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Fri, 17 May 2024 08:00:00 +0100
Sunday Times Rich List names Bucks businessman Vishal Karia
A 34-year-old entrepreneur based in Buckinghamshire has been named among the richest people under 40 in the UK on The Sunday Times’ annual rich list.original article
Fri, 17 May 2024 06:00:00 +0100
New Audley retirement village opens in Buckinghamshire
A HUGE new retirement village with restaurant, bar and swimming pool on the site of a former Bible translation centre has opened to the public.original article
Fri, 17 May 2024 09:19:45 +0100
Can a neighbour keep my kid's football if it lands in their garden?
Is my neighbour legally allowed to keep my kid's football if it lands in their garden in the UK?original article
Thu, 16 May 2024 19:00:00 +0100
Sea World Burnham bounches back with 4 hygiene rating
THE popular Sea World fish and chip shop has bounced back from a poor hygiene inspection to receive a four-star rating.original article
Thu, 16 May 2024 18:00:00 +0100
TikTok asks 'What is the worst thing about High Wycombe?'
A TikTok video has gone viral with more than 1 million views in 24 hours as High Wycombe residents are asked what their least favourite thing about the town is.original article
Thu, 16 May 2024 16:30:00 +0100
Bucks Council fixes 30,000 potholes in a single year
Buckinghamshire Council fixed 30,000 potholes in a single year and ‘expects to repair more this year’, its leader has said.original article
Wed, 15 May 2024 19:00:00 +0100
Arriva plans to cut bus routes in Wycombe ‘a tragedy’
Arriva’s plans to stop running some bus routes in High Wycombe are ‘a tragedy’, passengers in the town have told the Bucks Free Press.original article
Thu, 16 May 2024 06:00:00 +0100
Marlow mum's heartbreak as 12 year old's cancer returns
The mother of a 12-year-old from Marlow whose leukaemia has returned a year after he finished chemotherapy said the thought of losing her son ‘keeps her up at night’.original article
Thu, 16 May 2024 11:49:45 +0100
CCTV image released following High Wycombe incident
A CCTV image has been released of three people the police would like to speak to following an incident in High Wycombe.original article
Thu, 16 May 2024 08:00:00 +0100
Bucks Council ‘struggling’ to provide adult social care
Buckinghamshire Council is ‘struggling’ to provide adult social care, a Conservative councillor has admitted.original article
Thu, 16 May 2024 19:00:00 +0100
Piccolino Italian restaurant prepares for Marlow opening
Work is underway to transform a unit on Marlow High Street into new Italian restaurant Piccolino ahead of an opening date next week.original article
Thu, 16 May 2024 19:00:00 +0100
Minister for Children, Families and Wellbeing visits Wycombe
The minister for Children, Families and Wellbeing has visited High Wycombe following the Government’s announcement to invest roughly £8b to improve childcare in the UK.original article
Thu, 16 May 2024 18:25:24 +0100
Careless 19-year-old driver banned from road and fined hundreds
A teenager caught driving carelessly has been banned from the road for six months.original article
Thu, 16 May 2024 17:44:58 +0100
Van Morrison kicks off Marlow’s Pub in the Park in style
Music legend Van Morrison has kicked off Tom Kerridge’s Pub in the Park festival with an hour-long performance packed with classic hits.original article
Thu, 16 May 2024 15:31:56 +0100
Man charged with sexual assault of teen in Stoke Mandeville
A man in his 20s has been charged with sexually assaulting a teenage girl in Stoke Mandeville.original article
Thu, 16 May 2024 12:37:00 +0100
Steve Baker gives view on new film shot in Wycombe
MP Steve Baker has given his view on a new film being shot in Wycombe after some people complained about the plans while others were supportive.original article
Thu, 16 May 2024 12:30:00 +0100
Pub in the Park urges 'respect' for Marlow neighbours
The organisers of Tom Kerridge’s Pub in the Park, which kicks off in Marlow today, have asked ticketholders to use public transport to get to Higginson Park.original article
Thu, 16 May 2024 12:03:39 +0100
Woman punched and Labrador is stolen in robbery
A WOMAN was attacked and her Labrador was stolen during a robbery.original article
Thu, 16 May 2024 11:49:24 +0100
M40: Police still investigating crash which killed couple
POLICE are still investigating a crash on the M40 which killed a couple from Ilford.original article
Thu, 16 May 2024 11:18:20 +0100
Police investigate car arson attack in Milton Keynes
A police investigation is underway after fire spread to three homes in Milton Keynes in a suspected arson attack.original article
Thu, 16 May 2024 10:41:55 +0100
Man wanted for voyeurism following Milton Keynes incident
The police are looking for a man who was seen ‘touching himself inappropriately’ by a bus stop in Milton Keynes.original article
Thu, 16 May 2024 09:54:15 +0100
Top Gear's former Stig to appear at the Chesham Motor Show
The Chesham Motor Show is set to return to the town next month.original article
Thu, 16 May 2024 07:00:00 +0100
Amersham's Pratt House Care Home gets new CQC rating
A care home in Amersham has received a rating of ‘good’ following a recent inspection by the Care Quality Commission.original article
Thu, 16 May 2024 15:00:00 +0100
Northern Lights may be visible in the UK again this week
The Met Office Space Weather department has signalled there may be a chance we see the Northern Lights again this weekoriginal article
Thu, 16 May 2024 13:58:58 +0100
'Bad boy farmer' Jeremy Clarkson wins UK's sexiest man crown
64-year-old Jeremy Clarkson has won the 'UK's sexiest man' crown for the second year running.original article
Thu, 16 May 2024 14:06:16 +0100
Bridgerton quiz to prove you're the diamond of the season
The new season is centred around the third Bridgerton brother Colin ( Luke Newton) and the queen of the quill herself Penelope Featherington ( Nicola Coughlan).original article
Thu, 16 May 2024 14:02:44 +0100
Who is the new Francesca Bridgerton actor Hannah Dodd?
Who is Francesca Bridgerton actor Hannah Dodd as she replaces Ruby Stokes in series three of the Netflix show Bridgerton?original article
Thu, 16 May 2024 15:45:38 +0100
Chesham Fringe Festival returns next weekend
Preparations are underway for Chesham Fringe Festival which is set to return next weekend.original article
Wed, 15 May 2024 18:00:00 +0100
Locals save The Stag pub in Flackwell Heath after closure
'Devastated' staff are fundraising to take over two pubs in Flackwell Heath after their closure was announced at the beginning of the month.original article
Wed, 15 May 2024 16:51:09 +0100
Aylesbury road closed after Thames Water sewage spill
An emergency overnight road closure has been put in place while Thames Water tackles a large-scale sewage spill in a pub car park.original article
Wed, 15 May 2024 09:13:26 +0100
Arriva announces plans to close High Wycombe bus depot
Arriva is planning to close its High Wycombe and Aylesbury bus depots, affecting a range of local services.original article
Wed, 15 May 2024 20:00:00 +0100
Chesham families' homes fraudulently used for cars
Chesham families have been stung by parking tickets after cars were fraudulently registered at their homes.original article
Wed, 15 May 2024 17:17:31 +0100
M40 High Wycombe: man fined for driving on hard shoulder
A man has been fined hundreds after getting caught driving on the hard shoulder of the M40 motorway.original article
Wed, 15 May 2024 16:30:00 +0100
Bellway Homes: Clearance at Amersham Road site imminent
An imminent clear-up operation for illegally dumped waste causing health issues in Hazlemere is being organised by site owners, Bellway Homes.original article
Wed, 15 May 2024 13:14:02 +0100
Arriva bus depot closure 'disappointing', says local MP
HIGH Wycombe MP Steve Baker says the planned closure of Arriva's bus depot is "deeply disappointing."original article
Wed, 15 May 2024 11:32:45 +0100
MP criticises decision to close vital Arriva bus routes
THE AXING of a key bus route between Aylesbury and High Wycombe has drawn criticism.original article
Wed, 15 May 2024 13:18:13 +0100
Everything we know about the High Wycombe crossbow shooting
It was the hottest day of the year at the time, and many people across High Wycombe were looking forward to enjoying an evening in the sun.original article
Wed, 15 May 2024 09:56:37 +0100
Old Tea Warehouse speak out after Edward McDonald's death
A homeless shelter which provided accommodation for a ‘much-loved’ High Wycombe man who died at the start of the month has paid tribute.original article
Wed, 15 May 2024 12:06:53 +0100
Amersham cyclist 'seriously injured' in Mercedes car crash
A 64-year-old man has been hospitalised with serious injuries after crashing into a white Mercedes on a junction in Buckinghamshire.original article
Wed, 15 May 2024 12:30:00 +0100
Amersham footpath closes for three days for film crew
A footpath that runs along the 18th-century country estate Shardeloes just outside Amersham has been closed until Thursday, May 16.original article
Wed, 15 May 2024 09:38:35 +0100
Carousel buses plans to take over from Arriva
Carousel Buses has announced plans to operate additional services in High Wycombe, anticipating the potential closure of Aylesbury and High Wycombe depots of fellow bus operator Arriva.original article
Wed, 15 May 2024 07:00:00 +0100
Marlow boy battling leukaemia as parents launch fundraiser
The mother of a boy from Marlow who is battling leukaemia has raised over £3,000 to help her son fight cancer.original article
Wed, 15 May 2024 08:00:00 +0100
Beaconsfield Neighbourhood Plan approved despite Greenbelt fears
A Neighbourhood Plan created by Beaconsfield Council has been approved despite criticism from residents who don’t believe it protects local green spaces.original article
Wed, 15 May 2024 06:00:00 +0100
GoFundMe page launched in memory of High Wycombe man
A GoFundMe page has been launched following the sudden death of a popular homeless man who was based in High Wycombe.original article
Wed, 15 May 2024 17:07:08 +0100
High Wycombe Pizza Hut reopens a week after car crash
The Pizza Hut restaurant on Ryemead Way in High Wycombe has reopened a week after a car dramatically crashed into the side of it.original article
Wed, 15 May 2024 10:52:04 +0100
M40 traffic delays after lorry crash at Junction 9
Drivers are facing ‘long delays’ after a jack-knifed lorry caused two lane closures on the M40 this morning.original article
Wed, 15 May 2024 08:00:00 +0100
Bucks Council launches benefits package for fostering
Bucks Council has announced an exciting new initiative to attract more foster carers, providing them with a unique package of perks and benefits.original article
Wed, 15 May 2024 15:05:33 +0100
Woman assaulted three people on same day in High Wycombe
A woman has been handed a fine after assaulting three people on the same day.original article
Wed, 15 May 2024 18:00:00 +0100
Man who handled stolen Peugeot Boxer van in High Wycombe spared jail
A man who handled a stolen van has been handed a community sentence.original article
Wed, 15 May 2024 09:17:47 +0100
Martin Lewis £500 fine warning to all cat owners in England
Cat owners have one month left to act before they could face a fine of up to £500 for not having their pet microchippedoriginal article
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