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Sat, 19 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Popular harvest celebration to return to Buckinghamshire village
A popular harvest celebration is set to return to Chiltern Open Air Museum in Chalfont St Giles later this month.
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Sat, 19 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Marlow homes selling for thousands below asking price, study reveals
Homeowners in Marlow have been reducing asking prices by an average of more than £17,500 in order to secure buyers, new figures suggest.
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Sun, 20 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
High Wycombe Nostalgia - Do you remember the ‘old’ Library Gardens?
With the move of the ‘centre of gravity’ (the Eden Centre) of Wycombe town centre in a westerly direction, the High Street appears to have become all but forgotten. Only that can explain the failure of our ‘local authorities’ to be prepared to ignore the need to restore the town’s iconic red lion statue, and leave it to a charity, the Clare Foundation, to provide the necessary funding.
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Sun, 20 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Amersham Nostalgia - The long ties with town twinning movement
Amersham has been twinned with Bensheim in West Germany for nearly 50 years but the council’s involvement in town twinning goes back even earlier to 1958 when a connection was established with the Dutch City of Amersfoort, 26 miles south-east of Amsterdam.
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Sun, 20 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Marlow Nostalgia: Rock icon Jim Capaldi, the man Marlow knew
Jim Capaldi was an English musician, songwriter and poet whose career spanned more than four decades.
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Sat, 19 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Wendover Woods to host free Gruffalo Granny storytelling events
Wendover Woods is set to host Gruffalo Granny storytelling events over half term.
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Sun, 20 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Club to host tribute to jazz legends Wes Montgomery and Milt Jackson
A jazz club is set to host a special tribute to two legendary musicians.
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Sun, 20 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Tour to champion independent music venues coming to Milton Keynes this autumn
A new UK tour is set to champion independent music venues, and it’s coming to the Craufurd Arms in Milton Keynes.
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Sun, 20 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Five-bedroom Gerrards Cross home on sale for £2.65 million
A five-bedroom home in Gerrards Cross is on the market for £2,650,000.
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Sun, 20 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
High Wycombe one-bedroom flat on sale for £175,000 after modernisation
A one-bedroom apartment in High Wycombe is on the market for £175,000.
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Sun, 20 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Grade II listed 17th-century house on sale for £3.75 million
A 17th-century house in Princes Risborough is on the market with a guide price of £3,750,000.
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Sun, 20 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
The Ivy launches 90s-inspired Cool Britannia menu across UK restaurants
The Ivy's 90s-inspired Cool Britannia menu offers two courses for £19.96, nostalgic dishes and cocktails at participating UK restaurants until October 6.
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Sun, 20 Sep 2026 17:47:18 +0100
Ed Sheeran thought about quitting music in aftermath of Macklemore row
Ed Sheeran questions his future as an artist after Macklemore’s tour removal, Gaza comments and backing acts’ withdrawals.
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Sun, 20 Sep 2026 16:24:55 +0100
Britain's Got Talent's Simon Cowell 'gutted' as he is forced to pull out of filming
Simon Cowell is "gutted" after he was forced to pull out of filming for Britain's Got Talent to cover from spinal surgery.
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Sun, 20 Sep 2026 16:23:19 +0100
M&S to release two new flavours of popular cookies with fans begging them to 'stop'
M&S are releasing two new flavours if its popular chunked n' loaded cookies with one available to buy in just a few weeks.
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Sun, 20 Sep 2026 16:19:29 +0100
Famous England footballer could be joining the line-up of I'm A Celebrity
It has been reported that Wayne Rooney is in advanced talks to be joining the line-up of ITV's I'm A Celebrity.
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Sat, 19 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Buckinghamshire locations used for Practical Magic 2
Two Buckinghamshire locations were used in the production of the film Practical Magic 2, according to the Buckinghamshire Film Office.
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Sat, 19 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
LAST CHANCE: Wycombe schemes STILL unfinished up to eight years after being initiated
High Wycombe highway schemes initiated up to eight years ago remain unfinished, with a councillor saying they are “stuck with” a poorly performing contractor.
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Sat, 19 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Steven Broadbent: We must make every pound of taxpayers’ money count
Buckinghamshire Council leader Steven Broadbent explains its budget pressures and asks residents to help shape future spending priorities.
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Sat, 19 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Walk for Women set to return to High Wycombe next month
A police-led women’s safety walk is set to return to High Wycombe next month after a break during the summer’s hot weather.
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Sat, 19 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
High Wycombe Nostalgia - Images of the Library Gardens
THE article on the first Nostalgia page traces the history of the Library Gardens from their origins in the 1920s to the disgraceful condition in which we find them today
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Sat, 19 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Planning round-up: Wycombe six-bed HMO and Marlow ‘unstable’ wall approved
Plans for a new six-bedroom HMO behind two properties already used as HMOs in High Wycombe have been approved.
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Sat, 19 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Ten streets named in plans for six-month Bletchley parking crackdown
A six-month parking crackdown could be launched across Bletchley Park and Fenny Stratford after repeated complaints about vehicles blocking pavements and putting pedestrians at risk.
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Sat, 19 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Camera Club: Calm waters create mirrored scenes
This week's selection from the Bucks Free Press Camera Club showcases reflections through a series of striking photographs.
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Sat, 19 Sep 2026 19:00:00 +0100
I’m a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! winner to star in Milton Keynes pantomime
Pantomime icon Christopher Biggins is set to star in this year’s Christmas show in Milton Keynes.
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Sat, 19 Sep 2026 19:00:00 +0100
Peter Pan to take flight at to Wycombe Swan this Christmas
Peter Pan is set to arrive at Wycombe Swan this Christmas, promising a magical adventure for all ages.
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Sat, 19 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Family Law firm opens office in Beaconsfield as part of expansion
Blanchards Family Law has opened a new office as part of its ongoing expansion across Buckinghamshire.
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Sat, 19 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
£695,000 High Wycombe house has hit the market
A four-bedroom detached house in High Wycombe has hit the market for £695,000.
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Sat, 19 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Buckinghamshire planning applications include 76 homes and traveller pitches
Here are the latest planning applications submitted to Buckinghamshire Council.
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Sat, 19 Sep 2026 12:53:31 +0100
Blue Badge holders can use this simple renewal trick to stop their permit expiring
Blue Badge holders can use a little-known renewal hack to help keep their permit valid. Find out when to apply and what happens if you renew early.
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Sat, 19 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
This English Heritage site near Buckinghamshire is unlike any other palace in England
Explore Eltham Palace near Buckinghamshire, where Tudor history meets 1930s Art Deco glamour, lavish interiors and a garden.
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Sat, 19 Sep 2026 12:45:40 +0100
UK drivers warned having a dog in your car could result in £5,000 fines
A breach could result in an on-the-spot fine of up to £1,000, rising to £5,000 in more serious cases, along with up to nine points on the driver’s licence.
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Sat, 19 Sep 2026 12:26:47 +0100
John Torode breaks silence on ‘devastating’ MasterChef sacking after 20 years
John Torode speaks about being dropped from BBC MasterChef after 20 years, the shock of his sacking and launching a YouTube channel with Lisa Faulkner.
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Fri, 18 Sep 2026 12:53:38 +0100
Two parking tickets issued during parking patrols around schools in Beaconsfield
Thames Valley Police issued two parking tickets during school patrols on Wattleton Road, Beaconsfield, on September 18, amid concerns.
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Fri, 18 Sep 2026 17:10:00 +0100
Jobs advertised for new OFFICE shoe store in High Wycombe
Office appears set to open a new store in High Wycombe after a series of job vacancies were advertised for the town.
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Fri, 18 Sep 2026 12:33:22 +0100
Meet the Buckinghamshire couple who have fostered 59 dogs
Buckinghamshire couple Nicole and Gary Wordsworth have fostered 59 rescue dogs for Battersea over 15 years.
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Fri, 18 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
In the dock: Fine for man who stole £424 worth of Jellycat toys
In Wycombe and Slough Magistrate’s courts this week, a man has been jailed for stealing electrical items from B&M in High Wycombe.
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Fri, 18 Sep 2026 11:16:18 +0100
Opening day queue seen outside new Wingstop at Eden
A queue formed outside the new Wingstop restaurant at Eden Shopping Centre as the chain opened its doors to customers in High Wycombe.
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Fri, 18 Sep 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Councillor warns Bucks housing plans could pile pressure on Milton Keynes
A Milton Keynes councillor has warned that major housing developments planned in Buckinghamshire could place an unfair strain on her city’s roads, schools and health services.
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Fri, 18 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
School friends to abseil hospital in support of charity that helped save teen’s life
Two High Wycombe sixth form students are preparing to abseil down St Thomas’ Hospital in London to raise money for the children's charity that supported one of them through a life-threatening illness.
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Fri, 18 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Bucks residents asked to help shape homelessness and rough sleeping strategy
People are being asked to help shape a five-year strategy to prevent homelessness and rough sleeping.
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Fri, 18 Sep 2026 12:30:00 +0100
Beaconsfield mayor invites residents to fundraising film night
Beaconsfield Mayor, Cllr Alex Dunlop, to host a charity screening of Rush on October 10, supporting Thames Valley Air Ambulance and Wycombe Homeless Connection.
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Fri, 18 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Chalfont St Peter care home dog show raises funds for Medical Detection Dogs
Dogs and their owners were welcomed to a care home in Chalfont St Peter for an annual dog show.
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Fri, 18 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Construction begins on new RSPB visitor centre
Construction has begun on a new RSPB visitor centre at Kingsbrook Meadows in Aylesbury.
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Thu, 17 Sep 2026 10:56:00 +0100
Man, 37, jailed after sexually assaulting teenage girl on multiple occasions
A man has been jailed after sexually assaulting a teenage girl in Chesham.
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Thu, 17 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Fears for nursery children as large lorries set to use Lacey Green access
Plans to turn former farm buildings into a light-industrial base are set to be approved despite fears that large lorries could put nursery children at risk.
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Thu, 17 Sep 2026 14:03:22 +0100
Police appeal to trace owner of recovered off-road motorcycle
Thames Valley Police appeal for the owner of an off-road motorcycle recovered in Cookham’s Winter Hill area on September 16. Quote reference 0731 16/09/2026.
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Thu, 17 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Inside Marlow’s new wellness centre with ice bath and hyperbaric chamber revealed
A historic Marlow building is set to be transformed into a wellness centre complete with an ice bath and hyperbaric chamber.
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Thu, 17 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Hazlemere care service rated ‘requires improvement’ after CQC assessment
A care service has been rated 'requires improvement' following a Care Quality Commission (CQC) assessment.
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Thu, 17 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
How many people claim Pip in your Buckinghamshire constituency?
New figures have revealed the number of working-age adults claiming Personal Independence Payment (Pip) in Buckinghamshire's parliamentary constituencies.
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Last updated by System Admin on 27th August, 2018