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Restaurant owner vows for turnaround after low hygiene rating
A restaurant owner has promised improvement after it was handed a low food hygiene rating. Sajna Indian restaurant on Station Road, Beaconsfield, was inspected by the Food Standards Agency on September 20, 2023, the FSA website shows. The hygiene
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'He loved our fish and chips': Pub welcomes Ozzy Osbourne back for another visit
A historical Buckinghamshire pub where Ozzy Osbourne enjoyed a meal has welcomed him back for another visit. The Royal Standard of England in Forty Green has welcomed Ozzy Osbourne for a “zero alcohol” visit following his recent move back to Buckinghamshire
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Boys hit in the head with bicycle lock in fight outside McDonald's
TWO teenage boys have been hit over the head with a bicycle lock in a fight outside McDonald's. Thames Valley Police said the fight happened in Midsummer Boulevard, Milton Keynes, about 5.15pm on November 5. The force said the two boys were
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Red Kite slammed as pensioner is left with loo that doesn’t flush and broken boiler
A 65-year-old man with lung disease was forced to dispose of his own faeces after being left with no water at his sheltered accommodation in Buckinghamshire. Gordon Ferguson, 65, moved into Gweneth Court, a sheltered retirement accommodation block
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‘We’re shocked!’ Chip shop owner breaks silence after one-star food hygiene rating
A fish and chip shop owner has said they were shocked to find out they were scored one stars during a recent food hygiene inspection. As previously reported, the Fish and Mangal in Great Missenden went from a four-star to one-star after an inspection
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TV star announced as DJ and presenter at Pub in the Park Marlow
A TV star who lives in Buckinghamshire will take to the stage at next year’s Pub in the Park Marlow as a host and DJ. Vernon Kay, who lives in Beaconsfield with his wife, Strictly Come Dancing host Tess Daly and their two daughters, has been announced
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Court date set for man charged with historical child sex crimes
A man charged with historical child sex crimes has had his court date set. James Robert Tossell, 56, of Ivinghoe Aston, Buckinghamshire, was charged with sexual offences involving children on September 3. He was charged with eight counts of
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Domino's announces opening date for new shop in Bucks
Domino’s Pizza has announced the opening of a new site in Buckinghamshire before Christmas. The American pizza chain Domino’s announced it will open a new takeaway in Chesham. Known for its pizza bundles and cheesy garlic bread, the pizzeria
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'The fetid stench of sewage': BBC star slams Thames Water over leak in Bucks town
A BBC presenter best known for hosting the wildlife programme Deadly 60 has slammed Thames Water for endangering wildlife by releasing sewage into a Buckinghamshire waterway. Steve Backshall, a BBC presenter who lives near Maidenhead with his family
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'It’s very frustrating' - High Wycombe ski shop owner on the lack of customers
The owner of a High Wycombe ski shop has revealed his frustration due to the lack of customers in recent months. Dominic Stalder, who is the proprietor of SportCrest which is based in the Eden Shopping Centre, showed the Free Press their wide range
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Photos show transformation of new 'high quality' cinema ahead of opening weekend
A new 'high quality' cinema chain will open in Buckinghamshire this weekend, replacing an Empire Cinema venue after the brand's collapse into administration. Omniplex Cinema Group, the largest cinema chain in Ireland, announced plans on Monday
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Four injured after “suspicious” black Jaguar ploughs into kebab van
Four people were injured with two requiring hospital treatment after a car crashed into a popular kebab van in High Wycombe. At around 10.50pm on Wednesday, December 6, the authorities were called after a black Jaguar was seen ‘driving suspiciously
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Ex-England cricketer's late wife to be remembered at charity book signing in Bucks
A charity book signing will take place in Chalfont St Peter this weekend. Taking place at the Vinny and Ted’s Bar in the town on Saturday, December 9, members of the public can meet author Neil Bradshaw and purchase his book, ‘The Switch’, with
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Wycombe’s candle-light concert was an amazing and emotional experience
The All Saints Church in High Wycombe recently hosted a Christmas Candlelight Concert which was met with rave reviews by those in attendance. The historic building in the centre of the town was illuminated with more than 2,000 faux candles along
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The ups and downs from the last 10 months - Matt Bloomfield on being Wycombe's boss
It’s fair to say that this year has been quite eventful for Matt Bloomfield. After initially leaving Wycombe Wanderers in September 2022, which ended a nearly 19-year stint with the club as a player and then coach to take the managerial job at
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Push to get more children walking to school - but parents' views are wanted
Parents and other people in Buckinghamshire have been asked for their views on school transport as students are being encouraged to walk. Buckinghamshire Council has launched a consultation on proposed changes to its Home to School Transport policies
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Alan Parry's Previews - Can Wycombe end this barren league run against Shrewsbury?
Wycombe’s season is staggering from bad to worse and with the fans growing increasingly angry and frustrated, they desperately need a win when Shrewsbury Town visit Adams Park on Saturday, December 9. Another insipid display saw the Chairboys turfed
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'Welcome back, Ozzy!' Neighbours delighted as Osbournes head back to Bucks
The neighbours of Ozzy Osbourne have reacted to the ‘Prince of Darkness’ moving back to Buckinghamshire. Former Black Sabbath frontman Ozzy Osbourne and his wife Sharon confirmed their move from Los Angeles to Jordans, where they feel “more at
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How living near one of Bucks best schools adds £££ to your house price
Living next to a good school can add tens of thousands to the value of your property, research has found. Multiple studies have shown the cost of homes near the best-performing schools can be more than 25 per cent higher than in other areas.