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Sat, 13 Mar 2021 05:00:00 +0000
High Wycombe 'has a lot going for it'
High Wycombe is one of the top five happiest places to live in the South East.

Sat, 13 Mar 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Death notices in the Bucks Free Press last week
Here's the list of death notices published in the Bucks Free Press this week.

Sat, 13 Mar 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Weekly horoscope for March 13 - 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, March 13.

Sat, 13 Mar 2021 05:00:00 +0000
New homes and petrol station overhaul - interesting plans submitted this week
Here are a few of the most interesting planning applications submitted to Buckinghamshire Council for decision last week.

Fri, 12 Mar 2021 16:33:09 +0000
Bledlow dog groomer given 6 months to pay back £44k she stole from Widmer Feeds
A dog groomer from Bledlow has been given six months to pay back some of the £44,000 she stole from the country store where she worked.

Fri, 12 Mar 2021 17:56:00 +0000
Alleged or convicted terrorists with Bucks links: Part Two
Following on from our report at the start of the week, here is part two of convicted or alleged terrorists who have got links to Buckinghamshire.

Fri, 12 Mar 2021 16:56:28 +0000
Downton Abbey, X-Men and The Duchess: The movies and TV shows filmed at West Wycombe Estate
The sweeping lawns, grand manor house and glistening lake at the West Wycombe Estate have provided the perfect backdrop for many films and TV shows over the years.

Fri, 12 Mar 2021 15:19:17 +0000
Sarah Everard 'murder' investigation: Libby Squire's mother gives advice on Twitter
The mother of , from High Wycombe, has offered strong advice amid Sarah Everard’s murder investigation.

Fri, 12 Mar 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Roadworks to turn busy Abbey Barn Lane/Heath End Road junction into roundabout start next month
Major works to convert a junction into a roundabout will get underway next month - and will feature the full closure of two busy roads.

Fri, 12 Mar 2021 12:45:35 +0000
The Flying Scotsman in Bucks: here's when and where you can see it
The famous Flying Scotsman will make its way through the county once again later this month.

Fri, 12 Mar 2021 20:46:46 +0000
Emergency iPhone hack goes viral in light of Sarah Everard case
The shocking story has prompted a serious online discussion about the differing attitudes to personal safety among women and men.

Fri, 12 Mar 2021 20:39:30 +0000
Caroline Flack's mum slams social media giants
A new Channel 4 documentary is to tell the story of her life and death, as well as her experience of having issues with her mental health.

Fri, 12 Mar 2021 17:10:41 +0000
Police look for Aylesbury man following an alleged assault
The police are currently looking for a wanted man from Aylesbury.

Fri, 12 Mar 2021 14:43:44 +0000
CCTV released following Greggs theft in Bletchley
Police would like to speak to two people following a theft in Bletchley.

Fri, 12 Mar 2021 09:40:00 +0000
Animal Aid slams plans for Coleshill rabbit meat farm
An animal rights campaign group has slammed plans for a rabbit meat farm in a Bucks village saying people are “repulsed at the thought of consuming it”.

Fri, 12 Mar 2021 14:21:57 +0000
Bucks council launches campaign to ask residents to stop recycling nappies
Buckinghamshire Council has joined forces with charity Keep Britain Tidy to launch a new campaign aimed at stopping disposable nappies from being recycling.

Fri, 12 Mar 2021 13:24:12 +0000
Sarah Everard 'murder' investigation prompts 'Reclaim These Streets' vigil in Amersham
A vigil to make streets safe for women has been organised following the disappearance of Sarah Everard.

Fri, 12 Mar 2021 05:00:00 +0000
In the dock: Weekly round-up of hearings at Wycombe Magistrates' Court - January 20 to 25
Weekly round-up of hearings at Wycombe Magistrates’ Court:

Fri, 12 Mar 2021 12:21:44 +0000
High Wycombe's homeless get vaccinated at drop-in clinic
Earlier this week a drop-in COVID vaccination clinic was set up for homeless people in High Wycombe.

Fri, 12 Mar 2021 12:46:00 +0000
Teenager with links to Milton Keynes is reported missing
A 14-year-old boy who has links to Buckinghamshire has been missing for more than a week.

Fri, 12 Mar 2021 10:25:53 +0000
Great Missenden church vicar set to retire after 18 years
A church vicar is set to retire after 18 years.

Fri, 12 Mar 2021 09:00:00 +0000
Fan’s view: Anis Mehmeti's future looks bright at Wycombe
Anis Mehmeti has been a shining light in an otherwise dark landscape for Wycombe Wanderers fans in recent weeks.

Fri, 12 Mar 2021 20:24:09 +0000
Brits to enjoy 'spectacular' four-day Bank Holiday weekend
The celebrations will feature a busy programme of events which have yet to be announced and are dependent on how the coronavirus pandemic progresses.

Thu, 11 Mar 2021 14:02:03 +0000
Motorcyclist killed in M40 crash
A man in his 40s has died in a horror crash that closed off part of the M40.

Thu, 11 Mar 2021 16:07:59 +0000
Channel 4's Grayson's Art Club visit Hazlemere's Monster Zoo
The Monster Zoo in Hazelmere appeared on Grayson’s Art Club on Channel 4 and has been entered into a National exhibition.

Thu, 11 Mar 2021 15:13:27 +0000
The Sandcastle Nursery celebrates 30th birthday
High Wycombe’s first day nursery is celebrating 30 years.

Thu, 11 Mar 2021 12:52:06 +0000
Warning of 'gunfire sounds' as film crews descend on the West Wycombe Estate
Residents living near the West Wycombe Estate may hear "gunfire sounds" ringing out as a TV show is filmed there.

Thu, 11 Mar 2021 11:38:37 +0000
Penny Bell murder investigation: Fresh plea for information 30 years after Denham mother found stabbed to death in London
The distraught family of a mother-of-two who was brutally murdered in her car have shared their pain as her death remains unsolved 30 years on.

Thu, 11 Mar 2021 10:38:33 +0000
Naphill: 'Monster' 200-year-old tree crashes down on busy road amid strong winds
A "monster" 200-year-old tree crashed down across a busy road this morning, cutting off a major access to a village.

Thu, 11 Mar 2021 20:03:00 +0000
Crash in Bletchley causes 'significant damage' to a house
Three houses were damaged after a lorry and a car crashed into each other in the north of the county.

Thu, 11 Mar 2021 17:11:04 +0000
Campaigners delighted after house plans for The Swan at Ley Hill thrown out
A campaign group has spoken of its delight after plans to convert a 500-year-old village pub into housing were thrown out.

Thu, 11 Mar 2021 15:17:42 +0000
Wycombe Wanderers supporter Sue McBryde passes away
Wycombe Wanderers have confirmed that a lifelong fan of the club has sadly passed away.

Thu, 11 Mar 2021 14:48:30 +0000
CCTV images released after boy punched in the face in Aylesbury
CCTV images have been released after a boy was punched in the face in Aylesbury.

Thu, 11 Mar 2021 14:33:00 +0000
Man remains in hospital following Milton Keynes car crash
A man in his 20s has suffered ‘serious injuries’ in a car crash that happened in Milton Keynes.

Thu, 11 Mar 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Lawsuit against Holy Cross Convent nuns cost Chalfont St Peter Parish Council nearly £1m
A “hopeless” lawsuit against Roman Catholic nuns cost a parish council almost £1 million.

Thu, 11 Mar 2021 13:02:39 +0000
Gareth Ainsworth on Wycombe Wanderers' fourth successive defeat
The Chairboys have now scored just one goal in their last six games sitting bottom of the table and 12 points from safety - with just 11 games to go.

Thu, 11 Mar 2021 10:14:11 +0000
Captain Sir Tom Moore helped fund this amazing new wellbeing pod for hospital workers
A wellbeing pod for stressed hospital workers will be dedicated to the memory of the late Captain Sir Tom Moore.

Thu, 11 Mar 2021 10:00:00 +0000
Chinnor care home staff celebrate 40 years of service
Two care home staff members are celebrating a total of 40 years’ service at the home.

Thu, 11 Mar 2021 09:00:00 +0000
Plans to set up community fridge in Chalfont St Giles
A community fridge could be set up in a Bucks village if plans are given the go-ahead.

Wed, 10 Mar 2021 18:00:32 +0000
Shocking moment graves are damaged as driver runs over them in cemetery
A car ploughed over at least four graves in scenes that left cemetery visitors distraught this afternoon.

Wed, 10 Mar 2021 20:05:20 +0000
Stowe School plan to refurbish its Sixth Form building
A private school in north Bucks has submitted a planning application to refurbish its sixth form building.

Wed, 10 Mar 2021 19:38:41 +0000
A421 in Milton Keynes is shut following a car accident
A road has been shut by the police in Milton Keynes following an accident.

Wed, 10 Mar 2021 18:52:02 +0000
M40 near Gerrards Cross closed due to 'serious crash'
Motorists have been told to ‘expect delays’ following an accident on the M40.

Wed, 10 Mar 2021 16:38:00 +0000
People smuggling searches carried out in Buckinghamshire
One hundred lorries were searched in Bucks at the start of March as Thames Valley Police, along with other organisations, are tackling people smuggling in the region.

Wed, 10 Mar 2021 16:27:00 +0000
Swish Fibre ready to open after replacing Cath Kidston
Swish Fibre is ready to open up on Marlow High Street by transforming the old Cath Kidston store into a technology hub.

Wed, 10 Mar 2021 16:19:45 +0000
High Wycombe merchandise? Plans for souvenirs to celebrate town's heritage
Shoppers could soon be able to buy High Wycombe merchandise in a bid to celebrate the town’s “incredible” heritage.

Wed, 10 Mar 2021 15:14:31 +0000
Cocaine seized as Aylesbury man is jailed for drug crimes
A 42-year-old man has been jailed for drug crimes in Aylesbury.

Wed, 10 Mar 2021 14:59:00 +0000
Car found on its roof in Great Hampden in the middle of the night
A car was seen on its roof on a country road in the south of the county.

Wed, 10 Mar 2021 13:06:00 +0000
Alleged or convicted terrorists with Bucks links: Part One
Terrorism is a concerning issue that has caused nothing but devastation to people across the world.

Wed, 10 Mar 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Five Guys High Wycombe reaction from local takeaways and residents
High Wycombe will see the opening of American burger chain Five Guys on March 15 and their local competitors and Wycombe residents have reacted to the news.



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