THREE catalytic converters were stolen from cars parked in an industrial estate in Loudwater. Between 11.30pm on Sunday and 6.30am on Monday thieves removed the catalytic converters from blue Mercedes Sprinter vans parked in a service yard on the Knaves
POLICE are appealing for witnesses to a three vehicle collision near Little Missenden last Friday. At about 1.50pm a small blue car was involved in a collision with a silver Vauxhall Vectra on the A413 near the junction with Deep Mill Lane,
HERE are some of the key events taking place around south Bucks this weekend to celebrate the Queen's Diamond Jubilee. Saturday, June 2 Amersham: The town carnival will have a Jubilee theme this year, with a procession of floats setting
MATTHEW Finn of Chalfont St Peter said carrying the Olympic Torch through the village of Fernhill Heath in Worcestershire and visiting St Joseph’s School with his prized possession was “a moment to treasure.” Thousands hit the streets to
TRIBUTES have been paid to Michala Gol and Julie Sahin - the murder victims of Ensar Gol. Gol, 22, has today been sentenced to 36 years in jail for their murders, as well as the attempted murder of their friend Casey Wilson (see related links
A 22-YEAR-OLD man has today been jailed for 36 years after being convicted of murdering his wife and mother-in-law. Ensar Gol attacked wife Michala and her mother Julie Sahin with a knife at the family home in Thame, after becoming “possessive
A PRINCES Risborough facility which provides key support to residents became the first day care centre in Bucks to be handed over to a community enterprise today. Patricia Birchley, Buckinghamshire County Council (BCC) cabinet member for health and
GARDENS which opened for the National Garden Scheme in its founding year of 1927 have been honoured with commemorative plaques. In Buckinghamshire there are five gardens opening this year that were opened in 1927 including Danesfield House
CHANGES are afoot for vehicle exit routes from the recently remodelled High Wycombe Railway Station. From July 24, all vehicles using the interchange at the station will be able to exit it and go straight across into Castle Street. Currently
CAPTAIN Jade Turner played a starring role as Bucks Women began their league season with an away victory at Cumbria on Sunday. It’s hard to believe a side that lost its last five wickets for three runs could still win the match, but so impressive was
Highcrest Academy in Hatters Lane, High Wycombe, is at the centre of controversy after introducing new banding admission tests which are due to begin this year. In a letter on April 13, reader Derek Berry criticised the tests and said Highcrest had
A NECKLACE worth around £1,000 was stolen from a woman in Little Chalfont after she was approached for directions by the occupants of a car. Police have just released details of the incident, which took place at around 12.40pm on Monday, May21. Four
A COMMUNITY centre in Lane End has become more accessible for all after two years of fundraising. On Wednesday Wycombe District Councillors Jean Teesdale and Ian McEnnis officially opened the Lane End Youth and Community Centre's (LEYCC) installed
Highcrest Academy in Hatters Lane, High Wycombe, is at the centre of controversy after introducing new banding admission tests which are due to begin this year. In a letter on April 13, reader Derek Berry criticised the tests and said Highcrest had
IN your report of May 25 you note that the John Lewis Partnership has been given permission to sell clothing and that this will create 200 jobs. I attended the Planning meeting on May 23 at which this decision was taken by our district councillors.
THIS weekend, we will celebrate the Queen’s landmark Diamond Jubilee and enjoy a few days of cheer that will give the whole country a much needed lift. So it may seem churlish to briefly focus on the black side – but we will do so all the same
AS a long-term resident of Harwood Road, I find myself drawn into the debate about the pupils from Sir William Borlase’s school. Whilst I agree with Derek Done’s comments regarding the school’s neighbourliness I also agree that the students are
A HUGE thank-you to Shopmobility, High Wycombe, for all the help they gave me today, especially Mr Allinson. I inadvertently parked in the wrong area of Eden, a long way from the Shopmobility office, and he very kindly came to fetch me with a wheelchair
PICK up today’s Bucks Free Press for a special Diamond Jubilee supplement – including a round-up of all the events taking place over the long weekend. The pull-out also includes the results of our Jubilee drawing competition, which saw more
IT appears there is a clamour to sign Wanderers striker Stuart Beavon this summer. Cardiff City and Millwall are the latest clubs linked with the prolific striker. Sheffield United are also understood to be interested. Beavon netted 25 times for Blues
WANDERERS’ fans are still waiting for news on the proposed takeover from the Supporters Trust. The Trust admits the need to complete negotiations is becoming urgent as Blues will remain under a transfer embargo until they submit their accounts
THE following applications were validated by south Buckinghamshire councils on Wednesday. To view the planning applications click on the links below: Wycombe District Council: Pipers Corner School Pipers Lane Great Kingshill Buckinghamshire HP15
CAMPAIGNERS are set to meet Health Secretary Andrew Lansley this month to raise concerns about the imminent loss of specialist services at Wycombe Hospital. Members of the cross-party Save Our Hospital Services campaign group, chaired by
WASPS have added to their clutch of talented youngsters by securing the services of England U20 back Tommy Bell from Sale. Bell, who can play full back, fly half and centre, will link up with his older brother Chris, who joined Wasps from Sale last summer
TWITTER and Facebook are being used by Wycombe District Council to mark the Queen's Diamond Jubilee and Olympics this weekend. Wycombe’s Jubilee Cyber Torch will celebrate the two big summer occasions. Three cyber torches have been designed, and residents
