Bucks Free Press: Local news articles from Beaconsfield

Criminals have £3m confiscated by police

From April 2014, all businesses and charities will be eligible for a new allowance, which will reduce their National Insurance contributions bill

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.

Film Festival set for sequel

7:00am Wednesday 27th March 2013

THE BEACONSFIELD Film Festival is gearing up for another showing next week as organisers hope to build on the success of last year.

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Rock School Rolls into Beaconsfield

7:10pm Tuesday 26th March 2013

BUDDING young rock stars will have the chance to strut their stuff on stage during a new course aimed at developing a range of musical skills.

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Prestigious garden project seeks support

1:46pm Monday 25th March 2013

A BEACONSFIELD garden designer is hoping to keep his dream of exhibiting at the world’s largest annual flower show alive as he searches for a sponsor for his design.

Garden designer lands prestigious flower show exhibit

8:00am Saturday 23rd March 2013

A BEACONSFIELD garden designer is celebrating after earning the chance to feature his creation at the world’s largest annual flower show.

Snow to fall tonight

1:34pm Friday 22nd March 2013

SNOW is going to fall tonight and possibly tomorrow around High Wycombe, a forecaster is warning this afternoon.

Free Wi-Fi for Chiltern Railways stations in Bucks

12:38pm Friday 22nd March 2013

FREE WiFi is coming to 24 Chiltern Railway stations over the next few months – including High Wycombe, Beaconsfield at Princes Risborough.

Free sports for Bucks kids this Easter

7:30am Friday 22nd March 2013

A SERIES of free sporting events will take place for children across South Bucks during the Easter holidays.

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Piggy bank raided for £25m road repairs

3:08pm Thursday 21st March 2013

SCORES of south Bucks’ most battered and pothole ridden roads are set to benefit from a £25m cash injection as council chiefs raid the piggy bank.

Car overturns on M40

3:03pm Thursday 21st March 2013

A CAR overturned on the M40 this morning, with air ambulance crews attending the scene.

Closure on M40 after two car crash

11:56am Thursday 21st March 2013

A TWO car crash on the M40 this morning has left one lane closed.

Business breakfast launches in Beaconsfield

1:25pm Wednesday 20th March 2013

A NEW business networking event for Beaconsfield launches this Friday, providing a monthly opportunity for business people to stay connected.

Poetry Launch Set for Beaconsfield

9:10am Tuesday 19th March 2013

BEACONSFIELD Library will host to a special poetry launch night next month to celebrate the release of a local poet’s new collection.

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2,700 Wycombe kids in poverty missing out on free school meals

7:00am Sunday 17th March 2013

WYCOMBE has the fifth highest proportion of children in poverty missing out on free school meals, a national report states.

Beaconsfield Annual Town Meeting set for next month

3:00pm Wednesday 13th March 2013

BEACONSFIELD residents will have the chance to air their views and concerns at the Annual Town Meeting next month.

Future of Beaconsfield's Wilton Park open for consultation

10:10pm Tuesday 12th March 2013

THE future of Wilton Park is open for public consultation this week, with developers discussing with the possible uses for the Beaconsfield site.

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Police release photo of man following Beaconsfield bike theft

1:35pm Tuesday 12th March 2013

POLICE have released a photo of a man they would like to speak to in connection with the theft of bicycle from Beaconsfield train station.

New bar and restaurant for Beaconsfield

10:10am Saturday 9th March 2013

A NEW bar and restaurant will be opening in New Beaconsfield in April following an £800,000 refurbishment.

Part of M40 closed after car hits barrier

4:49pm Friday 8th March 2013

PART of the M40 is shut this afternoon after a driver was injured in a crash.

Planning applications for March 4

2:02pm Wednesday 6th March 2013

THE Following planning applications were validated by south Buckinghamshire district councils on Monday.

Mount Everest climber speaks about media backlash after passing dead bodies

12:00pm Saturday 2nd March 2013

THE youngest British woman to climb Mount Everest has revealed how a media storm in the wake of her epic achievement has taken its toll.

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Pay cuts ruled out by council leader

3:02pm Wednesday 27th February 2013

A PAY cut for top earners has been ruled out by the leader of the county council, despite the pressing and ongoing need to make savings.

Couple opens second gift shop in same street

10:57am Friday 22nd February 2013

HIGH street chains seem to be dropping like flies at the moment, but a gift shop in Beaconsfield has defied the doom and gloom by opening a second store... in same street.

'Voluntary groups could close without extra cash'

7:00am Friday 22nd February 2013

CONCERNS have been raised that voluntary groups could close down without greater support from councils.

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