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Tue, 05 Jan 2021 09:07:55 +0000
Milton Keynes teenager who went missing on New Year's Day is found
A teenager who went missing from Milton Keynes on New Year’s Day has been found.

Tue, 05 Jan 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Bucks man to run Lands End to John O'Groats for MIND
A Bucks man to run 850 miles from Lands End to John O’Groats in 21 days for MIND, a mental health charity.

Tue, 05 Jan 2021 07:00:00 +0000
Adebayo Akinfenwa joins three other Wycombe players in BBC church service
Four Wycombe Wanderers players joined the club’s chaplain in an online church service, which was broadcasted across 38 BBC stations.

Tue, 05 Jan 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Chesham and Amersham MP Dame Cheryl Gillan praises 'valiant' Bucks health workers
Chesham and Amersham MP Dame Cheryl Gillan gave an “enormous public thank you” to “valiant” health workers, as health secretary Matt Hancock praised Stoke Mandeville Hospital as “excellent”.

Mon, 04 Jan 2021 19:36:53 +0000
Coronavirus: Prime minister announces new national lockdown
- Prime minister expected to announce new lockdown for England - more than 2,700,000 coronavirus cases across UK, latest figures show - announcement to take place at 8pm tonight

Mon, 04 Jan 2021 16:24:07 +0000
Bucks councillor sped to Stoke Mandeville Hospital after ‘losing lots of blood’
A LEADING was rushed to today after ‘losing a lot of blood’ and feeling “shaky”.

Mon, 04 Jan 2021 15:17:02 +0000
‘Ludicrous’ to reopen primary schools in Tier 4, say Bucks residents
‘TERRIFIED’ people across the county are pleading with the council to keep schools closed and encourage tuition at home to curb the spread of .

Mon, 04 Jan 2021 13:01:03 +0000
Chiltern Railways to remove 'swastika' at Princes Risborough station
A ‘ hate symbol’ discovered at a train station in Bucks has prompted officials to act.

Mon, 04 Jan 2021 13:41:04 +0000
Dad and daughter from Taplow and Ascot fight global warming
A dedicated father and daughter have joined the fight against global warming by setting up a website to help people make their homes eco-friendly.

Mon, 04 Jan 2021 19:00:00 +0000
The lost pubs of High Wycombe including The Nags Head, The Iron Duke and The Golden Fleece
Covid and multiple lockdowns have put an end to that pint (or three) at the pub – so we’ve dug into our archives to take a look back at the lost pubs of High Wycombe.

Mon, 04 Jan 2021 12:42:06 +0000
The Cottage Bookshop in Penn becoming ‘monstrosity’ due to conversion
‘RADICAL’ alterations to a former bookshop as part of attempts to convert it into two new homes have been met with “strong” local opposition – with some now calling it a “monstrosity”.

Mon, 04 Jan 2021 19:00:00 +0000
Milton Keynes policeman praised for 900 hours worth of service in 2020
A Buckinghamshire-based policeman has been praised for the number of hours he put in 2020 to make sure the county’s roads were safe.

Mon, 04 Jan 2021 16:56:03 +0000
Family pay tribute to Jay Fathers following his death on New Year's Day
The family of Jay Fathers, who died in Walshs Manor, Stantonbury, Milton Keynes, on New Years’ Day have released the following tribute.

Mon, 04 Jan 2021 16:51:02 +0000
Thames Valley Police aim to reduce front counter services
Thames Valley Police want the public’s opinions on the force’s front counter provision.

Mon, 04 Jan 2021 16:30:00 +0000
Wycombe Sports Centre closed five years ago - look back at 40 years of memories
It has been just over five years since Wycombe Sports Centre closed its doors for the last time.

Mon, 04 Jan 2021 15:57:10 +0000
Gareth Ainsworth’s Wycombe Wanderers are holding their own in the Championship, just about
The task given to Gareth Ainsworth this season was one created by his own miraculous over-achievement with a squad that would have thought Championship football was only just a dream.

Mon, 04 Jan 2021 15:49:17 +0000
Horse in Chalfont St Peter rescued after getting stuck in mud
A horse has been rescued after it was stuck in deep mud in Chalfont St Peter.

Mon, 04 Jan 2021 14:48:28 +0000
New restaurant and cocktail bar The Manor to open in Princes Risborough
Princes Risborough residents are being promised tapas, cocktails and rooftop views as a new “hospitality business” takes over the former NatWest in the High Street.

Mon, 04 Jan 2021 10:59:11 +0000
Wycombe Wanderers' football stadium to be used as coronavirus vaccine centre
Patients from High Wycombe’s Cherrymead surgery and other practices in the Bucks Primary Care Network will get their coronavirus vaccine at Adams Park Football Stadium in the following weeks.

Mon, 04 Jan 2021 10:42:04 +0000
Aylesbury man caught driving with no insurance on New Year's Eve
A man has been arrested for several driving offences after being involved in a car chase with police in Aylesbury.

Mon, 04 Jan 2021 14:49:29 +0000
Marlow's Santa Fun Run raises over £20,000
The 2020 Marlow Santa’s Fun Run was held virtually still managed to attract 900 entries raising over £20,000.

Mon, 04 Jan 2021 12:55:00 +0000
Former John Hampden pupil listed on New Years Honours list for fire and rescue services
A former John Hampden pupil has been awarded The Queen’s Fire Service Medal in the New Year Honours List

Mon, 04 Jan 2021 13:23:16 +0000
New deputy commander takes over Wycombe local police area
A new deputy commander has been appointed in the Wycombe Local Police Area (LPA).

Mon, 04 Jan 2021 19:33:02 +0000
Police seek teenager missing from home in Milton Keynes
POLICE are appealing for witnesses after it was announced a 16 year old girl has gone missing from her home in Milton Keynes.

Mon, 04 Jan 2021 14:10:06 +0000
Sixteen bike hoops installed in Marlow just before Christmas
Several new bike hoops have been installed in Marlow.

Mon, 04 Jan 2021 14:00:01 +0000
Send us your best celebrity lookalike pictures - like this Ricky Gervais doppelganger
Are you the spitting image of a famous face from the world of film, television, music or sport?

Mon, 04 Jan 2021 12:42:03 +0000
Gareth Ainsworth opens up on his 'love' for the FA Cup
The world’s oldest football competition is back this weekend and Wycombe manager Gareth Ainsworth is hoping that his side can enjoy a cup run this season.

Mon, 04 Jan 2021 11:29:02 +0000
Aylesbury man fails roadside breath test after being found 'slumped' in car
Members of the public quickly sprang into action after they noticed a man ‘slumped in the driver’s seat of a car’ in Aylesbury.

Mon, 04 Jan 2021 12:01:32 +0000
MBEs for two medical heroes battling Covid-19 in Slough
Two leading medical figures in the battle against the Covid-19 pandemic across Slough and Windsor have been made MBEs in the Queen's New Year's Honours list.

Sun, 03 Jan 2021 18:47:07 +0000
Wycombe MP Steve Baker forced to defend himself after being accused of 'lying' about opposing Tampon Tax
Wycombe MP Steve Baker has been forced to defend himself after being accused of “lying” about opposing the tampon tax.

Sun, 03 Jan 2021 19:00:00 +0000
South Bucks: More than a fifth of homes bought by Londoners
More than a fifth of homes on the market in South Bucks were bought by Londoners escaping the capital this year, figures from estate agent Hamptons suggest.

Sun, 03 Jan 2021 18:40:43 +0000
Man charged with murder after teenager dies in Milton Keynes
A 21-year-old man has been charged with murder after a teenager died in Milton Keynes.

Sun, 03 Jan 2021 14:25:03 +0000
Van driver caught doing 95mph on M40 on New Year's Day 'was almost twice the drink-drive limit'
A van driver is facing disqualification after reportedly being almost twice the drink-drive limit and being caught speeding at 95mph on the M40 on New Year’s Day.

Sun, 03 Jan 2021 14:06:00 +0000
Teenager who died following 'stabbing' in Milton Keynes is named
A teenager who died after a reported stabbing in Milton Keynes has been named.

Sun, 03 Jan 2021 14:41:54 +0000
Boris Johnson urges parents to send primary-age children back to school
Boris Johnson has said parents should send primary-age children back to schools that are open this week, as he hinted at tougher coronavirus measures for England.

Sun, 03 Jan 2021 14:11:11 +0000
Readers slam reopening of Bucks primary schools amid calls to keep them closed in Tier 4 areas
Hundreds of primary school children in Bucks are set to return to school tomorrow – despite calls to keep them closed after a ‘major incident’ was declared in the county last week.

Sun, 03 Jan 2021 11:37:47 +0000
Hazlemere straw worker Veronica Main gets MBE in New Year's Honours
The New Year’s Honours list revealed earlier this week saw a number of Buckinghamshire residents recognised for their outstanding work in supporting key services and communities.

Sun, 03 Jan 2021 19:00:00 +0000
High Wycombe streets from the 1960s
This week we take a look at some High Wycombe scenes from the 1960s.

Sun, 03 Jan 2021 17:00:00 +0000
Bank holidays in 2021
Already asking yourself when the next bank holiday will be? Here's everything you need to know.

Sun, 03 Jan 2021 16:00:00 +0000
Death notices in the Bucks Free Press last week
Here are the death announcements carried in the Bucks Free Press last week.

Sun, 03 Jan 2021 10:00:00 +0000
What is Veganuary? Everything you need to know
What is Veganuary? How do you take part and what are some easy vegan recipes?

Sun, 03 Jan 2021 09:59:23 +0000
Man arrested in Milton Keynes murder investigation set to be questioned for further 36 hours
A man who was arrested in a murder investigation is set to be questioned for a further 36 hours.

Sun, 03 Jan 2021 08:00:00 +0000
Weekly news round-up in Bucks - Sunday January 3
Here are five of the biggest stories published on the Bucks Free Press this week.

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.

Sun, 03 Jan 2021 12:00:00 +0000
Enjoying New Year parties in the 1950s
This year, it will be a major disappointment to many people that they cannot enjoy Christmas and New Year parties.

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.



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