Bucks Free Press

Sun, 03 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Town centre car park set for closure and demolition
A "deteriorated" multistorey car park in High Wycombe is set to close and be demolished

Sun, 03 May 2026 09:45:14 +0100
Smoke visible as firefighters battle town centre blaze - live updates
Fire crews are currently battling a fire at a commercial garage on Desborough Road in High Wycombe

Sun, 03 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Nostalgia: Time, town & tradition: Marlowmemories from Richard Bailey
For Richard Bailey, Marlow is not just where he lives. It is where his story begins and continues to unfold.

Sun, 03 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Planning round up: Two homes refused, extension withdrawn and conversion plan
Plans to build up to two houses in the Hughenden Valley have been refused.

Sun, 03 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Buckinghamshire neighbourhoods with the best access to parks revealed
A new study has revealed the Buckinghamshire neighbourhoods with the best access to parks.

Sun, 03 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
More line-ups announced for 2026 retro festival this summer
Rewind Festival have announced two more line-ups alongside its main stage performances that will take place this summer

Sun, 03 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Sarah Green MP: 'Pony and trap racing has been an issue for too long'
Pony and trap racing has been an issue for too long, writes Sarah Green, the Liberal Democrat MP for Chesham and Amersham.

Sun, 03 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Three-bedroom house in High Wycombe on sale at £900,000
A three-bedroom house is for sale on Brands Hill Avenue, High Wycombe, listed at £900,000.

Sun, 03 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Strictly star returning to Wycombe theatre for 2026 Christmas pantomime
A Strictly star returning to the Wycombe Swan to star in the theatre's 2026 Christmas pantomime.

Sun, 03 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Stand-up star bringing brand-new tour to Wycombe next year
Comedy enthusiasts are in for a treat in January 2027 as comedian Paul Smith brings his biggest tour ever to the Wycombe Swan.

Sun, 03 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Amersham launches tallest sunflower contest at town's Climate Action Day
The planting gun was fired at the weekend for this year’s Amersham tallest sunflower competition.

Sat, 02 May 2026 11:46:41 +0100
ITV bringing back iconic show after 28 years away with popular TV star set to host
ITV is bringing back the iconic Name That Tune gameshow for the first time in over two decades - with Alison Hammond fronting it.

Sat, 02 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Wycombe: Barriers and lights left on busy road when no workers present
Motorists faced delays on Amersham Hill in High Wycombe this week, with concerns raised about roadworks continuing to disrupt traffic even when no workers were present.

Sat, 02 May 2026 16:40:59 +0100
Police dispersal order in place to combat pony and trap racing on A-roads
A police dispersal order is in place on the A40 and the A413 after reports of pony and trap racing near Gerrards Cross

Sat, 02 May 2026 14:26:40 +0100
Bus stop vandalised with white paint as police search for teen
Police are searching for a teen caught on CCTV after an Edgcott bus stop was vandalised with white paint

Sat, 02 May 2026 12:09:31 +0100
Motorcyclist 'seriously injured' in hit-and-run crash
A motorcyclist was hospitalised after a hit-and-run crash in Buckinghamshire

Sat, 02 May 2026 11:36:56 +0100
RECAP: M4 partially closed by car fire
The M4 was partially closed between J8 and J10 following a car fire

Sat, 02 May 2026 11:22:54 +0100
Driver arrested after cocaine found hidden in Coca-Cola can
High Wycombe police arrested an Audi driver after finding cocaine hidden in a Coca-Cola can

Sat, 02 May 2026 15:39:10 +0100
Wycombe's home match against Rotherham halted due to medical emergency
Wycombe Wanderers’ final match of the season against Rotherham United was temporarily suspended due to a medical emergency.

Sat, 02 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Nostalgia - The Tragic story of ArthurTyrwhitt Drake’s fob
Amersham Museum holds around 12,000 items relating to the history of the town and its residents.

Sat, 02 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Luxury Buckinghamshire hotel reaches final of national award
A luxury Buckinghamshire hotel is celebrating after being named a finalist in one of the hospitality sector’s leading marketing awards.

Sat, 02 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Residents praised for embracing food waste recycling
Buckinghamshire council has extended food waste recycling to more than 25,000 flats with communal waste collections across the county between October and March.

Sat, 02 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
This 'beautiful' Buckinghamshire lake has been named among UK's most 'spectacular'
Black Park Lake in Buckinghamshire has been named among UK's most 'spectacular'

Sat, 02 May 2026 11:45:00 +0100
OLD CODGER COLUMN: Cones everywhere across Wycombe, we've had enough
OLD codgers have many tales and this week I write about a "not funny" hoax and cones galore like little daleks across the Wycombe and Beaconsfield districts.

Sat, 02 May 2026 11:06:41 +0100
Hidden pension gap hits mums hardest - but here's how to claim from HMRC
A delay to a system designed to restore lost National Insurance credits has sparked anger, with many mothers still facing gaps in their state pension records.

Sat, 02 May 2026 10:15:42 +0100
Five people arrested by Thames Valley Police officers
Five people have been arrested by Thames Valley Police in just four days amid a major crackdown.

Sat, 02 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Seven-bedroom detached house in Little Marlow on sale for £2,300,000
Located on Church Road in Little Marlow, a seven-bedroom detached house is on sale for £2,300,000.

Sat, 02 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Local young performers to star in The Addams Family at Wycombe Swan this summer
The Addams Family is coming to the Wycombe Swan in August, presented by Wycombe Swan Summer Youth Project

Sat, 02 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Dobbies in Beaconsfield to host hanging basket workshop
A workshop will take place at the Dobbies Garden Centres Beaconsfield store on Saturday, May 9 and Saturday, May 16, for Alzheimer’s Research UK.

Sat, 02 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
BNU holds lecture to discuss health inequality
The lecture was delivered by Professor Adetoro Adegoke, Buckinghamshire New University's Professor of Health Inequalities.

Sat, 02 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Four-bedroom family home next to nature reserve on the market for £1.2m
A four-bedroom property on Holtspur Top Lane, Beaconsfield, spans 1,883 square feet over two floors.

Sat, 02 May 2026 16:50:19 +0100
Starbucks drops new ‘cloud’ Frappuccinos and fans are rushing to try them
Starbucks has just unveiled a new type of drink - and it’s already creating a buzz among fans.

Sat, 02 May 2026 16:47:31 +0100
Greek restaurant chain to close 9 venues across the UK despite rescue deal
A Greek restaurant chain will close nine of its restaurants across the UK despite its other venues being saved by another company.

Sat, 02 May 2026 16:41:42 +0100
Major airline shuts down after 34 years and cancels all flights - how to get refunds
An airline has announced that it has gone out of business after 34 years and "started an orderly wind-down" of its operations immediately.

Sat, 02 May 2026 14:03:53 +0100
Support for popular Amazon devices to end in coming weeks - see the affected models
Amazon has confirmed it is set to discontinue support for some of its older Kindle models in the coming weeks - here are the affected devices.

Sat, 02 May 2026 13:31:24 +0100
Zayn Malik issues new health update and cancels UK tour dates after hospital stay
Former One Direction star Zayn Malik has issued a health update and cancelled some of his upcoming KONNAKOL Tour dates, including in the UK

Sat, 02 May 2026 11:59:37 +0100
Rare Royal Mint 50p coin selling for more than 400 times its face value
The rare Royal Mint 50p coin has sold for more than £200 on eBay, and there are thousands more out there that could be worth a small fortune

Sat, 02 May 2026 11:47:44 +0100
Car expert reveals how fast can you drive before triggering a speed camera
What speed triggers a speed camera in UK - motoring experts explain how they work, what the rules are, and if 10% above speed limit exists.

Sat, 02 May 2026 11:38:29 +0100
Shoppers urged to return children's toy sold in Argos, Asda and more after recall
Hunter Price International Limited is recalling the Crayola Discovery Craft Box due to an asbestos risk.

Sat, 02 May 2026 11:34:03 +0100
F1 president leads tributes to Alex Zanardi following Paralympian's death aged 59
Ex Formula One star and four-time Paralympic gold-medallist Alex Zanardi has died aged 59, his family has confirmed.

Sat, 02 May 2026 11:22:29 +0100
BBC The Traitors star announces birth of her first child - 'so wanted and so loved'
The Traitors star Charlotte Berman who appeared in the third series of the BBC reality game show has announced the birth of her first child

Sat, 02 May 2026 11:18:06 +0100
Teen arrested on suspicion of a bomb hoax offence after Peter Kay's show evacuated
A 19-year-old has been arrested on suspicion of a bomb hoax offence after a Peter Kay show in Birmingham was evacuated last night, police have said.

Sat, 02 May 2026 11:15:37 +0100
Who is performing on Britain's Got Talent tonight? 8 acts in second semi-final 2026
See all eight acts who will be performing in the second live semi-final of Britain's Got Talent on ITV tonight (May 2) - Nic Vani, World Wings and more

Sat, 02 May 2026 11:05:13 +0100
Asda, Aldi, M&S, Sainsbury’s and Morrisons issue food recall alerts to shoppers
Asda, Aldi, Sainsbury’s and Morrisons customers are being urged to check their cupboards following a series of food safety alerts.

Sat, 02 May 2026 10:58:56 +0100
Vinted rule change bans users from selling these two items
Vinted is prohibiting listing any knives or sharp objects, 'regardless of size or intended use'.

Sat, 02 May 2026 10:54:21 +0100
Secret to living to 100 years old revealed as David Attenborough approaches birthday
As David Attenborough approaches his 100th birthday, you might be wondering what his secret is.

Fri, 01 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Buckinghamshire MPs respond to stabbing of Jewish men in London
MPs and community leaders across Buckinghamshire have spoken out following a stabbing in Golders Green, north London, in which two Jewish men were injured.

Fri, 01 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Developer installs gates before asking for permission at Beaconsfield site
Plans to add brick piers and cast iron gates to a development in Beaconsfield have been lodged, despite the work having already taken place.

Fri, 01 May 2026 16:09:14 +0100
Marlow: Council risks appearing like 'dictatorship' over appointment wording
A Marlow Town councillor said the authority risked appearing like a ‘dictatorship’ if it refused to consider requests from outside organisations over which councillor would represent those groups.

Fri, 01 May 2026 12:30:00 +0100
Marlow business lodges to sell alcohol until 5.30 pm near station
A premises licence application has been lodged to sell alcohol until 5.30 pm at a business in Marlow.

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