POLICE, fire and ambulance services are currently on the scene of a collision near Marlow, with firefighters releasing an injured man from his vehicle. The two-car crash happened outside Brucewood Parade, Marlow Bottom, with a Honda and a Ford
SOUTH Bucks Hospice and Scannappeal have launched the Jolly Jaunt, with help from Olympic gold medallist Naomi Riches who will be leading the walk. Previously known as the Wycombe Wander, when it moved to Marlow last year it changed to the Marlow
TRAVELLERS are believed to have broken into a council-owned site in High Wycombe and police are now reportedly working to evict them. Almost 20 caravans are said to be on the former Compair Site in the Hughenden Quarter, High Wycombe, after they
REGULARS at a Marlow pub were enjoying a different sort of Easter Egg last week after being glued to a live video feed of birds nesting in the garden. Tracy Hudson, landlady at The Duke of Cambridge on Queen’s Road, has installed cameras in the
WASPS have signed an international fly half this week, ending all speculation that Danny Cipriani might return to Adams Park from Sale this summer. The black and golds have instead gone for Scotland’s Ruaridh Jackson, who joins from Glasgow Warriors
CHRISTIANS from throughout Princes Risborough took part in the annual Walk of Witness through the town. Organised by Churches together in Risborough, the parade of more than 100 people stopped at various points along the town’s High Street and
CLUB champion Adam Topham exerted his authority with a blistering time to win High Wycombe Cycling Club’s Lesley Cole Memorial ten-mile time trial over Easter. Topham came home in 19 minutes and 19 seconds, nearly a minute clear of second place
OFFICERS have continued to search a property in High Wycombe this afternoon as part of a counter-terrorism operation. The Metropolitan Police told the BFP this afternoon that its investigation was still ongoing at the address in Desborough Avenue
CHILDREN were given a chocolaty treat at Cliveden this week as they took part in a giant Easter Egg hunt. Over the whole Easter weekend, children were allowed to explore the grounds in search for their ultimate prize. Each child received a
A WORLD-RECORD chasing Bucks woman has just one more volcano to climb to complete her challenge. Sophie Cairns, is attempting to climb seven volcanoes in just four months, in memory of her late father. Sophie has just climbed her sixth volcano
MORE than 100 youngsters went to a parish council event last week, where they were encouraged to express their views. Hughenden Parish Council organised the youth event at Naphill Village Hall on April 17. There was a skate ramp, five-a-side
RESIDENTS at Marlow’s newest care home were treated to a cream tea at one of Marlow’s most iconic riverside locations last week as staff welcomed them to the town. The team at Cliveden Manor, a huge new 79-flat home on Little Marlow Road joined
A RECORD number of people visited Hughenden Manor over the Easter weekend. Around 5,000 visitors went to the National Trust property over the four days and more than 1,000 egg trails were completed. Cadbury and the National Trust joined forces
Chesham Musical Theatre excelled themselves with their recent production of this very entertaining musical. Masterfully directed by Julian Evans and with clever choreography from Claire Hodgson the action was slick and fast. With an extremely strong
REIGNING Bucks Cricket U11 champions Beaconsfield continued where they left off last season with victory in the first big tournament of the summer. They beat hosts High Wycombe in the final to win the ESM Academy Mo Aslam Memorial Tournament on
MARLOW FC enjoyed a sweet Easter with victories coming against both their Southern League neighbours. They twice came from behind to beat Chalfont St Peter on Easter Monday. Romaine Walker gave Saints the lead after 19 minutes and although
A PETITION launched by Hazlemere traders to save a bank from closure has been signed by 1200 people. Traders reacted to the announcement from RBS that it would be closing Natwest on June 18 by urging shoppers to sign a petition in a bid to convince
COMMUNITY groups and societies in Marlow have been awarded a series of grants by the council to help with their upcoming projects. Marlow Town Council agreed last week to hand out over £2000 to groups which requested a slice of funding. Among
TRAVELLERS have now left a industrial site in Loudwater, which they occupied for almost a week. The Bucks Free Press reported yesterday, over 15 caravans had moved onto the private land on Boundary Lane. Police were apparently told they travellers
ALL Members of Parliament are keenly interested in local land use decisions which always arouse public interest. Local decisions on planning matters are the responsibility of councils but planning law is a matter for Parliament. I am determined
POLICE have searched a property in High Wycombe as part of a counter-terrorism operation. Witnesses said up to 30 officers raided a home in Desborough Avenue at about 7.15am. A Metropolitan Police spokesman confirmed six addresses in and around
Many art lovers in south Bucks enjoy being members of a branch of the National Association of Decorative and Fine Arts Societies (NADFAS), but because of their popularity all the local branches have long waiting lists and it can take years to join
THE CULMINATION of the Wars of the Roses and the discovery of a lost King is a suitably lofty subject for an archaeology group’s biggest event since its formation over a decade ago. Members of Archaeology in Marlow are gearing up to present a talk
AFTER five promotions in a row didn’t impress the England Hockey judges, Marlow HC men’s second team are hoping six on the spin will be enough to earn them the prestigious title of Team of the Year. They made the shortlist of three last season
BUCKS County warmed up for the season with a four-wicket win over Club Cricket Conference at Aston Rowant on Monday. New one-day captain Michael Payne shared a sparkling century stand with High Wycombe’s George Russell as Bucks chased down a target
I am concerned that in the UK and other northern European nations, bee colonies according to a recent EU study, are collapsing at a faster rate than in comparison to southern Europe countries like in Greece and Italy. The decision by the European
A COUNCIL is close to appointing an operator to take on the running of the new £2m athletics facility in Little Marlow. Wycombe District Council’s Cabinet agreed last night to thrash out the terms of lease with an as-yet unnamed group dubbed Organisation
MARLOW’S Mayors will have to change their spending habits in the future after the council agreed to alter the way allowances are paid. The annual mayoral expenses budget, this year £4000, is currently paid in two instalments to the incumbent mayor
DAI Young has urged his players to use the final weeks of the season to nail down a place in England’s summer touring party to New Zealand. England coach Stuart Lancaster is likely to take a large squad to face the All Blacks, just over a year
