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Dear reader,

We might be in lockdown, but it is still Friday – and that means it is time to celebrate (and pick up the latest copy of Bucks Free Press, of course).

With many people isolating at home, I’m writing to you to explain all the great things on offer in your weekly newspaper.

As we stand shoulder-to-shoulder with you during this pandemic, we hope you will continue to support local journalism by buying a paper on your weekly shop, or daily walk.

And please don’t forget the elderly relatives or neighbours who may not be able to get out but rely on the service we provide to find out essential advice and information – plus everything that’s going on in their community.

As always, we are #ThereWithYou

What is in today’s Bucks Free Press?

Wycombe Wanderers special:

We’re just days away from the biggest game in Wycombe Wanderers’ history – one win away from a place in the Championship.

Get your Bucks Free Press today for unrivalled coverage ahead of the Blues’ trip to Wembley.

We’ve got 12 pages of coverage including the latest from the club, recap of Fleetwood tie, history of the club and a souvenir wall poster.

Come on you Blues!

General news:

Headlines this week include:

  • Couple target OAP near bank
  • Tragic teen found dead in woods
  • Warning after another BBQ blaze
  • Drunk who stole beer spared jail
  • Travellers pitch up caravans across Bucks
  • Pop-up cycleways could be introduced
  • Teen in court over double murder
  • BA jobs cut protest across Bucks
  • Tragic businessman died after relapsing
  • Company devastation amid work overhaul
  • Carbon monoxide seaplane crash clues
  • New leisure site facilities
  • New golf course attraction
  • Major developments progress across Bucks
  • Tears as crowds call for end to racial injustice

Covid-19 latest:

Headlines this week include:

  • PM’s comments are slammed by care boss
  • Community rallies to buy vital marquees
  • Private hospital turned into urgent cancer centre
  • Latest virus statistics for Buckinghamshire
  • Model village reopens
  • Rotary’s lifelines
  • Hospice shop help

Freetime, TV, Puzzles & Horoscopes:

Starting in Freetime, we speak to Ivo Graham as he prepares to bring his comedy show to Aylesbury.

We also have dozens of brainteasers in our Puzzler supplement.

Our popular 7-day 8-page TV guide is also out – no longer do you need to pick up your BFP, puzzles book and TV supplement (we’ve got the lot in one!).

Plus, horoscopes celeb Russell Grant writes in our pages to deliver your latest star signs.

Nostalgia:

We have a special Wycombe Wanderers-themed Nostalgia section this week including a feature on why the club are pride of place in the history of town. We also look at Wycombe’s grounds through the ages.

On top of this we have a feature on the experience of a Buckinghamshire family in Dunkirk.

We also have an interesting look through the archives at the ‘Midnight Marauder’ (Marlow edition) and feature the life of Amy Byng Hall Scott (Amersham, Chesham and Little Chalfont edition).

Opinion:

It’s another busy week on the Bucks Free Press letters’ pages.

Topics include:

  • ‘Blowing in the wind…’
  • Great memories of a music legend
  • Unfair for 11-Plus tests to go ahead
  • Thankful for work of our NHS heroes
  • Historic pub names need protection
  • Clap for MPs who want a pay rise?
  • Charities support after lockdown
  • EU spending is efficient
  • Faith in human nature restored
  • Care home’s response to PM
  • And Letter from Westminster is penned by Buckingham MP Greg Smith

What next?

We want to hear from you! My team is working hard to keep you informed and entertained, but what else do you want from your Bucks Free Press newspaper?

Get in touch by emailing andrew.colley@newsquest.co.uk or call 01494 755089.

And don’t forget your elderly neighbours – where possible, please get them a copy of the BFP for their weekly shop.

For many people, certainly those without the internet, Friday’s title will be an essential guide to everything going on around them.

For new readers, the Bucks Free Press costs just £1.10 and is available at all good local newsagents, supermarkets and convenience stores.

From myself and everyone at Bucks Free Press, we wish you and your family well. Keep safe!

Andrew Colley, Bucks Free Press editor