SIX cars were involved in a collision on the M40 this afternoon resulting in two lanes being blocked. Police were called to the collision between junction 1a and junction 2 at 2.20pm. Police say they believe the accident was caused by a “car
THIEVES stole two cars during a burglary at a house in Marlow this week. In the early hours of Wednesday, electrical items including computer equipment were taken from an address in The Ridgeway. Two cars were also taken from the property.
A MAN stole a handbag and cash after pretending to be a workman at a Beaconsfield property. Police said the offender talked his way into the house in Old Lodge Drive, Beaconsfield, on Sunday, May 11. Whilst inside he gained access to the loft
PLANS to uncover the River Wye through High Wycombe could go on show in the town next month. Parts of the river, which was once home to several flour mills, flow underneath buildings and are hidden from view. But according to the author of
THE best and brightest of Buckinghamshire’s business world were celebrated last night in a glittering awards ceremony in Aylesbury. The cream of the county’s entrepreneurs were celebrated with 11 different categories in the Buckinghamshire Business
A WOMAN who was arrested after the death of a baby in Chesham has been bailed. Police were called to a house in Deansway, Chesham, on Wednesday after a baby girl was rushed to hospital. The baby, who police have said was only a matter of weeks
A SINKHOLE has opened up on a main road in Beaconsfield today. The hole which Transport for Bucks has confirmed they are looking to fix was cordoned off this morning. It is not known when the hole in Holtspur Top Lane appeared. A TfB spokesman
1. EXPERIENCE a High Wycombe Tradition this Saturday from 11.45am to 1pm. The Annual Mayor Maker takes place in Frogmoor and see the outgoing and incoming mayor, the charter trustees and councillors weighed in and out of office. There is jeering and
THE Gerrards Cross fun run was another huge success with the Beaconsfield MP even donning his shirt and shorts for the 5km race. This year’s competition saw over 1000 people run in either fancy dress or their best sporting gear. It is also
Music Cara Dillon Cara Dillon has a staggeringly beautiful voice whether she’s singing her native traditional songs of lost love and emigration, or original compositions, you will be hard pressed to find a more emotive and captivating performer
A 65-YEAR-OLD man has been jailed for 22 years for the rape and indecent assault of a girl in Bucks between 1979 and 1984. John Peter Hallam of Black Butts Lane, Walney, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, was sentenced yesterday at Aylesbury Crown Court
GARETH Ainsworth is continuing his flurry of activity in the transfer market with the capture of Brentford’s Aaron Pierre. The 21-year-old defender, who impressed during a loan spell at Adams Park during the latter stages of last season, arrives
A WOMAN from Great Kingshill has been reported missing. Louise Gibson, 43, was last seen at a property in the village at 5.30pm yesterday. She is white, 5ft 7ins, of slim build, with straight long blonde hair. Louise was last seen wearing
IRISH international Gary Doherty has committed to Wanderers for at least one more season after signing a new one-year contract. Defender Doherty, who has 34 caps for Republic of Ireland, initially arrived at Adams Park on-loan from Charlton Athletic
CHESHAM CC were in a bit of a hole at 22-5 in their first game in the Home Counties League, but by the end of play they had turned it completely around and stolen a march on every other team in Division Two. They were at Great & Little Tew
A PEDESTRIAN suffered ‘serious injuries’ yesterday after being involved in a collision with a car in Chesham. South Central Ambulance Service confirmed they were called to St Mary’s Way, Chesham, at 4pm yesterday. They reported a male pedestrian
Names: Elaine Verrent and Paul Rundell Pub: The Eagle, Amersham What do you like about this pub? It's the only proper community pub left in the town. It's a proper pub where the locals, and everyone else who wants to, come in and feel comfortable
A MARLOW school welcomed back its oldest former pupil in style yesterday as staff and pupils threw a party to celebrate his hundredth birthday. Sir William Borlase’s Grammar School welcomed back Monty Seymour, the oldest known old Borlasian and
HATE crime in Chiltern and South Bucks will be under the spotlight from Monday when a new campaign launches. The ‘Hate crime: so do we...’ campaign in partnership with Chiltern District Council and South Bucks District Council runs from Monday,
TODAY an 11-year-old girl with a severe nut allergy will raise awareness for all food allergies at Manor Farm Junior School. Emma Holden, who has a severe allergy to all forms of nuts, is campaigning to educate everyone further about just how life
GARETH Ainsworth said his decision to release eight players - including club stalwart Leon Johnson and striker Dean Morgan - is a signal he intends to make big changes at Wanderers this summer. Experienced duo Matt Spring and Jo Kuffour were also
BAD weather denied High Wycombe CC the chance to prove they have learnt the lessons of last season when their opening game of the new Home Counties season against Aston Rowant was cancelled last Saturday - but a day later they made a resounding statement
COUNTRYFILE presenter and former Newsround legend John Craven came to Marlow this week as the guest speaker at a charity lunch. He attended the Macmillan Cancer Support lunch at Macdonald Compleat Angler Hotel on Tuesday, before speaking about
THE new Mayor of Beaconsfield made history yesterday as he became the first person to be appointed to the role for a second time. Councillor Steve Jones first became Beaconsfield Town Council’s Mayor in 2006 before relinquishing the post the following
A WOMAN had to be cut-out of her car following a collision this morning and has now been taken to hospital along with her 10-year-old daughter. The driver of the black BMW complained of back and neck pain and had to be cut-out of the vehicle to
Searching for a missing child or family member can often feel like looking for a needle in a haystack. Right now we are appealing for 67 people missing in the South East. Their families are desperately worried and need to know everything is
With reference to Patricia Sharpe’s letter (April 25). I would further ask is the 30mph on the hill legal? There are none of the usual indicators – lampposts are obscured by trees and there are no 30mph signs. This does suggest safety is less of
Limited evidence: the latest refrain from the anti-science brigade, judging by BFP letters. Rev Peter Simpson demands evidence that evolution is happening now before he accepts it has happened in the past. The vast accumulation of evidence from
Oh dear, I rather hoped the Rev Peter Simpson had either gone away or gone quiet but I see he is back in the BFP (April 25) with even more bizarre claims than his usual claptrap. I am sorry but I find it impossible to respond “courteously” (Mr
BUCKS County Council has appointed six new Honorary Aldermen at its annual meeting yesterday. The ambassadorial roles were handed to County Council Chairmen Marion Clayton, Mike Colston, David Polhill and Richard Pushman. And they are joined
JAMES Haskell won two of the top awards at Wasps' annual awards night this week. He was named Supporters' Player of the Season and also shared the Players' Player of the Season with Will Helu. Meanwhile, Christian Wade picked up the Try of
BLUES boss Gareth Ainsworth believes a number of League Two teams will suffer financial hardship this season. Ainsworth's transfer budget last year was one of the lowest in the division and he recently said Wanderers are in need of investment.
ANGER has erupted over planned changes to a "horrible" roundabout which residents say forces people to take their lives in their hands every day. The Highways Agency has published revised improvement plans for the A404 Bisham roundabout which features
WYCOMBE Saints U12s were crowned Bucks Girls Championship winners by a point after Risborough failed to raise a team for the final game. But Saints had already done the hard work by then thanks to a 2-0 away victory at title rivals Milton Keynes
A CAMPAIGN group is urging homeowners to petition Parliament about HS2 ahead of next week's deadline - and has produced a guide explaining how it's done. The petitioning process is designed to allow residents affected by the planned route of the
