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Beaconsfield MP: gay marriage bill 'badly conceived'

Dominic Grieve is examining the testimony given by Sue Akers to the Leveson inquiry last month

5:48pm Thursday 23rd May 2013

THE Government's highly contentious same-sex marriage bill, which was passed by MPs this week, has been 'badly conceived', the Attorney General says.

New WI group meets for the first time

5:00pm Thursday 23rd May 2013

BEACONSFIELD’s new Women’s Institute met for its first ever meeting this week, with over 50 members already signed up.

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Delays after accident on M40

4:09pm Wednesday 22nd May 2013

AN ACCIDENT on the M40 this afternoon is causing long delays, with two lanes closed London bound between junction 2 and 3.

Wycombe-to-Oxford rail link to go ahead after failed High Court bid

3:35pm Friday 17th May 2013

A NEW £130m rail link between London and Oxford will go ahead after a challenge to halt it was thrown out of the High Court.

Pupils selected to exhibit at Chelsea Flower Show

1:00pm Friday 17th May 2013

GREEN-fingered pupils from Holtspur School have been selected to show their horticultural creations at the Chelsea Flower Show for a second year running.

Veteran charity volunteer recognised

3:00pm Thursday 16th May 2013

A VETERAN volunteer has received the heartfelt praise of charity colleagues after helping out at a Beaconsfield club for 30 years and barely ever missing a meeting.

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Pinewood 'expects to appeal' £200m plan's refual

10:20am Thursday 16th May 2013

THE chief executive of Pinewood says it expects to appeal against South Bucks District Council’s “disappointing” decision to reject the film studio’s £200m expansion plan.

Woman arrested over Wooburn Moor caravan fire

4:35pm Monday 13th May 2013

A 50-year-old Beaconsfield woman has been arrested on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life after a caravan was gutted during a huge fire in Wooburn Moor this weekend.

School receives award for healthy smiles

4:10pm Monday 13th May 2013

CHILDREN at a Holtspur school showed off their healthy smiles last week after being the first to receive an award for promoting oral hygiene.

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Landlady receives national recognition for charity work

4:30pm Sunday 12th May 2013

A BEACONSFIELD landlady is celebrating after being honoured on a national list of inspiring people making Britain a better place to live.

Nutritionist's new Deli provides tastes for healthy waists

8:00am Sunday 12th May 2013

A NUTRITIONIST is waging war on unhealthy fast food by launching a new delicatessen venture in Beaconsfield.

101-year-old disabled woman handed parking ticket

4:30pm Saturday 11th May 2013

A 101-year-old disabled woman was left distressed after receiving a parking ticket in Beaconsfield while attending her birthday lunch.

Youths spotted causing havoc in Beaconsfield

6:00pm Thursday 9th May 2013

A GANG of up to ten youths were spotted causing criminal damage after a break-in at a Beaconsfield school.

Post mortem begins into low election turn out

5:59pm Thursday 9th May 2013

WYCOMBE'S MP has rebutted suggestions of Tory complacency as a post mortem into another low election turn out takes place.

Wi-Fi now available at South Bucks stations

1:17pm Thursday 9th May 2013

FREE WI-FI is now available at three stations in South Bucks.

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Police linking three arson attacks on six cars in High Wycombe

12:26pm Wednesday 8th May 2013

A SERIES of arson attacks on cars in High Wycombe over the weekend are being linked, police have announced today.

Martin Tett set to continue as county leader

5:12pm Sunday 5th May 2013

MARTIN Tett is set to continue at the man at the helm of the county, following Thursday's council elections.

Rise of UKIP continues in Bucks but Tories retain county council control

2:36pm Friday 3rd May 2013

THE national rise of the UK Independence Party continued today in Bucks - but the Conservatives still stormed back to power.

Tories see off UKIP in South Bucks elections

2:40pm Friday 3rd May 2013

IT WAS a sea of blue in South Bucks as the seven conservative Buckinghamshire County Councillors were all re-elected – though it was far from plain sailing.

Elections 2013 - see our live blog for results

6:30pm Thursday 2nd May 2013

THE winners and losers of the Bucks County Council elections will be starting to filter through tomorrow morning.

'Grow and sell' scheme launched for schools

12:00pm Thursday 2nd May 2013

A CROP of green-fingered youngsters have been given the chance to grow their own produce to benefit their schools.

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Voting for elections takes place tomorrow

1:00pm Wednesday 1st May 2013

THE county council elections take place tomorrow. If you have any queries or concerns about where to vote you can call an election telephone hotline, set up especially and inspired by a Bucks Free Press reader.

Boost for ambulance response times in Beaconsfield

10:10am Wednesday 1st May 2013

Mark Begley, emergency services manager for Bucks. AMBULANCE waiting times in Beaconsfield could improve after planning permission was granted for a new standby point in the town.

Criminals have £3m confiscated by police

10:27am Tuesday 30th April 2013

THE message that crime does not pay has been reinforced by a special police unit which confiscated nearly £3m cash from convicted criminals last year.

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Hate crimes and domestic abuse rise in Chiltern and South Bucks

3:07pm Monday 29th April 2013

HATE crime and reports of domestic violence are on the rise in Chiltern and South Bucks, figures show.

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Debate over future of Beaconsfield Town Hall

2:00pm Monday 29th April 2013

THE future of Beaconsfield Town Hall has come under scrutiny once again, with calls for the council to take action on the building which is "not fit for purpose."

Multi-vehicle crash and oil spill on M40

9:35am Monday 29th April 2013

AN OIL spill on the M40 has led to a lane shut and long delays this morning.

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Schools could shut again for teachers strikes

6:00am Monday 29th April 2013

SCHOOLS could be shut due to strikes again later this year as a Bucks teaching union launched a scathing attack on the Government.

Jewellery stolen in Holtspur burglary

4:00pm Friday 26th April 2013

BURGLARS smashed a patio door before stealing jewellery from a property in Holtspur on Monday.

Elections 2013: Written statements still wanted

10:29am Friday 26th April 2013

THE Bucks Free Press is still asking council contenders at the May 2 elections for their written statements.

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Wetherspoons keen for M40 pub to go ahead

8:00am Wednesday 24th April 2013

WETHERSPOONS has confirmed it is keen to press ahead with a new pub in a service station on the M40.

How are you going to vote?

2:30pm Tuesday 23rd April 2013

THE elections for Bucks County Council are looming. Residents have the chance to elect a representative for their area for the next four years on May 2. But are you going to use your vote and if so have you decided yet who for?

Strong support for new Beaconsfield WI

7:00pm Tuesday 23rd April 2013

A WOMEN’S Institute for Beaconsfield is set to be launched after strong support at a meeting held last night to discuss the new group.

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Plans for Commemorative Enid Blyton Plaque

4:30pm Tuesday 23rd April 2013

ENID Blyton is set to receive her very own commemorative plaque to mark the 75th anniversary of the author’s arrival in Beaconsfield

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Mayor's pride as term draws to a close

5:00pm Monday 22nd April 2013

THE MAYOR of Beaconsfield has spoken of the “honour and privilege” at holding the position as his year-long term draws to a close.

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Student fundraiser set sights on new heights

4:00pm Saturday 20th April 2013

A STUDENT from Beaconsfield is taking fundraising to new heights as she prepares for a charity challenge of a lifetime.

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Social networking focus for business breakfast

8:00am Saturday 20th April 2013

BUSINESS people will have the chance to maximise their social networking opportunities at a special breakfast event in Beaconsfield next week.

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Beaconsfield welcomes twin town to cheese festival

7:00pm Thursday 18th April 2013

CHEESE lovers from far and wide descended on Beaconsfield last Saturday for the third annual cheese maker’s market.

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Grand opening for Beaconsfield's newest eatery

1:00pm Thursday 18th April 2013

BEACONSFIELD dignitaries were among the crowd at the grand unveiling of the town’s newest bar and restaurant last week.

BFP video pitch opportunity for BCC election candidates

4:59pm Wednesday 17th April 2013

CALLING all Buckinghamshire County Council election candidates!

Tech-shy to benefit from web lessons

7:20am Wednesday 17th April 2013

HELP is at hand next week for older people unsure about the brave new world of the internet.

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Planning applications for April 12

11:53am Tuesday 16th April 2013

THE following planning applications were validated by south Buckinghamshire district councils on Friday.

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Hundreds turn out for Wilton Park meeting

6:10pm Wednesday 10th April 2013

NEARLY 250 people turned out to a public meeting this week to discuss the future of Beaconsfield’s Wilton Park.

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Planning applications for April 8

9:32am Wednesday 10th April 2013

THE following planning applications were received by south Buckinghamshire district councils on Monday.

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Young musicians in Rock School gig

1:46pm Tuesday 9th April 2013

BUDDING young rock stars were given the chance to show off their skills on stage last week at the end-of-course show for Beaconsfield’s very own ‘school of rock’.

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Societies unite over major Beaconsfield development

1:40pm Thursday 4th April 2013

SOCIETIES in Beaconsfield are joining forces to call for the new Wilton Park development to provide the maximum possible benefit for the whole community.

TV feature spot for Enid Blyton debate

4:56pm Wednesday 3rd April 2013

THE CONTROVERSY surrounding Beaconsfield’s celebration of Enid Blyton is the subject of a BBC news feature set to be screened next week.

Disability sports skills sessions for youngsters

2:57pm Tuesday 2nd April 2013

YOUNG people with learning and physical disabilities can look forward to three days of fun multi-skills sessions in Beaconsfield during the Easter Holidays.

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GPs take charge of £305m health budget today

7:00am Monday 1st April 2013

DOCTORS in south Bucks today take charge of a £305million budget for health services.

New Beaconsfield Girl Guides building set to be completed in August

8:40am Sunday 31st March 2013

THE new headquarters housing Beaconsfield's girl guides paid for with £260,000 raised by it's fundraising committee should be opening its doors by August.

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