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Tue, 07 May 2024 18:08:33 +0100
Car crashes into Pizza Hut in High Wycombe retail park
The entrance to Wycombe Retail Park was temporarily closed by emergency services after a car crashed into the side of a Pizza Hut restaurant.
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Tue, 07 May 2024 18:00:00 +0100
Bucks Council to turn its ‘derelict’ offices into 46 flats
Buckinghamshire Council has brought forward a plan to turn its ‘derelict’ offices into 46 flats, none of which will be affordable.
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Tue, 07 May 2024 18:03:04 +0100
Bedfordshire man escapes HMP Springhill in Aylesbury
 A man has absconded from an Aylesbury prison with Thames Valley Police calling on members of the public to ‘not to approach him’.
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Tue, 07 May 2024 16:53:00 +0100
Block of flats with ‘green roof’ planned in Wycombe
Plans to build a new apartment block with a ‘green roof’ between two houses have been put forward in High Wycombe.
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Tue, 07 May 2024 19:00:00 +0100
Amersham Country Show dubbed a 'rip off' amid bad weather
An annual country show was hit with bad weather over the bank holiday weekend, leading some to liken it to the muddy ‘Battle of the Somme’.
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Tue, 07 May 2024 15:16:02 +0100
Bear Grylls helped to 'baptise' Russell Brand in the Thames
Controversial comedian Russell Brand has revealed that TV adventurer Bear Grylls helped to 'baptise' him in the River Thames as part of his conversion to Christianity.
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Tue, 07 May 2024 12:45:05 +0100
What do the Wycombe fans think of the new takeover?
Many Wycombe Wanderers have reacted to the news that the club is now under new ownership.
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Tue, 07 May 2024 12:30:00 +0100
Plans for chicken restaurant in High Wycombe approved
Plans to refurbish a fast-food restaurant in High Wycombe have been approved by Buckinghamshire Council.
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Tue, 07 May 2024 11:34:44 +0100
Marlow: Police destroy military flare on Wiltshire Road after arrest
Police destroyed a military flare after a search operation launched following the arrest of a 48-year-old man in Marlow.
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Tue, 07 May 2024 10:54:55 +0100
Police helicopter catches poachers in Princes Risborough
A National Police Air Service helicopter was used to catch a poacher and seize evidence from farmland in Buckinghamshire.
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Tue, 07 May 2024 10:46:28 +0100
Aylesbury teenager with Liverpool links goes missing
Concerns are growing after a 17-year-old girl was reported missing in Aylesbury.
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Tue, 07 May 2024 10:16:10 +0100
Mikheil Lomtadze: Wycombe to have a 'world-class academy'
Wycombe Wanderers aim to have a ‘world-class football academy with branches in both England and Kazakhstan’, according to the club’s new owner.
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Mon, 06 May 2024 17:00:00 +0100
Bucks nurseries ‘struggle’ as subsidised childcare expands
Nurseries in Buckinghamshire are ‘struggling’ for space as the government expands its subsidised childcare, industry experts have warned.
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Mon, 06 May 2024 12:00:00 +0100
How a damming low food hygiene rating can impact a business
Two restaurant owners in Buckinghamshire have opened up to the Free Press about how the positive nature of their customers helped them through difficult periods.
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Mon, 06 May 2024 16:53:52 +0100
Crocodile caught by police in Bucks village of Cholesbury
Police took to social media after being called to reports of a crocodile in a village.
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Mon, 06 May 2024 12:00:00 +0100
Marlow Bottom villagers react to 'Berlin Wall' fence
Villagers in Buckinghamshire are divided on the finished look of a two-metre-high fence around a nearby country estate that was dubbed a ‘prison-like Berlin Wall’ in its early planning stages.
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Mon, 06 May 2024 08:00:00 +0100
M&S thief among latest in court for stealing £200 make up - results
WEEKLY round up of hearings at Wycombe Magistrates’ Court.
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Mon, 06 May 2024 06:00:00 +0100
Bourne End: Former Jungle Mania to get new occupant
The former Jungle Mania building in Bourne End will be transformed, if a new planning application is approved.
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Mon, 06 May 2024 19:00:00 +0100
Buckinghamshire's wildlife captured by photographers
For this week’s camera club spread, we have picked eight images of the wonderful wildlife that have been spotted in the county. Some brilliant snaps this week!
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Mon, 06 May 2024 12:36:27 +0100
Gerrards Cross man fined hundreds for using phone in car
A man has been fined hundreds of pounds for using his phone while behind the wheel.
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Mon, 06 May 2024 10:41:29 +0100
CrossCountry rail disruption: customers warned of issues all week
Significant disruption is expected to CrossCountry rail services throughout the week.
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Mon, 06 May 2024 18:00:00 +0100
La Voix set to return for Wycombe Swan pantomime
WYCOMBE Swan and Imagine Theatre have announced that La Voix is back by popular demand for their spectacular family panto Aladdin playing from December 13, 2024 to January 5, 2025.
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Mon, 06 May 2024 11:00:00 +0100
Comedian Jon Richardson hosts comedy night for Muscular Dystrophy UK
STAND-UP comedian and TV personality Jon Richardson is hosting a charity comedy night at Aylesbury Waterside Theatre, inspired by his friend, local Aylesbury man Martin Hywood who lives with muscular dystrophy.
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Sun, 05 May 2024 16:30:00 +0100
We tried Feast over Flame in Marlow and it was incredible
I’m beyond fortunate to work in Buckinghamshire and never tire of the views and culinary delights - yet I was totally blown away on both counts by the Feast over Flame dining experience on the banks of the River Thames. 
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Sun, 05 May 2024 09:58:14 +0100
Inside Chris Evans' £3.5m riverside home in Marlow
DJ Chris Evans is living the high life in a luxurious Marlow home, complete with an expansive garden by the River Thames.
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Sun, 05 May 2024 07:00:00 +0100
Thames Water: Why are there so many sewage problems?
Thames Water has been in the news a lot this year for sewage spills. But why are people angry at the company and what is causing the issues?
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Sun, 05 May 2024 17:09:13 +0100
Man jailed after police caught him in drug dealing in Aylesbury
A MAN has been jailed after police caught him in the act of a drug deal.
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Sun, 05 May 2024 14:28:11 +0100
Former MMA fighter became an amputee after a cough led to septic shock
A former MMA fighter who became an amputee after a cough led to septic shock is determined to walk again.
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Sun, 05 May 2024 12:30:00 +0100
12 Buckinghamshire restaurants receive food hygiene ratings
New food hygiene ratings have been handed out to restaurants, takeaways and cafes in Buckinghamshire.
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Sun, 05 May 2024 11:37:37 +0100
Wycombe's hour-by-hour forecast as temperatures set to soar
High Wycombe and other parts of Bucks have seen temperatures soar today with blue skies and sunshine.
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Sun, 05 May 2024 10:07:15 +0100
How far can a speed camera catch you? This will shock you
How far can a speed camera catch you? Well, a new speed camera can clock you speeding from 1km away.
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Sun, 05 May 2024 09:18:11 +0100
A412 and A40 road closures in Bucks set to cause delays
New road closures in Buckinghamshire could cause delays for drivers next week.
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Sun, 05 May 2024 08:00:00 +0100
Former headmistresses’ house in Lane End listed for £1.75
A charming family home in Buckinghamshire originally built for the local headmistress is now on sale for a guide price of £1.75 million.
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Sun, 05 May 2024 08:00:00 +0100
High Wycombe man travels to Croatia to get teeth fixed
A dad who was left feeling self-conscious after a football accident left him with discoloured and chipped teeth has saved thousands after getting a smile makeover in Croatia.
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Sun, 05 May 2024 07:00:00 +0100
EVERY planning application submitted to Bucks Council this week
Here is every planning application submitted to Bucks Council this week.
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Sun, 05 May 2024 07:00:00 +0100
Mum and daughter's inspiring run and wheelchair challenge
A paralysed mum and her daughter are aiming to push and run 400km during May to raise vital funds for spinal research.
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Sun, 05 May 2024 15:25:06 +0100
Bernard Hill: Lord of the Rings and Titanic actor dies at 79
Bernard Hill who was known for his roles in The Lord of the Rings films, Titanic and Boys from the Blackstuff has died at the age of 79
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Sun, 05 May 2024 05:00:00 +0100
BBC Two Inside No. 9 series 9 full cast and when it's on TV
The final series of Inside No.9 from Steve Pemberton and Reece Shearsmith will be airing on BBC Two very soon,
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Sat, 04 May 2024 10:15:04 +0100
Thames Valley Police and Crime Commissioner election live
Votes are now being counted in the election of the Thames Valley Police and Crime Commissioner. Follow the Bucks Free Press live coverage from the count in Newbury
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Sat, 04 May 2024 12:00:00 +0100
Everything you need to know about Marlow Film Studios
Buckinghamshire Council is set to weigh the environmental harm against the economic benefits of a multi-million-pound film studio in Marlow this month. But what should councillors decide and what would approval or rejection of the plans mean for the town?
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Sat, 04 May 2024 10:00:00 +0100
Inmate claims HMP Bullingdon is in chaos as he begs for help
A local man has spoken of hellish conditions at the high-security prison he is being held in.
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Sat, 04 May 2024 07:00:00 +0100
What happened at Rushymead Residential Care Home in Amersham?
A former care worker has revealed the list of issues they faced when working at an Amersham care home which closed earlier this year.
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Sat, 04 May 2024 09:32:01 +0100
Smoke continues in Hazlemere as Bellway Homes gives update
BELLWAY homes has confirmed fly-tippers caused the fire in Hazlemere which is STILL producing smoke 10 days on.
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Sat, 04 May 2024 16:30:00 +0100
Inside the Thames Valley Police Commissioner election
What it was like covering the election of the Thames Valley Police and Crime Commissioner at the vote count in Newbury.
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Sat, 04 May 2024 16:12:00 +0100
Barber re-elected Thames Valley Police Commissioner
Conservative Matthew Barber has been re-elected as the Thames Valley Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC).
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Sat, 04 May 2024 11:00:00 +0100
Muddy Stilettos Awards 2024: All the Buckinghamshire winners
Ten small businesses based in Buckinghamshire have been named best in the region by popular lifestyle blog Muddy Stilettos.
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Sat, 04 May 2024 08:00:00 +0100
High Wycombe residents object to plans for 51 flats
High Wycombe residents have objected to ‘ridiculous’ plans to build a six-storey block of 51 new one and two-bedroom apartments.
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Sat, 04 May 2024 06:00:00 +0100
Planning round-up: New gym gets permission in Bucks town
Plans to open a new gym in a Buckinghamshire town have been given the green light by the council.
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Sat, 04 May 2024 22:13:25 +0100
Rob Couhig on Wycombe Wanderers' new owner Mikheil Lomtadze
Former Wycombe Wanderers owner Rob Couhig has revealed he and Mikheil Lomtadze ‘shared similar values’ ahead of the latter’s eventual takeover of the club.
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Sat, 04 May 2024 21:44:37 +0100
Wycombe's new owner Mikheil Lomtadze on his targets
Georgian billionaire Mikheil Lomtadze has revealed what he wants to achieve after officially being named Wycombe Wanderers’ new owner.
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Last updated by System Admin on 27th August, 2018