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Sun, 03 Jan 2021 07:00:00 +0000
Bucks planning applications: Five interesting proposals this week
Buckinghamshire Council deals with thousands of planning applications every year.

Sat, 02 Jan 2021 12:24:50 +0000
Bucks primary school pupils to return as normal on Monday - despite calls to keep schools closed in Tier 4 areas
Primary school children in Bucks will “return as normal” on January 4, the council has said – despite calls to keep them closed after a ‘major incident’ was declared in the county.

Sat, 02 Jan 2021 23:10:04 +0000
Gareth Ainsworth praises Neil Warnock after Wycombe lose to Middlesbrough
Following the defeat to Middlesbrough, Gareth Ainsworth was full of admiration towards his counterpart, Neil Warnock.

Sat, 02 Jan 2021 22:39:04 +0000
Gareth Ainsworth praises Uche Ikpeazu after wonder goal against Middlesbrough
Wycombe boss Gareth Ainsworth was pleased with the performance of Uche Ikpeazu after the striker scored an incredible goal in the 3-1 defeat to Middlesbrough.

Sat, 02 Jan 2021 20:45:04 +0000
Neil Warnock praises Gareth Ainsworth after Middlesbrough defeat Wycombe
Middlesbrough manager Neil Warnock was full of praise for Wycombe Wanderers after his side defeated the Chairboys 3-1 at Adams Park.

Sat, 02 Jan 2021 17:20:15 +0000
Two-vehicle crash closes off part of M40 northbound near Bucks
All lanes have now reopened after a crash closed off part of the M40 this afternoon.

Sat, 02 Jan 2021 17:00:00 +0000
The 1p challenge which could save you over £650 in a year
Based on the 52-week saving challenge the penny challenge is designed to help you save nearly £700 in 365 days without breaking the bank.

Sat, 02 Jan 2021 16:15:00 +0000
Lorry catches fire on M40 southbound after 'its brakes overheat'
Firefighters have been called out to the M40 after a lorry caught fire.

Sat, 02 Jan 2021 16:00:00 +0000
Brexit: Over 24,000 EU nationals to continue living in Bucks
Around 24,400 EU nationals have successfully applied to continue living in Buckinghamshire after Brexit.

Sat, 02 Jan 2021 16:00:00 +0000
16 feel-good Bucks stories that made us smile in 2020
A Christmas proposal, New Year’s Honours, a lockdown wedding and Wycombe Wanderers making it to the Championship – these are just some of the good news stories to have come out of in 2021.

Sat, 02 Jan 2021 12:03:00 +0000
The latest planning applications submitted in Bucks this week
Wycombe area

Sat, 02 Jan 2021 10:00:00 +0000
New moons, meteor showers and more - Celestial events 2021
The full calendar of celestial events taking place throughout 2021.

Sat, 02 Jan 2021 19:00:00 +0000
Milton Keynes resident named on New Year’s Honours list
MILTON KEYNES resident has been listed on the New Years Honours list for her outstanding charity work.

Sat, 02 Jan 2021 13:31:46 +0000
Wycombe Wanderers vs Middlesbrough at Adams Park
Hello and a happy new year to you. Welcome to Adams Park as Wycombe take on Middlesbrough this afternoon, in the first-ever league meeting between these two sides.

Sat, 02 Jan 2021 12:41:51 +0000
Church Road, Cookham Dean, to be closed for five days
A road in Dean will be closed for five days for 'fibre optic ducting' works.

Sat, 02 Jan 2021 12:00:00 +0000
The food adverts that appeared in the BFP over the festive period in the 1940s
This week we continue with the theme of the Wycombe Timeline and look back at some of the food-related advertisements (ads) which appeared in the Bucks Free Press over the Christmas and New Year period in 1940.

Sat, 02 Jan 2021 12:00:00 +0000
Aldi donated over 6,500 meals to Bucks charities over the christmas period
OVER 6500 meals were donated by supermarket Aldi to local charities over the Christmas period for people in need.

Sat, 02 Jan 2021 11:39:07 +0000
Uche Ikpeazu and Ryan Tafazolli praised by Gareth Ainsworth
Wycombe manager Gareth Ainsworth was pleased that two of his ‘marquee signings’ had positive performances against Cardiff City.

Sat, 02 Jan 2021 07:00:00 +0000
Bucks MPs' messages of hope for 2021
Four Bucks MPs wrote a New Year's message to readers.

Sat, 02 Jan 2021 07:00:00 +0000
Weekly horoscope for January 2 - your star sign reading by Russell Grant
Find out what your star sign has in store for your love life, career and relationships on the week starting Saturday, January 2.

Fri, 01 Jan 2021 16:03:02 +0000
Murder investigation after teenager stabbed in Milton Keynes
A murder investigation has been launched after a teenager died following an incident in Milton Keynes this morning.

Fri, 01 Jan 2021 14:00:00 +0000
Coping with depression, anxiety and other mental health issues
The festive season can be a joyful time of the year but for many suffering with mental health issues, it can also be the hardest.

Fri, 01 Jan 2021 13:00:00 +0000
Have you seen all of the coins that were released in 2020?
A full list of all of the Royal Mint's coins released in 2020.

Fri, 01 Jan 2021 10:00:00 +0000
Going on holiday and travelling in 2021
Here's everything you need to know about travelling and going on holiday in 2021.

Fri, 01 Jan 2021 09:27:02 +0000
Brexit: What will change from January 1?
As the Brexit transition period comes to an end what will change for the average Brit in 2021?

Fri, 01 Jan 2021 09:15:08 +0000
Seven New Year resolutions you can still achieve in lockdown
With changes to the way we live, how we work, and where we can travel to - it might seem pointless to set further goals for the year ahead.

Fri, 01 Jan 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Happy New Year to all our readers
THE newspaper would like to wish all our readers a happy New Year.

Fri, 01 Jan 2021 17:00:00 +0000
The most iconic moments of 2020
A look back at some of the most memorable bits of 2020.

Fri, 01 Jan 2021 16:00:00 +0000
Animals spotted all across the county by our Bucks Camera Club members
Now that 2020 is over let us focus on the future.

Fri, 01 Jan 2021 09:00:00 +0000
High Wycombe PT on how you can stay fit during the pandemic
This Christmas will be different for everyone in Buckinghamshire.

Fri, 01 Jan 2021 05:00:00 +0000
In the dock: Weekly round-up of hearings at Wycombe Magistrates' Court - November 17 and 18
Weekly round-up of hearings at Wycombe Magistrates’ Court:

Fri, 01 Jan 2021 19:00:00 +0000
A year in front pages - Bucks Free Press 2020 round-up
After the year we have all had, many people will be hoping 2020 will become a distant memory very soon as we look ahead to a (hopefully) brighter 2021.

Fri, 01 Jan 2021 16:33:50 +0000
Cordon set up after Worminghall business park nitrogen leak
Firefighters set up a 250 metre cordon after a minor leak was reported from a liquid nitrogen tank at Wornal Park, off Menmarsh Road, Worminghall in the Aylesbury Vale area around 1.45am this morning.

Fri, 01 Jan 2021 12:00:00 +0000
Lost World War 2 letter written to High Wycombe schoolgirl is finally reunited with family 76 years later
A lost World War Two letter written to a High Wycombe schoolgirl that was discovered inside a book has finally reached its destination after 76 years.

Fri, 01 Jan 2021 11:49:05 +0000
M4 road closure warning
The A404M Maidenhead is currently closed in both directions between the Cox Green exit and junction 8/9 of the M4 while police deal with an incident.

Fri, 01 Jan 2021 10:19:03 +0000
Honour for officer who helps accident victims' families
An officer with Thames Valley police's Serious Collision Investigation Unit has been named in the Queen's New Year’s honours list.

Thu, 31 Dec 2020 13:28:55 +0000
Aylesbury: Man banned from owning dogs after being recorded hitting pet
An Aylesbury man has been banned from keeping dogs for three years after he was captured on camera hitting his dog with a heavy metal chain lead.

Thu, 31 Dec 2020 14:45:02 +0000
The Late Late Show host James Corden, from Hazlemere, hints he could move back to Britain
-born James Corden has hinted he will “quit” America after becoming homesick, according to national reports.

Thu, 31 Dec 2020 12:56:02 +0000
Bucks waste: Almost 80 tons thrown out in Amersham over festive period
A staggering 79 tonnes of waste filled bins across Amersham during the festive period.

Thu, 31 Dec 2020 11:23:12 +0000
RGSHW run 5k and record message for former pupil who has been diagnosed with cancer
RGSHW students and staff took part in the ‘Five for Finn’ run for former student who has been diagnosed with cancer.

Thu, 31 Dec 2020 10:27:27 +0000
Marlow: Cabin cruiser fire reported close to Marlow Bridge
Bucks Fire and Rescue were called to the scene of a fire on a cabin cruiser close to the River Thames in Marlow in the early hours of this morning.

Thu, 31 Dec 2020 09:41:57 +0000
Was your baby born in Bucks in December?
Calling all proud parents!

Thu, 31 Dec 2020 15:21:42 +0000
High Wycombe Mayor delivered 700 Christmas gift bags
THE Mayor of High Wycombe, Mazamal Hussain, handed out 700 Christmas gift bags over the festive period to elderly and vulnerable people.

Thu, 31 Dec 2020 13:48:08 +0000
Four arrested in connection with burglary of cars in Princes Risborough
Four arrests have been made in connection with a burglary in Prines Risborough.

Thu, 31 Dec 2020 13:55:11 +0000
The Hellenic League postpone all fixtures across Buckinghamshire
THE HELLENIC LEAGUE have made to decision to postpone all league games across Buckinghamshire until January 15 following the tier review and increasing number of coronavirus cases.

Thu, 31 Dec 2020 07:00:00 +0000
Environment Agency and Anglian Water criticised after North Bucks flooding
A Bucks-based councillor has criticised both the Environment Agency and Anglian Water after heavy flooding impacted several parts of north Buckinghamshire.

Thu, 31 Dec 2020 11:48:03 +0000
Queen's honour for Berkshire's chief fire officer
Berkshire's chief fire officer Trevor Ferguson has been awarded the Queen’s Fire Service Medal for Distinguished Service (QFSM) in the New Year's Honours list.

Wed, 30 Dec 2020 16:24:22 +0000
Covid-19: Bucks Council declares ‘major incident’ after ‘rapid rise’ in infections
Buckinghamshire Council, in consultation with health service partners, has declared a ‘Major Incident’ amid fears the rapid rise in the number of Covid-19 cases could overwhelm the county's health and social care services.

Wed, 30 Dec 2020 22:30:00 +0000
The Bucks residents to have made the New Year's Honours List 2021
The New Year’s Honours List has been revealed – and a number of residents have been recognised for their sterling efforts in the community.

Wed, 30 Dec 2020 19:40:32 +0000
Desborough and Hazlemere surgeries 'only offering urgent care until further notice' after 'high level of staff sickness due to Covid pandemic'
Two surgeries have announced they will only be offering urgent care “until further notice” following a “high level of staff sickness”.



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