AMERSHAM'S role in the First World War forms the subject of a series of exhibitions that will be touring the town. Photographs, oral histories, displays of objects and documents and hands-on activities will all feature in the Amersham at War exhibition
TOM Varndell could take another bite out of Mark Cueto’s lead over him in the all-time Premiership try scoring stakes this weekend. Cueto is the competition’s record try scorer with 86, but the 34-year-old is in his 17th season with Sale and so
DEVOLVED services are moving forward in Princes Risborough with a first cut this month. Bucks county council representative on the town's council, Bill Bendyshe-Brown said Risborough is one of the few places taking up the offer of devolved services
A SHOPPER wants to trace a mystery member of the public who came to her aid when her young son suffered a fit so she can say a proper thank you. Sarah Johnson was out shopping in Chesham with two-year-old William on Saturday when he suffered a
THE police station in Princes Risborough could close and be amalgamated with a council building. Bill Bendyshe-Brown, who is on the Thames Valley Police and Crime Panel, said at the monthly town council meeting the police station could close in
RESIDENTS will be able to have their say about the opportunities and threats for the future character of their village following a large planning proposal for 175 homes. Wycombe District Council is working with Longwick-cum-Ilmer Parish Council
RUNNERS navigating their way through the South Bucks countryside may well get a feeling of déjà vu this month, as a popular film and TV location provides the setting for the return of a popular race. Hundreds are set to take on the Frieth Hilly
A CAFE in Chinnor run by a TV presenter and cook has closed its doors for the last time. Lotte's Kitchen was opened in the village in 2011 by Lotte Duncan and her neighbour, Sue Tiplady. But on Saturday on the cafe's Facebook page it was announced
A DISUSED pub has lived to fight another day after plans to convert it into six flats were turned down. Proposals to turn the Rose and Crown in Chesham into housing have been turned down by planning bosses at Chiltern District Council. Losing
A CELEBRATION of Marlow’s best loved people, places, events and projects saw the town come together for an awards ceremony on Saturday night, dubbed the best ever by organisers. The Hidden Gems Awards shines a spotlight on town success stories,
PLANS for a new coffee shop in Little Chalfont have been submitted to a council. Proposals to convert a disused shop unit in Nightingales Corner into the new business venture have been lodged with Chiltern District Council. It would create
CARDBOARD boxes littering a major traffic rat run added to rush hour delays this morning. Police said they were called at 8.55am after reports boxes and their contents all over the road heading south on the A404 Marlow bypass, near Handy Cross.
A PIZZA waiter from Amersham is jetting off to Italy after being voted the best across 500 restaurants. Konrad Cholewa beat off competition from staff in 14 countries to be named Pizza Express's waiter of the year. Judges said he won the award
A MOTORIST had a lucky escape after walking away when a car overturned on a country lane this morning. Police were called to Sheepridge Lane, between Flackwell Heath and Little Marlow, at 8.02am, after reports a car was on its roof. The driver
A VISITORS centre provided to welcome the hundreds of thousands of visitors to Marlow each year is set to close, with the service set to move to a new, smaller location. Free Press readers reacted angrily when news emerged of a Wycombe District
BEACONSFIELD RFC are up to fifth place in Southern Counties North after a 28-13 win at Alchester. After absorbing early pressure, Andy Brodie ran the ball under the posts for Beaconsfield’s first try and Ross Richie made it 10-0 with a conversion
PUPILS played at police work last week after emergency services visited a Marlow school to pass on some words of wisdom. Firefighters and police officers taught youngsters about staying safe and preventing accidents during Marlow C of E Infant
MARLOW RFC arrived at Milton Keynes expecting the journey to be the most arduous part of their day, and duly got their comeuppance. That is the view of head coach Richard Kinsey, whose team lost their 100 per cent Southern Counties North record
NEW parents, and anyone else who has recently used maternity services in Bucks, are being asked to take part in a survey about their experiences. The study, run by Aylesbury Vale and Chiltern Clinical Commissioning Groups, is part of a programme
A COUNCIL is at loggerheads with planning chiefs over whether a nightclub should be given legally protected status. Winkers nightclub in Chalfont St Peter has been identified by Chiltern District Council as a community facility, which needs to
Her family's shop may be in Birmingham, but Sharan Purewal's story could just as easily apply – and be of value – to any small to medium sized business in High Wycombe and Bucks. When you meet Sharan, you'd be forgiven for thinking that energy is the
