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Sun, 24 Jan 2021 08:00:00 +0000
Weekly news round-up in Bucks - Sunday January 24
Here are five of the biggest stories published on the Bucks Free Press this week.

Sun, 24 Jan 2021 09:00:00 +0000
Scott Kashket praises new signings before FA Cup tie against Spurs
Scott Kashket believes Wycombe’s two postponed matches will not impact the preparation for the FA Cup tie against Spurs.

Sun, 24 Jan 2021 07:00:00 +0000
Wycombe striker Scott Kashket gears up for Spurs test in the FA Cup
Wycombe striker Scott Kashket believes a victory over Tottenham Hotspur in the FA Cup fourth round could help the club’s ‘confidence’.

Sun, 24 Jan 2021 08:33:25 +0000
Dancing on Ice judge Ashley Banjo defends Rufus Hound
Diversity star Banjo, said it was “absolutely appropriate” that Hound was able to say what he wanted on the programme.

Sun, 24 Jan 2021 08:19:50 +0000
Facebook admission sparks child safety concerns, NSPCC say
Facebook – which already end-to-end encrypts messages via WhatsApp – has repeatedly defended the move as a step to better protect people’s privacy.

Sun, 24 Jan 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Would you renovate one these Bucks homes?
Bucks properties that you could turn into your dream home.

Sun, 24 Jan 2021 05:00:00 +0000
The latest planning applications submitted in Bucks this week
Wycombe area

Sun, 24 Jan 2021 05:00:00 +0000
How Wycombe's High Street has changed over the years
Following the news that Buckinghamshire Council have qualified to receive a grant of £11.7m from the Government’s Future High Street Fund to “renew and reshape” High Wycombe town centre, we take a look at how the High Street has developed o...

Sat, 23 Jan 2021 16:30:00 +0000
Wycombe's MP Steve Baker on the struggles of the pandemic
This week's Letter from Westminster comes from Wycombe's MP, Steve Baker.

Sat, 23 Jan 2021 19:00:00 +0000
Woolworths and Murrays - the High Wycombe shops we have loved and lost
We all know our beloved high streets are in peril, with the rise of online shopping, free returns and next day delivery - shopping from the comfort of your sofa has never been easier.

Sat, 23 Jan 2021 12:00:00 +0000
What are the secrets from Waddesdon Manor's kitchen?
In February, the history and secrets of Waddesdon Manor’s kitchen and the people who worked in it are revealed in a fascinating new online exhibition.

Sat, 23 Jan 2021 17:22:11 +0000
FA CUP: Gareth Ainsworth talks Spurs boss Jose Mourinho
Jose Mourinho will sit in the away dugout at Adams Park on Monday night as Wycombe face Tottenham in the FA Cup fourth round.

Sat, 23 Jan 2021 15:38:00 +0000
FA CUP: Wycombe's squad availability for Spurs game after COVID outbreak
Wycombe boss, Gareth Ainsworth, revealed that he should have the majority of his squad to pick from for the arrival of Jose Mourinho’s Tottenham Hotspurs on Monday night.

Sat, 23 Jan 2021 12:00:00 +0000
These 10 pictures sum up lockdown in Bucks
It IS everyone’s least favourite ‘L’ word - lockdown.

Sat, 23 Jan 2021 09:00:00 +0000
Bucks planning apps: Five interesting proposals submitted this week
Buckinghamshire Council deals with thousands of planning applications every year. Here are five of the best projects announced from last week - the council will now consider whether each should go ahead.

Sat, 23 Jan 2021 08:25:16 +0000
5 meaningful ways you can support the NHS
Web searches for “support the NHS” have increased by 125 per cent since the beginning of the third UK national lockdown.

Sat, 23 Jan 2021 08:13:09 +0000
NHS staff and care workers who have died during the Covid-19 pandemic
The figure is likely to be higher than those identified in the list as the country endures a third national lockdown.

Sat, 23 Jan 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Death notices in the Bucks Free Press last week
Here are the death announcements carried in the Bucks Free Press last week.

Sat, 23 Jan 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Why people flock to these 5 Buckinghamshire hotels
Take a look at the top Buckinghamshire hotels everyone raves about:

Sat, 23 Jan 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Odeon and Marlow Donkey - familiar Marlow sights from the 1970s
In this week's Then and Now, we take a look back at Marlow in the 1970s.

Sat, 23 Jan 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Developers offer helping hand for Bucks key workers to get on property ladder
Housebuilders are pulling out the stops to help key workers and first time buyers get on the property ladder.

Sat, 23 Jan 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Weekly horoscope for January 23 - 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 23.

Fri, 22 Jan 2021 16:49:18 +0000
Stonor plane crash: Pilot Emily Collett 'incapacitated'
A champion pilot who taught Carol Vorderman and a flying student died when the plane they were in crashed into the ground during an aerobatics training flight.

Fri, 22 Jan 2021 15:55:47 +0000
A404 in Amersham closed due to two vehicle crash
The A404 in Amersham has been closed following a crash between vehicles.

Fri, 22 Jan 2021 16:46:39 +0000
Milton Keynes man arrested for drug-related crimes
A 32-year-old man has been arrested on drug warrant after a warrant was issued in Milton Keynes.

Fri, 22 Jan 2021 14:46:09 +0000
Taplow: People travel from London and Manchester to attend party
16 people received fines after attending a house party in Taplow.

Fri, 22 Jan 2021 15:49:57 +0000
Met Office give Buckinghamshire a yellow warning due to snow
A yellow weather warning has been issued for Buckinghamshire by the Met Office as snow could cover the county this weekend.

Fri, 22 Jan 2021 16:30:00 +0000
New EE mast in Frieth sparks backlash for public consultation
A ‘FURORE’ has erupted over plans for a new telecommunications tower which have branded “visually intrusive”.

Fri, 22 Jan 2021 15:52:48 +0000
Libby Squire murder trial: Butcher ‘smirked’ when accused of murdering student, jury told
A butcher accused of raping and murdering High Wycombe student Libby Squire was asked what he found funny and why he was “smirking” by interviewing detectives, a jury has been told.

Fri, 22 Jan 2021 15:09:33 +0000
Cressex Island: Seven months of roadworks to turn Crest Road roundabout into traffic lights start on Monday
Seven months of roadworks to turn a roundabout into a traffic-light controlled junction in High Wycombe will start on Monday (January 25).

Fri, 22 Jan 2021 12:56:28 +0000
Chalfont Leisure Centre pool ‘replaced within seven months’
THE TIMETABLE for getting a leisure centre swimming pool up and running has been confirmed.

Fri, 22 Jan 2021 10:42:47 +0000
High Wycombe mosques forced to suspend Friday prayers because of Covid-19
Mosques in High Wycombe will be suspending their congregational services temporarily because of Covid-19.

Fri, 22 Jan 2021 11:38:02 +0000
Marlow residents react to new Star Wars set
residents have reacted to the new Star Wars set that has been built for an upcoming spin-off TV show on Disney+.

Fri, 22 Jan 2021 11:03:09 +0000
Coronavirus in High Wycombe - The virus spread since August
Images taken from the Goverment's official interactive map has revealed how coronavirus has spread in High Wycombe since August 2020.

Fri, 22 Jan 2021 15:12:53 +0000
Residents near Milton Keynes lose money in 'fake police' scam
Residents in a quiet Bucks village have been scammed into ‘handing over large sums of money’ to fake police officers according to Thames Valley Police.

Fri, 22 Jan 2021 12:33:19 +0000
Man dies in crash on the road between Calvert and Charndon
A man died yesterday when two cars were involved in a crash at the crossroads of Werner Terrace and Perry Hill between Calvert and Charndon.

Fri, 22 Jan 2021 20:44:00 +0000
Wycombe fan opens up as Wanderers prepare for Spurs
It all feels quite familiar.

Fri, 22 Jan 2021 19:59:29 +0000
PCSOs increase in Fairford Leys due to anti-social behaviour
PCSOs have been patrolling a specific area of Aylesbury following several reports of anti-social behaviour.

Fri, 22 Jan 2021 15:44:44 +0000
Bourne End star Lorraine Kelly auctions skirt to raise money for Blue Cross
Bourne End celebrity Lorraine Kelly has donated a little bit of red carpet glamour to Blue Cross in a bid to help sick and abandoned animals.

Fri, 22 Jan 2021 13:36:11 +0000
HMP Spring Hill: Man who allegedly broke out of jail is captured
A man who allegedly broke free from a Bucks prison has been charged with escaping lawful custody.

Fri, 22 Jan 2021 12:34:38 +0000
Car seized in Chesham after 'causing problems' in Little Chalfont
A car that has been ‘causing problems for a number of weeks’ in Little Chalfont has finally been seized.

Fri, 22 Jan 2021 12:16:30 +0000
A look back at the lost pubs of Aylesbury
Current lockdown restrictions mean that one of the simple pleasures in life, enjoying a pint after work, isn't currently possible.

Fri, 22 Jan 2021 05:00:00 +0000
In the dock: Weekly round-up of hearings at Wycombe Magistrates' Court - December 2 and 3
Weekly round-up of hearings at Wycombe Magistrates’ Court:

Fri, 22 Jan 2021 20:30:00 +0000
Looking ahead as Wycombe take on Spurs in the FA Cup
When Tottenham visit Adams Park on Monday night, they will become the latest in a long line of England’s most famous clubs that Wycombe have played since they became a professional outfit 28 years ago.

Fri, 22 Jan 2021 08:01:47 +0000
Car overturns in Stowe due to icy conditions
A CAR has overturned due to icy road conditions as "multiple collisions" are being reported.

Fri, 22 Jan 2021 06:31:14 +0000
Covid vaccination rate must double to lift lockdown by May
At the rate of the current rollout, it is expected that measures could still be in place by mid-September.

Fri, 22 Jan 2021 06:18:26 +0000
Boris Johnson issues fresh lockdown warning in England
Mr Johnson said research, including the React study from Imperial College London, showed that current levels of coronavirus were still too high.

Fri, 22 Jan 2021 05:00:00 +0000
High Wycombe walks to enjoy without breaking lockdown rules
Here are five walks to enjoy in High Wycombe that don't break lockdown rules:

Fri, 22 Jan 2021 16:52:53 +0000
Aylesbury Waterside Theatre performances postponed for months
The Ambassador Theatre Group (ATG) made the announcement earlier this week

Fri, 22 Jan 2021 10:16:30 +0000
Lockdown fun: More monsters appear in Hazlemere
More monsters have appeared in a Bucks village as residents start to notice new additions being added to the trail.



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