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Sun, 16 May 2021 05:00:00 +0100
ROADWORKS: 2 roads to get treatment this week
This is where Transport for Bucks will be working next week.

Sat, 15 May 2021 16:09:41 +0100
Little Mix's Leigh-Anne Pinnock, from High Wycombe, calls out Andre Gray over old colourist tweets
High Wycombe-born singer Leigh-Anne Pinnock has been lauded for challenging her fiancé Andre Gray over recently resurfaced derogatory comments he made about dark-skinned women.

Sat, 15 May 2021 11:33:12 +0100
Teenager with links to Chesham goes missing
A teenager with links to Chesham has gone missing, with police concerned for her welfare.

Sat, 15 May 2021 10:36:35 +0100
Empire bosses confirm future of High Wycombe cinema
Empire bosses have confirmed the future of the High Wycombe cinema.

Sat, 15 May 2021 07:00:00 +0100
Death notices in the Bucks Free Press last week
Here are the death announcements carried in the Bucks Free Press last week.

Sat, 15 May 2021 05:00:00 +0100
THREE schools plan big refurbishment projects, plus a new nail salon for village - 5 interesting plans
Plans to overhaul three schools, a new nail salon in a village and work to prevent the collapse of a river wall form just some of the many applications submitted to Buckinghamshire Council last week.

Sat, 15 May 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Thames Valley Police selling Apple iPad and Prada jackets
GETTING your hands-on designer items has never been easier thanks to items seized by police officers in investigations.

Sat, 15 May 2021 04:55:00 +0100
Remembering High Wycombe music venue and pub The Nags Head
Many readers who grew up in High Wycombe will remember the iconic music venue and pub that played host to dozens of legendary bands.

Sat, 15 May 2021 16:36:24 +0100
7 clothing items that could land you a £5,000 fine and a driving ban
If the incident goes to court, the penalty could go up to a £5,000 fine, nine penalty points and even a driving ban.

Sat, 15 May 2021 16:21:28 +0100
Milton Keynes: Thugs threaten teen with screwdriver before punching him TWICE in the head
A manhunt has been launched after a teenager was threatened with a screwdriver and then punched twice in the head.

Sat, 15 May 2021 13:42:55 +0100
Milton Keynes: Woman given oxygen after fire destroys river cruiser
A woman was given oxygen after a fire destroyed a river cruiser this week.

Sat, 15 May 2021 13:03:50 +0100
Aldi and Lidl reveal the biggest bargains coming to store this weekend
We've rounded-up some of the highlights to look out for in each supermarket.

Sat, 15 May 2021 13:18:06 +0100
Hamster rescued from house fire in Aylesbury
A hamster was rescued after a fire started in the utility room of a house in Aylesbury.

Sat, 15 May 2021 11:11:03 +0100
Bucks rabbit farm: PETA and Animal Aid celebrate after plans thrown out
Animal rights charities are celebrating after plans for an intensive rabbit meat farm in a Bucks Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty were thrown out.

Sat, 15 May 2021 12:00:00 +0100
A few of our favourite things about beautiful Bucks
‘Raindrops on roses and whiskers on kittens, bright copper kettles and warm woollen mittens...’

Sat, 15 May 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Looking back at Gerrards Cross buildings over the years
With news this week that the historic Bulstrode mansion is being turned into a luxury hotel, we have unearthed pictures of well-known Gerrards Cross buildings.

Sat, 15 May 2021 16:30:00 +0100
Marlow Nostalgia: The mysterious John “Bill” Mallett
A few weeks ago this column was devoted to the two Mallett sisters, Mary and Doris, dressmakers at Number 88 West Street, and I also made brief mention of their “secret” brother.

Sat, 15 May 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Bucks estate agents and housebuilders raise money for good causes while working from home
Estate agents and housebuilders have been using their marketing skills while working from home during lockdown to raise funds for good causes.

Sat, 15 May 2021 16:30:00 +0100
High Wycombe food bank One Can Trust praises community amid plea to help families in need
Kate Brewster, from One Can Trust, writes exclusively to Bucks Free Press readers:

Sat, 15 May 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Weekly horoscope for May 15 - 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, May 15.

Fri, 14 May 2021 15:28:37 +0100
Beaconsfield man who died in M40 crash named locally as tributes pour in
Tributes have poured in for a man who died in an incident on the M40 that closed off part of the motorway for over an hour.

Fri, 14 May 2021 16:33:07 +0100
Former carpentry workshops in Hivings Hill, Chesham, will be knocked down and replaced with houses
Plans to build five new properties in place of several disused commercial buildings in Chesham have been given the green light.

Fri, 14 May 2021 16:30:00 +0100
Can you get a GP appointment in Bucks? We want to hear from you
At 8am or 8.30am on the dot you dial the doctor’s number. Your heart sinks as you hear the familiar message, that you are in a queue and your call will be answered shortly.

Fri, 14 May 2021 13:51:06 +0100
Bus catches fire in Amersham during morning rush hour
A bus was severely damaged after it caught fire during morning rush hour.

Fri, 14 May 2021 13:36:00 +0100
Reports of anti-social behaviour made in Tesco Car Park
Reports of anti-social behaviour as well as ‘vehicle nuisance’, have been spotted in a Tesco car park in Gerrards Cross.

Fri, 14 May 2021 12:07:34 +0100
Phase Eight in Beaconsfield to be turned into Mediterranean restaurant and cocktail bar
A former clothes shop in Beaconsfield New Town is being transformed into a Mediterranean restaurant and cocktail bar.

Fri, 14 May 2021 13:33:12 +0100
Enterprise Rent-A-Car fined thousands for Bucks offences
Enterprise Rent-A-Car has been fined thousands of pounds for failing to provide the police with details of drivers who may have committed offences.

Fri, 14 May 2021 12:21:21 +0100
Martin Tett 'set to be re-elected leader of Buckinghamshire Council'
The Bucks Free Press can reveal Martin Tett is set to be re-elected the leader of Buckinghamshire Council.

Fri, 14 May 2021 11:46:44 +0100
Deliveroo launches in Gerrards Cross
Deliveroo has today launched in Gerrards Cross, Chalfont St Peter and Seer Green.

Fri, 14 May 2021 11:10:18 +0100
Slough woman choked on Brussels sprout in Bucks care home
A 96-year-old Bucks woman died after choking on a Brussels sprout in a care home in Gerrards Cross.

Fri, 14 May 2021 10:26:35 +0100
Next calls on shoppers to 'immediately dispose' of 3 items amid fire risk
Next has called on shoppers to immediately dispose of the items and contact the retailer for a full refund on the item.

Fri, 14 May 2021 05:00:00 +0100
In the dock: Weekly round-up of hearings at Wycombe Magistrates' Court - April 1 to 6
Weekly round-up of hearings at Wycombe Magistrates’ Court:

Fri, 14 May 2021 17:39:04 +0100
Henley's Stonor Park to appear on Antiques Roadshow again
A landmark just outside of Buckinghamshire will feature in this Sunday’s episode of Antiques Roadshow, for the second time in three months.

Fri, 14 May 2021 16:30:00 +0100
Aylesbury MP Rob Butler praises Muslims during Eid
Aylesbury MP Rob Butler has wished the town’s Muslims a happy Eid Mubarak.

Fri, 14 May 2021 16:01:10 +0100
Huge fight between eight men erupts inside Centre MK in Milton Keynes
A fight broke out between two groups of men inside a shopping centre in Milton Keynes.

Fri, 14 May 2021 15:30:00 +0100
Thousands back idea to reopen River Wye through High Wycombe - now let's make it happen
MORE than 2,000 Bucks Free Press readers have backed the reopening of the River Wye through High Wycombe town centre in a triumphant new poll – so today, we are calling on the newly-elected Buckinghamshire Council to give the people what they wa...

Fri, 14 May 2021 15:36:25 +0100
The River Wye in High Wycombe - before and after it was buried under concrete
For many years now there have been spasmodic indications from our local council, now subsumed in the unitary authority called Buckinghamshire Council, of a desire to de-culvert a section of the river Wye as it passes beneath the centre of Wycombe....

Fri, 14 May 2021 14:57:00 +0100
Concerns grow as dog is taken from Aylesbury foster home
Concerns are growing after a dog has reportedly been stolen.

Fri, 14 May 2021 13:10:00 +0100
How Milton Keynes is home to two Great British Bake Off winners
A study has revealed that two of the UK’s most successful bakers and cooks who were once contestants on TV shows live in Bucks.

Fri, 14 May 2021 12:53:50 +0100
NHS bosses say GP practices must offer face-to-face appointments
The move will bring an end to the “total triage” system introduced during the coronavirus pandemic.

Fri, 14 May 2021 11:47:02 +0100
Friends reunion confirmed with celebrity guests announced
David Beckham, Justin Bieber, BTS and James Corden are among the celebrities set to appear on the show.

Fri, 14 May 2021 11:33:05 +0100
Concerns grow as Bruno the cat is reported missing in Milton Keynes
Concerns are growing after a ‘blue/grey’ cat has gone missing in Milton Keynes.

Fri, 14 May 2021 10:44:29 +0100
PM Boris Johnson to meet with Micheal Martin at Chequers
Taoiseach Micheal Martin is to meet with Prime Minister Boris Johnson today [Friday, May 14] an Irish government spokesman has confirmed.

Fri, 14 May 2021 09:34:39 +0100
Covid-19 Indian variant hotspots in the UK revealed
The Prime Minister has said there is "increasing concern" about the variant.

Fri, 14 May 2021 18:09:37 +0100
Woman given oxygen after fire destroys river cruiser on Bucks canal
A woman was given oxygen after suffering from smoke inhalation in a fire that destroyed a river cruiser this morning.

Thu, 13 May 2021 12:51:37 +0100
Coca-Cola may have triggered High Wycombe carer's death
The sudden death of a High Wycombe carer may have partly been triggered by Coca-Cola, an inquest has heard.

Thu, 13 May 2021 11:08:39 +0100
Bucks thief stole from Aldi, Greggs and Sainsburys
A booze and donut-loving thief has been sentenced after he stole from Morrisons, Sainsbury's, Aldi and Greggs in Aylesbury.

Thu, 13 May 2021 05:00:00 +0100
HS2 launches first giant tunnelling machine in Bucks
HS2 have launched its first giant tunnelling machine today starting from a site in Buckinghamshire near the M25 motorway.

Thu, 13 May 2021 16:45:00 +0100
Marlow IT company run its headquarters off renewable energy
A Marlow-based IT company is running its headquarters exclusively off renewable energy.

Thu, 13 May 2021 14:52:00 +0100
Darius Charles' emotional letter to the Wycombe fans
Wycombe defender Darius Charles has penned an emotional letter to the Wanderers fan.



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