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Sun, 14 Mar 2021 09:00:00 +0000
This is when Creams High Wycombe could open
Residents waiting for a new dessert parlour in may not have to wait much longer.

Sun, 14 Mar 2021 05:00:00 +0000
High Wycombe’s link with Debenhams
Readers will be aware of the imminent demise of the highly respected Debenhams department stores, and probably have been receiving communications regarding their closing-down sales. It was one such email announcing up to 70 per cent reductions which ...

Sat, 13 Mar 2021 12:05:31 +0000
Police address concerns about dog thefts in the area
Police have addressed fears over dog thefts in the area amid a string of social media posts detailing concerning incidents.

Sat, 13 Mar 2021 22:27:00 +0000
Alex Neil on Preston's performance against Wycombe Wanderers
Preston North End manager Alex Neil believes Wycombe were ‘better on the ball’ than his side, during Wanderers’ 1-0 win over PNE at Adams Park.

Sat, 13 Mar 2021 21:51:10 +0000
Gareth Ainsworth provides an injury update on Jordan Obita
Following Wycombe’s 1-0 win over Preston, Gareth Ainsworth has provided an injury update on Jordan Obita.

Sat, 13 Mar 2021 21:04:06 +0000
Gareth Ainsworth on Wycombe's display following Preston win
‘I think in the first-half, that was one of the best I have seen so far this season, without a shadow of a doubt.’

Sat, 13 Mar 2021 20:23:34 +0000
Gareth Ainsworth praises Wycombe after Preston victory
Wycombe manager Gareth Ainsworth still believes his side can avoid relegation to League One after the Chairboys defeated Preston North End 1-0 at Adams Park.

Sat, 13 Mar 2021 16:30:00 +0000
Looking back at the evolution of some of Marlow's shops
EVEN before I had gone out to buy last Friday’s Marlow Free Press (and, no, I don’t get a free copy!) an email arrived asking if I had a picture of Lynch’s little D.I.Y. shop in Spittal Street that had been mentioned in that edition.

Sat, 13 Mar 2021 16:30:00 +0000
Greg Smith MP: ‘Budget was a careful balancing act’
Buckingham MP Greg Smith write to Bucks Free Press readers:

Sat, 13 Mar 2021 13:35:01 +0000
Wycombe Wanderers vs Preston North End Live
Hello and good afternoon. Welcome to a very windy Adams Park, as Wycombe take on Preston North End for the second time in two months.

Sat, 13 Mar 2021 13:21:00 +0000
'Reclaim These Streets' vigil organised amid Sarah Everard murder investigation is cancelled
A vigil to make Bucks streets safe for women amid an ongoing murder probe into the death of Sarah Everard has been called off this evening.

Sat, 13 Mar 2021 12:24:56 +0000
Police and immigration officers carry out checks on immigrants working in Burnham and Farnham Common
Home Office immigration enforcement and Thames Valley Police officers have been out in different Bucks villages carrying out checks.

Sat, 13 Mar 2021 19:00:00 +0000
High Wycombe scenes from the 1950s
This week we have delved into our archives for High Wycombe scenes from the 1950s.

Sat, 13 Mar 2021 13:12:18 +0000
Councillor Bill Bendyshe-Brown laid to rest in 'beautiful' funeral service
A dedicated councillor who died after a battle with cancer has been laid to rest in what his colleagues called a "lovely" service.

Sat, 13 Mar 2021 12:47:10 +0000
Spike in keyless car thefts prompts police to hand out signal-blocking key pouches
Keyless car key pouches have been handed out by police across Bucks amid a spike in car thefts.

Sat, 13 Mar 2021 12:00:00 +0000
Bucks’ glorious countryside in the sun makes us yearn for warm summer days
We are very lucky in Bucks to be surrounded by countryside that looks beautiful at any time of the year.

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.

Sat, 13 Mar 2021 11:54:09 +0000
Royal Mail unveil plans to trial a new delivery service in the UK
Royal Mail said that it has processed an unprecedented volume of parcels in the past year.

Sat, 13 Mar 2021 11:53:45 +0000
Aldi and Lidl middle aisles: What's available from Sunday, March 14?
Here is a round-up of some of the best deals you can find at Aldi and Lidl this weekend.

Sat, 13 Mar 2021 11:53:13 +0000
UK supermarkets urge customers to return a range of items over health risks
Customers are being warned over the possible health risk from products they have bought from major UK supermarkets.

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.



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