EXPERIMENTAL chef Heston Blumenthal caused a stir in High Wycombe today during filming for his next project with Channel 4. The Michelin-starred chef, who attended John Hampden Grammar School, grilled Eden shoppers about their opinions on cinema
A POPULAR High Wycombe woman made her final journey today on a bus described as her “pride and joy”. The bus was used to carry the coffin of Lynne Pearce to Amersham Crematorium for her funeral. She died on March 28 aged 58. She and
After sitting up late on Monday evening watching the thrilling snooker final I was relived to have today off work. The weather has been absolutely beautiful with sunshine and a light breeze to make me feel alive. It's rare that I get
A FACEBOOK group has been launched opposing the three main parties’ decision not to stand against Commons speaker John Bercow in Buckingham. Founder Graham Lee, of Whiteleaf, hopes the ‘Speak Out’ group will change the arrangements around the
HIGH Wycombe RFC coach Fe’ao Vunipola is leaving the club this summer after just one season. The former Tongan international said: “I’ve loved working with the players and thank the club for giving me the opportunity. “I wanted to prove
A COUPLE who are both captains at Princes Risborough Golf Club have raised £4,000 to help youngsters suffering with cancer. Ladies' captain Christine Stevens and her husband Mike, who is men's captain, held a Grand Charity Day at the golf club in Saunderton
ELECTION hopefuls have backed campaigners whose “retirement dreams” were “shattered” by the collapse of pensions company Equitable Life. Equitable Members Action Group (EMAG) have been fighting a long running battle to get compensation from
READERS have until 10am tomorrow to cast their vote in the Bucks Free Press's online election poll - and you can see the results so far here. About 3,000 people have so far cast their vote ahead of Thursday's General Election. Click the link at the
A HIGH Wycombe resident had a furious clash with the UK Independence Party’s leader on live national radio this morning. A man who gave his name as Qadeer challenged Lord Pearson on Nicky Campbell’s Radio 5 Live’s breakfast phone in. He spoke after
STUART Beavon's miserable end of the season got even worse yesterday when he broke his leg during Blues' 3-2 defeat at the hands of Maidenhead United in the Berks and Bucks Cup Final. Just 24 hours earlier, Beavon had come on as a substitute as Blues
LISTEN to Amersham residents say who they are going to vote for in latest Bucks Free Press straw poll ahead of election day. Conservative Cheryl Gillan is defending the seat, which she won in 1992, from Labour, Liberal Democrat, Green and UK
THE following applications were submitted to south Buckinghamshire councils yesterday. To view Wycombe applications click here, for Chiltern applications click here and for South Bucks applications click here. You must accept the terms and conditions
HIGH Wycombe RFC are on course for a hat-trick of Bucks Cup titles after winning their semi-final at Milton Keynes on Sunday. They edged their hosts 22-17 and will now play Olney in the final this weekend. Wycombe scored their first of three tries after
THERE was a time this season when Wasps’ pack would have creaked and groaned against Cardiff Blues. But on Saturday their progress under Trevor Woodman showed clearly as they more than held their own against the Blues. Wasps director of rugby Tony Hanks
STILL not sure who to vote for? Our recordings and videos of in depth candidate debates could help you decide. The Bucks Free Press has been recording and filming hustings events – Q&As with members of the public – to get you close to where
