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Sat, 08 May 2021 05:00:00 +0100
The Russian couple who have taken Bucks by storm with their pies
A Russian husband and wife who live in Bucks have come up with a new and unique way to make ends meet following the start of the pandemic last March.

Sat, 08 May 2021 05:00:00 +0100
65 new homes and a new community kitchen - 4 interesting planning applications this week
Sixty-five new homes in a quiet village, repairs to a Marlow shop unit and a new community cooking and wellbeing kitchen in High Wycombe are just some of the new plans that could be going ahead if Buckinghamshire Council gives them the green light.

Sat, 08 May 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, 08 May 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Odeon, The Palace, The Rex and The Grand - lost High Wycombe cinemas
Cinemas are set to reopen their doors to film-lovers on May 17 as lockdown restrictions ease further.

Sat, 08 May 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Inside WWII star Googie Withers' former Denham home
This Queen Anne style house in Denham has only had four sets of owners since it was built for the daughter of a viscount in 1913.

Sat, 08 May 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Weekly horoscope for May 8 - your star sign reading by Russell Grant
CELEBRITY Bucks resident Russell Grant’s weekly Bucks Free Press horoscope from Saturday, May 8:

Fri, 07 May 2021 17:25:28 +0100
Wycombe sex offender originally from Pakistan avoids jail
A sex offender who groped a 16-year-old girl, possessed a sexual image of a young child and sexual images involving a horse has avoided jail.

Fri, 07 May 2021 17:20:41 +0100
Bucks Council hits back over disgusting bin room complaint in High Wycombe
CLAIMS that a disgusting bin room at flats is being neglected by the council has been rebutted by the same local authority who said the facility is being improperly used, sometimes by non-residents.

Fri, 07 May 2021 16:30:49 +0100
‘Community kitchen’ plans for Duke Street offices
to convert some offices to a ‘community kitchen’ have been submitted to the council.

Fri, 07 May 2021 05:00:00 +0100
The High Wycombe streets with the most recorded car crimes
An interactive map shows how many car crimes have been reported across High Wycombe.

Fri, 07 May 2021 15:19:27 +0100
Burnham pub landlord sentenced for throwing pint at landlady
A Burnham pub landlord has been convicted of assault after he threw a pint of water over his partner, the landlady.

Fri, 07 May 2021 12:54:50 +0100
Bucks: When will we know the results of the local elections?
VOTERS were out in force on polling day this week, casting their ballots for their favoured parties in the local .

Fri, 07 May 2021 09:29:12 +0100
Tendercare Nurseries in Denham outlines major overhaul plans
A NEW outdoor seating area, an electric bike shop and a big increase in jobs are just some of the new features planned as part of a garden centre overhaul which is partly underway.

Fri, 07 May 2021 21:45:45 +0100
David Stockdale signs new deal at Wycombe Wanderers
Wycombe Wanderers have confirmed that David Stockdale has signed a new deal with the club.

Fri, 07 May 2021 21:20:13 +0100
Man receives treatment for blurred vision at Wendover HS2 site
A man in his 50s has had hospital treatment for blurred vision after a ‘green laser’ was shown towards him in Wendover.

Fri, 07 May 2021 19:30:00 +0100
Five dog-friendly pubs in Buckinghamshire
With the weather getting warmer and restrictions being lifted, people all across the UK are now preparing themselves for the summer months.

Fri, 07 May 2021 19:00:00 +0100
High Wycombe NHS cancer worker shaves off her hair for Macmillan
A cancer support worker from High Wycombe has raised £3,000 for charity after shaving her hair off.

Fri, 07 May 2021 16:30:00 +0100
'Serious concerns' raised about HS2’s Chiltern tunnel work
More concerns have been raised about HS2 digging under the Chilterns AONB amid fears it could damage fragile chalk aquifers under Bucks rivers.

Fri, 07 May 2021 15:41:28 +0100
Archie the rabbit loses a leg in High Wycombe
A rabbit has had one of its legs amputated after it was found injured in a High Wycombe garden.

Fri, 07 May 2021 14:30:22 +0100
Campaigners react after losing fight over HS2 work in Jones Hill Wood, near Wendover
Campaigners have hit out at a judge’s decision to allow HS2 to continue work in an area of ancient woodland which they believe inspired legendary children’s author Roald Dahl.

Fri, 07 May 2021 14:00:33 +0100
The changes you’ll see in hair and beauty salons from May 17
The UK Government has confirmed that Step 3 of the lockdown roadmap in England will take place no earlier than 17 May.

Fri, 07 May 2021 12:07:00 +0100
Crowdfunder page launched to save Chesham Cricket Club
A Crowdfunding page has been set up to save the future of a popular cricket club.

Fri, 07 May 2021 11:14:00 +0100
Second police update on couple 'having sex’ in Aylesbury field
No arrests have been made as of yet after two people were allegedly caught having sex in an Aylesbury field.

Fri, 07 May 2021 10:35:34 +0100
Hyde Heath: Anger over pile of rubbish dumped on private land
A villager has slammed “substantial amounts” of fly-tipping which is now being investigated by the council.

Fri, 07 May 2021 10:19:57 +0100
McDonald's scrap popular items from menu to make way for 5 new offerings
From this week, McDonald’s has unveiled five new items that will be available to customers until mid-June.

Fri, 07 May 2021 10:00:36 +0100
Man arrested in South Bucks for 'immigration offences'
A man has been arrested for ‘immigration offences’, after a Neighbourhood Policing Team in South Bucks targeted several businesses 'suspected of modern slavery.'

Fri, 07 May 2021 09:23:05 +0100
Teenager may be in the Milton Keynes area after going missing
Concerns are growing as a 16-year-old with links to Buckinghamshire has been reported missing for the third time this year.

Fri, 07 May 2021 05:00:00 +0100
In the dock: Weekly round-up of hearings at Wycombe Magistrates' Court - March 22 to 29
Weekly round-up of hearings at Wycombe Magistrates’ Court:

Fri, 07 May 2021 10:51:08 +0100
Green Party announces Chesham and Amersham MP candidate
The Green Party has announced its candidate for the Chesham and Amersham by-election to replace the late Dame Cheryl Gillan as MP.

Fri, 07 May 2021 08:18:24 +0100
Police chase in Iver sees golf buggy seized
A golf buggy has been seized by police after it was reportedly seen being driven “dangerously” around a Bucks village.

Thu, 06 May 2021 10:40:22 +0100
Elections 2021: Buckinghamshire residents go to the polls
Buckinghamshire residents go to the polls today for the first unitary elections --- Residents are also voting for the new police and crime commissioner --- Polls close at 10pm

Thu, 06 May 2021 14:02:26 +0100
Beaconsfield High School drops JK Rowling as house name amid controversial stance on trans issues and gender identity
A Beaconsfield school has decided to drop JK Rowling as one of its house names amid huge controversy over her views on gender.

Wed, 05 May 2021 15:00:00 +0100
Elections 2021: The candidates for Buckinghamshire listed
May 6, 2021, will see Buckinghamshire residents finally heading to the polls to elect their local councillors – one year later than planned because of the coronavirus outbreak.

Thu, 06 May 2021 11:55:12 +0100
High Wycombe man convicted after being arrested in drugs raid in Chalfont St Peter
A High Wycombe man has been convicted after being arrested in a police drugs raid in Chalfont St Peter.

Thu, 06 May 2021 17:17:58 +0100
Neil Warnock praised by Gareth Ainsworth ahead of Boro clash
Gareth Ainsworth has heavily praised his opposite number, Neil Warnock, ahead of Wycombe’s trip to Middlesbrough.

Thu, 06 May 2021 16:30:00 +0100
Bucks woman dies in Stoke Mandeville Hospital after fall
A 91-year-old-woman who was found “with her little dog next to her” after falling over died from her injuries at Stoke Mandeville Hospital.

Thu, 06 May 2021 13:50:38 +0100
The results Wycombe need to avoid relegation on the Championship's final day
Wycombe Wanderers will make the trip to the Riverside this weekend needing an extraordinary set of results to keep their Championship dream alive.

Thu, 06 May 2021 13:13:00 +0100
High Wycombe Rugby Club to build new balcony for bar area
PLANS to build a new balcony for a sports club bar have been submitted to the council.

Thu, 06 May 2021 12:49:17 +0100
Flats could be built on former Waggon & Horses pub site, Chalfont St Peter
Flats could be built on the site of a former village pub.

Thu, 06 May 2021 10:19:32 +0100
Oak Tree Manor in Marlow to build two new three-bed bungalows
PLANS to tear down some commercial buildings at a farm in favour of two new residential properties have been submitted to the council.

Thu, 06 May 2021 17:38:14 +0100
Josh Knight wins Wycombe's Player of the Season award
Wycombe defender Josh Knight has won both the club’s Player Supporters’ Player of the Year and Players’ Player awards for the 2020/21 season.

Thu, 06 May 2021 15:42:00 +0100
Jean-Christophe Novelli to cook up a storm at Waddesdon Manor
A multi-Michelin Starred chef will cook up a treat when he arrives in Buckinghamshire this summer.

Thu, 06 May 2021 13:57:13 +0100
Knife crime: More than 100 weapons handed in as part of amnesty in Bucks
More than 100 knives and other bladed weapons have been handed in to Bucks police stations as part of an amnesty in the county.

Thu, 06 May 2021 13:30:26 +0100
Conservatives name Chesham and Amersham MP candidate who could replace Dame Cheryl Gillan
The Conservative party has announced its candidate for the Chesham and Amersham by-election to replace the late Dame Cheryl Gillan.

Thu, 06 May 2021 13:00:00 +0100
Looking back at Wycombe Wanderers' Championship season
Although Wanderers have been all but relegated for a couple of weeks, the strength of their recent form means that the team may end up going down by the narrowest of margins.

Thu, 06 May 2021 12:44:47 +0100
Gareth Ainsworth provides positive news on injury front ahead of Middlesbrough clash
Gareth Ainsworth provided a positive injury update ahead of the trip to Middlesbrough this weekend.

Thu, 06 May 2021 06:30:00 +0100
Dogs at polling stations in Bucks on local elections day 2021
Elections are almost upon us – and as many people cast their votes for their local councillors tomorrow (May 6), patient pups are sure to be waiting outside polling stations, much to our delight.

Thu, 06 May 2021 10:56:00 +0100
Throwback to Wycombe's Great Escapes in 1999 and 2014
For the third time since joining the professional ranks 28 years ago, Wycombe Wanderers go into their final game of the season needing to win to have any chance of avoiding relegation.

Thu, 06 May 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Blue Cross Lewknor at risk of closure as charity feels effect of coronavirus pandemic
A petition to save a rehoming centre that has left pet lovers "devastated" has been launched - as the charity that runs it reveals it needs to make £1 million of savings.

Thu, 06 May 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Man with mental health issues 'died in fire' in Iver
A 30-minute delay could have contributed to a man dying in a fire in Bucks, an inquest heard this week.



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