Bucks Free Press

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Homeowner ordered to demolish 'unsympathetic' Buckinghamshire building
A Marlow homeowner has been ordered to demolish an “unsympathetic” building that was built without planning permission.

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
5 places in High Wycombe to watch England vs Mexico
England are set to face Mexico on Monday, listed below are five pubs you can watch the game at.

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Joy Morrissey MP: 'Confidence in the Government has collapsed'
With summer in full swing, I hope residents across Beaconsfield, Marlow and the South Bucks villages have been enjoying the sunshine and taking advantage of everything our local communities have to offer, writes the Conservative MP for Beaconsfield ...

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Council responds to concerns over 'completely overgrown' Bucks cemetery
A parish council has responded after residents raised concerns that parts of a Buckinghamshire cemetery had become overgrown and difficult to access.

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Great Dragon Adventure to bring museum to life this summer
The Great Dragon Adventure will take over Aylesbury’s Discover Bucks Museum from July 22 to September 1.

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
'Blisteringly funny' comedian bringing new show to High Wycombe
Comedian Tom Stade is bringing his new show, Tom Stade: Rules, to Wycombe in October.

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
West End and Broadway star coming to Wycombe this year to kick off UK tour
John Barrowman is set to open his UK tour, My Life In Musicals, at the Wycombe Swan this autumn.

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Popular musical based on worldwide bestseller coming to Wycombe Swan
Dog Man: The Musical, based on the worldwide bestselling book series, is coming to the Wycombe Swan this October

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Marvin’s Marvellous Picnic to raise funds for Roald Dahl Nurses
A marvellous adventure is coming to a picnic blanket near you.

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Residents enjoy painting and pet therapy in open week
Cherry Tree House Care Home in Wendover opened its doors as part of Care Home Open Week, welcoming students, community groups, local businesses, volunteers and visitors.

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
The latest planning applications in Buckinghamshire
A summary of the latest planning applications submitted to Buckinghamshire Council in the week commencing June 22.

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
'Charming' Buckinghamshire market town among England's most underrated spots
Amersham has been named among England's most underrated towns - here's why.

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Classic car show returning to Chiltern Open Air Museum this month
Cars, motorcycles, and bicycles are set to descend on Chiltern Open Air Museum later this month for the annual Classic Vehicle Show

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Local composer's work to be transformed into cinematic film later this year
Matthew Wren's neo-classical ballet piece set to be recorded at Aylesbury's Waterside Theatre later this year.

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Buckinghamshire firm seeks licence to operate up to 15 vehicles from Marlow site
R Jameson Ltd has applied for a goods vehicle operator's licence for a site based in Marlow

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 04:00:00 +0100
IN THE DOCK: Malicious messages, shoplifting and violent disorder in Frogmoor
REHAAN Akhtar, 24, of Dashwood Avenue, High Wycombe, has been made subject to a community order after admitting failing to stop following a road traffic collision.

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 09:51:16 +0100
Two men charged after courier fraud incidents in High Wycombe and Oxford areas
Two men have been charged following a courier fraud incident in the High Wycombe and Oxford areas.

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Children forced to walk past discarded needles on drug-infested footpaths
Children are being forced to walk past discarded needles on High Wycombe footpaths used for drug dealing and drug taking.

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 10:19:42 +0100
Buckinghamshire bridge to close to traffic this weekend
A Bucks bridge will be closed overnight this weekend.

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 14:17:29 +0100
Bucks passengers facing delays after signalling system fault
Good afternoon, welcome to our live coverage of train delays between Amersham and Harrow-On-The-Hill due to a fault with the signalling system.

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 12:30:00 +0100
Visitors urged to leave cars at home and travel by bus to Henley Royal Regatta
Visitors are being urged to leave the car at home and take the bus to this year’s Henley Royal Regatta.

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 07:32:24 +0100
Multiple vehicles seized or clamped following police day of action
A police team has seized and clamped a number of untaxed vehicles as part of a targeted day of action in Wycombe.

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 07:16:29 +0100
Police say 78 e-bikes and e-scooters seized so far this year
A total of 78 e-bikes and e-scooters have been seized across High Wycombe, Aylesbury, and Chiltern and South Bucks so far this year.

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 07:07:58 +0100
Delays as overhead wire damage leaves some train lines blocked
Good morning, welcome to our live coverage of train delays between Milton Keynes Central and Rugby following overhead electric wire damage.

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Residents form 'vigilante' group as they claim Chesham has become 'lawless'
Chesham residents have set up a "vigilante" group to reduce speeding and dangerous driving in the town.

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
'He is deeply missed' - Finance manager found dead at Bucks home, inquest hears
A travel-loving Amersham man who was planning trips across the world in the weeks before his death has been remembered as a kind, thoughtful and caring person, an inquest has heard.

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Crazy Bear launches new-look pool terrace with Beaconsfield summer party
The Crazy Bear Hotel in Beaconsfield welcomed guests to a sun-soaked pool party to celebrate the unveiling of its transformed outdoor terrace and refurbished pool area.

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Calls for action as concerns grow over sewage discharges into River Thames at Marlow
Fresh concerns have been raised about water quality of the Marlow stretch of the River Thames following a series of sewage discharges linked to Thames Water's Little Marlow Sewage Treatment Works.

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Residents raise concerns over Marlow drinking culture after Wetherspoons opens
Residents living near Marlow town centre have claimed the town's drinking culture has worsened since the opening of a Wetherspoons, with some alleging an increase in anti-social behaviour involving young people.

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 16:30:00 +0100
Popular Bucks swimming pool gets new operator
A new operator has officially taken over the running of Wycombe Rye Lido, ensuring the popular outdoor swimming pool remains open throughout the summer.

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 09:57:04 +0100
Royal Mail confirms major UK-wide change to letter delivery system
Royal Mail will introduce the new delivery model nationwide by December, following a review by communications regulator Ofcom.

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 09:16:03 +0100
Zoo speaks out on 'one of the most distressing incidents' in its history
A zoo where a three-year-old boy was seriously injured after he was thrown into a crocodile enclosure has broken its silence.

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 20:48:21 +0100
Calling all parents! Special Kids Club keepsake supplement inside this week's BFP
Calling all parents, grandparents, guardians and club leaders!

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
School gets new immersive story pods to help inspire love of reading for students
Quainton Church of England Primary School in Aylesbury have created new immersive story pods to inspire a love of reading thanks to new funding

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Finance Column - ISAs: Simple in Principle, Valuable in Practice
Finance column by Phil Sole FPFS, chartered financial planner and director at CG Finance Ltd

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 18:28:25 +0100
Motorbike seized in Wycombe amid concerns over manner of riding
Police have seized a motorbike in Wycombe after concerns were raised by officers.

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Residents asked to share views on water quality improvement plans for Bucks pond
Residents are being invited to share their views on plans aimed at improving water quality and enhancing the environment around Skottowe’s Pond in Chesham’s Lowndes Park.

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Bucks estate agent team wins national award
A lettings team has been recognised with a British Property Award.

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 11:26:29 +0100
Mother 'crying with joy' after missing son found safe and well
A boy who went missing from his school has been found safe and well, police say

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 08:40:58 +0100
Police work with council to tackle fly-tipping and antisocial behaviour hotspot
Police have worked with the council to clean up a spot known for fly-tipping and antisocial behaviour in High Wycombe

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Planning boss responds to 2,378-signature petition to reinstate public comments
Buckinghamshire Council’s planning boss has responded to a petition urging the council to renege on its decision to stop publishing planning comments.

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 12:30:00 +0100
Bucks student awarded runner-up for Shakespeare performance
A student has finished runner-up in a national Shakespeare competition after performing at London’s iconic Sam Wanamaker Playhouse.

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 12:03:08 +0100
New motorcycle safety cameras to tackle ‘Fatal Five’ offences
Thames Valley Police is using motorcycles equipped with mobile cameras to tackle motorists across Oxfordshire, Berkshire, and Buckinghamshire.

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
'Best ever' Coke flavour returns to UK shelves 8 years after being discontinued
Vanilla Coca-Cola is back in stock and is now available exclusively at Iceland stores and online, after quietly disappearing from most retailers.

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 16:43:51 +0100
David Tennant 'disengaged' with the Doctor says Doctor Who co-star
David Tennant "disengaged" with the character of the Doctor during his final full season of Doctor Who, according to co-star Alex Kingston.

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 13:42:56 +0100
Major high street chain announces social media return after vanishing in 2021
In 2021, Lush quit Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, X (formerly Twitter), and Snapchat, taking what it called a "firm stand"

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Bucks MP raises concerns over late payments to creative freelancers
A Bucks MP has raised concerns that creative freelancers are being left waiting months to receive payment, as she urged ministers to do more to support workers in the industry.

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 10:38:54 +0100
Amersham property of the week - 'one-of-a-kind' award-winning family home
An Amersham family home that has been described as 'one-of-a-kind' is currently on sale for £4.95m.

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 21:56:24 +0100
Man, 35, jailed for stealing £1.70 bottle of Coke from Tesco Express in High Wycombe
A HIGH Wycombe man has been sent to prison for stealing a £1.70 bottle of Coca-Cola from a Tesco Express branch.

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 21:47:31 +0100
Loudwater woman, 37, admits racially aggravated incident against a police officer
A LOUDWATER woman has admitted to a racially aggravated incident in High Wycombe.

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