Bucks Free Press

Sat, 22 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Plans to replace Wycombe school devasted by RAAC called 'depressing'
Councillors have described plans to rebuild a Wycombe school as “depressing” after it was devasted by RAAC.

Sat, 22 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Town council objects to plans for new Lidl supermarket
A town council has objected to plans by Lidl to build its first store in Amersham.

Sat, 22 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000
High street health hub planned for High Wycombe amid healthcare outcry
A high street health hub is planned for High Wycombe, Bucks NHS Trust and council have confirmed amid calls for improved provision.

Sat, 22 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Nostalgia: When the poet Shelley lived in Marlow
MOST people are familiar with something of the work and reputation of the poet Percy Bysshe Shelley.

Sat, 22 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Wycombe’s poet and science fiction author – Marise Morland-Chapman
Marise Morland-Chapman was born and bred in High Wycombe and, after working for a few years in the county’s libraries, embarked on a career as an author and poet.

Sat, 22 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Cause of death of husband and wife killed in eight vehicle crash on the M40 confirmed
A husband and wife who were killed in a huge car crash that involved eight vehicles died as a result of ‘traumatic head and chest injuries’, an inquest has heard.

Sat, 22 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Nostalgia: Seven sons who served inthe Great War and survived
Annie Fountain of Botley, near Chesham had seven sons who served during the Great War and all survived. This is the remarkable story.

Sat, 22 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000
'Traditional and nostalgic' - Local pantomime expect to sell out this festive season
The chairman of a local amateur dramatic group believes this year’s Christmas pantomime will be ‘traditional and nostalgic’ for those who attend.

Sat, 22 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Old images: More mystery photos from the SWOP collection
HERE are another five pictures from the SWOP website www.swop.org.uk for which we are seeking more information.

Sat, 22 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Charity shop due to shut by Christmas as closing down signs are put up
A frequently visited charity shop in High Wycombe is due to close its doors for the final time before Christmas.

Sat, 22 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Planning round up: Wycombe playroom plan and Chalfont St Peter mobile home refused
Plans to turn a Wycombe outbuilding into a playroom have been given the go ahead.

Sat, 22 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Young performers reach second round of Britain's Got Talent auditions
A group of performers has reached the second round of Britain's Got Talent auditions

Sat, 22 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Buckinghamshire's highest rated Italian restaurant that's 'absolutely beautiful'
The Italian Sul Lago is the highest-rated Italian restaurant in Buckinghamshire and has been described as 'absolutely beautiful'.

Sat, 22 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Children in High Wycombe take part in nationwide kindness campaign
More than 90 children in High Wycombe are taking part in Busy Bees' initiative to inspire 250,000 acts of kindness

Sat, 22 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Two former students named 'Young Artist of the Year'
Wycombe High School is celebrating the artistic success of two former students

Sat, 22 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Animal testing set to be phased out under government's new plan
The MP for Wycombe, welcomed the announcement of a government roadmap to phase out animal testing, crediting constituent advocacy for helping drive the change

Sat, 22 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Health leaders urge people to get flu jab as cases rise
Health leaders are calling on vulnerable groups to get their flu jab as cases continue to rise

Sat, 22 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Take a look inside this home on the market for £1.6 million
A four-bedroom detached house in Ibstone, High Wycombe, is on the market for £1.6 million

Sat, 22 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Camera Club members capture beautiful birds in the bitter cold
For this week’s Camera Club spread, we have chosen six photos featuring beautiful birds out in the Bucks bitter cold.

Sat, 22 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Bucks Camera Club member captures little 'world' on a fence post
Bucks camera club member Ian Hartstone has captured a beautiful image of mushrooms and moss at the top of a fence post.

Fri, 21 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Wycombe begging and street drinking banned under new town centre order
Begging and street drinking have now been banned under a new order covering High Wycombe town centre.

Fri, 21 Nov 2025 15:51:45 +0000
Bucks motorway traffic chaos after coach and lorry crash closes lanes
Lanes are closed on the M25 clockwise between J16 and J17 following a coach and HGV crash, traffic has built up on the M25 and M40 through Bucks.

Fri, 21 Nov 2025 12:28:01 +0000
Pony and trap racing near A413 'endangering public' - council proposes ban
A ban on pony-and-trap racing is being considered after repeated unregulated events created what officials call serious safety risks.

Fri, 21 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Community shock after Bucks town attack on vehicle with machetes
Marlow has reacted with shock and horror to a machete attack on an A-road with a police probe underway.

Fri, 21 Nov 2025 15:06:42 +0000
Knife screening arches and police at Bucks school entrances in operation
Risborough Secondary School and Milton Keynes College - Chaffron Way Campus have seen police knife screening arches amid prevention campaign.

Fri, 21 Nov 2025 14:40:30 +0000
Urgent appeal as concerns grow for missing Bucks 15-year-old
There is increasing concern for the welfare of a missing girl,15, from Milton Keynes amid an urgent appeal.

Fri, 21 Nov 2025 12:30:00 +0000
HS2 responds to community anger after permanent closure of Bucks A-road section
HS2 has responded to criticism of its permanent closure of A4010 Risborough Road, Stoke Mandeville following the opening of 'relief roads'.

Fri, 21 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Outrage at 'grotesque' and 'unnecessary' sewage discharges into Bucks chalk streams
There has been outrage from environmental groups amid Thames Water sewage in Chesham and Gerrards Cross chalk streams.

Fri, 21 Nov 2025 11:44:47 +0000
'Bringing lazy, anti-social people to justice' - Multiple fines issued for littering
Multiple drivers all over Buckinghamshire have received hefty fines for fly-tipping across the county.

Fri, 21 Nov 2025 10:17:01 +0000
Vehicles seized across South Buckinghamshire as crackdown
Three vehicles have been seized in South Buckinghamshire as part of a new police operation.

Fri, 21 Nov 2025 08:44:03 +0000
All but one lane reopens following huge M4 lorry fire
Firefighters worked through the night to tackle a huge blaze that caused numerous delays along the M4.

Fri, 21 Nov 2025 07:43:23 +0000
Two men arrested for allegedly shoplifting despite 'a short foot chase' with police
Two men have been detained and arrested after they were caught allegedly shoplifting in Aylesbury.

Fri, 21 Nov 2025 07:28:00 +0000
Man arrested after drugs, cash and 'antique firearm' are all seized in police raid
A 24-year-old man from Oxford has been arrested for alleged crimes involving drugs and weapons.

Fri, 21 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Man shares how hospice care granted his father's dying wish for Christmas
A son has shared how his father's dying wish was to spend one final Christmas at home, which was granted thanks to hospice care

Fri, 21 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000
I tried the 'Best Indian Restaurant' in Bucks and found my new favourite curry
I tried five veggie curries at Bucks' best Indian restaurant, Chutney in High Wycombe and one has become my new favourite.

Fri, 21 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Dobbies to welcome Santa and launch Christmas season with free event
Dobbies Garden Centre is set to welcome Santa for a free festive event

Thu, 20 Nov 2025 16:00:00 +0000
Plans unveiled to protect town from flooding for this winter as flooding predicted
Plans to protect Marlow from flooding this winter have been unveiled, more than ten years after one of the worst floods the town has ever experienced.

Thu, 20 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Nearly 4,000 sign petition to 'bring back Wycombe's A&E'
A petition to bring back Wycombe’s A&E has attracted nearly 4,000 signatures, with councillors vowing to keep fighting for the service’s return.

Thu, 20 Nov 2025 17:20:05 +0000
BBC Children in Need chair resigned after seriously injuring cyclist in Bucks
The chairman of BBC Children In Need has resigned weeks into the role, after a Chalfont St Giles serious injury crash.

Thu, 20 Nov 2025 16:00:00 +0000
Bucks town named least affordable in UK to buy family home by Zoopla
Beaconsfield has been named by Zoopla as least affordable town in the UK for families to buy a home with Amersham and Gerrards Cross.

Thu, 20 Nov 2025 17:31:48 +0000
Motorcyclist in fifties seriously injured after Bucks B-road crash
A biker in his fifties has been seriously injured after a crash involving a Blue Toyota Hilux and a Yellow Honda CBR900 Motorcycle in Brill.

Thu, 20 Nov 2025 10:19:40 +0000
Bucks men accused of serious attack on woman at shell garage appear in court
Two men from Iver and Aylesbury, accused of attacking a woman at a Slough Shell garage on Burnham Lane appeared in court.

Thu, 20 Nov 2025 18:02:50 +0000
Shoplifter jailed after stealing £5,000 worth of perfume
A shoplifter has been jailed after stealing almost £5,000 worth of goods during multiple offences in Henley-on-Thames.

Thu, 20 Nov 2025 14:40:25 +0000
Primary school children help complete newly installed play area
An enthusiastic group of children put the finishing touches to the Bois Moor Road Play Area in Chesham by creating wildlife-friendly flower beds.

Thu, 20 Nov 2025 13:18:40 +0000
Marlow Film Studios decision expected within in a week
A decision on the £750m Marlow Film Studios is expected next week.

Thu, 20 Nov 2025 13:12:10 +0000
'Never run the risk' - New red light camera installed at busy junction in Bucks town
A new red light camera has been installed in High Wycombe to try and reduce ‘serious collisions’.

Thu, 20 Nov 2025 12:29:06 +0000
Popular Buckinghamshire nail salon officially named the best in England
A Marlow nail salon has been ranked as the best in the country after it won a prize at the 2025 Business Awards.

Thu, 20 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Man was caught with 'Molotov cocktail' in High Wycombe High Street
A man who was caught with a 'Molotov cocktail' in High Wycombe is among those who have been sentenced at the town's court.

Thu, 20 Nov 2025 11:39:14 +0000
Firefighters recall memories of Windsor Castle blaze after 33 years
Firefighters have shared their memories of the Windsor Castle blaze 33 years after it broke out.

Thu, 20 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Dental clinic undergoes complete refurbishment and changes ownership
A Beaconsfield dental clinic has undergone a complete refurbishment and changed ownership

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