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Sun, 07 Feb 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Weekly news round-up in Bucks - Sunday, February 7
Here are five of the biggest stories published on the Bucks Free Press website this week.

Sun, 07 Feb 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Bucks planning apps: See what could be built near you
Wycombe area

Sun, 07 Feb 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Stamp duty deadline: Here's the extra cost of Bucks homes
Stamp duty holiday is ending - here's how much you'll pay for these Bucks homes:

Sun, 07 Feb 2021 05:00:00 +0000
A tale of two furniture factories (part 1)
This article was researched and written by Simon Cains for the Woodlanders’ Lives and Landscapes project, a partnership between Bucks New University and the Chilterns Conservation Board. Woodlanders’ Lives and Landscapes is part of the Chalk, Che...

Sat, 06 Feb 2021 17:07:29 +0000
Bledlow farmer 'died after being hit by car on A4129 Thame Road'
A farmer from Bledlow died after being hit by a car on a country road, an heard this week.

Sat, 06 Feb 2021 13:39:40 +0000
Live at Adams Park: Wycombe Wanderers vs Nottingham Forest
Good afternoon and welcome to a relatively warm Adams Park, as Wycombe Wanderers take on Nottingham Forest at 3pm.

Sat, 06 Feb 2021 10:55:42 +0000
Storm Darcy: Fresh snow warning issued for Bucks
A fresh snow warning has been issued for Bucks.

Sat, 06 Feb 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Buckinghamshire walks you can do in lockdown
Since the coronavirus pandemic hit and national lockdowns have hit this last year many people have taken up walking to get out and about.

Sat, 06 Feb 2021 21:47:00 +0000
Gareth Ainsworth on Wycombe's Championship survival chances
Gareth Ainsworth has stated that he’d ‘rather be fighting at the bottom of the Championship than scrapping at the top of League One at the moment’.

Sat, 06 Feb 2021 21:09:16 +0000
Gareth Ainsworth on Wycombe's performance against Forest
Gareth Ainsworth wasn’t too pleased with his side’s defending as he believes Wycombe ‘gave two goals away’ in the defeat against Nottingham Forest.

Sat, 06 Feb 2021 20:14:29 +0000
Gareth Ainsworth reflects as Wycombe lose at home to Forest
Wycombe manager Gareth Ainsworth admits that his side ‘need a run of wins’ to stay in the Championship

Sat, 06 Feb 2021 19:00:00 +0000
Popular Buckinghamshire festivals we can't wait to return
Festivals around the county have suffered the effects of Covid and lockdown, with many of them having to move online or be cancelled altogether.

Sat, 06 Feb 2021 19:00:00 +0000
High Wycombe town centre scenes from the 1970s
This week we have delved into our archives to bring you High Wycombe town centre scenes from the 1970s.

Sat, 06 Feb 2021 16:30:00 +0000
Greg Smith MP - ‘We should start to see real improvements soon’
Buckingham MP Greg Smith writes to Bucks Free Press readers:

Sat, 06 Feb 2021 16:30:00 +0000
What was said about Marlow all the way back in 1928?
I recently added to my large collection of local vintage guide books with the 1920s R.A.C/Burrows Maps publication.

Sat, 06 Feb 2021 14:14:19 +0000
M&S, Waitrose, Asda, Tesco and more urgent product recalls
If you have bought any of the items mentioned below from UK supermarkets you need to be aware of these possible health risks.

Sat, 06 Feb 2021 12:00:00 +0000
Steeleye Span to visit High Wycombe on anniversary tour
The year 1970 would prove to be a vintage year for music and the start of an era that would change the world.

Sat, 06 Feb 2021 12:00:00 +0000
Waddesdon Manor enjoy 'visits’ from across the globe
Despite 2020 being the year museums and heritage sites closed their doors, Waddesdon Manor received 'unprecedented' levels of support - from virtual visitors.

Sat, 06 Feb 2021 12:00:00 +0000
Beautiful silhouette snaps that capture the mystery of nature
Scroll through the gallery above to see all the photos.

Sat, 06 Feb 2021 09:50:00 +0000
Platinum Jubilee: Remembering the Queen's visits to High Wycombe
Queen Elizabeth II is the longest-reigning UK monarch in British history.

Sat, 06 Feb 2021 06:00:00 +0000
Milton Keynes’ Horwood House could get a makeover
A Grade II listed hotel in Milton Keynes could get a major revamp if new plans are given the go-ahead.

Sat, 06 Feb 2021 09:33:00 +0000
Aldi and Lidl reveal the best bargains available this weekend in Bucks
Aldi and Lidl have revealed the latest items hitting the shelves this weekend. Here are the highlights.

Sat, 06 Feb 2021 09:22:16 +0000
Two men attacked near Budgens in Burnham
An investigation has been launched after two men were in .

Sat, 06 Feb 2021 07:00:00 +0000
Chris Hughton's praise for Wycombe's Gareth Ainsworth
Nottingham Forest manager Chris Hughton has praised Gareth Ainsworth ahead of today's match.

Sat, 06 Feb 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Death notices in the Bucks Free Press last week
Here are the death announcements carried in the Bucks Free Press last week.

Sat, 06 Feb 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Bucks planning applications: Several plans for new flats submitted
Buckinghamshire Council deals with thousands of planning applications every year.

Sat, 06 Feb 2021 05:00:00 +0000
'Elderly unable to downsize because of Brexit, Covid and no income from interest'
The main incentive for house buyers to act quickly this month is to take advantage of the current stamp duty holiday.

Sat, 06 Feb 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Where to get a takeaway Sunday lunch in Bucks
Missing pub-grub? Here are some of the best places to get a take-away Sunday roast and it's way better than it sounds!

Sat, 06 Feb 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Weekly horoscope for February 6 - your star sign reading by Russell Grant
This is what your star sign has in store for your love life, relationships and career the week starting Saturday, February 6.

Fri, 05 Feb 2021 19:43:17 +0000
The River Thames flooding in Marlow at sunset
This week we have seen flooding in parts of Buckinghamshire as the River Thames water level has risen enough to submerge areas of the county in water.

Fri, 05 Feb 2021 18:07:57 +0000
Men arrested following catalytic converter thefts in Loudwater
TWO MEN have been arrested in connection with a catalytic converter theft in Loudwater.

Fri, 05 Feb 2021 17:59:38 +0000
'Show off' driver has car seized after 'speeding at 117mph on the M40'
A driver who was "showing off" but only had a provisional licence was caught by police speeding at more than 100mph on the M40.

Fri, 05 Feb 2021 17:05:31 +0000
Rugby man jailed for attempted murder in Aston Clinton
A 26-year-old year man has been sentenced to 20 years in prison after he was convicted of one count of attempted murder.

Fri, 05 Feb 2021 15:12:49 +0000
Ricky Gervais helps family in desperate search for their stolen dog Dexter
Ricky Gervais has given a major boost to a family desperately searching for their dog who is feared stolen.

Fri, 05 Feb 2021 07:44:04 +0000
High Wycombe: Woman attacked after car crash in Amersham Hill
A woman was attacked by another driver after their cars were involved in a crash in High Wycombe.

Fri, 05 Feb 2021 16:40:40 +0000
Captain Tom inspires Aylesbury boy to help the NHS
A seven-year-old boy is doing his bit to help the NHS as the country continues to battle through the pandemic.

Fri, 05 Feb 2021 15:11:00 +0000
Barnardo's in Oldbrook Milton Keynes 'will not be reopening'
The police are urging the public to not leave donations outside of charity shops as the pandemic continues.

Fri, 05 Feb 2021 15:46:57 +0000
IT manager stole £80,000 from company he worked for to fund gambling addiction
A fraudster scammed a small business out of more than £80,000 and stole funds from their charity to fund his gambling addiction.

Thu, 04 Feb 2021 11:50:52 +0000
Bucks weather: Warning issued as for snow this weekend
Another yellow weather warning for snow and ice has been issued for Bucks this weekend.

Fri, 05 Feb 2021 14:23:05 +0000
Speeding on Aylesbury's Mandeville Road could be looked at
Transport for Bucks has revealed that they ‘will work with our colleagues at Thames Valley Police’, to combat excessive speeding in Aylesbury.

Fri, 05 Feb 2021 10:56:17 +0000
Local elections WILL go ahead in May - but you have to bring your own pencil
Local elections will go ahead in England in May – but voters will have to bring their own pencil to mark their ballot paper under new coronavirus safety rules.

Fri, 05 Feb 2021 15:07:06 +0000
Marlow vaccine centre appears on BBC London News
Marlow vaccine centre made international headlines last week with their appearance on CNN Brazil and they have had a visit from BBC London News.

Fri, 05 Feb 2021 13:36:32 +0000
Never mind Jackie Weaver, here are the top council scandals in Bucks
Jackie Weaver has become an internet sensation overnight after she booted out the chairman and vice-chairman of Handforth Parish Council from a Zoom meeting.

Fri, 05 Feb 2021 13:30:27 +0000
Libby Squire: Jury sent out to consider verdicts in trial of butcher accused of murdering student
A jury has been sent out again to consider its verdicts in the trial of a 26-year-old butcher accused of the rape and murder of High Wycombe student Libby Squire.

Fri, 05 Feb 2021 10:33:55 +0000
Jury finds High Wycombe man who 'climbed on top of woman' in park guilty of assault
A High Wycombe man accused of assaulting a woman dog walker in a South Oxfordshire beauty spot has been found guilty.

Fri, 05 Feb 2021 11:00:07 +0000
Marlow junction - Westhorpe roundabout - to see major improvements
Crucial improvements will be taking place to help ease congestion at busy Marlow junction which causes major delays for the town.

Fri, 05 Feb 2021 12:19:35 +0000
Bucks weather: Two further warnings for snow issued
Another two weather warnings have been issued for Buckinghamshire by the Met Office.

Fri, 05 Feb 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Five business for sale right now
Five businesses in Bucks that are currently on the market.

Fri, 05 Feb 2021 14:36:05 +0000
The best pictures of the Queen through her 69-year reign
The monarch acceded to the throne on February 6 1952 when she was just 25 years old.

Fri, 05 Feb 2021 05:00:00 +0000
In the dock: Weekly round-up of hearings at Wycombe Magistrates' Court - December 15 and 16
Weekly round-up of hearings at Wycombe Magistrates’ Court:



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