes Risborough has raised enough money to fund more than 200 lifesaving missions through it's donations.

Fri, 11 Oct 2024 05:00:00 +0100
Furry friends join Ridley Manor care home for Macmillan fundraiser
Residents as the Ridley Manor care home hosted animals from Lucia Tiny Farm as part of their Macmillan coffee afternoon.

Fri, 11 Oct 2024 05:00:00 +0100
Candice Brown to host exclusive dinner at The Oarsman
Candice Brown is set to join Scott Smith for a one-night-only culinary event at The Oarsman.

Fri, 11 Oct 2024 05:00:00 +0100
Buckinghamshire Council is to receive £2.4 million for struggling households
Buckinghamshire Council will receive £2.4 million from he Government's Household Support Fund to help struggling households.

Fri, 11 Oct 2024 05:00:00 +0100
Buckinghamshire Fire and Rescue attend thousands of false alarms since 2019
Buckinghamshire Fire and Rescue have attended over 12,294 false alarms since 2019, figures from Personal Injury Claims UK reveal.

Fri, 11 Oct 2024 05:00:00 +0100
New theatre company in Aylesbury set to perform first production
A new theatre company is set to perform its first production in Aylesbury.

Fri, 11 Oct 2024 05:00:00 +0100
What's on at Waddesdon Manor this winter 2024
Waddesdon Manor have announced the line up of festive events for visitors, from spooky trails to Christmas transformations.

Fri, 11 Oct 2024 05:00:00 +0100
Accountancy firm BK Plus makes first acquisition in Buckinghamshire
BK Plus has made its first acquisition, taking over Haines Watts in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire.

Fri, 11 Oct 2024 05:00:00 +0100
Ellesborough Marsh Lane crossing reopens after safety upgrade
Marsh Lane level crossing in Ellesborough has reopened after a railway level crossing safety upgrade.

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