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Fri, 19 Apr 2024 18:00:00 +0100
Autistic mother's death traced back to council's lack of support
Buckinghamshire Council's lack of support has been recognised as a contributing factor to the tragic death of young Fern Foster, her family has confirmed.
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Fri, 19 Apr 2024 16:42:05 +0100
High Wycombe gang jailed for child trafficking offences
A GANG has been jailed for child trafficking offences after three children went missing.
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Fri, 19 Apr 2024 16:30:00 +0100
Stonegate: 45 pubs across pubs face closure as per GMB union
More than 40 pubs, bars and clubs across the county could close after the chain behind them issued a profit warning.
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Fri, 19 Apr 2024 16:40:09 +0100
Wanted man hunt: Police tell public 'do not approach'
Thames Valley Police is appealing for the public’s help in tracing a man who is wanted in connection with an incident of stalking with fear of violence in Milton Keynes.
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Fri, 19 Apr 2024 10:51:26 +0100
High Wycombe vendor of 40 years shares financial struggles
One of High Wycombe’s longest-serving market vendors says he can only continue trading because he’s not financially reliant on turning a profit.
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Fri, 19 Apr 2024 12:30:00 +0100
High Wycombe man fined for stealing over £100 of chocolate
A man has been ordered to pay compensation after stealing almost £150 in Red Bull and chocolate.
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Fri, 19 Apr 2024 06:00:00 +0100
Drivers issued parking notices ahead of Beaconsfield Charter Fair
PARKING notices have been issued to drivers ahead of the historic Beaconsfield Charter Fair next month.
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Fri, 19 Apr 2024 06:00:00 +0100
Totteridge residents oppose plans for floodlit 3G pitch
Neighbours are opposing plans for a 3G pitch on a field that backs onto their gardens.
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Fri, 19 Apr 2024 14:33:19 +0100
Police investigate sheep killed by dog in Marlow Common
POLICE have launched an investigation after a ewe was killed in Marlow Common.
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Fri, 19 Apr 2024 14:08:27 +0100
CCTV image released after woman attacked by dog
A CCTV image has been released after a woman in her 20s was attacked and bitten by a dog.
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Fri, 19 Apr 2024 10:49:35 +0100
Why people are using the eight charity shops in Amersham
Several Amersham residents have encouraged more people in the town to visit charity shops in the area.
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Fri, 19 Apr 2024 07:00:00 +0100
The Beaconsfield Society slam town's Neighbourhood Plan
The Beaconsfield Society has criticised the town’s proposed Neighbourhood Plan for being ‘badly drafted’ and ‘not protecting Green Belt land’.
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Fri, 19 Apr 2024 10:23:34 +0100
Bradford murder: IOPC meets with family of young mum
Two police forces are being investigated over contact they had with Bradford mother Kulsuma Akter in the weeks before she was stabbed to death, the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) said.
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Fri, 19 Apr 2024 07:00:00 +0100
Online bookings for Spring Covid-19 vaccinations open on NHS
Spring Covid-19 vaccinations have commenced with online bookings open on the National Health Service (NHS) national booking system.
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Fri, 19 Apr 2024 12:51:05 +0100
Wycombe Talking Newspapers celebrates 40th birthday
A ‘LIFELINE’ service that provides the Bucks Free Press in audio format for free to those who are visually impaired has celebrated its 40th birthday - and says its future is secure for the long term.
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Fri, 19 Apr 2024 08:32:12 +0100
Praise for reporter who covered chaotic Thames Water meeting
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Fri, 19 Apr 2024 05:00:00 +0100
Solar panels and battery storage: Bucks' council-backed scheme returns
Solar panels and battery storage: Bucks' council-backed scheme returns
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Fri, 19 Apr 2024 17:03:26 +0100
ITV Red Eye: Full cast list and when it will be on TV
Richard Armitage and Jing Lusi star in the ITV thriller Red Eye, which will be on TV very soon
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Thu, 18 Apr 2024 16:45:00 +0100
Fern Foster: Coroner gives verdict after three week inquest
A coroner has concluded that the death of an autistic mother who took her own life almost four years ago was due to two contributing factors.
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Thu, 18 Apr 2024 15:07:07 +0100
Dozens turn out for High Wycombe's Aldi grand opening
A NEW Aldi store has opened in High Wycombe with the help of Paralympian Jeanette Chippington cutting the red ribbon.
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Thu, 18 Apr 2024 13:52:42 +0100
Ben Fogle calls for 20mph on Bucks road after nearly dying
Ben Fogle has said he suffered a “very, very close call” when he was almost killed by a delivery driver on a rural road near his home.
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Thu, 18 Apr 2024 12:40:00 +0100
Russell Brand plan to transform village pub refused
Russell Brand has been dealt a blow as his plan to convert a village pub into a recording studio, offices and more has been refused.
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Thu, 18 Apr 2024 08:00:00 +0100
Customers slam Asda over cashless pay at pump decision
'A cashless society' is what Buckinghamshire motorists are warning we will become following supermarket petrol stations switching to card only payments.
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Thu, 18 Apr 2024 06:00:00 +0100
Closure of Paul's Row toilets sparks resident's outrage
A HIGH Wycombe resident has branded the decision to close the public toilets in High Wycombe town centre as an "absolute disgrace". 
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Thu, 18 Apr 2024 19:00:00 +0100
Thames Water: Environment Agency calls sewage in Marlow 'unacceptable'
The Environment Agency has said Thames Water ‘must take action’ to reduce sewage pollution in the River Thames after local naturalist Steve Backshall uncovered ‘horrifying’ bacteria in water samples from Marlow.
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Thu, 18 Apr 2024 19:00:00 +0100
Dad and son try London's 'hottest curry' where diners go to hospital
A dad and son tried 'London's hottest curry' - so spicy diners have 'hallucinated and been rushed to hospital' - and survived by downing a pint of milk.
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Thu, 18 Apr 2024 18:00:00 +0100
Marlow: Fresh hope for 'multi-storey' car park on Riley Road
Plans to build a new level of car park decking in Marlow may be back on the table – just in time to stop the town from becoming a ‘motorised jungle’.
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Thu, 18 Apr 2024 15:34:21 +0100
Council unveils roadmap for future housing across Bucks
A FIVE year housing strategy has been revealed by the local authority to meet countywide housing needs and conquer associated dilemmas.
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Thu, 18 Apr 2024 12:30:00 +0100
Dubai flooding: Chalfont St Peter couple's 'nightmare' experience
A couple from Chalfont St Peter were stranded in Dubai during the worst storm the United Arab Emirates has ever seen.
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Thu, 18 Apr 2024 12:25:02 +0100
Amersham A413: Two women injured in three car crash
Two women were taken to hospital after three cars crashed into each other on the A413 in Amersham.
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Thu, 18 Apr 2024 11:51:27 +0100
Police seize car in Amersham for no tax or MOT in tax
Police have seized a car in Buckinghamshire this week due to having no MOT or tax.
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Thu, 18 Apr 2024 09:28:52 +0100
Inquest into death of Fern Foster, 22, to conclude today
An inquest into the death of a mum from Buckinghamshire is due to conclude today at Beaconsfield Coroner’s Court.
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Thu, 18 Apr 2024 07:00:00 +0100
Marlow Bridge: Bucks Council urged to 'get serious' about maintenance
Marlow Town Council risks becoming ‘inert’ unless it ‘leverages its contact with Buckinghamshire Council’ to press for solutions to local issues, according to leader Chris Funnell.
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Thu, 18 Apr 2024 17:02:58 +0100
Man banned from Buckingham town centre after stealing wallet
Following a Thames Valley Police investigation, a man has been sentenced for breaching a Criminal Behaviour Order in Buckingham.
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Thu, 18 Apr 2024 14:03:55 +0100
Widow of Roald Dahl, Felicity, made dame commander in honours
THE widow of Great Missenden author Roald Dahl, Dame Felicity, has been named dame commander at a ceremony at Windsor Castle today.
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Wed, 17 Apr 2024 11:06:10 +0100
Hundreds attend the chaotic Chalfont St Peter flood meeting
The leader of Buckinghamshire Council has apologised to the residents of Chalfont St Peter after a public meeting about the village’s recent flooding issues descended into chaos.
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Wed, 17 Apr 2024 06:00:00 +0100
Red Kite Housing resident kept awake by rats in his loft
A RETIRED war veteran is "living in hell" after hearing rats in his loft during the night.
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Wed, 17 Apr 2024 19:00:00 +0100
Wycombe drivers warned to remove teeth because of potholes
Residents who live near a road in Bledlow Ridge have erected a humorous sign after having enough of potholes.
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Wed, 17 Apr 2024 17:14:47 +0100
Marlow man, 82, accused of injuring man while driving carelessly
An 82-year-old has been charged with seriously injuring a man while driving carelessly.
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Wed, 17 Apr 2024 12:30:00 +0100
Chesham Grammar School caretaker claiming £200k after fall
A caretaker who was left with a fractured skull and brain injury after slipping on ice at a school has launched a High Court claim for more than £200,000 in compensation.
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Wed, 17 Apr 2024 07:00:00 +0100
Chesham's Broadway Baptist Church on Facebook scam
A church in Chesham has confirmed that their name is currently being used in a scam and has warned members of the public to be wary.
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Wed, 17 Apr 2024 18:00:00 +0100
Yaprak in Chalfont St Peter remains open despite rumours
The owner of a Turkish restaurant in Chalfont St Peter has pleaded with residents to visit his establishment after rumours circulated that his business had closed due to the ongoing flooding issues.
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Wed, 17 Apr 2024 17:36:14 +0100
Chalfont St Peter's High Street decked with England flags
 The High Street in Chalfont St Peter is currently decked out in many England flags to celebrate St George’s Day next week.
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Wed, 17 Apr 2024 17:04:20 +0100
Bank cards, jewellery and headphones stolen from Marlow house
Several items have been stolen from a house in Marlow.
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Wed, 17 Apr 2024 16:34:45 +0100
Buckinghamshire MPs vote against Rishi Sunak's smoking ban
Conservative MPs from Buckinghamshire have criticised the Prime Minister’s plans to introduce a phased ban on smoking as ‘the heavy hand of the nanny state’.
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Wed, 17 Apr 2024 16:30:00 +0100
Quoiting Square Marlow: 'Extremely negative' response to parking plans
Residents have overwhelmingly opposed a consultation proposing new on-street parking measures in Marlow.
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Wed, 17 Apr 2024 14:51:27 +0100
Pony and trap riders cause traffic in Chalfont St Peter
Heavy traffic was spotted along a busy main in Chalfont St Peter due to a pony and trap race.
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Wed, 17 Apr 2024 12:56:38 +0100
Dangerous driver speeds down M40 hard shoulder at 100mph
A dangerous driver described as one of the worst police have ever seen sped down the hard shoulder of the Buckinghamshire M40 at more than 100mph, crashed – then got out to urinate.
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Wed, 17 Apr 2024 12:58:19 +0100
Sharon Osbourne defended by Kelly after Amanda Holden spat
Kelly Osbourne has defended her mother, Sharon, following the latter’s public spat with television and radio presenter, Amanda Holden.
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Wed, 17 Apr 2024 12:30:00 +0100
Marlow Film Studios: Councillors take legal advice after 'abuse'
Marlow Town Councillors are taking legal advice after receiving 'abuse and harassment' for their perceived support of Marlow Film Studios.
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Last updated by System Admin on 27th August, 2018