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Tue, 12 Jan 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Campaign to cut speed limit on Magpie Lane in Coleshill - and save alpacas
DRIVERS who speed through a Buckinghamshire village are putting at risk the lives of its pedestrians, cyclists, other road users – and alpacas.

Tue, 12 Jan 2021 08:01:58 +0000
Beaconsfield: Cannabis plants and 'weighing scales' discovered by police
A cannabis farm has been discovered in a property in Beaconsfield.

Tue, 12 Jan 2021 09:39:32 +0000
Trial starts in Oxford for teens accused of Thame murder
THE TRIAL has started for the teenagers accused of murdering Joshua Harling in Thame.

Mon, 11 Jan 2021 18:34:16 +0000
Aylesbury: Man rushed to hospital following explosion at bungalow
Emergency services rushed to the scene of a bungalow in Stone, Aylesbury, earlier this afternoon, following an explosion this afternoon.

Mon, 11 Jan 2021 17:24:11 +0000
Naphill: The Wheel landlady speaks out after pubs banned from selling takeaway alcohol in third national lockdown
A pub landlady has spoken out about the impact of Covid on her business after the government banned pubs from selling takeaway alcohol in the latest lockdown.

Mon, 11 Jan 2021 16:42:17 +0000
Libby Squire murder trial: Pawel Relowicz to appear in court tomorrow
A man will stand trial accused of murdering High Wycombe student Libby Squire tomorrow.

Mon, 11 Jan 2021 11:14:03 +0000
Covid: NHS England slammed over letter ‘asking elderly to drive hours outside Bucks’ for jab
ELDERLY people across the county have demanded to know why they are being asked to travel great distances for their vaccination, going directly against advice to “stay local”.

Mon, 11 Jan 2021 17:35:54 +0000
Milton Keynes road A-Road closed after HGV overturns and spills diesel
The A421 at the Bottledump roundabout towards Milton Keynes is currently closed after a heavy goods vehicle overturned.

Mon, 11 Jan 2021 22:37:03 +0000
Tottenham to play Wycombe in the FA Cup at Adams Park
Gareth Ainsworth admitted that he was 'walking the dog' when it was revealed that Wanderers would take on Tottenham Hotspur in the FA Cup fourth round.

Mon, 11 Jan 2021 19:20:33 +0000
Jose Mourinho's Tottenham to play Wycombe Wanderers in the FA Cup
Wycombe Wanderers will play Tottenham Hotspur in the fourth round of the FA Cup.

Mon, 11 Jan 2021 18:08:47 +0000
Coronavirus in Bucks - Five deaths at Bucks trust over the weekend
Five new coronavirus deaths have been recorded at Buckinghamshire Trust over the weekend, the latest official figures show.

Mon, 11 Jan 2021 17:31:42 +0000
Man with Milton Keynes link wanted for alleged domestic abuse
A man who has links to Milton Keynes is wanted by police for alleged domestic abuse.

Mon, 11 Jan 2021 17:37:28 +0000
Buckinghamshire Council ePetition gains momentum after HS2 causes problems for cyclists
An ePetition for a cycleway to be built from Wendover to Chalfont St. Peter has been signed over 500 times by residents who believe HS2 roadworks have caused problems for local cyclists.

Mon, 11 Jan 2021 15:21:29 +0000
Covid: Water Meadow Surgery, Chesham, to vaccinate 400 patients at town hall after spaces fully booked in just 24 hours
A Chesham GP surgery has announced 400 of its patients will get the Covid vaccine this week.

Mon, 11 Jan 2021 12:52:00 +0000
Burnham Beeches lockdown visits: Upset as 'incredibly high' number of visitors to protected woodland causes 'erosion and trampling'
“Incredibly high” numbers of lockdown visitors to Burnham Beeches have caused erosion and trampling in the protected woodland – prompting pleas for walkers to stick to the paths.

Mon, 11 Jan 2021 19:00:00 +0000
Jackie Palmer who taught James Corden, Eddie Redmayne and Aaron Taylor-Johnson would have turned 100 this month
From dance to drama, Jackie Palmer was one of the leading lights in nurturing talented youngsters to world stars for decades.

Mon, 11 Jan 2021 17:57:13 +0000
Thames Valley police issue almost 1,000 coronavirus fines since March
Almost 1,000 fines have been handed out by police for breaches of Covid-19 laws in Thames Valley since they came into force, figures show.

Mon, 11 Jan 2021 16:23:03 +0000
Man nearly crashes into police dog unit in Milton Keynes
A driver faces a ‘lengthy disqualification’ from the roads after it was discovered they were over the drink-drive limit.

Mon, 11 Jan 2021 15:37:02 +0000
Volkswagen Polo and motorbike seized in Little Chalfont
A car and a motorbike have been seized in Little Chalfont.

Mon, 11 Jan 2021 16:32:52 +0000
Bucks residents out walking in lockdown recognise castle built in Penn
The newly built castle, down Manor Road, has been recognized by many people all over Bucks especially residents of Hazelmere and Penn and Tylers Green.

Mon, 11 Jan 2021 15:09:14 +0000
7 rules that could be made tougher in third lockdown
The government issued guidance on the third nationwide Covid-19 lockdown which came into effect last week.

Mon, 11 Jan 2021 14:38:03 +0000
Flytipper who struck in Slough, Burnham and Datchet jailed
A prolific fly-tipper has been jailed for 21 months for dumping rubbish on streets and in countryside across Slough, Datchet and Burnham.

Mon, 11 Jan 2021 05:00:00 +0000
In the dock: Weekly round-up of hearings at Wycombe Magistrates' Court - November 19 to 25
Weekly round-up of hearings at Wycombe Magistrates' Court:

Mon, 11 Jan 2021 11:51:59 +0000
This is when the clocks go forward in 2021
Daylight hours are increasing following the winter solstice just before Christmas and there will soon be a change to the clocks.

Mon, 11 Jan 2021 14:48:03 +0000
Man arrested in Aylesbury for 'opportunist offences'
A man has been charged with several crimes in Aylesbury, which include drug and fraud offences.

Mon, 11 Jan 2021 12:06:07 +0000
'Tree of Hope' raises £1000 for local charities in Marlow
The ‘Tree of Hope’ in Marlow raised £1000 for five local charities as members of the public left donations and dedications to loved ones on the tree.

Mon, 11 Jan 2021 17:26:47 +0000
Buckingham man jailed for sexual offences involving two 16-year-old victims
A man who paid to have sex with two 16-year-old girls has been jailed.

Mon, 11 Jan 2021 15:10:36 +0000
Chris Whitty delivers stark Covid warning to UK public
Professor Whitty delivers a stark warning saying “As a doctor, I’m trained to tell people pretty straight what I think’s going to happen."

Sun, 10 Jan 2021 12:56:28 +0000
Coronavirus deaths by postcode across High Wycombe
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) have updated their interactive map which reveals the location of every coronavirus-related death across High Wycombe and the nearby areas.

Sun, 10 Jan 2021 12:00:00 +0000
Nostalgia: Amersham's witty but introverted illustrator
I THOUGHT these vintage travel posters from the 1950s would provide a cheerful start to the January Nostalgia pages. Hopefully we can all experience such holiday pleasures again in the not-too-distant future.

Sun, 10 Jan 2021 12:00:00 +0000
This adorable family of geese is our camera club picture of the week
In this weekly feature, we showcase the best photographs taken by our talented Bucks Free Press Camera Club members.

Sun, 10 Jan 2021 05:00:00 +0000
High Wycombe's hottest properties on the market
The most popular High Wycombe properties in the last 30 days.

Sun, 10 Jan 2021 14:07:28 +0000
Major supermarkets across Bucks urgently recall these items
The likes of Tesco, Asda, Lidl, Morrisons, Waitrose, Sainsbury's and Aldi are urgently recalling a number of items.

Sun, 10 Jan 2021 12:26:13 +0000
Lidl and Aldi middle aisles: What's available from today in Bucks stores?
Lidl and Aldi have revealed the latest items hitting the shelves in the middle aisles of their stores from Sunday, January 10, 2021.

Sun, 10 Jan 2021 12:00:00 +0000
'Basking calmly in the serene light of Brexit' - readers' letters
This is what you have been writing to us about this week.

Sun, 10 Jan 2021 12:23:05 +0000
Joe Jacobson on Wycombe's FA Cup win against Preston North End
Wycombe left-back Joe Jacobson believes his side’s 4-1 win over Preston North End in the FA Cup was the first match this season that ‘everything fell into place’.

Sun, 10 Jan 2021 05:00:00 +0000
The interesting life story of Thomas Gilbert, Wycombe lace dealer
I am grateful to Susan Holmes of the Woodlanders Project who has provided this article.

Sun, 10 Jan 2021 05:00:00 +0000
More than 700 missions for our amazing air ambulance heroes
Amazing Thames Valley Air Ambulance heroes were called out on more than 700 missions in Buckinghamshire last year.

Sat, 09 Jan 2021 16:34:36 +0000
'Dangerous' man jailed after attacking woman 'multiple times' in six year period
A man has been jailed after being found guilty of attacking a woman 'numerous times'.

Sat, 09 Jan 2021 13:13:50 +0000
FA Cup Live: Wycombe Wanderers vs Preston North End
Good afternoon and welcome to a very cold but sunny Adams Park as Wycombe take on Preston North End in the third round FA Cup.

Sat, 09 Jan 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Here's what these Marlow buildings look like today
In this week's Then and Now, we take a look at familiar buildings around Marlow.

Sat, 09 Jan 2021 20:51:07 +0000
Gareth Ainsworth 'proud' of Wycombe's FA Cup win over Preston
Wycombe manager Gareth Ainsworth is ‘proud’ of his players after Wanderers’ 4-1 win against Preston North End in the third round of the FA Cup.

Sat, 09 Jan 2021 16:30:00 +0000
Dame Cheryl Gillian reminds residents of lockdown rules
This week's Letter from Westminster comes from Chesham and Amersham's MP, Dame Cheryl Gillan.

Sat, 09 Jan 2021 12:00:00 +0000
Cracking fireworks displays captured by Bucks Camera Club members
With lockdown 3.0 firmly in place in Bucks and the rest of England, we wanted to spread a bit of cheer with our Camera Club pictures this week.

Sat, 09 Jan 2021 12:00:00 +0000
What's On: Wycombe Swan's line-up for 2021
2020 was a tough year for everyone, but it was particularly devastating for our theatres.

Sat, 09 Jan 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Connells set to take over Countrywide in £134m deal
Buying and selling houses can still go ahead during lockdown.

Sat, 09 Jan 2021 23:07:05 +0000
Alex Samuel on his goal as Wycombe thump Preston in the FA Cup
Wycombe striker Alex Samuel hopes that the FA Cup win over Preston North End can 'kick-start' Wanderers' season.

Sat, 09 Jan 2021 22:09:00 +0000
Wycombe Wanderers will be ball number 18 in FA Cup draw
After their impressive win against Preston North End in the FA Cup, Wycombe manager Gareth Ainsworth has revealed he would prefer a home tie in the next round.

Sat, 09 Jan 2021 21:26:02 +0000
Uche Ikpeazu and Admiral Muskwe star in Wycombe's FA Cup win
The performances of Uche Ikpeazu and new signing Admiral Muskwe impressed Wycombe manager Gareth Ainsworth, after his side smashed Preston 4-1 in the FA Cup third round.

Sat, 09 Jan 2021 16:30:00 +0000
The history of Prospect House - a forgotten building in Marlow
Unless you are a fairly recent newcomer to Marlow you will remember that The Plough public house used to stand between Wycombe Road and Little Marlow Road, facing down Glade Road.



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