Bucks Free Press

Sun, 28 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Life in these Bucks villages will never be the same as more new housing is approved
I WANT to make jolly comments about things around Wycombe - but also sound gongs and hooters when I suspect likely big trouble ahead.

Sun, 28 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Local men who fell in the first week of the Battle of the Somme
If you are not an early riser you might like to set your alarm clock to 7.15am when you go to bed on Thursday June 30. Why?

Sun, 28 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
110th anniversary of the Battle of the Somme and Endell Street Hospital
Continuing the commemoration of the start of the Battle of Somme on 1 July 1916, this week’s article tells the story of the remarkable women of the Women’s Hospital Corps (WHC), which was founded by two pioneering women doctors who lived at Penn....

Sun, 28 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Steven Broadbent Bucks Council leader: 'A year on, and more to come'
A year on, and more to come, writes Steven Broadbent, leader of Buckinghamshire Council.

Sun, 28 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Lay-bys on A404 near Marlow and High Wycombe could close under new order
Lay-bys on the A404 near Marlow and High Wycombe could be closed when maintenance works take place

Sun, 28 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Bucks school assistant headteacher wins award for student confidence approach
An assistant headteacher has received recognition for driving forward a powerful approach to building student confidence.

Sun, 28 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Discovery centre housing 250 chairs and with free entry to open in Wycombe next month
Wycombe Museum's new Chair Discovery Centre is set to open its doors to the public next month.

Sun, 28 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Apprentice from Beaconsfield earns top student honour
A talented young electrician from Beaconsfield has been named the UK’s top learner.

Sun, 28 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
More than 5,000 adult learners celebrated at Buckinghamshire award ceremony
More than 5,000 adult learners have been celebrated by Buckinghamshire Council for their achievements through council-led education.

Sun, 28 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Strictly star bringing UK tour to Wycombe next year
Strictly Johannes Radebe is bringing his new show, Finally Home, to Wycombe Swan next year

Sun, 28 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Musical family show featuring 100 local young people coming to Wycombe Swan in August
Local young people are set to perform The Addams Family at the Wycombe Swan later this summer.

Sat, 27 Jun 2026 18:28:16 +0100
Pre-inquest into deaths of two men in A413 crash to open next week
A pre- inquest hearing for the deaths of two men who died in a car crash on the A413 at Gerrards Cross is set to be held next week.

Sat, 27 Jun 2026 12:33:39 +0100
New High Wycombe service cuts costs by letting customers reuse their glasses frames
A High Wycombe entrepreneur is aiming to shake up the eyewear industry with a more sustainable approach to glasses.

Sat, 27 Jun 2026 16:34:42 +0100
Bucks road partially closed due to 'urgent' Thames Water works
Traffic delays are 'possible' on a road in Bucks as urgent Thames Water repair works continue to fix a mains issue.

Sat, 27 Jun 2026 16:17:51 +0100
Several Buckinghamshire roads to close next week
Motorists across Buckinghamshire are being warned of closures as a series of road improvement works continue into early July as part of the council’s long-term highways investment programme.

Sat, 27 Jun 2026 14:40:50 +0100
Buckinghamshire passengers hit with train line disruption
Good afternoon, welcome to our live coverage of the train delays between South Ruislip and Aylesbury.

Sat, 27 Jun 2026 11:38:15 +0100
High police presence as Henley Royal Regatta 2026 begins
Police said there will be a 'high presence' of officers as Henley Royal Regatta 2026 begins, after 15 arrests were made at the festival last year.

Sat, 27 Jun 2026 10:05:13 +0100
Man arrested on suspicion of drug supply offences after car stopped
A man has been arrested on suspicion of drug supply offences after police stopped a car in Aylesbury.

Sat, 27 Jun 2026 10:35:52 +0100
Police recover stolen goods and search five people during operation
A plain-clothes police operation targeting shoplifting and retail crime has led to multiple searches and the recovery of stolen goods in the Walton Court area of Aylesbury.

Sat, 27 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Old images - The Bucks council office through the years
Following the recent news that the Council Offices in Queen Victoria Road are to be sold to the NHS for £5.1m, it is an opportune time to look back at these offices over the years since they were constructed in 1931/32.

Sat, 27 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Sixth formers teach primary school students in High Wycombe
Year 4 pupils from Abbey View Primary School stepped back in time this week during a visit to Wycombe High School for a special Classics Day led by sixth form students.

Sat, 27 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Marlow History: One of Michael Eagleton’s favourite Jazz Club stories
MICHAEL had many stories he loved to tell about his beloved Marlow Jazz Club, and according to his Nostalgia article in June 2016, his favourite was one featuring the famous American Bluesman Jimmy Witherspoon.

Sat, 27 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
New Pan-Asian street food takeaway Smokey Wok opens in High Wycombe
A new Pan-Asian street food takeaway has opened its doors in High Wycombe, bringing a fresh offering of bold flavours to Desborough Road.

Sat, 27 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
No decision yet on Aylesbury building turned into mosque without planning approval
Plans to create a mosque in Aylesbury, despite the work already having been carried out, remain undecided nearly a year later.

Sat, 27 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Record-breaking June heatwave would be 'virtually impossible' in 1976, scientists say
The recent heatwave that has shattered records has intensified warnings about the pace and impact of climate change across Europe.

Sat, 27 Jun 2026 11:47:44 +0100
Five air conditioning businesses covering High Wycombe and beyond
With summer temperatures climbing and more homes and businesses looking for ways to stay cool.

Sat, 27 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Discover the 'wonderful' thatched roofed pub named among the best in Buckinghamshire
The Old Thatched Inn in Adstock has been named as one of the best in the county. Here's why.

Sat, 27 Jun 2026 13:05:15 +0100
Hot weather causes surge in water demand as Wycombe particularly affected
Wycombe residents have been urged to be mindful about water use as demand surges with the heatwave.

Sat, 27 Jun 2026 14:50:27 +0100
Bucks care home launches day care service offering friends, fun and food
A new day care service is offering older residents a safe and welcoming place to socialise, take part in activities, and enjoy a sense of community.

Sat, 27 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Marlow shop applies to sell alcohol every day until 11pm
A premises licence has been submitted for Kingswood Local at 3 Kingswood Parade, Marlow Bottom, to sell alcohol between 6am and 11pm.

Sat, 27 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
College support leader recognised with MBE for services to education
An education leader who has spent decades supporting vulnerable learners in Buckinghamshire has been recognised.

Sat, 27 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
New dragon-themed summer holiday event for kids to launch at Bucks museum
Families across Buckinghamshire are being invited to embark on a mythical summer journey as Discover Bucks Museum launches a new interactive trail for children.

Sat, 27 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Public footpath in Buckinghamshire to close next week for barn demolition works
A public footpath in Iver is set to close temporarily from July 1 to allow for barn demolition works.

Sat, 27 Jun 2026 09:52:47 +0100
Cancellations for Bucks amid heatwave warnings
Good morning, welcome to our continued coverage of closures and general disruption due to the heatwave.

Sat, 27 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Four-bedroom architect designed home in Penn now on sale for £1,745,000
A four-bedroom home in Penn that offers a 'superb indoor-outdoor lifestyle' is currently on sale for just under £1.75m.

Sat, 27 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
One of the most beautiful townhouses in Marlow hits market for £2m
A Victorian townhouse that has been fully renovated is for sale with a guide price of just under £2 million

Sat, 27 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Five-bedroom home with games floor and pool goes on the market for £3.95m
A five bedroom detached home in Marlow with a games room and swimming pool is now on sale.

Sat, 27 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Road closures taking place across Maidenhead from July 13
A slew of road closures are set to take place across the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead from July 13 for carriageway resurfacing works.

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Man who died in car crash was 'likely' over legal alcohol limit, inquest told
A 22-year-old killed in an M40 crash was ‘likely’ above the legal alcohol limit when he ‘lost control’ of the car.

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Councillor slams lack of action after overgrown hedges block High Wycombe pavements
A High Wycombe councillor has criticised the local authority’s response to overgrown hedges obstructing pavements, warning that the issue is forcing pedestrians into dangerous situations on busy roads.

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 16:30:38 +0100
High Wycombe murder trial 'discontinued' until 2027
A High Wycombe murder trial has been discontinued.

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 16:01:27 +0100
Frustration as campaigners say town centre public loos must reopen
Campaigners in High Wycombe are calling for the town centre public toilets to reopen after they were closed nearly six years ago.

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 15:06:40 +0100
Will Thames Water introduce a hosepipe ban amid 'exceptional demand'?
Thames Water has said it is seeing "exceptionally high demand" for water as the heatwave continues.

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 12:27:46 +0100
Bucks Council finally reveal sale price of prominent Wycombe office building
Buckinghamshire Council has bowed to pressure from the LDRS and finally revealed how much it sold one of Wycombe’s most prominent public buildings for.

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 11:10:28 +0100
Multi vehicle crash causes delays of almost 40 minutes on M25 - as it happened
A multi vehicle crash was reported, causing traffic and delays between the M4 Junction 15 and M40 Junction 16

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Bucks disruption amid the heatwave - round up
Buckinghamshire faced widespread disruption as a record-breaking heatwave gripped the county, forcing early closures, school shutdowns, and urgent public health warnings.

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Councillors refuse plans for 45 homes described as 'would be devastating' for town
Plans to build 45 homes which residents warned would be, “devastating” for Old Amersham, have been refused by councillors.

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 16:48:43 +0100
Ambulance service declares critical incident in extreme heat
South Central Ambulance Service has declared a critical incident amid the extreme heatwave which is putting massive strain on the NHS.

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 15:49:41 +0100
When will the heatwave finally end in Bucks?
High temperatures are set to linger a little longer before a welcome cooldown.

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 12:39:00 +0100
Is crime rising in one of Bucks’ safest towns? Locals and visitors respond
Residents, shoppers and visitors in Marlow have spoken out about what they describe as a recent rise in crime in the town, despite its long-standing reputation as one of Buckinghamshire’s safest and most affluent areas.

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