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Wed, 25 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100
'Appalling' vandalism, antisocial behaviour and racist graffiti in Flackwell Heath slammed
A "worrying" rise in vandalism and antisocial behaviour, including racist graffiti, in Flackwell Heath has been slammed as "appalling" by a councillor.

Wed, 25 Aug 2021 07:43:20 +0100
Sean Stokes: Police launch search for missing man from Caversham
Police are appealing for the public's help to find a man missing from Caversham.

Wed, 25 Aug 2021 07:37:34 +0100
Train delays between London and Aylesbury this morning
RAIL passengers will face delays this morning due to a technical issue on the tracks.

Tue, 24 Aug 2021 17:24:01 +0100
High Wycombe murder probe: Police arrest three more people
Police have arrested two women and a man in connection with a High Wycombe murder investigation.

Tue, 24 Aug 2021 10:45:16 +0100
New Crest Road High Wycombe junction traffic lights turned on
The traffic lights at the newly-overhauled Crest Road junction in High Wycombe will be swiched on for testing today - but not everyone is happy about it.

Tue, 24 Aug 2021 17:12:34 +0100
Abbey View Primary School to upgrade gates and fences
A school will upgrade its gates and fences to ‘restrict playground visibility’.

Tue, 24 Aug 2021 15:32:18 +0100
Holtspur drink driver caught on the road in Bourne End
A Holtspur drink driver who was more than three times over the limit has been fined more than £1,500.

Tue, 24 Aug 2021 13:43:37 +0100
Driver caught at over 100mph in Oxford avoids driving ban
A driver who was caught speeding at more than 100mph has avoided a driving ban due to the “impact” it would have on students at the college where he works.

Tue, 24 Aug 2021 12:37:03 +0100
Askett Nurseries to be flattened for new homes
Plans to flatten a former garden centre for a series of new properties have been approved.

Tue, 24 Aug 2021 11:15:32 +0100
The animal abusers convicted for shocking cruelty in Bucks
Sheep have been butchered, horses have been starved and dying puppies have been sold to innocent dog owners. Animal abusers in Bucks have got a lot to answer for.

Tue, 24 Aug 2021 09:28:50 +0100
New flats at site of demolished garages in Iver Heath
A new block of flats at the site of some demolished garages could impact parking and neighbour privacy, locals claimed.

Mon, 23 Aug 2021 16:10:59 +0100
HGV trips to Binders Industrial Estate to double
Plans to double the number of HGV trips to an industrial estate have been deferred over “highway safety” concerns.

Mon, 23 Aug 2021 17:06:37 +0100
Bucks BMW driver caught at over 60mph on Chesham Road
A BMW driver from Bucks who was caught driving at over 60mph in a 30mph zone has avoided a driving ban.

Mon, 23 Aug 2021 16:04:51 +0100
'Dangerous’ Porsche driver must pay £3,000 after Bucks assault
A “dangerous” Porsche driver who assaulted someone in Bucks has been ordered to pay nearly £3,000.

Mon, 23 Aug 2021 15:10:08 +0100
Man accused of causing deaths of cyclists on A40 appears in court
A man accused of causing the deaths of two popular cyclists in Wycombe has appeared in court.

Mon, 23 Aug 2021 14:54:46 +0100
‘Neglected’ site on Chesham High Street to be redeveloped
A “neglected” high street building could be torn down in favour of new flats, a shop, and an office.

Mon, 23 Aug 2021 13:54:34 +0100
Bucks man banned from keeping animals after 'causing suffering' to dog
A Bucks man who caused suffering to a pet dog by failing to treat his severe burns has been banned from keeping animals.

Mon, 23 Aug 2021 11:27:57 +0100
The faces of five drug dealers to avoid around Bucks
Drug dealers and people who supply drugs ruin lives on a daily basis in Bucks.

Mon, 23 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100
In the dock: Weekly round-up of hearings at Wycombe Magistrates' Court - July 7 - July 9
Weekly round-up of hearings at Wycombe Magistrates’ Court:

Mon, 23 Aug 2021 16:17:25 +0100
Little Mix star Leigh-Anne Pinnock gives birth to twins
Little Mix star Leigh-Anne Pinnock has announced she has given birth to twins.

Mon, 23 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100
HS2: protecting nature and boosting skills in Buckinghamshire
The complex engineering to excavate two 10-mile long tunnels under the Chiltern and protect the landscape around the new railway is creating skilled careers for local people.

Sat, 21 Aug 2021 13:50:11 +0100
High Wycombe Pride march sees hundreds turn out
Hundreds have been taking part in a Pride march through the town centre of High Wycombe.

Sun, 22 Aug 2021 17:23:02 +0100
Driver arrested for drink driving in Stoke Mandeville
A driver who was arrested for drink driving was among 11 motorists who were caught speeding by police.

Sun, 22 Aug 2021 17:02:59 +0100
Firefighters attend house that was struck by lightning
A house has been struck by lightning in Aylesbury.

Sun, 22 Aug 2021 16:48:20 +0100
Seven semi-detached houses flooded due to heavy rainfall
Firefighters were called as seven semi-detached houses flooded due to heavy rainfall.

Sat, 21 Aug 2021 11:57:56 +0100
The Bucks restaurants that made the National Restaurant Awards top 100 list
A number of local restaurants found themselves on the top 100 list at the Estrella Damm National Restaurant Awards 2021.

Sun, 22 Aug 2021 14:54:36 +0100
Young boy taken to hospital after being 'scalded' at Wycombe match
An eight-year-old boy was taken to hospital yesterday after he was 'scalded' during Wycombe's encounter with Lincoln City at Adams Park.

Sun, 22 Aug 2021 14:03:10 +0100
Missing Aylesbury child found after police search
A missing child sparked a police search in a Bucks village.

Sat, 13 Feb 2021 09:00:00 +0000
Marlow pub named one of the best in the UK by GQ
A Bucks pub was named as one of the best pubs in the UK by GQ and is definitely one to visit for a drink.

Sat, 21 Aug 2021 14:44:50 +0100
Police locate High Wycombe cannabis factory
The police have located a cannabis factory in High Wycombe.

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 19:00:00 +0000
Great Missenden shortlisted in Britain’s Favourite Walks on ITV
With all the restrictions this past year outdoor walking has become one of the main activities that Bucks residents have found themselves doing in lockdown.

Sun, 22 Aug 2021 16:36:23 +0100
Police report driver with two dangerous tyres
Police have reported a driver in High Wycombe who was found with dangerous tyres.

Sun, 22 Aug 2021 12:49:12 +0100
The Paralympic flame lighting ceremony took place in Bucks
Stoke Mandeville Stadium hosted the fourth Paralympic Heritage Flame Lighting Ceremony this week.

Sun, 22 Aug 2021 12:31:19 +0100
Covid-19 memorial in Bucks opens to the public
A Covid-19 memorial has opened at Aylesbury Vale Crematorium and is now available for the public to visit.

Sun, 22 Aug 2021 12:00:00 +0100
'No excuse for overflowing dog bins situation'
I too am affected by two of the reports in the BFP.

Sun, 22 Aug 2021 12:00:00 +0100
'I feel a certain sympathy for flytippers'
This is what you have been writing to us about this week.

Sun, 22 Aug 2021 09:00:00 +0100
EVERY planning application submitted to Bucks council this week
Here is every planning application submitted to the council this week

Sun, 22 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100
The rise and fall of the Batchelor family
I am grateful to Deborah Conway Read for writing this article. Deborah is a volunteer with The Woodlanders’ Lives and Landscapes project.

Sat, 21 Aug 2021 07:00:00 +0100
Your memories of Chelsea Girl in High Wycombe
A little while ago, we ran a story on Wycombe’s lost shops and readers’ memories of their favourites.

Sat, 21 Aug 2021 07:00:00 +0100
Great Kingshill couple swap cherished family home for stylish new property
Not long now till this year’s school leavers will be off to uni - either that or on a gap year adventure.

Sat, 21 Aug 2021 16:50:10 +0100
Two arrested in Beaconsfield as police recover suspected stolen items
Two people have been arrested after police stopped a car to find suspected stolen items inside.

Sat, 21 Aug 2021 16:24:22 +0100
Police seize cannabis plants in Amersham
The police locate a number of cannabis plants in Amersham.

Sat, 21 Aug 2021 09:00:00 +0100
Five interesting planning applications from this week
Buckinghamshire Council deals with thousands of planning applications every year, from cutting back trees to building hundreds of homes.

Mon, 12 Apr 2021 16:00:00 +0100
Best fish and chips in Bucks according to readers
Fry magazine announced the winners of their 50 best fish and chip takeaways and mobile units for this year.

Sat, 21 Aug 2021 16:30:00 +0100
Wycombe MP Steve Baker: 'Afghanistan invasion was an overall historic failure'
This week, Wycombe MP Steve Baker writes exclusively to Bucks Free Press readers about the Afghanistan conflict:

Sat, 21 Aug 2021 14:35:41 +0100
CCTV images released after laptop and cash stolen in burglary
The police have released CCTV images of a person who may have vital information regarding a burglary which occurred in Bradville in Milton Keynes.

Sat, 21 Aug 2021 15:28:17 +0100
Blue Moon: How to see the rare Sturgeon full moon
Here's everything you need to know about when, how and where to see the last full moon of the summer.

Sat, 21 Aug 2021 07:00:00 +0100
Amersham scenes through the years
This week we have unearthed some great photos of Amersham through the years.

Sat, 21 Aug 2021 12:00:00 +0100
Stunning sunrises and sunsets around Bucks
We are very fortunate that in and around Buckinghamshire we have a number of places we can see gorgeous sunrises and sunsets.

Sat, 21 Aug 2021 10:28:36 +0100
Boy arrested in High Wycombe on suspicion of assaulting emergency worker
A teenager was arrested on suspicion of common assault and assault of an emergency worker in High Wycombe earlier this week.



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