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Sat, 24 Apr 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Inside Dame Agatha Christie's former home in Wallingford
The riverside home of one of the best known British authors of all time is on the market.

Sat, 24 Apr 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Incredible aerial photo of High Wycombe from 1992
An incredible aerial photo of High Wycombe from the 1990s shows how much the town has changed in almost 30 years.

Sat, 24 Apr 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Death notices in the Bucks Free Press last week
Here are the death announcements carried in the Bucks Free Press last week.

Sat, 24 Apr 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Gold Hill Common, Chalfont St Peter, through the years
With news this week that the Gold Hill Baptist Church in Chalfont St Peter could be converted into flats as part of a huge residential development in the village, we unearthed some pictures from the area.

Sat, 24 Apr 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Two new takeaways and 13 flats - 4 interesting plans submitted this week
Buckinghamshire Council deals with thousands of planning applications every year.

Sat, 24 Apr 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Weekly horoscope for April 24 - your star sign reading by Russell Grant
Here is what your star sign has in store for your love life, relationships and career the week starting Saturday, April 24.

Sat, 24 Apr 2021 05:00:00 +0100
The perfect pets who make us smile
It’s no secret that if you own animals, your furry or feathered friends usually feel more like an extended member of the family than simply just a pet.

Sat, 24 Apr 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Finalists of first ever Bucks Health and Social Care Awards are chosen by panel of judges - including Wycombe goalkeeper David Stockdale
The list of worthwhile finalists of the first ever Buckinghamshire Health and Social Care Awards have been chosen by an expert panel of judges.

Fri, 23 Apr 2021 18:21:44 +0100
Dog of a 'banned breed' seized in Milton Keynes
A dog that is ‘suspected to be a banned breed’ has been seized after a warrant at an address in Milton Keynes was executed.

Fri, 23 Apr 2021 11:14:09 +0100
Upset as laughing gas canisters and empty alcohol bottles dumped and bonfires started at Downley community orchard
Dangerous ‘laughing gas’ canisters, cigarette papers and glass bottles have been littered all over a community orchard that has seen a huge increase in bad behaviour during lockdown.

Fri, 23 Apr 2021 16:25:04 +0100
Chesham: Fury at plans for storage barn near Pednor Loop popular with dog walkers
Dozens of residents have hit out at plans to build a storage barn on land popular with runners and dog walkers in the Chilterns AONB.

Fri, 23 Apr 2021 16:30:00 +0100
POLL: Should the River Wye be opened up through High Wycombe town centre?
Debate about whether or not the River Wye, currently buried under concrete in parts of High Wycombe town centre, should be brought back to the surface have been going on for years.

Fri, 23 Apr 2021 14:05:17 +0100
Travellers pitch up at Aylesbury’s Meadow Way
Travellers have pitched up in a field in Aylesbury.

Fri, 23 Apr 2021 12:23:27 +0100
Man punched in the head by runner in Cadmore End, near High Wycombe
An e-fit has been released after a man was punched in the head and taken to hospital with a fractured cheek bone.

Fri, 23 Apr 2021 14:03:31 +0100
Plans to convert Wycombe Wines on Crendon Street to takeaway
to convert the vacant premises of an off-licence to a takeaway have been submitted to the council.

Fri, 23 Apr 2021 13:58:27 +0100
Man abuses Burnham fish and chip shop staff
A CCTV image has been released after a man abused staff at a fish and chip shop in Burnham.

Fri, 23 Apr 2021 11:42:17 +0100
Red Kite Community Housing to build 194 new homes in Castlefield
A regeneration project that will see 194 new homes built in favour of some dilapidated flats has been approved.

Fri, 23 Apr 2021 17:45:09 +0100
Tractor 'severely damaged' in field fire in Milton Keynes
A tractor was ‘severely damaged’ when it caught fire in .

Fri, 23 Apr 2021 16:54:11 +0100
The Pixel Bunker to open in Milton Keynes this summer
An arcade that specialises in retro games will be opening in Milton Keynes this summer.

Fri, 23 Apr 2021 15:36:34 +0100
Saint George's Day: Everything you need to know about England's patron saint
According to legend, St George killed a dragon and saved a princess while serving as a soldier in the Roman army.

Fri, 23 Apr 2021 15:24:13 +0100
Netflix step up crack down on users sharing account password
Users first noticed the new restrictions last month when some users reported being met with a warning on screen.

Fri, 23 Apr 2021 15:08:01 +0100
Aylesbury woman charged with aggravated trespass in Wellingborough
A woman from Aylesbury was one of five people to appear in court following a protest at the site of a new prison being built in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire.

Fri, 23 Apr 2021 14:51:12 +0100
Car insurance change could mean your policy is invalid
The move could make your cover invalid if you don’t know about the new change.

Fri, 23 Apr 2021 15:02:00 +0100
Reform UK candidate standing for election in Buckinghamshire - and Cornwall
A woman who has put herself forward for the upcoming Buckinghamshire Council election is also standing in Cornwall - where she has lived for five years.

Fri, 23 Apr 2021 13:12:49 +0100
New M25 service station: Extra Motorway Services appeal against Bucks Council's 'failure' to make a decision on plans
Developers wanting to build a new £150 million motorway service station on green belt land near Chalfont St Peter have lodged an appeal after a decision was not made regarding the plans.

Fri, 23 Apr 2021 10:55:16 +0100
Catalytic converter stolen from car in Chesham
A manhunt is underway after a catalytic converter was stolen from a car in Chesham.

Fri, 23 Apr 2021 12:40:43 +0100
Alan Parry on Wycombe Wanderers' win over Bristol City
With the end of the Championship season just two weeks away, Wycombe’s dream of pulling off the Great Escape is still alive, with Gareth Ainsworth out to prove that there is no such thing as Mission Impossible for his team.

Fri, 23 Apr 2021 10:32:09 +0100
BBC's Great British Railway Journeys to feature Stoke Poges Memorial Gardens
Memorial gardens in Bucks are set to feature in a popular BBC TV series.

Fri, 23 Apr 2021 05:00:00 +0100
In the dock: Weekly round-up of hearings at Wycombe Magistrates' Court - March 5 to 10
Weekly round-up of hearings at Wycombe Magistrates’ Court:

Fri, 23 Apr 2021 09:04:00 +0100
Message of support for NHS seen in Bucks field
This time last year we were in the throes of the pandemic, under a strict first lockdown with everything but essential shops closed and people warned not to leave their homes unless absolutely necessary.

Fri, 23 Apr 2021 05:00:00 +0100
School meals firm Impact Food Group slammed after asking for annual medical reports for children with special diets
A school meals provider has been slammed for asking for annual medical reports to prove children need special diets.

Fri, 23 Apr 2021 08:26:55 +0100
Parents of sexual abuse victim speak out about the importance of reporting offences
A FATHER and mother, whose daughter was sexually assaulted, have shared their family’s experience in the hope that it will help others who may sadly have to report such a crime to the .

Thu, 22 Apr 2021 19:38:29 +0100
New dining area plans for Chanak Turkish Cuisine in Bourne End
to convert the outdoor area of a Turkish restaurant to accommodate a new dining space have been submitted to the council.

Thu, 22 Apr 2021 17:20:23 +0100
A413 crash: Three vehicles including police car crash - road shut
The A413 has been closed both ways closed due to three-car crash involving a police car close to Hoggeston.

Thu, 22 Apr 2021 17:02:57 +0100
Flackwell Heath: Woman thrown out of barber shop after refusing to hand over keys
A woman was thrown out of a barbers in Flackwell Heath after she refused to hand over her keys to a man inside.

Thu, 22 Apr 2021 15:44:56 +0100
Plans to convert Bentley's Dry Cleaners in Marlow to takeaway
to convert a dry cleaners to a takeaway have been submitted to the council.

Thu, 22 Apr 2021 15:09:09 +0100
Aylesbury man charged with assault and drug charges
A 20-year-old man from Aylesbury has been charged with several drug crimes as well assaulting an emergency worker.

Thu, 22 Apr 2021 13:32:32 +0100
Bucks Council to convert old offices in Aylesbury to flats
PLANS to convert the disused office building of the former County Council to new flats have been submitted – but no affordable housing will be provided.

Thu, 22 Apr 2021 13:09:38 +0100
Locals ‘not consulted’ over changes to HSBC in High Wycombe
A BANK is planning some changes to one of its branches on a Bucks high street.

Thu, 22 Apr 2021 11:24:42 +0100
Cafe Roberto, High Wycombe: New Italian restaurant opens in White Hart Street
A new Italian restaurant has opened for al fresco dining in the heart of High Wycombe today.

Thu, 22 Apr 2021 11:38:00 +0100
Could Marlow's High Street be pedestrianised?
There were calls to pedestrianise Marlow High Street fro outdoor dining and music after other town centres in the county have started the scheme.

Thu, 22 Apr 2021 09:56:11 +0100
Aylesbury police car crash: Watchdog launches investigation
The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) have launched an investigation following a fatal crash near Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, involving a Thames Valley Police vehicle and a 27-year-old woman.

Thu, 22 Apr 2021 11:56:01 +0100
Jacksons Field, Bourne End: Plans for 75 new homes in field next door to Hollands Farm - already earmarked for 400 houses
Plans for 75 new homes on a Bourne End field next door to the Hollands Farm site that is already earmarked for hundreds of new houses have been revealed.

Thu, 22 Apr 2021 11:14:27 +0100
Bucks road closed following crash
Emergency services are on the scene of a crash in Bletchley.

Thu, 22 Apr 2021 19:59:39 +0100
Driver reported after van is parked near zebra crossing in Iver
A van driver has been reported after they alleged parked their vehicle on zigzags near a zebra crossing in order ‘to get some lunch’.

Thu, 22 Apr 2021 19:44:00 +0100
Driver arrested in Iver over alleged catalytic converter thefts
A van has been seized in Iver following an increase in catalytic converters in the area.

Thu, 22 Apr 2021 19:22:00 +0100
Knife bins put up in Aylesbury, Wycombe and Milton Keynes
Knife bins have been put up in three separate Buckinghamshire towns to help prevent the crime within the county.

Thu, 22 Apr 2021 17:54:37 +0100
Revealed: The top 20 university degrees most likely to get you a job
Consumer experts have compiled a list of the 20 most sought-after degrees by employers.

Thu, 22 Apr 2021 17:52:12 +0100
E.On to pay 1.6 million UK households after overcharging them at Christmas
Households were charged on Christmas Eve for direct debits expected to go out at the beginning of January

Thu, 22 Apr 2021 13:24:00 +0100
Despite the win over Bristol City, is it too late for Wycombe?
The brilliant win against Bristol City continued a theme of late turnarounds in Wycombe’s recent games, but this time it was the Chairboys getting the result they needed.



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