Bucks Free Press: News from High Wycombe, Beaconsfield, Marlow, Amersham & Buckinghamshire

Cause of death still unknown

10:57am Wednesday 8th February 2012

POLICE are still unable to establish a cause of death for the Polish man found in Wooburn Common.

Speeding trial to start with bales in the road

12:10pm Wednesday 8th February 2012

STRAW bales will be placed on the road in Bradenham to trial a new speeding initiative in the historic village.

Plant a tree for the Diamond Jubilee

11:30am Wednesday 8th February 2012

RESIDENTS are being invited to help plant trees at Waddesdon Manor to mark the Queen's Diamond Jubilee.

Work begins to change pub into homes

10:30am Wednesday 8th February 2012

WORK has begun at a pub in Studley Green which is going be changed into two homes.

Tesco allowed to stay open later

10:27am Wednesday 8th February 2012

TESCO in Gerrards Cross has been given permission to extend its opening hours until 10pm.

Council accused of High Heavens/High Speed 2 hypocrisy

9:20am Wednesday 8th February 2012

COUNTY council chiefs have been accused of hypocrisy in their actions over expanding High Heavens rubbish tip and fighting High Speed 2.

Council set to drop yellow lines plan

9:14am Wednesday 8th February 2012

RESIDENTS are celebrating as a council looks set to abandon its plan for yellow lines in a Loudwater road.

Marlow celebrates arrival of new Reverend

7:30am Wednesday 8th February 2012

MARLOW'S newest Reverend is 'excited' to become part of town life as he is welcomed into the community with a special service at All Saints Church.

Planning applications for February 6

8:37am Wednesday 8th February 2012

THE following applications were submitted to south Buckinghamshire councils on Monday.

Ex-Cllr appears before court charged with child and animal porn offences

12:44pm Tuesday 7th February 2012

FORMER Wycombe District Councillor Bob Bate appeared before court this morning charged with child and animal pornography offences.

Scrap HS2 or we'll take you to court, Government told

12:09pm Tuesday 7th February 2012

'SCRAP High Speed 2, or we are taking you to court' is the bold message campaigners are sending to the Government today.

Charity makes desperate plea for bunk beds

6:00pm Tuesday 7th February 2012

A CHARITY is making a desperate appeal for bunk beds in order to stage an annual night camp event for children who cannot go out in daylight.

New landlords change pub back to former name

4:55pm Tuesday 7th February 2012

LANDLORDS at a pub in Downley are hoping to attract more families after changing it back to its former name after a new look.

Royal renaming for Wycombe playing fields

4:03pm Tuesday 7th February 2012

A RECREATIONAL ground has received royal approval and will be renamed.

Opera singer becomes Saunderton charity's patron

2:50pm Tuesday 7th February 2012

OPERA singer, Natasha Marsh, who has toured with the likes of Il Divo has become a patron for a Saunderton charity.