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Thu, 28 Jan 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Topshop staff at Wycombe Eden Centre bid final farewell
MESSAGES of thanks and support for local shops have poured in after a fashion retailer bid final farewell to its customers last week.

Thu, 28 Jan 2021 07:44:29 +0000
Buckinghamshire murder: Ex-church warden to appeal against conviction for murder of university lecturer
A FORMER church warden serving a life sentence for the of a university lecturer following a campaign of physical and mental torture will challenge his conviction at the .

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 19:11:15 +0000
Firefighters from Slough and Gerrards cross go to M40 van fire
Two fire engines from Slough and one from Gerrards Cross attended a van fire on the M40 southbound between junctions 2 (Beaconsfield) and 1a (M25 interchange) at 4pm today.

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 19:00:00 +0000
Great Missenden named one of the best places to walk in Britain by 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.

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 19:00:00 +0000
Covid-19: Paramedic couple speak about life on the front line of pandemic
A husband and wife are part of a 10-strong team people at Adams Park in .

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 13:49:37 +0000
Wycombe man charged with several crimes following Flackwell Heath stabbing
A man has been charged with several crimes, which includes wounding with intent, following an investigation by Thames Valley Police.

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 17:50:33 +0000
Calls for 'whopping fees’ to be wiped from Wycombe budget
QUESTIONS have been raised as to how close to £100,000 in “management fees” are being spent by salaried council officers.

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 12:51:38 +0000
'Strong interest' in empty Eden Shopping Centre units - and big plans for 2 more big brands in town
The pandemic has hit non-essential retail “particularly hard”, the director of High Wycombe’s Eden Shopping Centre has said amid a string of shop closures – but there are big plans to improve its offering.

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 12:52:35 +0000
All-night licence for New Denham McDonald's hangs in balance
THE FATE of a fast-food restaurant hoping to offer 24-hour service hangs in the balance.

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 16:30:00 +0000
Marlow: Burnt cabin cruiser rescued from River Thames
A CABIN cruiser which caught and sank on New Year’s Eve has been retrieved.

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 17:02:42 +0000
Coronavirus in Bucks round up - Wednesday January 27
The number of recorded coronavirus cases in Buckinghamshire increased by 204 over the weekend, official figures show.

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 16:02:52 +0000
B&M High Wycombe to open on Monday, March 8, at 9am
B&M has announced it will be opening its doors to its new High Wycombe store to bargain-hunters on March 8.

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 12:00:36 +0000
Man charged with Wycombe rape to appear at Aylesbury Crown Court
A 32-year-old man has been charged with one count of rape.

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 15:48:18 +0000
Creams High Wycombe plans to open at town centre betting shop site
More details have been revealed about a new dessert parlour set to come to .

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 17:28:04 +0000
Milton Keynes man wanted for alleged assault on a woman
The public are being urged to help the police in finding a man who is wanted for an alleged assault.

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 18:53:30 +0000
Rob Butler MP on Boris Johnson's announcement on schools reopening
A Bucks-based MP has revealed that he is ‘pleased’ following the Prime Minister’s announcement that schools are to reopen on March 8.

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 16:34:47 +0000
Teenager arrested following robbery attempt in Bletchley
A 16-year-old boy from Bletchley has been arrested on suspicion of attempted robbery.

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 16:14:00 +0000
Smoke seen coming from empty shop unit in Milton Keynes
Smoke was seen coming out of an empty shopping unit in Milton Keynes.

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 15:10:34 +0000
Micklefield Library, in High Wycombe, was demolished 12 years ago today
A High Wycombe library was demolished 12 years ago today.

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 14:17:00 +0000
Thames Valley residents have had £18m stolen from fraudulent investments
More than £18m has been stolen from residents in the Thames Valley area from ‘clone firm’ investment scams.

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Inside the cheapest property in Bucks
House prices are always on the rise, with many people unable to get on the property ladder in Bucks because of steep prices.

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 13:22:05 +0000
Libby Squire murder trial: Sex with student ‘wasn’t enough’ for butcher, court hears
A butcher who said he had consensual sex with a student on the night she disappeared has told a court he later went looking for women to offend against because it “wasn’t enough” for him.

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 11:33:14 +0000
Milton Keynes man is reported missing in Manchester
A man who moved from Buckinghamshire to an area of Manchester has been reported missing.

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 13:55:41 +0000
Schools will not reopen until March, Boris Johnson announced
SCHOOLS will not reopen after the February half term, the Prime Minister has announced.

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 10:59:30 +0000
Covid-19 vaccine email scam is reported to Thames Valley Police
More than 1,000 reports have been made to Thames Valley Police over a 24-hour period after a fake email regarding the Covid-19 vaccine was sent out.

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 12:50:16 +0000
Spray that kills '99.9 per cent of Covid' on sale in UK
It has already been applied in the UK, including both Gatwick and London City Airport, as well as health centres and primary schools.

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 09:59:24 +0000
Aylesbury Stronghold: Man and woman charged with drug crimes
A 20-year-old man and a 44-year-old woman have been arrested and charged with drug crimes in Aylesbury.

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 10:40:57 +0000
Coronavirus in Bucks - Four new deaths at Bucks Trust
Four new coronavirus deaths have been recorded at Buckinghamshire Trust, the latest official figures show.

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 12:42:58 +0000
Piers Morgan slams Boris Johnson’s apology in explosive GMB rant
During the Downing Street press conference Boris Johnson said he takes “full responsibility” for everything the government has done.

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 17:07:18 +0000
Coronavirus in Bucks - One new death recorded at Bucks NHS Trust
One new coronavirus death has been recorded at Buckinghamshire Trust in the latest 24-hour period, the latest official figures show.

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 12:55:54 +0000
New wave of UK job losses expected, researchers say
Almost 15%, more than one in seven, UK businesses are at risk of imminent closure, especially those with fewer than 10 employees, research warns.

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 11:06:53 +0000
Bucks property: Rising rent costs outpacing wages
The rising cost of renting a property in has outpaced wages over the past nine years, figures suggest.

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 09:06:02 +0000
Piers Morgan slams Boris Johnson’s apology in explosive GMB rant
During the Downing Street press conference Boris Johnson said he takes “full responsibility” for everything the government has done.

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 16:59:54 +0000
Taplow based charity founder's Nobel Peace Prize nomination
The founder of a British-Sikh humanitarian charity has described its nomination for the Nobel Peace Prize as "humbling".

Tue, 26 Jan 2021 18:05:45 +0000
Coronavirus in Bucks round-up - Tuesday, January 26
The number of recorded coronavirus cases in Buckinghamshire increased by 109 in the last 24 hours, official figures show.

Tue, 26 Jan 2021 16:34:25 +0000
Butcher accused of murdering Libby Squire ‘only wanted to help’ her, court told
A butcher “only wanted to help” a “drunk, hypothermic, lost girl” and did not rape or kill her, a jury has been told.

Tue, 26 Jan 2021 12:36:46 +0000
Anti covid-19 stickers spotted in Bucks
Anti-Covid stickers have been seen in multiple Bucks towns and villages as over 50 were removed in Marlow in one day.

Tue, 26 Jan 2021 19:00:00 +0000
'Snow dragon' build in Marlow
A Marlow couple has recreated their ‘Snow dragon’ that featured in The Bucks Free Press 15 years ago.

Tue, 26 Jan 2021 18:03:08 +0000
8 key points from Boris Johnson's press conference
The Prime Minister was joined by NHS England boss Sir Simon Stevens and Chief Medical Officer Chris Whitty.

Tue, 26 Jan 2021 16:47:00 +0000
Marlow's Steve Backshall to have new show on Sky
Steve Backshall, a TV presenter and Naturalist who lives in Marlow, reveals new TV show named 'Shark' that will be premiere on Sky Nature.

Tue, 26 Jan 2021 12:01:47 +0000
Coronavirus in High Wycombe - The five 'hotspots' revealed
The five areas in High Wycombe with the most coronavirus cases have been revealed.

Tue, 26 Jan 2021 15:26:19 +0000
Thames Valley Police officer who had relationship with relative of someone he was investigating is dismissed
A male police officer who had a secret relationship with a relative of someone they were investigating has been dismissed from the force.

Tue, 26 Jan 2021 13:27:19 +0000
Stoke Mandeville Hospital submits plans for new multi-storey car park
A could get a multi-storey car park if new plans are given the green light.

Tue, 26 Jan 2021 15:59:54 +0000
Iver Heath: Plan submitted to erect a new block of flats
A plan has been submitted to build a new two-storey block of flats accommodating five self-contained flats in .

Tue, 26 Jan 2021 11:29:23 +0000
High Wycombe driving test centre - new one could open in March
A new driving test centre in High Wycombe could be a reality after the current one shuts down in March.

Tue, 26 Jan 2021 15:01:39 +0000
Bucks Council worker to have Princes Risborough extension assessed
EXTENSION plans for a residential property are to be scrutinised because the applicant is a council employee.

Tue, 26 Jan 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Campaigners continue fight to save The Swan pub, in Ley Hill
Campaigners fighting to save a 500-year-old village are calling on residents to help stop it from being turned into housing.

Tue, 26 Jan 2021 16:00:00 +0000
'Changes to Princes Risborough development will create overlooking’
CHANGES to an approved ten-property development have prompted fears about an ‘unacceptable loss of privacy’.

Tue, 26 Jan 2021 14:11:34 +0000
Jurors sent to debate case of Wendover teacher accused of having sex with student
Jurors hearing the case of a married teacher who allegedly had sex with a 15-year-old schoolboy, have retired at Amersham Law Courts to consider their verdict.

Tue, 26 Jan 2021 12:32:19 +0000
Covid: Bucks Council warns about fake texts for NHS vaccine
A FRESH warning about scammers using sophisticated methods to cheat people out of cash in exchange for their vaccine has gone out.



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