Bucks Free Press

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
MP speaks out over cancelled 152 place SEND for Bucks
A Bucks MP has hit out at the Government over the loss of a planned £18 million SEND school.

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Airpark café announces new management and menu for 2026
A The Runway Bistro Wycombe Airpark airpark café has come under new management.

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Buckinghamshire pub that goes 'above and beyond' named one of the UK's best
A Buckinghamshire pub has been named as one of the best in the country after winning a national prize.

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Boots' new World of Hearing centre opens in High Wycombe
Boots Hearingcare has officially announced the opening of its new World of Hearing store in High Wycombe.

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 16:01:42 +0000
Call for councillor to quit after defecting to Conservatives in Bucks
A councillor is facing calls to resign after their defection resulted in the Conservatives taking overall control of Buckinghamshire Council.

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 12:50:27 +0000
Bucks MP hits back at Reform defection rumours after watchlist claim
A Bucks MP has branded claims she could defect to Reform UK as ‘nonsense’ after reportedly being named on a Tory defection watchlist.

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Community group raises more than £20,000 towards new children's playground
More than £20,000 has been raised towards a new inclusive early-years playground in Chesham’s Lowndes Park.

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 17:35:13 +0000
Urgent '999' appeal launched for missing Bucks 83-year-old woman
Kay, 83, was last seen in Stokenchurch this morning, January 20, walking towards St Peter’s and St Paul’s Church.

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 16:21:31 +0000
Bucks location named in Oxford Uni ChatGPT 'most racist' UK towns list
High Wycombe has been featured in a new list of the 'most racist towns in the UK' after a 'damning study' asked ChatGPT over 20 million questions.

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 15:22:28 +0000
Eight drivers warned by police in Wycombe primary school parking crackdown
Unattended cars were left causing obstruction during a High Wycombe primary school pick-up time, and police have spoken to eight drivers.

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 13:49:36 +0000
'We and your family are concerned for you' urgent appeal launched for missing teen
There is concern for the welfare of a missing Aylesbury 17-year-old known to frequent High Wycombe and Winslow.

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 12:30:00 +0000
New Wycombe café in 'oldest secular building' plan for part installed signs
B'Hive High Wycombe Café in the town's 'oldest secular building' has applied for new signage, which it has already partly installed.

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 16:00:00 +0000
'Community-focused' group that sells items avoiding landfill opens new Wycombe shop
A shop that focuses on recycling and upcycling has opened a new unit in the centre of High Wycombe.

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 09:37:02 +0000
Four fire engines rush to small village following reports of fire in house/flat
Several fire engines were called to a small village following reports of a house/flat fire.

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 07:45:35 +0000
Weapons seized and arrests made in several early morning organised crime group raids
Weapons have been seized, and arrests have been made following a series of early morning raids across Buckinghamshire and Berkshire.

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 07:22:39 +0000
'They may have vital information' - Image released after racially aggravated assault
An image has been released of a person who might have information regarding a racially aggravated assault in Chesham.

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
'An accident waiting to happen' - 'Dangerous' zebra crossing not fixed after crash
A High Wycombe resident believes an ‘accident is waiting to happen' in the town after a zebra crossing that was damaged in a car crash around one year ago is still yet to be fixed.

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Padel club in Holmer Green applies for licence to sell alcohol
A padel club in Holmer Green has applied for a licence to sell alcohol until 11pm.

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
HS2 completes civil engineering works on longest tunnel project in Buckinghamshire
Construction works on HS2’s longest tunnel have been completed.

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 15:31:40 +0000
A beloved brand providing delicious, sustainable seafood
A beloved brand providing delicious, sustainable seafood.

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 10:21:47 +0000
Tories take control of Bucks council as Reform Cllr defects
A councillor elected for Reform UK has defected to the Conservative Party, handing the Conservatives overall control of Buckinghamshire Council.

Mon, 19 Jan 2026 16:00:00 +0000
Global firm set to leave High Wycombe and merge offices in Maidenhead
US pharmaceutical giant Johnson & Johnson is set to leave its High Wycombe offices and relocate to Maidenhead.

Mon, 19 Jan 2026 12:30:42 +0000
More development plans revealed for Wycombe Hospital
Further plans for development at Wycombe Hospital have been submitted as work begins on a new building at the site.

Mon, 19 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Arrests made as new facial recognition cameras go live in High Wycombe
Live facial recognition cameras to try and catch wanted criminals in High Wycombe are now live.

Mon, 19 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Bucks town Aldi set for 'low carbon' revamp after proposal approved
Plans for a 'low carbon' revamp at an Aylesbury Aldi have been approved.

Mon, 19 Jan 2026 13:48:21 +0000
Man arrested on suspicion of failing to stop after crash on High Wycombe road
A man has been arrested on suspicion of failing to stop after a crash on a High Wycombe road.

Mon, 19 Jan 2026 16:00:00 +0000
No charges made in early morning alleyway rape investigation
A police investigation is still ongoing following a High Wycombe rape that occurred nearly one year ago.

Mon, 19 Jan 2026 16:00:00 +0000
University students raise money for charity by boxing in their boxers
A Seer Green resident has managed to raise nearly £600 for charity by taking part in a unique boxing match.

Mon, 19 Jan 2026 13:04:44 +0000
Reason given as to why main road in Buckinghamshire town is closed
A High Wycombe road that closed due to electrical works is due to reopen this week.

Mon, 19 Jan 2026 11:34:04 +0000
Man due in court after shop owner attacked and robbed
A man is due in court after the owner of a convenience store was attacked and robbed.

Mon, 19 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Residents and shoppers share their views on Blue Monday - The UK's saddest day
The Eden Shopping Centre in High Wycombe is hoping to ‘put a smile on everyone’s face’ ahead of Blue Monday on January 19.

Mon, 19 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Shoplifter who stole Gucci fragrances and coats ordered to pay £2,000 compensation
A High Wycombe shoplifter who stole Gucci fragrances and coats from John Lewis is among those to be sentenced at the magistrates' court.

Mon, 19 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Chairwoman of Parish Council in Buckinghamshire confirms her retirement
A councillor has officially retired as chairwoman after nearly 20 years of service.

Mon, 19 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Plans for six caravans on an amenity paddock to be used as 'holiday accommodation'
Plans have been submitted to change the use of an amenity paddock to leisure to allow six holiday caravans in Bledlow.

Mon, 19 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
List of planning applications made in Buckinghamshire last week
Here are all the planning applications made in Buckinghamshire last week

Sun, 18 Jan 2026 10:32:55 +0000
Bucks motorway held and partially closed after car flipped in early hours
M40 Beaconsfield - Wycombe was partially closed in the early hours of this morning, January 18, after a car flipped.

Sun, 18 Jan 2026 15:53:13 +0000
Arrest after van crash as police issue 'dangerous' conditions warning
An arrest has been made after a van crash on Galley Lane, Great Brickhill in the early hours of this morning, January 18.

Sun, 18 Jan 2026 12:30:00 +0000
Bucks town station accessibility improvements delayed until at least 2029
A plan to make a Beaconsfield railway station more accessible with step-free routes has been delayed until at least 2029.

Sun, 18 Jan 2026 11:33:02 +0000
Probe launched after men with large knife told man to 'sit' and stole cash
An aggravated burglary probe has been launched after four men, including one carrying a 'large knife' entered a property on a Milton Keynes cul-de-sac.

Sun, 18 Jan 2026 11:04:56 +0000
Fire and rescue service issue warning after roads flooded in Bucks town
The fire and rescue service has issued a warning to drivers after roads flooded in Buckingham town last week.

Sun, 18 Jan 2026 16:00:00 +0000
Former ambulance station set to be redeveloped as dental practice
A plan to redevelop a former Amersham ambulance station into an expanded dental practice has been approved.

Sun, 18 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Minster responds to criticism of cancelled 152-place SEN school plan
The Minister for Early Years Education has responded to the condemnation of the recent cancellation of a 152-place school plan for Bucks.

Sun, 18 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Huge 17-acre site in Buckinghamshire sold for new development
One of the UK’s leading real estate investors has acquired a 17-acre site in Buckinghamshire to build a new best-in-class mid-box logistics development.

Sun, 18 Jan 2026 19:00:00 +0000
More of your stunning snaps as sunsets and sunrises shine in South Bucks
For this week’s Camera Club spread in the Bucks Free Press, we have more of your stunning snaps on the sunsets and sunrises across Buckinghamshire.

Sun, 18 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Marlow: Century-old chapel could be refurbished and brought back to community use
A century-old chapel at Marlow Cemetery could be brought back into use under proposals now being explored by town councillors.

Sun, 18 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Roadworks round up: roundabout, drainage and resurfacing works planned this week
Roundabout, drainage and resurfacing works are among the planned roadworks across Bucks in Iver, Marlow, and High Wycombe this week.

Sun, 18 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Nostalgia - The first ‘Omnibus Service’ in High Wycombe
The word ‘bus’, referring to a vehicle loaded with people, is derived from ‘omnibus’, which is in fact both an adjective and a noun.. In Latin, omnibus simply means “for all.”

Sun, 18 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Old photos from yesteryear - It was still the New Year party season
Back in the 1950s and 60s New Year parties were still taking place deep into the month of January. Here we show pictures of some examples, all of which come from the SWOP website www.swop.org.uk.

Sun, 18 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Chesham: Volunteers pick up 17 bags of litter during first cleanup of the year
Volunteers from Chesham Environmental Group have collected 17 bags of litter during their first work party of the year, despite a small turnout.

Sun, 18 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Bucks-based sauna company celebrates recognition by British Sauna Society
A Little Meadle-based sauna company has become the first in the region to be recognised by the British Sauna Society.

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