Bucks Free Press

Thu, 18 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Infant school may close this summer amid low intake 'safeguarding concerns'
Little Marlow Church of England Infant School may close amid 'safeguarding concerns due to low pupil and staff numbers' and surplus school places in its area.

Thu, 18 Dec 2025 08:09:58 +0000
Bucks mum who spent £120K says cosmetic surgery was 'like an addiction'
She spent tens of thousands on cosmetic surgery but has now changed her mind

Thu, 18 Dec 2025 07:25:09 +0000
Police concerned for welfare of missing woman last seen in PJs
Rebecca, 33, was last seen near Middlebrook Road in High Wycombe

Thu, 18 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Drivers can park for free in these Bucks towns before Christmas
Shoppers will be able to park for free in council-owned car parks on selected dates this December

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 11:32:36 +0000
Mile of queueing traffic as lanes close on M40 after Wycombe crash
Lanes closed on M40 northbound between junctions J3 and J4 after a crash just after the Loudwater junction, and there is one mile of queueing traffic reported.

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 16:00:00 +0000
Bucks field 110-home development request to avoid environmental check
Developers requested to avoid an environmental check for a 110-home plan for a Chesham field, saying it will not cause 'any significant environmental impacts'.

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 15:41:54 +0000
Two 20-year-old men sentenced for High Wycombe drug and knife offences
Two men spotted with a knife and class-A drugs in High Wycombe have been sentenced to prison and a young offender’s institute.

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 13:55:16 +0000
Wycombe heroin and crack cocaine dealer jailed for over three years
A High Wycombe heroin and crack cocaine dealer has been jailed for three years and three months after leaving a drug user's address.

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 12:30:00 +0000
Wycombe business park plan to turn office into nearly 100 flats is approved
Plans to turn a High Wycombe business park into nearly 100 flats have been approved.

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 09:44:32 +0000
Bucks-linked TV comedian unveils Netflix dog tribute statue
Marlow's Ricky Gervais has unveiled a statue in Hemel Hempstead paying tribute to the dog from his Netflix series After Life.

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 08:49:31 +0000
Community members thank 'kind' waiter as Bucks village Bella Italia closes
Taplow Bella Italia has closed its doors for the final time, saying 'Ciao for now' to its customers.

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 08:22:00 +0000
'ID required' say police as Bucks town Sainsbury's image released
Thames Valley Police say that identification is required after it released an image of a man following a Marlow West Street Sainsbury's 'incident'.

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 20:00:00 +0000
Gerrards cross four homes plan approved after previous refusal
A bid to demolish a house in Gerrards Cross and replace it with four new homes has been given the go-ahead.

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 16:20:21 +0000
Concerns after project for new special school in Buckinghamshire could be scrapped
Concerns have been raised after plans for a new special educational needs school in Buckinghamshire could be scrapped.

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 16:22:34 +0000
Man jailed for 20 years after 'frenzied' attempted murder in Burnham Beeches
A man has been jailed for 20 years after admitting attempted murder and possession of a knife in Burnham Beeches.

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
'We are delighted' - High Wycombe ventilation company wins numerous awards
A ventilation specialist based in High Wycombe has won several national awards.

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Investigation opens after man is attacked at popular pub
An investigation has opened after a man was attacked in a popular Marlow pub.

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 12:51:08 +0000
Water voles spotted on River Thame for first time in decades in Bucks
Water voles have been spotted on the River Thame in Bucks for the first time in decades, sparking hope for a bounce back of the endangered species.

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 16:00:00 +0000
Plan to remove On-Call fire engine at High Wycombe fire station
The future of fire cover in High Wycombe could soon change under new proposals

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 08:26:58 +0000
Hospital trust urges people to help get their relatives out of hospital sooner
Families are being urged to help ease hospital pressures by supporting loved ones’ discharge plans

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
'Landmark' Arts and Crafts home on the market for £2.5 million
A "landmark" Arts and Crafts property has gone up for sale in a Buckinghamshire village

Tue, 16 Dec 2025 20:00:00 +0000
Plans to reduce places at High Wycombe school due to falling pupil numbers
Falling pupil numbers in High Wycombe have prompted plans to reduce the number of places at a primary school.

Tue, 16 Dec 2025 16:00:00 +0000
Little Marlow landowner ordered by council to clear land of fencing and mobile home
A Little Marlow landowner has been issued with a legal notice to remove fencing and vehicles from green belt land.

Tue, 16 Dec 2025 14:32:58 +0000
Neighbours object over plans to turn former Wycombe hotel in 23-bed HMO
Plans to convert a former Wycombe hotel into a 23-bed house in multiple occupation (HMO) have sparked objections from neighbours.

Tue, 16 Dec 2025 14:06:48 +0000
Bucks man, 23, arrested for having alleged terrorism links to ISIL
A 23-year-old man from Buckinghamshire has been arrested in connection with terrorism offences.

Tue, 16 Dec 2025 13:11:46 +0000
'We will not stop practising openly' - Bucks Rabbi reacts to Bondi Beach attack
An Amersham-based Rabbi has stated that Jewish people in Buckinghamshire ‘will not stop practising our Judaism openly’ and has called for more security, following the anti-Semitic terror attack in Australia.

Tue, 16 Dec 2025 12:19:24 +0000
Speeding crackdown in small village begins following multiple reports
Police officers have been spotted in a village just outside Princes Risborough as they aim to crack down on those speeding in the area.

Tue, 16 Dec 2025 08:04:33 +0000
Royal Mail's Thames Valley hub processed nearly 10 million parcels in one week
Incredible photos show inside a huge Royal Mail distribution hub in the Thames Valley, which is the size of six football pitches, where millions of Christmas packages are being shipped this week.

Tue, 16 Dec 2025 07:44:52 +0000
Famous Buckinghamshire building covered in 70 per cent smoke due to fire
A road was cordoned off in High Wycombe after a fire broke out at the town’s Old Town Hall.

Tue, 16 Dec 2025 07:17:56 +0000
Multiple people in hospital following 'fail-to-stop road traffic collision' incident
Several people have been taken to hospital with ‘serious injuries’ following a car crash in which one driver failed to stop at the scene.

Tue, 16 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Arrest made at popular restaurant in Bucks village following immigrant raid
A man has been arrested at a popular Chinese Malaysian restaurant for alleged immigration crimes following a raid during evening service.

Tue, 16 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Friend of young man who was stabbed to death is honoured after launch of charity
The friend of a young man who was stabbed to death has been honoured after launching a charity to reduce violence.

Tue, 16 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Plans for up to 150 homes on green space near Bucks village
Plans have been announced to build up to 150 homes as well as play areas and open spaces near a Bucks village.

Tue, 16 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
High Wycombe actresses star in two-hour special on Disney+
Two High Wycombe actresses have starred in a two-hour special on Disney+.

Tue, 16 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Huge five-bedroom townhouse up for sale in Gerrards Cross
A sprawling five-bedroom detached family home has gone on the market for £2,295,000 in Gerrards Cross

Mon, 15 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Wycombe driving test named 'easiest' in Bucks with highest centre pass rate
A new report ranks car High Wycombe driving test routes easiest in Buckinghamshire based on the average centre pass rate.

Mon, 15 Dec 2025 11:03:33 +0000
Manhunt after teenage girl 'touched inappropriately' while cycling
A manhunt has been launched after a teenage girl was touched inappropriately while cycling.

Mon, 15 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Man convicted of fraud after trying to use Nectar card to buy £500 worth of products
A man convicted of fraud after trying to buy items using a Nectar card in Bucks is among those at High Wycombe Magistrates' Court.

Mon, 15 Dec 2025 17:38:19 +0000
No arrests made after car is seen driving on the wrong side road
A car that was being driven on the wrong side of the road in Buckinghamshire has crashed near a dual carriageway.

Mon, 15 Dec 2025 16:48:32 +0000
'Your family are concerned for you' - Worries grow as girl, 14, is reported missing
Concerns are growing as a 14-year-old girl has been reported missing.

Mon, 15 Dec 2025 15:18:22 +0000
'It’s getting even more popular' - Reptile pet shop opens in Buckinghamshire town
An exotic pet shop that specialises in creatures such as tortoises, snakes and spiders, to name just a few, has officially opened in High Wycombe.

Mon, 15 Dec 2025 13:37:26 +0000
Fish and chip shop fails second food hygiene inspection in 12 months
A fish and chip shop in High Wycombe has failed its most recent hygiene inspection.

Mon, 15 Dec 2025 12:27:04 +0000
'A great shame' - Charity shop in town centre officially closes down
A nationwide charity that confirmed 90 of its stores will shut by the spring of 2026 has officially closed its High Wycombe branch.

Mon, 15 Dec 2025 11:30:36 +0000
More than 120 offences as police use unmarked HGV in motorway crime crackdown
More than 120 traffic offences have been identified after police took to the motorways in an unmarked HGV.

Mon, 15 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Thousands of small businesses praised for being at the heart of our community
Thousands of small businesses across Wycombe have been praised for being at the heart of the community

Mon, 15 Dec 2025 16:00:00 +0000
Bucks MP given tour of hospital to showcase physiotherapy work
Chesham and Amersham, MP Sarah Green recently toured Amersham Hospital.

Mon, 15 Dec 2025 13:13:01 +0000
Popular postie calls it a day after 35 years delivering to Bucks homes
A postman is hanging up his bag after more than 35 years delivering to homes near High Wycombe.

Mon, 15 Dec 2025 17:33:05 +0000
Thousands of shoppers attended popular Christmas late night shop event
Thousands of shoppers descended on Marlow as the town's popular annual Late Night Shopping event returned for 2025.

Mon, 15 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
The Bucks planning applications registered in the last week
Here are the latest planning applications validated by Buckinghamshire Council, including proposals for home extensions, site restorations, and amendments

Mon, 15 Dec 2025 12:30:00 +0000
Wycombe salon giving 'the Silent Treatment' with new unique appointment style
A High Wycombe salon has added a unique new hair appointment called ‘the Silent Treatment’ to its roster. 

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