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Watch out, Santa's about! The interactive grotto will return to High Wycombe
A unique grotto experience will be arriving in High Wycombe next week as the countdown to Christmas begins. The Enchanted Wonderland, which will be based at the Chiltern Shopping Centre, will see children enter a ‘forest’ where they will meet an
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'Come here before TK Maxx': Black Friday weekend kicks off at bargain fashion store
Black Friday sales were underway in a bargain fashion store in Buckinghamshire. Shoppers rushed to take advantage of discounts at Newlife the Charity for Disabled Children in High Wycombe on Friday, November 24. The store in Eden Centre sells
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Tory MP told to ‘put shirt on’ by Council leader after ‘thirst trap’ pictures
A Tory MP has been told to stop posing for topless pictures by a council leader during a row about nuclear waste. The Conservative MP for Milton Keynes North Ben Everitt posted pictures of himself swimming and sunbathing on X (formerly Twitter)
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New sixth form opening in ex-Barclays Bank as planning approved
Plans to open a new sixth form centre in an historic former Barclays Bank have been approved by Buckinghamshire Council. Westminster House is a Grade II Listed Building in Gerrards Cross on the corner of Packhorse Road and South Park, which dates
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Wycombe Wanderers vs Reading Preview: Everything you need to know
There will be a bumper crowd at Adams Park this weekend as Wycombe Wanderers take on Thames Valley neighbours at Reading this weekend. It’s been a while since they have taken on each other in front of spectators, especially in the league, so what
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Christmas Arts & Crafts Market this weekend for gift inspiration
With Christmas just around the corner, a group of creatives are coming together in Wycombe this weekend to spread a little festive gift inspiration. Ten artists and makers from across the area will showcase their wares at the Christmas Arts and
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John Lewis to open health clinic in High Wycombe store
John Lewis is launching health clinics within its shops in the latest move to expand its offering in the face of tough retail trading conditions. The group has teamed up with diagnostics firm Randox Health to set up the clinics, providing full-body
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Gang of men to face court over cocaine supply
Police have charged eight men with a drugs offence in Buckinghamshire. Following a Thames Valley Police investigation, eight men are due to face court charged with a drug offence in Milton Keynes. Festim Pisli, aged 34, of Hale Avenue, Stoney
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MP blasts Pinewood Studios as 'bad neighbour' to local community
Joy Morrissey MP has urged Pinewood Studios' bosses to repair their compromised relationship with nearby residents, honour their past pledges, and liaise with her to set out a clear plan to mitigate its impact on the area. This strongly worded
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‘Only positive’: More 5G coming to rural Bucks under £4m plan
5G masts and boosters will be rolled out across rural Buckinghamshire as part of a £4million plan with neighbouring counties. The new Cambridge-to-Oxford East West Rail route which passes through Milton Keynes and Winslow will host the new 5G infrastructure
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Man arrested following 17-mile police chase across Buckinghamshire
A stop-stick was used to catch an alleged drug dealer in north Buckinghamshire, which has led to an arrest. At around 1.30am on Friday, November 24, officers were called to an area of Buckingham after a Ford had been ‘seen involved in suspected
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Woman smuggled phones to jailed murderer to research Islamist extremist material
A WOMAN has been jailed after smuggling phones into a prison for her murderer brother to research Islamist extremist material. Rahimah De Silva, of Olympic Close, Luton, along with her brother, Denny De Silva, transported mobile phones and other
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Boy, 15, sentenced for terrorism offences after planning 'targeted attack'
A 15-year-old boy with extreme right-wing views has been convicted of terrorism after he planned to attack a specific target. The teenager, who cannot be named for legal reasons, was found guilty at Wycombe Youth Court on Friday, November 24 following
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‘I am not a liar’, council leader says after nuclear waste claims about Milton Keynes
The Labour leader of a council in Bucks has said he is “not a liar” after a Tory MP accused him of “scaremongering” about the storage of nuclear waste. Councillor Peter Marland, the leader of Milton Keynes City Council, called on the government
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New town-wide gift card launches in bid to boost town's economy
A new High Wycombe Gift Card has been launched in a bid to boost businesses across the town. HWBIDCo and Eden Shopping Centre have worked together on the new ‘ShopWycombe’ Gift Card, which can be spent in coffee shops, beauty venues, independent
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'An offer I couldn’t really refuse' - Jordan Obita on why he left Wycombe Wanderers
Former Wycombe Wanderers left-back Jordan Obita has revealed the reason why he left the club this summer for a move to Scottish side Hibernian. The 29-year-old spent two-and-a-half years with the Chairboys where he played 95 times and scored five
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Bucks hospital praised for 'high standards' of eating disorder care
A hospital in Buckinghamshire has received accreditation from the Royal College of Psychiatrists for the quality of care it delivers to patients with eating disorders. The Quality Network for Eating Disorders (QED) accreditation has been awarded
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Ozzy Osbourne says reality TV show will 'never' return despite plans to film in Bucks
Ozzy Osbourne has said the reality TV series The Osbournes will ‘never’ return, despite plans for a BBC programme documenting his move to Buckinghamshire. Black Sabbath rocker Ozzy Osbourne and his wife Sharon are reportedly hoping to move into
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'What is going on?' - More traffic causes chaos in the centre of High Wycombe
More traffic issues were seen in the centre of High Wycombe as three temporary lights have been installed. Heavy queues were noticeable along the Amersham Road in the morning of November 24 after two sets of lights were put in. This is due
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Bucks Free Press readers can subscribe for just £6 for 6 months this Black Friday
READERS who want to subscribe to the BFP news site can enjoy an exclusive offer of £6 for 6 months or 50% off an annual subscription during our limited-time promotion. A digital subscription is the best way to read our news site online, as subscribers
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Driver caught 17mph over speed limit on M1
A MAN has been fined after being caught driving over the 60mph speed limit. Bilal Iftikhar Abbasi, of Severn Way, Bletchley, was caught on April 7 this year on the M1 in Caddington. The 36-year-old was caught driving 77 miles per hour between
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Developer comments hold back over Grade II listed brewery plans
The wait continues over plans to turn a Grade II listed brewery into 38 homes. The London developer DLBP submitted plans last year to transform the historical Grade II listed The Maltings former brewery in Old Amersham into dozens of homes.
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Sneak peek inside new gym opening within weeks
A gym has revealed a sneak peek inside its new site expected to open within weeks. Construction is underway for a new Anytime Fitness gym on Station Road in Gerrards Cross. The gym franchise’s next Buckinghamshire location is set to feature
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Alan Parry's Previews: The return of key players has arrived at a good time
Wanderers return to League One action after a two-week break when they host near neighbours Reading before a near-capacity crowd at Adams Park on Saturday, November 25. With five players away on international duty, last week’s scheduled visit to
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Open empty houses to people waiting for homes, says Buckinghamshire councillor
A councillor has called for thousands of empty properties across Buckinghamshire to be used to house those waiting for a home. As of March 31, 2022, a total of 6,639 people were on Buckinghamshire Council’s ‘Bucks Home Choice’ affordable housing
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'The ideal backdrop': Hollywood blockbuster filmed in Bucks hits cinemas
A Hollywood blockbuster that was filmed in a Buckinghamshire park has been released in cinemas this week. Residents living near West Wycombe Park on the edge of High Wycombe spotted a large marquee, horse-drawn carriages and extras decked out in
