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Mon, 26 Apr 2021 05:00:00 +0100
In the dock: Weekly round-up of hearings at Wycombe Magistrates' Court - March 10 to 15
Weekly round-up of hearings at Wycombe Magistrates’ Court:

Sun, 25 Apr 2021 17:28:56 +0100
Arson suspected as van destroyed in Milton Keynes street
Bucks Fire and Rescue attended the scene of a suspected arson earlier today in Milton Keynes.

Sun, 25 Apr 2021 11:53:11 +0100
Gareth Ainsworth on Wycombe's away defeat to Cardiff City
Wycombe Wanderers manager Gareth Ainsworth has revealed the club’s next challenge following their 2-1 away defeat at Cardiff City.

Sun, 25 Apr 2021 12:16:22 +0100
Joe Jacobson on Wycombe's 'spirit' following loss at Cardiff
Wycombe legend Joe Jacobson believes his side showed ‘great spirit’ despite the Chairboys’ 2-1 away loss in Cardiff.

Sun, 25 Apr 2021 12:00:00 +0100
'Transform Frogmoor, High Wycombe, into outdoor food court'
This is what you have been writing to us about this week.

Sun, 25 Apr 2021 05:00:00 +0100
A plane was flown underneath M40 bridge for Thunderbirds movie - landing pilot in court for 'dangerous flying'
Shortly before the section of the M40 to Stokenchurch had opened in 1967, a bridge across the new motorway was the scene of a daring stunt which became the star attraction of a Thunderbird film.

Sun, 25 Apr 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Bucks planning applications: See what could be built near you
Wycombe area

Fri, 23 Apr 2021 16:30:00 +0100
POLL: Should the River Wye be opened up through High Wycombe town centre?
Debate about whether or not the River Wye, currently buried under concrete in parts of High Wycombe town centre, should be brought back to the surface have been going on for years.

Sun, 25 Apr 2021 16:00:00 +0100
Our county’s fascinating royal links - including how it gave Buckingham Palace its name
The Royal Family have been in the news a lot recently for glad, bad and sad reasons. I thought it would be of interest to explore Buckinghamshire’s royal connections:

Sun, 25 Apr 2021 05:00:00 +0100
ROADWORKS: 5 roads to get treatment this week - full list
This is where Transport for Bucks will be carrying out their work in the weeks coming up.

Sun, 25 Apr 2021 12:01:00 +0100
Howzat! Anyone for a game of cricket?
With the local cricket season getting underway, this week we take a look back at photographs of some of the teams who were playing in the 1950 and 60s.

Sun, 25 Apr 2021 12:16:00 +0100
High Wycombe Muslim family ‘served bacon and NO meals to open or close Ramadan fasts’
A family quarantining in a London hotel say they were served bacon and no meals to open their fast on consecutive days.

Sat, 24 Apr 2021 15:00:38 +0100
Wycombe and Marlow residents asked to be vigilant and keep a look out for missing man
New information has been released by Thames Valley Police in relation to the search for a missing man from Tunbridge Wells.

Sat, 24 Apr 2021 13:28:05 +0100
Denham fly-tip: Woman fined after waste strewn over Denham road
A woman has been forced to pay a fixed penalty notice after waste was discovered fly-tipped across a Denham road.

Sat, 24 Apr 2021 13:12:11 +0100
Injured woman rescued from car that flipped on its side in Flackwell Heath
An injured woman was rescued from a vehicle after it flipped on its side in Flackwell Heath earlier this afternoon.

Sat, 24 Apr 2021 10:55:55 +0100
Milton Keynes: Fire crews called as blaze 'severely damages' house
A house in Hodge Lea, Milton Keynes, was severely damaged after a fire on Thursday night.

Sat, 24 Apr 2021 18:03:37 +0100
Mick McCarthy praises Wycombe after Cardiff secure the win
Cardiff City manager Mick McCarthy has ‘empathy’ for Gareth Ainsworth, after Wycombe lost 2-1 in the Welsh capital on Saturday.

Sat, 24 Apr 2021 17:12:11 +0100
Match Report: Cardiff City 2-1 Wycombe Wanderers
Wycombe Wanderers’ stay in the Championship hangs by the slightest of threads after they lost 2-1 away at Cardiff City.

Sat, 24 Apr 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Incredible aerial photo of High Wycombe from 1992
An incredible aerial photo of High Wycombe from the 1990s shows how much the town has changed in almost 30 years.

Sat, 24 Apr 2021 16:30:00 +0100
Time to get out and enjoy #BlossomWatch in South Bucks
The National Trust is urging people to use the longer, warmer days of spring and come together on social media to share their pictures as part of the charity’s first ever nationwide #BlossomWatch Day, Saturday April 24.

Sat, 24 Apr 2021 16:30:00 +0100
The greatest showman’s latest venture in Marlow
This week we are going back further in time to complete the story of Marlow’s various cinemas.

Sat, 24 Apr 2021 16:30:00 +0100
The Manfreds to arrive in High Wycombe this November
The Manfreds will be heading to High Wycombe this autumn as part of a huge tour across the UK.

Sat, 24 Apr 2021 13:50:32 +0100
Live in Wales: Cardiff City vs Wycombe Wanderers
Good afternoon and welcome to the Cardiff City Stadium as Wycombe take on the Bluebirds in the Welsh capital.

Sat, 24 Apr 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Inside Dame Agatha Christie's former home in Wallingford
The riverside home of one of the best known British authors of all time is on the market.

Sat, 24 Apr 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Death notices in the Bucks Free Press last week
Here are the death announcements carried in the Bucks Free Press last week.

Sat, 24 Apr 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Gold Hill Common, Chalfont St Peter, through the years
With news this week that the Gold Hill Baptist Church in Chalfont St Peter could be converted into flats as part of a huge residential development in the village, we unearthed some pictures from the area.

Sat, 24 Apr 2021 12:00:00 +0100
Seasonal contrasts around Bucks inspire BFP Camera Club members
This week, Bucks Free Press Camera Club members have been inspired by contrasting images.

Sat, 24 Apr 2021 16:30:00 +0100
Aylesbury MP Rob Butler's tributes to Prince Philip and Dame Cheryl Gillan
Aylesbury MP Rob Butler pays tribute to Prince Philip and Dame Cheryl Gillan in his letter to Bucks Free Press readers this week. He writes:

Sat, 24 Apr 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Two new takeaways and 13 flats - 4 interesting plans submitted this week
Buckinghamshire Council deals with thousands of planning applications every year.

Sat, 24 Apr 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Weekly horoscope for April 24 - your star sign reading by Russell Grant
Here is what your star sign has in store for your love life, relationships and career the week starting Saturday, April 24.

Sat, 24 Apr 2021 05:00:00 +0100
The perfect pets who make us smile
It’s no secret that if you own animals, your furry or feathered friends usually feel more like an extended member of the family than simply just a pet.

Sat, 24 Apr 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Finalists of first ever Bucks Health and Social Care Awards are chosen by panel of judges - including Wycombe goalkeeper David Stockdale
The list of worthwhile finalists of the first ever Buckinghamshire Health and Social Care Awards have been chosen by an expert panel of judges.

Fri, 23 Apr 2021 18:21:44 +0100
Dog of a 'banned breed' seized in Milton Keynes
A dog that is ‘suspected to be a banned breed’ has been seized after a warrant at an address in Milton Keynes was executed.

Fri, 23 Apr 2021 11:14:09 +0100
Upset as laughing gas canisters and empty alcohol bottles dumped and bonfires started at Downley community orchard
Dangerous ‘laughing gas’ canisters, cigarette papers and glass bottles have been littered all over a community orchard that has seen a huge increase in bad behaviour during lockdown.

Fri, 23 Apr 2021 16:25:04 +0100
Chesham: Fury at plans for storage barn near Pednor Loop popular with dog walkers
Dozens of residents have hit out at plans to build a storage barn on land popular with runners and dog walkers in the Chilterns AONB.

Fri, 23 Apr 2021 14:05:17 +0100
Travellers pitch up at Aylesbury’s Meadow Way
Travellers have pitched up in a field in Aylesbury.

Fri, 23 Apr 2021 12:23:27 +0100
Man punched in the head by runner in Cadmore End, near High Wycombe
An e-fit has been released after a man was punched in the head and taken to hospital with a fractured cheek bone.

Fri, 23 Apr 2021 14:03:31 +0100
Plans to convert Wycombe Wines on Crendon Street to takeaway
to convert the vacant premises of an off-licence to a takeaway have been submitted to the council.

Fri, 23 Apr 2021 13:58:27 +0100
Man abuses Burnham fish and chip shop staff
A CCTV image has been released after a man abused staff at a fish and chip shop in Burnham.

Fri, 23 Apr 2021 11:42:17 +0100
Red Kite Community Housing to build 194 new homes in Castlefield
A regeneration project that will see 194 new homes built in favour of some dilapidated flats has been approved.

Fri, 23 Apr 2021 17:45:09 +0100
Tractor 'severely damaged' in field fire in Milton Keynes
A tractor was ‘severely damaged’ when it caught fire in .

Fri, 23 Apr 2021 16:54:11 +0100
The Pixel Bunker to open in Milton Keynes this summer
An arcade that specialises in retro games will be opening in Milton Keynes this summer.

Fri, 23 Apr 2021 15:36:34 +0100
Saint George's Day: Everything you need to know about England's patron saint
According to legend, St George killed a dragon and saved a princess while serving as a soldier in the Roman army.

Fri, 23 Apr 2021 15:24:13 +0100
Netflix step up crack down on users sharing account password
Users first noticed the new restrictions last month when some users reported being met with a warning on screen.

Fri, 23 Apr 2021 15:08:01 +0100
Aylesbury woman charged with aggravated trespass in Wellingborough
A woman from Aylesbury was one of five people to appear in court following a protest at the site of a new prison being built in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire.

Fri, 23 Apr 2021 14:51:12 +0100
Car insurance change could mean your policy is invalid
The move could make your cover invalid if you don’t know about the new change.

Fri, 23 Apr 2021 15:02:00 +0100
Reform UK candidate standing for election in Buckinghamshire - and Cornwall
A woman who has put herself forward for the upcoming Buckinghamshire Council election is also standing in Cornwall - where she has lived for five years.

Fri, 23 Apr 2021 13:12:49 +0100
New M25 service station: Extra Motorway Services appeal against Bucks Council's 'failure' to make a decision on plans
Developers wanting to build a new £150 million motorway service station on green belt land near Chalfont St Peter have lodged an appeal after a decision was not made regarding the plans.

Fri, 23 Apr 2021 10:55:16 +0100
Catalytic converter stolen from car in Chesham
A manhunt is underway after a catalytic converter was stolen from a car in Chesham.

Fri, 23 Apr 2021 12:40:43 +0100
Alan Parry on Wycombe Wanderers' win over Bristol City
With the end of the Championship season just two weeks away, Wycombe’s dream of pulling off the Great Escape is still alive, with Gareth Ainsworth out to prove that there is no such thing as Mission Impossible for his team.



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