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Dad tells of son's horrific drug tragedy

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 10:27:45 +0000

A MAN who set himself alight on a Bucks golf course had never been able to forgive himself for killing his mother 14 years ago.

MP takes a look at evolving college campus

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 14:40:00 +0000

MP Dominic Grieve took a peek at evolving Flackwell Heath campus of Amersham & Wycombe College on a visit last week.

Beaconsfield's Olympic plans announced

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 14:10:00 +0000

PLANS for Beaconsfield’s Olympic celebrations have been unveiled - including a mobility scooter dash, tug of war and poetry contests.

Handcuffs and life-size copper cut-out stolen from police

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 13:21:11 +0000

THE catchphrase ‘you’re nicked’ has been spun on its head by daring thieves who pinched items including a life-size cut-out of a copper from police.

Community news: Denham A40 speed limit to increase

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 12:43:53 +0000

Community news for Beaconsfield, Gerrards Cross, Seer Green and Jordans.

Community news: Wooburn Pavilion update

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 12:00:30 +0000

Community news for Bourne End, Flackwell Heath, Loudwater and the Wooburns

In today's BFP: Marrakech break competition & 2-for-1 theatre offer

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 10:26:29 +0000

DON’T miss this week’s Bucks Free Press for your chance to win a fantastic three-night break for two in the ancient Moroccan city of Marrakech.

Cricket club given boost with £50,000 grant

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 10:00:00 +0000

A CRICKET club is set to rise from the ashes after being awarded £50,000 to replace a clubhouse destroyed by arsonists.

Charity calls off walk after Arctic weather

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 09:34:14 +0000

THE Arctic conditions have forced a charity to call off its annual walk in memory of deceased children.

Holmer Green craftsman on Alan Titchmarsh show

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 07:50:00 +0000

A TRADITIONAL woodcraftsman from Holmer Green will be showing off his skills on the Alan Titchmarsh Show today, but it is not the first time he has met the presenter.

Latest on school closures and travel news

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 05:10:00 +0000

LIGHT snow has fallen on south Buckinghamshire overnight - as the Met Office warns of very cold weather and icy conditions over the next two days.

Planning applications for February 8

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 11:37:16 +0000

THE following planning applications were submitted to south Buckinghamshire councils on Wednesday.

Body discovered near petrol station

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 15:27:55 +0000

HUMAN remains have been discovered near a petrol station in Beaconsfield.

Gritters ready but heavy snow set to stay away

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 15:02:26 +0000

TRANSPORT chiefs have hailed the work of its staff and have “no concerns” about keeping motorists moving should more snow descend on Bucks.

Kidnap accused taken into custody

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:14:28 +0000

THREE men are in custody after being charged with kidnapping a High Wycombe teenager who was later found in Leicester.