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Mon, 20 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
IN THE DOCK: Weekly round-up of hearings at Wycombe Magistrates' Court: May 26 - 30
Weekly round-up of hearings at Wycombe Magistrates’ Court:

Mon, 20 Jun 2022 08:17:45 +0100
'Drink driver' arrested after Iver and Gerrards Cross chase
A suspected drink driver has been arrested after police found empty bottles in their car.

Mon, 20 Jun 2022 09:44:58 +0100
High Wycombe man fined for skipping £15 train fare
A High Wycombe man has been made to pay a huge bill after skipping a £15 train fare.

Mon, 20 Jun 2022 07:17:59 +0100
What human feeling are you quiz? How to play the viral TikTok test
Here's how you can play Titok's viral 'what human feeling are you?' test.

Sun, 19 Jun 2022 11:13:08 +0100
'Disgraceful': Piles of rubbish left at riverside beauty spot in Bourne End after hot weather
A "disgraceful" amount of rubbish was left at a riverside beauty spot after the hot weather on Friday - prompting anger from neighbours.

Sun, 19 Jun 2022 12:35:53 +0100
Bucks bin collections: Breaking waste contract 'a possibility unless service improves' - amid major problems
Breaking out of a waste contract that has seen major disruption to bin collections "is a possibility unless performance improves", the leader of the council has said - as he apologised once again for the dreadful service residents have been receiving...

Sun, 19 Jun 2022 10:15:00 +0100
Amersham home's Jubilee fundraiser helps elderly and cancer
An Amersham woman caring for the elderly honoured her pledge to shave her head to raise money for a special table.

Sun, 19 Jun 2022 17:49:53 +0100
Boy has bike snatched in Aylesbury after being threatened by man with kitchen knife
A boy had his bike stolen in Aylesbury after being threatened by a man with a kitchen knife.

Sat, 18 Jun 2022 14:44:46 +0100
Vehicle fire causes delays on the M40
A vehicle fire is causing delays on the M40 this afternoon.

Sat, 18 Jun 2022 10:56:00 +0100
A413: Video shows horses and carts causing disruption this morning
A video taken on the A413 this morning shows horses and carts and other associated vehicles causing disruption.

Sat, 18 Jun 2022 13:17:57 +0100
High Wycombe man charged with possessing a machete
A High Wycombe man who was allegedly found with a machete in his car in a different county is set to appear in court.

Sat, 18 Jun 2022 10:18:02 +0100
A413 'incident' causing disruption near Gerrards Cross Golf Club - drivers urged to avoid area
Drivers are being warned to avoid a busy A-road this morning as an "incident" causes disruption.

Sat, 18 Jun 2022 12:07:19 +0100
Is the hot weather coming back? Latest weather forecast for Bucks
After yesterday's sweltering heat and beautiful sunshine, we were certainly bought back to reality today with a big temperature drop.

Sat, 18 Jun 2022 09:53:35 +0100
MP Steve Baker provides update on future of High Wycombe driving test centre after closure
Wycombe MP Steve Baker has been given an update on High Wycombe's driving test centre which was forced to close in April - as three possible new sites have been identified.

Sat, 18 Jun 2022 07:00:00 +0100
Weekly Russell Grant horoscope for June 18 - your star sign reading
Celebrity Bucks resident Russell Grant’s weekly Bucks Free Press horoscope from Saturday, June 18:

Sat, 18 Jun 2022 09:40:00 +0100
EVERY planning application submitted to Bucks council this week
Here is every planning application submitted to Bucks council this week.

Sat, 18 Jun 2022 19:00:00 +0100
4 ways to give yourself a pay boost – without asking your boss for a raise
Been turned down for a pay rise, or can’t see one happening in the near future? There may be some other things you can do.

Fri, 17 Jun 2022 19:03:00 +0100
PSPO review in Buckinghamshire - have your say!
RESIDENTS are being called on to have their say on public safety protection orders (PSPO) in Bucks.

Fri, 17 Jun 2022 16:33:24 +0100
Traveller site owner fined for breaching planning notice
A man who breached planning rules by building a site for travellers and refusing to back down over it was taken to court and made to pay over £1,500.

Fri, 17 Jun 2022 16:30:00 +0100
Man denies deliberately crashing into builder's van in Chesham
A driver has denied deliberately crashing into a builder's van following an argument about work he had done on his house.

Fri, 17 Jun 2022 13:41:38 +0100
High Wycombe and Loudwater drug dealers jailed
A pair of drug dealers from High Wycombe and Loudwater have been jailed for a combined total of nearly six years.

Fri, 17 Jun 2022 09:00:00 +0100
St Mary's Church weekend summer party
The church welcomes everyone for weekend family fun.

Fri, 17 Jun 2022 12:00:54 +0100
Men pull imitation handgun on driver before hitting him with metal pole
Two men pulled an imitation handgun on a driver before hitting him over the head with a metal pole.

Fri, 17 Jun 2022 05:16:00 +0100
Flackwell Heath anti-social behaviour prompts public meeting
A spate of anti-social behaviour, including egg-throwing, fires, and racist graffiti has prompted a public meeting in Flackwell Heath.

Fri, 17 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Chesham Chartridge Lane care home 'inadequate' CQC rating
Some residents were at risk of dehydration and choking.

Fri, 17 Jun 2022 11:49:25 +0100
Balaclava-clad motorcyclists seen throwing bricks at dogs and kicking woman
Two men wearing full-face balaclavas were seen throwing bricks at dogs, abusing members of the public and kicking a woman.

Fri, 17 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
IN THE DOCK: Weekly round-up of hearings at Wycombe Magistrates' Court: May 23 - 25
Weekly round-up of hearings at Wycombe Magistrates’ Court:​

Fri, 17 Jun 2022 12:44:18 +0100
Aylesbury sex offender jailed over changing address
A sex offender has been jailed after he failed to notify the authorities when he changed his address.

Fri, 17 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Aylesbury man breached criminal order threatening police officers
A Bucks offender breached a criminal order when he threatened to kill several police officers.

Fri, 17 Jun 2022 14:51:37 +0100
Highway Code: UK drivers could face £5,000 fine over air conditioning in their car
Air conditioning (or lack of) could see drivers punished under Highway Code rule 237.

Thu, 16 Jun 2022 16:30:00 +0100
West Wycombe Parish Council fumes about lack of bin collections
A parish council has hit out at the "appalling" bin collection service that has left their tourist attraction village filled with smelly rubbish bags.

Thu, 16 Jun 2022 13:28:43 +0100
Keith Lemon actor spotted in Amersham
The actor behind famous TV comedy characters was seen filming in Amersham town centre.

Thu, 16 Jun 2022 13:36:36 +0100
Chalfont St Peter fire: 50 rolls of Astroturf catch fire at football ground creating huge black smoke clouds
Fifty rolls of Astroturf caught fire at a village football ground last night, creating huge plumes of black smoke.

Thu, 16 Jun 2022 16:30:00 +0100
Men jailed over group beating at Aylesbury young offenders prison
A group of men have been jailed after they took part in a violent group beating in the yard of a young offenders prison.

Thu, 16 Jun 2022 11:28:51 +0100
Aylesbury care home resident dies in Devon boat accident
The inquests into the deaths of two care home residents involved in a boating accident have been opened.

Thu, 16 Jun 2022 19:00:00 +0100
Beaconsfield school Jubilee tea party biggest in Bucks
More than a thousand Beaconsfield pupils held a picnic to celebrate the Queen's Jubilee. 

Thu, 16 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Pleas to slash speed limit to 20mph on Church Lane, Weston Turville
There are pleas to lower the speed limit to 20mph on a well-used village road that is popular with dog-walkers.

Thu, 16 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Graves filled with jewellery and swords uncovered by HS2 archaeologists in Wendover
Graves filled with jewellery, swords and spears have been uncovered in Wendover by archaeologists working on HS2 – and it is believed they could be the final resting place of a wealthy Anglo-Saxon community.

Thu, 16 Jun 2022 08:00:00 +0100
Outdoor activities across Bucks for the 'hottest day of the year'
The Met Office confirmed that yesterday (June 15) was the hottest day of the year so far with temperatures reaching 28C in central London.

Thu, 16 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Waterside Primary Academy hosts rare visitors
Piggy student Mr Socks celebrated his birthday with a treat.

Thu, 16 Jun 2022 19:00:00 +0100
Amersham fountain refurbishment complete
The Old Town landmark was officially launched after its makeover.

Thu, 16 Jun 2022 09:39:19 +0100
Chalfont St Peter man, 21, had drugs and scales in house during police raid
A man who had drugs and scales inside his house when police raided it has been convicted.

Thu, 16 Jun 2022 10:13:24 +0100
RMT Union strike action to affect Chiltern Railways
Train operator Chiltern Railways has issued strong guidance to customers to only travel if absolutely essential across the week in which the RMT union is taking industrial action.

Thu, 16 Jun 2022 14:40:25 +0100
Aylesbury driver fined for using phone in Chesham
A driver has been made to pay nearly £1,000 after they were caught using a phone while behind the wheel.

Thu, 16 Jun 2022 14:18:49 +0100
Teenager admits double Marlow assault
A teenager from Marlow has been sentenced for a double assault.

Thu, 16 Jun 2022 07:57:45 +0100
HS2 site uncovers Anglo-Saxon burial ground with 140 graves
The site was found in Wendover, Buckinghamshire.

Thu, 16 Jun 2022 11:22:14 +0100
Fake Wonka Bars: Urgent 'DO NOT EAT' warning over Oxford Street counterfeit chocolate
A range of counterfeit products including toys, vapes and Apple and Samsung products totalling £100,000 were seized.

Thu, 16 Jun 2022 09:20:35 +0100
Aldi and Lidl: What's in the middle aisles from Thursday June 16
Here's a selection of the items you can find in Aldi's Specialbuys and Lidl's middle aisle from Thursday, June 16.

Thu, 16 Jun 2022 10:02:23 +0100
Royal Ascot 2022: How to watch for free and race times
One of the biggest horse racing events is underway and you can watch it from the comfort of your home.

Wed, 15 Jun 2022 16:30:00 +0100
Bin collection complaints continue after council apologises
Complaints about bin collections - or a lack of - across Bucks have continued this week after the council apologised for ongoing disruption.



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