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Sun, 12 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Planning round up: Wycombe retrospective plans and Marlow new access for drive
Plans to retain an extract canopy and install a new extract canopy which has already been installed have been given the go-ahead.
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Sun, 12 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Bucks employee-owned balloon business receives plaque from plastic free campaign
Plastic Free Chesham presented a plaque to a local employee-owned balloon business, which has "entirely removed plastic" from its product range.
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Sun, 12 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Wycombe housing firm says it is 'investing in local people' with grant scheme
High Wycombe-based Red Kite Community Housing has said it is investing in local people with its grant scheme.
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Sun, 12 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
'A place of quiet beauty, full of life' - A look back at Chesham as it was
In 1907 the Rev, Alfred Hanson (1844 - 1922, a retired Baptist pastor who had pastored Bovingdon and then Flaunden Baptist churches), gave a talk to Chesham Hinton Baptist Church Men’s Own group, which was recorded in the local press. Here, Neil Rees has adapted it but kept the Rev. Hanson’s words, and added in dates where necessary.
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Sun, 12 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Buckinghamshire university students take centre stage at opera
Costume design students from Buckinghamshire New University have seen their work brought to life on stage following a collaboration with Garsington Opera.
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Sun, 12 Apr 2026 10:33:59 +0100
Clarkson's Farm show boss says show would end if it had 'one series too many'
A producer of Clarkson's Farm starring Jeremy Clarkson, Kaleb Cooper and others has spoken on the Amazon Prime Video show's future.
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Sun, 12 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Waddesdon Manor hosting family activities across May and June
Waddesdon Manor is hosting a new exhibition and a full programme of events celebrating art, heritage, and the environment.
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Sun, 12 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Detached four-bedroom house on sale for £1,395,000
A detached four-bedroom house in Tilsworth Road, Beaconsfield, is on sale for £1,395,000.
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Sun, 12 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Why joining this Wycombe society could surprise you - and how to sign up
I don’t pretend to understand everything about town planning. It’s a complex – perhaps unnecessarily complicated – activity, but it is designed to let people have a say in the future of their community.
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Sun, 12 Apr 2026 09:32:23 +0100
Major British clothing brand enters administration and launches closing down sale
UK clothing brand, Gandys, has entered administration and has launched a massive closing down sale.
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Sun, 12 Apr 2026 09:30:48 +0100
Emirates issues new travel update for UK travellers amid 'reduced flight schedule'
Emirates airline has issued a new travel update for Brits amid 'reduced flight schedule' after the US and Iran two-week ceasefire was announced
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Sun, 12 Apr 2026 09:29:31 +0100
Primark rolls out first ever app offering instant, real-time stock checks in stores
High street brand Primark has launched its first-ever app, letting shoppers check store stock.
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Sun, 12 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
How this coffee machine transformed my mornings, myself and saved me a load of cash
This is how a Phillips coffee machine transformed my mornings, myself and saved me a load of cash.
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Sun, 12 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Golden eagles could return to England as Government announces new funding
The golden eagle will be reintroduced to England as the Government announces new funding.
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Sat, 11 Apr 2026 16:00:00 +0100
These Bucks criminals were jailed last month
Here's a round-up of Buckinghamshire criminals jailed last month...
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Sat, 11 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Council moves to add lighting to Rye after BFP investigation
Work has begun on installing lighting at The Rye in High Wycombe after an LDRS investigation exposed safety fears that left women avoiding the park’s dark paths.
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Sat, 11 Apr 2026 16:00:00 +0100
High Wycombe man stars on Channel 4 dating show
Among the hopefuls this year is Andy, a tennis coach from High Wycombe
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Sat, 11 Apr 2026 12:30:00 +0100
McDonald's staff help volunteers clear up 42 bags worth of rubbish and litter
Staff from the Aylesbury McDonald's took part in a litter picking effort, working with other volunteers to clear up 42 bags worth of rubbish
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Sat, 11 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Look inside former home of Churchill and King Edward II's doctor on market for £4.5M
The former Great Missenden home of Charles de Gaulle as well as Winston Churchill and King Edward VII's doctor is now on the market for £4.5m.
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Sat, 11 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Wycombe-based foodbank thanks young volunteers amid urgent call for essential items
A High Wycombe-based foodbank One Can Trust thanked its young volunteers amid an urgent appeal for "essential" items.
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Sat, 11 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Wycombe Wanderers losses double to nearly £10million in latest financial accounts
Wycombe Wanderers FC has responded to concerns about the state of the club's finances after posting a close to £10 million loss.
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Sat, 11 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Objections raised against 'very imposing' Chesham decking structure
Concerns have been raised over a raised decking structure at the back of a home in Chesham, with a neighbour claiming it “invades” their privacy.
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Sat, 11 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Discover the 'fantastic' Buckinghamshire pub that has been called 'picture perfect'
Buckinghamshire pub, The Spade Oak Hotel, has been called "fantastic" and "picture perfect". Find out why.
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Sat, 11 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Bucks Camera Club member captures pic of grass snake out in spring sun
Malcolm Cridlan Bucks Camera Club Member has captured a beautiful photo of a grass snake sunning itself this week.
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Sat, 11 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Remembering one of Marlow's most loved characters who died a decade ago
This week we remember one of Marlow’s most-loved characters who died ten years ago at the age of 80 after a tragic accident, when she fell outside her home in Bisham. I refer to Patricia Burstall, whose death in March 2016 prompted an obituary in the Bucks Free Press written by then Marlow Society chairman Martin Blunkell, with input from friends and family. Martin also gave a most moving tribute on the Marlow FM radio station.
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Sat, 11 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
In photos: High Wycombe as it was 100 years ago
This week we take a look at the centre of High Wycombe as it was in the 1920s, a vibrant market town full of mainly independent shops.
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Sat, 11 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Victorian landscape painter EJ Niemann, and his connections with High Wycombe
In the Bucks Free Press edition on January 19, 2024 I published an article questioning whether Edmund J Niemann (1813 -1876) had any connections with Wycombe, as has often been claimed, but without providing any evidence.
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Sat, 11 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Six-bedroom country house with heated pool on sale for £2,495,000
Windy Ridge, on Manor Road, is a 'substantial character home' on the market for £2,495,000.
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Sat, 11 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Finance column: Rates on hold: A pause for thought, not a signal to relax
Last week the Bank of England announced it would hold interest rates at 3.75 per cent.
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Sat, 11 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Critically acclaimed To Kill a Mockingbird adaptation coming to Milton Keynes
The critically acclaimed Broadway and West End production of To Kill a Mockingbird is coming to Milton Keynes Theatre.
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Sat, 11 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Five new Deputy Lieutenants for Buckinghamshire appointed
Buckinghamshire has five new Deputy Lieutenants to support The Countess Howe in promoting the county’s wellbeing.
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Sat, 11 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
New changes announced for taxi licensing
The revised Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Licensing Policy from Buckinghamshire Council aims to improve passenger safety.
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Sat, 11 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Nostalgic R&B day party coming to High Wycombe Labyrinth
A nostalgic day party mixing R&B, good vibes, and deep cuts is set to take over the dancefloor.
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Sat, 11 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Local woodland to be showcased at Chelsea Flower Show
Penn Wood, an ancient forest near Beaconsfield in the Chilterns, is the inspiration behind the Woodland Trust’s Forgotten Forests Garden.
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Sat, 11 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Garden centre raises thousands in fight against dementia
Dobbies Garden Centres has raised £235,000 in the first year of its national charity partnership with Alzheimer’s Research UK.
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Sat, 11 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Church receives £30k to create a new pastor role supporting young adults
A church has received £30,000 to create a new pastor role focused on supporting young adults on their faith journey.
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Sat, 11 Apr 2026 17:37:54 +0100
UK drivers 'urged to fill up diesel and petrol' due to price rises
UK drivers have been advised to fill up their vehicles with petrol and diesel before 5pm on Thursday to secure the best prices, according to reports.
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Sat, 11 Apr 2026 17:32:16 +0100
Travel experts issues warning about this common holiday mistake
One pilot-approved viral hack that uses an AirTag to help avoid lost luggage could in fact have the opposite effect
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Sat, 11 Apr 2026 17:30:38 +0100
Is I'm a Celebrity South Africa on TV tonight? See full ITV schedule for series 2
See if I'm a Celebrity South Africa 2026 is on TV at weekends - full ITV schedule for second series hosted by Ant and Dec
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Sat, 11 Apr 2026 17:00:17 +0100
More people could get DWP benefits under new online application system, report finds
A DWP trial shows online disability benefit applications are easier and more successful, with many applying for PIP online.
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Sat, 11 Apr 2026 15:25:12 +0100
Broadcaster Eamonn Holmes recovering in hospital after stroke
GB News presenter Eamonn Holmes is recovering from a stroke in hospital.
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Sat, 11 Apr 2026 12:03:04 +0100
Parents warned of 12 symptoms of Cicada Covid strain that spreads quickly in children
Cicada was first identified in Africa before making its way across the globe and as of February 2026
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Sat, 11 Apr 2026 11:56:19 +0100
Tesco, Morrisons, Sainsbury's and more issue 'do not eat' warnings as food recalled
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has issued several “do not eat” warnings on food sold at major UK supermarkets including Tesco, Sainsbury’s and Morrisons
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Sat, 11 Apr 2026 11:42:34 +0100
Expert's petrol pump warning on forecourts at Tesco, Asda, Morrisons & more
Motoring experts have shared their five top petrol station tips
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Sat, 11 Apr 2026 11:41:49 +0100
Drivers warned they face £100 fines when driving on motorways due to common mistake
More than 53,000 incidents of the mistake have been recorded in recent years, with thousands of UK drivers risking a £100 fine and three penalty points
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Sat, 11 Apr 2026 10:53:59 +0100
Asda confirms it is not axing 'unreal' pizza counters amid viral X post
Rumours have swirled online that Asda is axing its popular pizza counters from stores, leaving customers upset.
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Sat, 11 Apr 2026 10:48:25 +0100
How to watch the 2026 Grand National, what time it starts and who are the runners
The 2026 Grand National will take place on Saturday, April 11, at Aintree. Here's where to watch the race live.
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Sat, 11 Apr 2026 10:45:13 +0100
The Inbetweeners is 'returning to screens' with new revival after 16 years
The E4 show, The Inbetweeners, is returning to screens with a brand new revival for the first time in 16 years.
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Sat, 11 Apr 2026 10:41:24 +0100
'End of an era' Sadness as ITV shuts down CITV for good after 42 years on air
Viewers react as ITV shuts down children's channel CITV after 42 years on air.
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Fri, 10 Apr 2026 20:00:00 +0100
Why are decisions set to shape the future of High Wycombe being made in Aylesbury?
A series of recent decisions set to shape the future of High Wycombe have been made in Aylesbury, prompting questions about why they are being taken outside the town.
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Last updated by System Admin on 27th August, 2018