Bucks Free Press
Wed, 04 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000'There is no habitat left': shock as developers raze green-belt land in Amersham
Residents say they were left shocked after large sections of green-belt land off Whielden Street in Amersham were cleared by developers.
Wed, 04 Mar 2026 07:42:18 +0000Fly-tippers made to replace items into van which was then seized by police
Two males caught fly-tipping in Gerrards Cross were made to replace their items back into a van, which was then seized by officers amid a rural crime patrol.
Wed, 04 Mar 2026 07:23:21 +0000Nitrous Oxide canisters seized after reports of use at motorway service station
Nitrous Oxide (NOS) canisters have been seized after reports of individuals inhaling the gas from balloons at Beaconsfield M40 motorway service station.
Wed, 04 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000'Loving, beautiful' woman died by suicide at grandmother's home, inquest told
A ‘loving, beautiful’ woman died by suicide at her grandmother’s home, an inquest has heard.
Wed, 04 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000Former Buckinghamshire resident shares update from Dubai
A former High Wycombe resident has described a strong “sense of community and togetherness” in the United Arab Emirates following the start of the Iran war.
Wed, 04 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000Care home residents given makeover by local hairdressers
A Beaconsfield hair salon has teamed up with Bluebird Care to give a well‑deserved treat to a local carer and one of the service’s long‑standing customers.
Wed, 04 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000Man found dead in High Wycombe property after unintended heroin overdose
A High Wycombe man died at a property after a heroin overdose, an inquest has heard.
Wed, 04 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000'Harsh and discordant' design plans for town centre shop sign lambasted
Plans to add new signs and vinyl graphics to the Superdrug on Marlow High Street have been lambasted by the council.
Wed, 04 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000Semi-detatched home on sale in Beaconsfield for £750k
A semi-detached house on Holtspur Top Lane, Beaconsfield, is priced at £750,000.
Tue, 03 Mar 2026 12:30:00 +0000Wycombe multi-storey car park could face permanent closure and demolition
A problem High Wycombe multi-storey car park could be permanently closed and demolished under new plans unveiled by Buckinghamshire Council.
Tue, 03 Mar 2026 12:16:49 +0000The Crown star wins lead role in new children's movie
Actress Claire Foy, a drama student in Oxfordshire before becoming a screen star, is playing a lead role in a movie adaptation of an Enid Blyton story
Tue, 03 Mar 2026 17:36:56 +0000Man, 25, accused of rape at ‘flat above’ Wycombe café that has since closed
A 25-year-old man is due to appear in court accused of rape in the Frogmore area of High Wycombe.
Tue, 03 Mar 2026 16:00:00 +0000Close to 1.5k signatures against 800-home development on Bucks farmland
Close to 1,500 people have signed a petition against an 800-home green belt development on Burnham farmland.
Tue, 03 Mar 2026 11:30:35 +0000Urgent search for Bucks teen who left note saying he was going to help Ukraine
Ukrainian Authorities, Interpol and the Government have joined an urgent search for a missing Chalfont St Giles teen.
Tue, 03 Mar 2026 16:59:56 +0000Tributes paid to security guard as man accused of murder appears in court
Tributes have been paid to a "kind and professional" security guard after a Milton Keynes shopping centre stabbing.
Tue, 03 Mar 2026 12:30:00 +0000Bucks town takeaway plans to extend opening times into night
A Chesham takeaway has applied to extend its opening hours later into the night to "serve local demand".
Tue, 03 Mar 2026 14:50:25 +0000Drug dealing pair were caught with £37k worth of cash and cannabis
Two drug dealers were caught with £37,000 worth of cash and cannabis after they were pulled over by police.
Tue, 03 Mar 2026 13:00:38 +0000Cost of petrol in High Wycombe as prices rise amid Iran bombings
The ongoing conflict in the Middle East sparked by America has raised fears that fuel prices in the UK could rise.
Tue, 03 Mar 2026 12:15:17 +0000Tesco workers in county eligible for significant payouts
Tesco workers in Buckinghamshire are eligible for significant payouts and could split a £134 million windfall from a share scheme.
Tue, 03 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000School granted 'immunity' from enforcement action over use of field
The Downley School has had to prove it has been using a field as a playing field for over 10-years to gain immunity from enforcement action.
Tue, 03 Mar 2026 16:00:00 +0000Popular café in shopping centre temporarily closes
A popular café in High Wycombe has temporarily closed due to a renovation.
Tue, 03 Mar 2026 12:53:08 +0000Nitrous Oxide canister bins installed in Buckinghamshire town
Nitrous Oxide canister bins have been installed in High Wycombe.
Tue, 03 Mar 2026 12:05:58 +0000'It is great to be back' - Popular baker returns to busy shopping centre
The owner of an independent business in High Wycombe said she was “taken aback” by the level of support she received following the relaunch of her shop.
Tue, 03 Mar 2026 09:23:12 +0000Temperatures could reach 14 °C in Buckinghamshire as start of spring edges closer
Temperatures could reach as high as 14 °C in Buckinghamshire as the start of spring edges closer.
Tue, 03 Mar 2026 08:32:30 +0000Man rescued as car crashes into telegraph pole in small village
A man received roadside treatment following a collision between a car and a telegraph pole.
Tue, 03 Mar 2026 08:10:03 +0000Chocolate shop and café receives new hygiene score
One of the country’s leading chocolate shops and cafes has received a new food hygiene score for its High Wycombe shop.
Tue, 03 Mar 2026 07:24:49 +0000WATCH: Fly-tipper given four-figure fine for dumping garden waste in village
A man who was contracted to remove surplus goods from a gardening job has been given a four-figure fine for fly-tipping.
Tue, 03 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000Chesham care home goes from inadequate to outstanding after new rating by watchdog
A care home in Chesham which was rated inadequate has turned itself around being found to be “outstanding”.
Tue, 03 Mar 2026 17:38:59 +0000PICTURES: Incredible free food market returns to Wycombe
A FUSION of flavours were on offer as Wycombe's Vegan Market returned to the town centre last weekend.
Tue, 03 Mar 2026 13:20:01 +0000Qatar to give update on when flights to Doha will resume on March 4
Qatar has given an update on when its flights will resume to Doha after four days of cancellations.
Tue, 03 Mar 2026 10:44:46 +0000Qatar Airways update on when flights will resume to Doha Airport
Qatar has given an update on when its flights will resume to Doha after four days of cancellations.
Tue, 03 Mar 2026 15:57:12 +0000How TGI Fridays in Wycombe survived getting closed down in latest round of cuts
TGI Fridays in High Wycombe is bucking the trend of nationwide closures and thriving thanks to its loyal team and local support, its deputy manager has said.
Tue, 03 Mar 2026 11:21:34 +0000Loraine Kelly cried driving to studio says daughter on broadcaster's 'mum guilt'
The daughter of TV presenter Lorraine Kelly has spoken out on her relationship with her Bourne End-based mum, telling of her 'mum guilt'.
Tue, 03 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000Spacious four-bedroom terraced house for sale in Marlow at £525k
Located on James Close, this Marlow property offers spacious and versatile living quarters suitable for a modern family.
Tue, 03 Mar 2026 14:39:09 +0000Royal Mail delays latest as 20 postcodes warned to expect late deliveries
Royal Mail has warned of delivery delays in 20 postcodes across the UK - see the full list of areas affected.
Tue, 03 Mar 2026 14:38:02 +0000Petrol prices could soar ahead of planned fuel duty rises
Rachel Reeves is under pressure to abandon planned fuel duty increases after oil prices surged following US and Israeli strikes on Iran.
Tue, 03 Mar 2026 14:36:59 +0000State Pension increase 2026: How much extra you'll get from April
From the New State Pension to Attendance Allowance, here’s how much payments will rise in April 2026 and what it means for you
Tue, 03 Mar 2026 14:35:57 +0000Gardener shares toilet roll hack to protect plant seeds from pests
Gena Murray, who shares gardening tips on her 'GigisGardenTips' Instagram page says this piece of recycling is excellent for protecting young plants
Tue, 03 Mar 2026 14:18:42 +0000Heating experts reveal exact date you should turn your heating off this year
After analysing years of Met Office date, heating experts can reveal the date you should stop heating your home this year.
Tue, 03 Mar 2026 14:17:38 +0000Asda shoppers can save on their shop this month - but you'll have to act fast
Families will be able to save on a range of household and food items as the supermarket cuts prices for Asda Reward members
Tue, 03 Mar 2026 14:15:17 +0000Greggs announces it will aim to open 120 more stores across UK this year
Greggs is targeting around 120 further openings this year as it highlighted ambitions to grow to “significantly more than 3,000 UK shops over longer term”.
Tue, 03 Mar 2026 14:13:27 +0000Supermarket shoppers at Tesco, Sainsbury's, Asda and Morrisons warned they're parking "all wrong"
Supermarket shoppers given parking warning as expert says you are doing it wrong
Tue, 03 Mar 2026 14:11:30 +0000'do not eat' Tesco shoppers issued warning over salmonella contamination
Tesco shoppers have been issued a “do not eat” warning as a product sold at the supermarket may contain salmonella.
Tue, 03 Mar 2026 14:08:31 +0000Turkey travel advice update due to conflict near its border with Iran
The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) has updated its latest travel advice for those heading to Turkey from the UK amid Middle East conflict
Tue, 03 Mar 2026 14:07:35 +00004 holiday hotspots where travel has been affected by the Middle East war
It is not just countries in the Middle East where travel is slow, with other popular holiday spots like Bali, Australia and Thailand also having issues.
Tue, 03 Mar 2026 14:04:10 +0000Is Dubai still safe to travel to amid the Middle East conflict?
The intensifying conflict between Iran and US-Israeli forces has resulted in flight cancellations, including at Dubai Airport, and important travel advice.
Mon, 02 Mar 2026 16:00:00 +0000Coffee shop opening date revealed for former Bucks High Street bank
The opening date has been revealed for a new Esquires Coffee shop set to open after a revamp of a former Chesham Lloyd's Bank.
Mon, 02 Mar 2026 15:45:18 +0000'Expect delays' as Bucks motorway traffic held after crash
Traffic has been released on the M25 in Buckinghamshire clockwise between J15 (M4 J4b / Slough) and J16 (M40 J1a / Uxbridge) following a crash, but delays are ongoing.
Mon, 02 Mar 2026 12:30:00 +0000Mary Berry 'solace' in gardening at 3.5 acre former Bucks home
Dame Mary Berry has spoken of the solace she has taken from gardening including at her huge 3.5-acre plot at Watercroft in Penn, Bucks.
Mon, 02 Mar 2026 08:01:51 +0000Police patrolling Bucks schools amid social media 'wars' fight trend
Aylesbury schools will be patrolled by police amid a school "wars" trend where social media posts encourage violence between pupils.