Bucks Free Press

Sun, 15 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Major Buckinghamshire roadworks to cause disruption next week
Drivers across Buckinghamshire are being warned to expect road closures, overnight resurfacing works and temporary traffic lights next week as a major programme of highway improvements continues.

Sun, 15 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
In the dock: Man avoids jail after assault at High Wycombe hearing
A man convicted of three counts of assault was among the latest hearings held at High Wycombe Magistrates' Court.

Sun, 15 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Popular cafe described as a 'lovely little place' receives a new hygiene score
A popular Hazlemere café has received a new hygiene score following a recent inspection.

Sun, 15 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Greg Smith MP: 'It’s just not good enough'
As I sat in the Budget Statement recently, I couldn’t help thinking, “what precisely is in this for us, for rural communities?” The sad answer was absolutely nothing

Sun, 15 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Marlow six-bedroom home on market for £2,250,000
A six-bedroom house in Marlow is on the market with a guide price of £2,250,000.

Sun, 15 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Bonnie May named Business Leader of the Year at awards
Bonnie May has won Business Leader of the Year at the Buckinghamshire Business Awards.

Sun, 15 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Partou launches new autumn and winter menus across its Aylesbury nurseries
Partou nursery group has launched new autumn and winter menus to bring fresh flavours to the table.

Sun, 15 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Eight homes in the thriving property market in Buckinghamshire right now
The Buckinghamshire property market is thriving right now with homes to suit every budget.

Sat, 14 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
100-year-old woman wanted to die after husband's death, gardener tells murder trial
The gardener of a 100-year-old woman who died in buckinghamshire, and whose hotelier son and daughter are charged with her murder, has told a jury she wanted to die after the death of her husband.

Sat, 14 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
RANKED: Buckinghamshire's best secondary schools revealed in new results table
The best secondary schools in Buckinghamshire have been ranked using provisional Department for Education figures for the 2025/26 academic year.

Sat, 14 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
'Delays likely' with roadworks planned on busy route into Buckinghamshire town
Roadworks will be carried out on Wendover Road in Aylesbury next week with delays expected on the busy main route.

Sat, 14 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
High Wycombe-based house and pet-sitting network wins national award
High Wycombe-based HouseSit Match wins Pet Sitter Network of the Year at the 2026 UK Pet Industry Awards, recognised for pet welfare and network of sitters.

Sat, 14 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Food Review: The Royal Saracens Head impresses following huge renovation
Few buildings in Beaconsfield attract attention quite like the Royal Saracens Head.

Sat, 14 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Buckinghamshire's best attraction revealed as wildlife centre tops list
A wildlife rescue centre in Buckinghamshire has been named the county's highest-rated visitor attraction in a new ranking based on thousands of Google reviews.

Sat, 14 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Anti-fly-tipping notice appears on empty building along busy street in town centre
An anti-fly-tipping warning has appeared on a vacant High Wycombe town centre unit that has previously been plagued by people leaving unwanted items outside.

Sat, 14 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Aylesbury Tory candidate's 30-year Bucks residency questioned
Questions raised over Aylesbury Conservatives' 30-year residency claim after Jane MacBean previously called Bishop Auckland her home.

Sat, 14 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Planning round up: Wycombe roof, Amersham flats and Marlow cabin
Plans to replace roof coverings described as asbestos-type slate at two High Wycombe addresses have been approved.

Sat, 14 Nov 2026 16:00:00 +0000
Emmerdale and EastEnders stars lead new Strangers on a Train tour in Aylesbury
Strangers on a Train is set to take the stage in Aylesbury in a new UK tour.

Sat, 14 Nov 2026 16:00:00 +0000
Tesco colleagues raise more than £200,000 for Cancer Research UK in 13-mile walk
Hundreds of Tesco colleagues in Buckinghamshire have raised more than £200,000 through a sponsored walk.

Sat, 14 Nov 2026 16:00:00 +0000
Gibbs Gears crowned Company of the Year at Buckinghamshire Business Awards 2026
Gibbs Gears has been crowned Company of the Year at the Buckinghamshire Business Awards.

Sat, 14 Nov 2026 12:30:00 +0000
RAF corporal takes on 3,700-mile Indian Ocean row to raise £250,000 for charity
An RAF corporal from High Wycombe is taking on a 3,700-mile rowing challenge.

Sat, 14 Nov 2026 05:01:00 +0000
High Wycombe music shows include Beatles tribute band
Music lovers are in for a treat in High Wycombe.

Sat, 14 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
19-year-old helps shape how £20m of charity investment is allocated
A teenager is helping to influence how millions of pounds of charity cash are invested.

Sat, 14 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Artist paints six High Wycombe GP surgeries to thank staff for her care
Artist Jennifer Stokes is giving paintings of six High Wycombe GP surgeries to recognise the care she has received.

Sat, 14 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Six-bedroom home with triple garage listed in Chalfont St Giles
Grovebury House, with six bedrooms is on market in Chalfont St Giles, for £2,950,000.

Sat, 14 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
New director appointed to lead Roald Dahl Museum
A new director has been appointed to lead the Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre.

Sat, 14 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Charity dinner raises more than £10,000 to help people facing homelessness
A special charity dinner at Brasserie Blanc Beaconsfield has raised more than £10,000 to help people facing homelessness.

Sat, 14 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Planning applications submitted to Buckinghamshire Council
Several planning applications have been submitted to Buckinghamshire Council over the past week.

Sat, 14 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Pinewood Studios marks Remembrance with service and wreath-laying
Pinewood Studios has hosted its 26th annual Remembrance Service.

Sat, 14 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Bucks Free Press Camera Club: Autumn leaves create colourful scenes
Falling leaves and colourful woodland scenes feature in this week’s Bucks Free Press Camera Club selection of autumn photographs.

Sat, 14 Nov 2026 17:34:13 +0000
Man, 50s, seriously injured after crash between car and motorcyclist
A man in his 50s has been seriously injured after a crash involving a motorcycle and a car.

Sat, 14 Nov 2026 16:45:43 +0000
Two men caught poaching pheasants near Marlow as catapults seized
Two men were caught allegedly poaching pheasants near Marlow, with officers seizing catapults and cannabis during the incident.

Fri, 13 Nov 2026 15:05:24 +0000
Two suspected drug dealers arrested after drone investigation at Slough shop
Two people have been arrested in Slough after police officers used dogs and drones to disrupt suspected drug dealing in the area.

Fri, 13 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Council issues statement on David Walliams books in libraries
Buckinghamshire Council says it will not remove books by David Walliams from its libraries following reports of allegations of sexual misconduct against him.

Fri, 13 Nov 2026 12:04:23 +0000
Bucks MPs furious after asylum centre plans near Bicester win planning approval
Furious Buckinghamshire MPs have condemned the Government’s approval of plans for an asylum centre near Bicester.

Fri, 13 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Marlow, Aylesbury and High Wycombe feature in new 2026 UK sex map
Marlow, Aylesbury, High Wycombe and other local towns have been ranked in Lovehoney's new 2026 UK Sex Map.

Fri, 13 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
In the dock: Prolific shoplifter and drug drivers convicted in High Wycombe
A look at the most recent cases resolved at High Wycombe Magistrates Court, this week's cases included the sentencing for a serial shoplifter and drivers under the infuence.

Fri, 13 Nov 2026 08:42:13 +0000
Thames Valley Police report issues due to Microsoft outage
Some people in Buckinghamshire are struggling to report crime to the police due to the Microsoft outage.

Fri, 13 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
M40 closures this weekend as Buckinghamshire drivers warned of disruption
M40 closures are planned this weekend, with Buckinghamshire motorists facing disruption including a full southbound carriageway closure near Beaconsfield.

Fri, 13 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
New Bucks prison expected to be privately run, report says
A Ministry of Justice report says the new prison near Grendon is expected to be privately operated, subject to future ministerial agreement.

Fri, 13 Nov 2026 20:13:01 +0000
Two lanes closed after crash on M40 link road to M25
Two lanes have closed following a crash on a busy motorway link road this evening (Friday, November 13), causing delays for drivers.

Fri, 13 Nov 2026 19:16:02 +0000
Car without tax or MOT in seven years appears on busy High Wycombe street
Questions have been raised over the status of a vehicle parked on a busy High Wycombe street after checks suggested the registration number displayed may be linked to a different car.

Fri, 13 Nov 2026 16:43:05 +0000
Pedestrian, 84, dies in hospital following car crash on quiet street
An 84-year-old man who was struck by a car in Amersham has died.

Fri, 13 Nov 2026 16:00:00 +0000
High Street charity shop prepares for final day of trade after 45 years
A charity shop which has sat along High Wycombe High Street for over 40 years is now preparing for its final day of trade.

Fri, 13 Nov 2026 12:00:00 +0000
Britpop stars announced for Pub in the Park Marlow as three special guests join
Phil Daniels, Republica's Saffron and Reef frontman Gary Stringer will join Alex James' Britpop Classical at Pub in the Park Marlow in May.

Fri, 13 Nov 2026 10:53:19 +0000
Recap: Police and council services down in Bucks as Microsoft outage continues
Good morning, welcome to our live coverage of the impact of the Microsoft outage on Buckinghamshire.

Fri, 13 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
An 'extremely beautiful' village café and bistro receives new hygiene score
A Chalfont St Peter café and bistro has received a new hygiene score following a recent inspection.

Fri, 13 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Couple, 25 and 30, takeover village pub as opening date is officially confirmed
The new landlords of The Stag in Flackwell Heath say they are determined to restore confidence in the village pub and turn it into a thriving destination for both locals and visitors.

Fri, 13 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
New figures reveal prescription spending across Buckinghamshire
Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire West spends significantly less on prescriptions per person than many other parts of England, according to a new study.

Fri, 13 Nov 2026 20:00:00 +0000
Bucks council leader says concerns were ignored as Bicester asylum plans win approval
Buckinghamshire Council’s leader has criticised the Government for failing to properly engage with communities after granting planning permission for asylum accommodation at a former military site near Bicester.

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