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Mon, 04 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100
IN THE DOCK: Weekly round-up of hearings at Wycombe Magistrates' Court: June 9 - 13
Weekly round-up of hearings at Wycombe Magistrates’ Court:

Sun, 03 Jul 2022 10:57:32 +0100
Michael Buble at Waddesdon Manor: Thousands MISS concert because of 'chaotic' traffic jams
“Shambolic” traffic management at the Michael Buble concert at Waddesdon Manor saw thousands of angry music fans miss the show completely last night.

Sun, 03 Jul 2022 11:52:14 +0100
A413: Vehicles suspected of being involved in pony and trap racing pulled over by police in crackdown
Police have rallied together and been pulling over vehicles suspected of being involved in pony and trap racing after receiving intelligence that the disruptive practice would be returning today.

Sat, 02 Jul 2022 17:20:42 +0100
A413: Plans to lower speed limit move forward amid £28,000 cost to change signs
New signage needed to change the speed limit on a Gerrards Cross road where a young woman and an elderly cyclist died is set to cost tens of thousands of pounds.

Sat, 02 Jul 2022 12:15:26 +0100
New £9.5 million Wooburn Green retirement apartment block finally nears completion
A new retirement apartment block that has been under construction for more than a year is nearly finished.

Sat, 02 Jul 2022 13:03:57 +0100
18 local schools in deficit that are being 'supported' by council
These are the schools that are being “supported” by Buckinghamshire Council because they are in deficit.

Sat, 02 Jul 2022 16:43:37 +0100
Jail for Towersey and Chinnor parish council officer who stole £161,000
A council clerk’s £160k scam began after home extension uncovered a Roman road and the cost of the renovation works ballooned.

Sat, 02 Jul 2022 10:46:07 +0100
Slough fly-tipper caught on camera dumping washing machine in lane
A bungling fly-tipper who thought he could get away with dumping a washing machine in a lane at night was caught on camera.

Sat, 02 Jul 2022 07:00:00 +0100
Pro-footballer, Trevor How, sells pub after three generations in family
An exceptional Buckinghamshire pub owned by ex- professional footballer Trevor How is being listed on the market after 100 years in the family.

Sat, 02 Jul 2022 13:26:31 +0100
Wycombe MP Steve Baker warns PM Boris Johnson against snap election to duck ‘partygate’ probe
Wycombe MP Steve Baker has warned Boris Johnson not to call a snap general election to try to avoid an inquiry into whether he misled Parliament.

Sat, 02 Jul 2022 08:00:00 +0100
Cake Box opens in Aylesbury offering personalised fresh cream cakes
The UK’s largest fresh cream cake shop is set to open it’s new store in Aylesbury next month.

Sat, 02 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Chesham Moor photos vandalised
The 'mindless' vandalism angered fans of the photos.

Sat, 02 Jul 2022 11:23:46 +0100
The Royal Mint reveals its 10 rarest 50p coins - see how much they are worth
Here, we look at the rarest 50p coins and how many of each have been made - and how much they could be worth.

Sat, 02 Jul 2022 09:02:00 +0100
Bucks Free Press Camera Club -The best sunset photographs
For this week’s Bucks Free Press Camera Club, we have chosen some of the best snaps that showcased the serene sunset we witnessed at the end of last month.

Sat, 02 Jul 2022 09:00:00 +0100
EVERY planning application submitted to Bucks council this week
Here is every planning application submitted to Bucks council this week.

Sat, 02 Jul 2022 12:00:00 +0100
A music review: How wonderful was the Wycombe Jazz Festival/
Wycombe Jazz Festival and St Paul’s Row Busking

Sat, 02 Jul 2022 07:00:00 +0100
Starbucks withdraws plans to build Bucks café
STARBUCKS withdraws its plans to build a new coffee shop and a developer has flats plan refused.

Sat, 02 Jul 2022 00:01:00 +0100
PE with Joe tour 2022 coming to Aylesbury – how to get tickets
The Body Coach is bringing PE with Joe to Aylesbury offering the chance to take part in real life and grab a selfie with the man himself – here’s how to get tickets.

Fri, 01 Jul 2022 17:06:09 +0100
Marsworth Airfield plans for 320 homes put to Bucks Council
HUNDREDS of homes and a school could be built on a former airfield after plans were put forward for a new village.

Fri, 01 Jul 2022 09:11:37 +0100
Burglar climbed scaffolding to raid Milton Keynes house
A burglar scaled up scaffolding to steal from a propery in Milton Keynes.

Fri, 01 Jul 2022 19:00:00 +0100
Aldi Amersham plan latest update
The supermarket promises tens of new jobs.

Fri, 01 Jul 2022 16:30:00 +0100
Carousel Buses announce NEW Bucks route
A bus operator has revealed its new bus route in the county after a campaign by residents and councillors.

Fri, 01 Jul 2022 11:40:00 +0100
Hygiene ratings for every McDonald's in High Wycombe
Here are all the hygiene ratings for every McDonald's in High Wycombe.

Fri, 01 Jul 2022 11:02:19 +0100
Bucks M25 crash cause severe delays
Drivers are asked to allow extra journey time due to the crash.

Fri, 01 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Hazlemere pavement parking outside new Tesco Express
Lazy drivers who have been blocking the pavements outside a Tesco Express store instead of using the shop's car park have been slammed by fed-up members of the public.

Fri, 01 Jul 2022 15:00:00 +0100
Wycombe school's photography talent captures Bucks nature
Bucks nature at its summer best through the lens of young photographers.

Fri, 01 Jul 2022 13:00:00 +0100
Little Chalfont physiotherapy clinic's new look
To mark the new journey in familiar town, the physio team hosts a grand opening day.

Fri, 01 Jul 2022 08:00:00 +0100
The Station sports bar in Bridge Street High Wycombe launches today
The landlords of a new sports bar that is officially launching today in place of a much-loved alternative venue have spoken out to "set the story straight".

Fri, 01 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100
IN THE DOCK: Weekly round-up of hearings at Wycombe Magistrates' Court: June 7 - 8
Weekly round-up of hearings at Wycombe Magistrates’ Court:

Fri, 01 Jul 2022 17:24:12 +0100
Amersham funeral directors celebrate win
The family - run business strives for excellence in their care for families they serve.

Fri, 01 Jul 2022 15:21:00 +0100
Thames Valley Police make arrests following car cruise events
OFFICERS are continuing to tackle antisocial driving at car cruise events in Milton Keynes.

Fri, 01 Jul 2022 08:00:00 +0100
36 Bucks schools told to spend MORE money
Dozens of Buckinghamshire schools have been told they need to spend more of their money – because they have “excessive” amounts of cash piling up.

Fri, 01 Jul 2022 19:00:00 +0100
M40 driver fined £440 for speeding 99mph
A MERCEDES driver has been fined more than £400 after he was caught speeding and driving without insurance on the motorway.

Fri, 01 Jul 2022 11:39:52 +0100
David Nolan sentenced for burglary in West Drayton
A BURGLAR must pay hundreds of pounds after admitting his crimes in Iver.

Fri, 01 Jul 2022 11:13:47 +0100
REVIEW: Michael Morpurgo's Private Peaceful comes to the Wycombe Swan
MICHAEL Morpurgo’s favourite book, Private Peaceful, is brought to the stage this week in a dramatic adaptation at the Wycombe Swan.

Fri, 01 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Construction firms 'colluded to rig bids for demolition contracts'
Ten construction firms “illegally colluded to rig bids for demolition and asbestos removal contracts”, an investigation has found – including one in High Wycombe.

Fri, 01 Jul 2022 10:23:58 +0100
BMW caught speeding in West Wycombe in 30mph zone
A BMW driver has been fined almost £100 for speeding 10 mph over the limit.

Fri, 01 Jul 2022 10:10:13 +0100
Milton Keynes stabbings: New anti-knife campaign launched
It will launch across the rest of the Thames Valley this year

Fri, 01 Jul 2022 13:00:00 +0100
Post Office and Royal Mail staff to strike in July - full list of 114 branches affected
It comes after Royal Mail managers voted to strike on Wednesday (29 June).

Fri, 01 Jul 2022 11:00:00 +0100
Three new UK driving laws and rules coming into effect in July 2022
Law changes pushed through this month could have a huge impact on the future of transport in this country.

Fri, 01 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Exceptional demand as Bewley launch their flagship Beaconsfield development
For over thirty years Bewley Homes has been creating stunning developments which have evolved naturally into exciting new communities and it’s a trend that’s set to continue at Wilton Park.

Thu, 30 Jun 2022 19:00:00 +0100
Spade Oak: Paddleboarders spot 'clumps of sewage' in River Thames
A group of paddleboarders were left shocked after being met with “clumps of poo” whilst out on the River Thames.

Thu, 30 Jun 2022 19:00:00 +0100
Hedsor House which Johnny Depp once called 'amazing' voted one of most popular wedding venues in UK
A beautiful Bucks mansion used for filming and celebrity weddings that Johnny Depp called "an absolutely amazing place" has been voted among the most popular wedding venues in the UK.

Thu, 30 Jun 2022 14:19:24 +0100
Chesham crash sees firefighters free man from vehicle
Firefighters cut a man free following a crash in Chesham involving two cars and a lorry.

Thu, 30 Jun 2022 16:29:00 +0100
Bucks food hygiene ratings: 14 eateries given new scores
Restaurants, coffee shops and bakeries are among those to have been handed new food hygiene ratings recently.

Thu, 30 Jun 2022 08:00:00 +0100
Readers want Tesco Express and Starbucks to open in High Wycombe's Brunel Engine Shed
Building work on High Wycombe's iconic Brunel Engine Shed has been completed in recent weeks so we asked residents what they would like to see open inside.

Thu, 30 Jun 2022 11:36:56 +0100
Apetito suffers international cyber attack affecting services
A ready meals firm that delivers hundreds of 'meals on wheels' to vulnerable and elderly people in Buckinghamshire has been hit by an international cyber attack.

Thu, 30 Jun 2022 16:30:00 +0100
Marlow community hero's family presented with MBE after passing away not receiving award
The family of a community champion has been presented with his MBE after he passed away before he was able to receive the award.

Thu, 30 Jun 2022 14:07:07 +0100
Beaconsfield's Greyhound to work with artist Paul Bell
An award-winning artist has team up with Beaconsfield pub to showcase his work across the eatery.

Thu, 30 Jun 2022 10:51:37 +0100
London Road: Police fine pregnant woman after finding her with cannabis
Police fined a pregnant woman after finding her in possession of cannabis in Loudwater.



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