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Sun, 21 Feb 2021 05:00:00 +0000
101-year-old celebrates milestone birthday - after fighting off Covid-19
There was a double cause for celebration at two Buckinghamshire care homes as residents reached milestone birthdays.

Sun, 21 Feb 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Stonor Park spends £250,000 on amazing new playground for when lockdown ends
Stonor Park in Oxfordshire, one of Britain’s oldest stately homes, is launching a new project to stimulate both the minds and bodies of our youngest generation - just in time for what’s hoped will be a spring release from lockdown.

Sun, 21 Feb 2021 05:00:00 +0000
When Wycombe had a furniture ‘month’
Last week we showed on the Nostalgia page a block of four blue postage-type stamps which depicted the Guildhall end of the High St, with the heading “Wycombe Month”. So what was “Wycombe Month”?

Sat, 20 Feb 2021 05:00:00 +0000
The top 5 most expensive houses in Marlow on sale now
Here are the five most expensive houses in Marlow that are on sale right now.

Sat, 20 Feb 2021 19:13:00 +0000
IN PICTURES: Wycombe Wanderers held to a goalless draw by Millwall at The Den
Here are the best moments in pictures of Wycombe's goalless draw at The Den as they are unable to find a way past Millwall.

Sat, 20 Feb 2021 12:00:00 +0000
The 12 things you miss about not being in lockdown
Covid and lockdowns have caused havoc across the UK, with many unable to do activities and see people they normally would.

Sat, 20 Feb 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Here's what Beaconsfield looked like in the 1960s
This week we have unearthed pictures of Beaconsfield from the 1960s.

Sat, 20 Feb 2021 05:00:00 +0000
The Bucks areas with houses costing £1 million or more
Parts of Bucks are paved in gold judging by house prices.

Sat, 20 Feb 2021 16:30:00 +0000
Beaconsfield MP urges everyone who can to get Covid-19 vaccine
Beaconsfield MP Joy Morrissey writes to Bucks Free Press readers:

Sat, 20 Feb 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Weekly horoscope for February 20 - your star sign reading by Russell Grant
This is what your star sign has in store for your love life, relationships and career the week starting Saturday, February 20.

Sat, 20 Feb 2021 10:22:31 +0000
Wycombe Wanderers win the LMA performance of the week award
Wycombe Wanderers have been awarded the LMA Performance of the Week award for their incredible comeback against Huddersfield.

Sat, 20 Feb 2021 05:00:00 +0000
In memoriam: Death notices in the Bucks Free Press last week
Here are the death announcements carried in the Bucks Free Press last week.

Sat, 20 Feb 2021 05:00:00 +0000
New rabbit farm, tennis court plans and floodlights - 5 interesting plans this week
This week, we have rounded up five of the most interesting planning applications that have been submitted to Buckinghamshire Council for decision.

Sat, 20 Feb 2021 16:00:00 +0000
Story of two bypass proposals: one happened but the earlier did not
Today’s column follows on from the topic of the last two weeks, but I have to apologise for some very poor quality pictures and a faded and creased map of Marlow.

Sat, 20 Feb 2021 12:00:00 +0000
Gyles Brandreth heads to High Wycombe with new live show
Break a Leg! is the title of the latest show from Gyles Brandreth – and it’s coming to High Wycombe next year.

Fri, 19 Feb 2021 15:17:21 +0000
Bucks councillor wants permission for conservatory he already started building
A BUCKS councillor is seeking permission for a new conservatory which he has already started building.

Fri, 19 Feb 2021 12:26:31 +0000
Mill End car park has started to charge residents for use
Residents of a small village in Bucks are in uproar as a local car park that has been free for over 30 years is now charging drivers.

Fri, 19 Feb 2021 16:24:48 +0000
Some of the BEST fish and chip shops in Bucks
It's Friday afternoon and no doubt many people will be looking forward to getting a takeaway in tonight.

Fri, 19 Feb 2021 10:08:04 +0000
Driver from High Wycombe 'overjoyed' at ruling granting workers' rights
A former Uber driver from High Wycombe who has spent six years battling the taxi giant over workers' rights is celebrating an emphatic victory today.

Fri, 19 Feb 2021 10:25:29 +0000
Woman, 26, charged with child sex offences in Buckinghamshire
A 26-year-old woman has been charged with a number of child sex offences that apparently happened at a secure training centre in Bucks.

Fri, 19 Feb 2021 08:20:45 +0000
Police arrest driver for 'careless driving' in Chesham
A DRIVER who was spotted "speeding through Chesham" has been arrested by .

Fri, 19 Feb 2021 05:00:00 +0000
In the dock: Weekly round-up of hearings at Wycombe Magistrates' Court - December 31 to January 5
Weekly round-up of hearings at Wycombe Magistrates’ Court:

Fri, 19 Feb 2021 13:10:57 +0000
Public safety fears over Zipp Mobility e-scooter bays in Aylesbury
PUBLIC safety concerns have sounded about a trial which prompted a politician to say a review is needed.

Fri, 19 Feb 2021 12:51:03 +0000
Swish fibre record highest UK download speeds in Gerrards Cross
A new Bucks broadband provider that has hit eye-watering download speeds in the latest test in Gerrards Cross

Fri, 19 Feb 2021 07:52:00 +0000
Police find cannabis plants in Denham home
POLICE discovered hundreds of cannabis plants during a drugs raid in .

Fri, 19 Feb 2021 11:00:00 +0000
Gary Rowett talks Wycombe Wanderers and Millwall's pitch
Wycombe will face inform Millwall this weekend as the Chairboy's hopes of survival is diminishing game by game.

Fri, 19 Feb 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Domestic abuse: Government to provide Berkshire and Buckinghamshire with share of £18m for victims
TOWNS across , Buckinghamshire and the rest of the south east have been allocated £18million in funding to provide support for victims of and their children.

Fri, 19 Feb 2021 11:45:17 +0000
Covid vaccine calculator shows when you'll get jab
Millions of people across the UK have been given their first Covid vaccine  - but when will you get your jab?

Fri, 19 Feb 2021 12:54:17 +0000
MTV's hit reality show Catfish need people to take part in a new UK series
PRODUCERS of MTV's hit reality-based documentary show Catfish UK are looking for people to take part in its new series.

Fri, 19 Feb 2021 16:38:24 +0000
Bucks Fire chiefs demand a say on high rise block plans in wake of Grenfell Tragedy
Fire service chiefs in Buckinghamshire and Milton Keynes are demanding a say on planning applications for high rise buildings in the wake of the Grenfell Tower tragedy.

Fri, 19 Feb 2021 09:00:00 +0000
Wycombe Wanderers find themselves 10 points from safety in the Championship
fans find themselves reeling from this season’s latest hard luck story after a narrow defeat on Tuesday.

Fri, 19 Feb 2021 11:43:33 +0000
When will pubs reopen in England? - what Boris Johnson has said
Boris Johnson hinted at when the hospitality sector will reopen ahead of detailing plans to gradually ease lockdown.

Fri, 19 Feb 2021 11:24:41 +0000
10 driving offences you've probably never heard of
There are more than hundreds of rules in The Highway Code.

Fri, 19 Feb 2021 10:45:33 +0000
Thames Valley Police reacts to recent incidents of serious violence across the area
THAMES Valley Police (TVP) officers are continuing to do everything possible to combat serious violence and knife crime, the force has said.

Fri, 19 Feb 2021 07:21:31 +0000
Police launch appeal to find boy who went missing from Milton Keynes
THAMES Valley Police (TVP) is appealing for help in locating a boy who has gone missing from

Thu, 18 Feb 2021 15:51:30 +0000
Bucks teen found guilty of manslaughter at Joshua Harling trial
TWO teenagers have been found guilty of murder and manslaughter after a month-long trial at Oxford Crown Court.

Thu, 18 Feb 2021 14:13:25 +0000
A404 Holmer Green crash: Man, 57, dies
A driver has died in a crash on the A404 in Holmer Green.

Thu, 18 Feb 2021 13:54:50 +0000
Holmer Green: Armed robber writes note demanding cash from man in shop
A robber with a gun tucked into his waistband wrote a note demanding cash in a shop in Holmer Green yesterday evening.

Thu, 18 Feb 2021 11:40:41 +0000
Man charged with stabbing at High Wycombe shopping centre
A man has been charged following a stabbing at a shopping centre in High Wycombe.

Thu, 18 Feb 2021 15:37:03 +0000
Broadband outages in parts of Marlow
With the country in a national lockdown, residents are having to work from home but parts of Marlow have seen serious broadband outages this week.

Thu, 18 Feb 2021 15:14:25 +0000
Plans refused for new build at Challen's Chicks in Taplow
PLANS to build a chalet-style bungalow on a poultry farm have been thrown out.

Thu, 18 Feb 2021 13:00:31 +0000
Aylesbury Link Road to start work in Autumn
Work on Aylesbury's new £35.5m link road is set to start this Autumn after phase one plans have been approved.

Thu, 18 Feb 2021 14:16:15 +0000
HS2: Bucks Road Safety Fund available from next week
An HS2 Road Safety Fund will open next week after the disruption caused by the HS2 project is recognised by the Department for Transport.

Thu, 18 Feb 2021 12:25:52 +0000
Bucks: Final budget to be debated by full council next week
FINAL recommendations which include a council tax increase and up to £100 million for capital investments have been agreed by the council’s top team.

Thu, 18 Feb 2021 10:11:01 +0000
Bucks Council agrees 'in principle' changes to Princes Risborough expansion
‘AMENDMENTS’ to for a major expansion boasting some 2,500 new homes, two schools, and a critical new highway have been approved – but associated infrastructure costs have risen to more than £131 million.

Thu, 18 Feb 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Father-of-two died when 'motorbike slid off road and hit a tree' in Welders Lane, Chalfont St Peter
The death of a high-flying bank employee was at the centre of a heated debate on Wednesday after his family refused to accept a coroner's decision that he was killed instantly in a motorcycle accident.

Thu, 18 Feb 2021 09:30:00 +0000
Wayne Rooney talks VAR as Wycombe have a goal disallowed for offside
Wayne Rooney has given his throughs on VAR in the Championship after Wycombe seemed to be on the wrong end of two key decisions.

Thu, 18 Feb 2021 05:00:00 +0000
'Giant leap forward' for campaigners fighting to save The Swan at Ley Hill
Campaigners battling to save a historic village say they have taken a “giant leap forward” as the group has been approved as a community benefit society (CBS).

Thu, 18 Feb 2021 13:30:00 +0000
David Stockdale pulls off penalty save for Stevenage
David Stockdale joined Stevenage on loan and has been impressing, saving a penalty to secure his side the three points.

Thu, 18 Feb 2021 07:26:01 +0000
Lorry on fire on the A404 at Maidenhead
A LARGE lorry has caught on fire on a busy road in Maidenhead.



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