Bucks Free Press

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 08:55:57 +0000
Murder-accused man to appear in court today after woman drowned
A murder-accused man is set to appear in court today after a woman drowned in Henley, Oxfordshire.

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Thames Water spends £20 million on sewage upgrades at Bucks treatment works
Thames Water has claimed that a £20 million investment in Chesham Sewage Treatment Works has led to an 85 per cent drop in phosphorus entering the River Chess.

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Students take on 1,125 kayak challenge to raise £30,000 for charity
Oliver Smee, 20, from Henley-on-Thames, and Benjamin Watkins, 20, from Bourne End, will paddle the distance in aid of Sue Ryder and Race Against Dementia.

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
High Wycombe drug dealer was caught with knuckle duster at home
A High Wycombe drug dealer who had a knuckle duster at his home is among those who have been sentenced at the magistrates' court.

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Buckinghamshire woman raises £529 for MS Society after Dry January
Buckinghamshire woman Tamsin Holkham raised more than £500 for the Multiple Sclerosis Society after completing a Dry January challenge.

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
ALL the planning applications made in Buckinghamshire
Here are the latest planning applications that have been validated or decided by Buckinghamshire Council.

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
New university campus set to open on the high street
Buckinghamshire New University (BNU) has officially taken ownership of the former Uxbridge Library building from Hillingdon Council.

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Chiltern Open Air Museum in Chalfont St Giles celebrates 50 years
Chiltern Open Air Museum (COAM) is set to celebrate its 50th year when the gates in Chalfont St Giles reopen on Saturday, March 7.

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Join Marlow’s Hats, Masks & Happy Feet sponsored walk this April
Marlow families are invited to take part in a 2.5km route through residential streets as part of the 'Hats, Masks & Happy Feet' sponsored walk.

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Cup of tea to beat January blues turns into charity movement
Launched by Nadine Hodgson of High Wycombe and Maxine Clare of Hendon, he ‘28 for 26 Challenge’ event supports Hearing Dogs for Deaf People.

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Buckinghamshire education trust shortlisted at national awards
E-ACT runs three schools in Buckinghamshire and has been named a finalist at the MAT Excellence Awards 2026.

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
BNU experimental film produced by Charlie Kaufman sells out in 20 minutes
Uchronia is a project from Buckinghamshire New University (BNU) lecturer and filmmaker Dr Fil Ieropoulos and Oscar-winner Charlie Kaufman.

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Taskmaster star Alex Horne hosting special needs talent show
Alex Horne, of TV's Taskmaster fame, will compere Stage of Stars, a talent show developed from the Thames Valley Adventure Playground (TVAP) Community Choir.

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
US tribute band Toast bringing the soft rock of Bread to Milton Keynes
Toast, the American group honouring the classic 1970s soft rock band Bread, will visit Milton Keynes as part of their debut UK and Ireland tour this autumn.

Sun, 08 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Marlow residents encouraged to submit questions and opinions for film studio plans
Residents in Marlow are being encouraged to share their questions and opinions regarding the town’s film studio developments.

Sun, 08 Mar 2026 17:31:32 +0000
Two charged after shoplifting baskets of goods from Co-Op
Two people have been charged after stealing 'baskets full' of goods from a Co-Op in a Buckinghamshire village.

Sun, 08 Mar 2026 17:27:12 +0000
Police investigating road rage 'stand-off' between two cars
Police appeal for witnesses after a road rage incident at Calewen and Corn Hill, Two Mile Ash, Milton Keynes. Report info or dash-cam footage to 101.

Sun, 08 Mar 2026 16:35:15 +0000
Photo released after man touched himself near skate park
An image has been released after a man touched and exposed himself in Buckingham.

Sun, 08 Mar 2026 16:19:27 +0000
Marlow dog runner-up at Crufts crossbreed competition
A dog owner from Marlow narrowly missed out on claiming the ultimate crossbreed prize at Crufts.

Sun, 08 Mar 2026 15:10:05 +0000
Residential land up for auction at £3,000
Parcels of land in a residential area of Aylesbury are up for sale for between £2,000 and £3,000.

Sun, 08 Mar 2026 13:16:30 +0000
James Corden ordered to rip up ‘unsightly’ paving at mansion
An actor who grew up in a High Wycombe suburb has been ordered to rip up paving slabs laid illegally at his London mansion.

Sun, 08 Mar 2026 10:58:08 +0000
Trilogy Nightclub in Wycombe announces closure for major refurbishment
A night club in High Wycombe has announced it will close for a major refurbishment, five years on from opening.

Sun, 08 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
School wins permission to demolish home and build flats for staff
A school has won permission to demolish a Chesham Bois home and build flats for staff despite concerns from councillors and residents.

Sun, 08 Mar 2026 14:22:52 +0000
Woman told FBI Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor massaged her – Epstein files
A woman who was abused by paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein told the FBI how she massaged Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor before he gave her a massage back.

Sun, 08 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Popular London Japanese restaurant set for Marlow residency
A POPULAR London Japanese restaurant is set for a Marlow residency

Sun, 08 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Planning round up: Wycombe pergola and Chesham extension approved
A bid to build a pitched roof pergola with a sunken seating area in Wycombe has been given the go-ahead.

Sun, 08 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Coach service unveils £4 million major fleet upgrade
Oxford Bus Company’s airline service, which runs between Oxford, High Wycombe, and Heathrow and Gatwick airports, has invested £4 million in new coaches.

Sun, 08 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Exhibition at Eden Shopping Centre celebrates local residents
Eden Shopping Centre in High Wycombe has launched Faces of Eden, a community-focused campaign marking its 18th anniversary.

Sun, 08 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
The politician who devoted her life to serving the community
In celebration of International Women’s Day, this week’s article commemorates Vera Head, who devoted her life to local politics. A staunch Liberal Democrat, she served as a Chiltern District Councillor and an Amersham Town Councillor for more tha...

Sun, 08 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Greg Smith MP: 'Protecting our countryside will forever be my top priority'
Protecting our countryside always has been and will forever be my top priority, writes the Conservative MP for Mid Buckinghamshire Greg Smith.

Sun, 08 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Nostalgia: Women who shaped the history of Marlow
Women have long played a vital role in shaping history, though their stories have too often gone unrecorded or overlooked. International Women’s Day provides an opportunity to recognise the women whose vision, determination and service helped build...

Sun, 08 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
High Wycombe dog enjoys new lease of life after water study
High Wycombe English bulldog, George, is enjoying a new lease of life after taking part in a canine hydration study.

Sun, 08 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Paralympic gold medallist Naomi Riches speaking in Marlow
Paralympic gold medallist Naomi Riches is speaking at The Duke of Clarence in Marlow in support of Scannappeal.

Sun, 08 Mar 2026 12:02:43 +0000
UK drivers warned as speed camera myth could land you in serious trouble
What the ‘10% rule’ actually means – and why it won’t always save you from speeding fines.

Sun, 08 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Nature lovers urged to enter upcoming photography competition
Wild Marlow’s bi-annual wildlife photo contest has returned for 2026, offering £100 in prize money and a chance to see winning photos featured in an exhibition and calendar.

Sun, 08 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Final chapter of legendary political satire heading to Milton Keynes
I’m Sorry, Prime Minister, written and directed by Jonathan Lynn, will be performed at Milton Keynes Theatre.

Sat, 07 Mar 2026 13:58:21 +0000
Murder investigation update after police find body
Thames Valley Police has given an update on a murder investigation after the dead body of a woman was found in Henley, Oxfordshire.

Sat, 07 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Shock £210 million cost to complete all viable road improvement schemes in Bucks
Drivers across Buckinghamshire are grappling with deteriorating road surfaces after it emerged it could cost around £210 million to bring the county’s roads up to the best possible condition.

Sat, 07 Mar 2026 17:00:00 +0000
Police appeal for help in sexual predator investigations
Thames Valley Police are appealing for help to assist an investigation on a sexual predator.

Sat, 07 Mar 2026 12:39:25 +0000
Cancer survivor from Flackwell Heath to attempt Guinness World Record
A cancer survivor is attempting to break a Guinness World Records title at this year’s London Marathon.

Sat, 07 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Golf Club captain raises £17,282 for Parkinson’s research
Harewood Downs Golf Club captain Cathy Myers has raised more than £17,000 to support Parkinson’s research.

Sat, 07 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Mary Berry's exclusive club shut after murder probe launched
An exclusive club in which Bake Off star Mary Berry is a member of has been shut while a murder probe has been launched in Oxfordshire.

Sat, 07 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Council issues stern warning as crossing patrollers targeted by abuse
Buckinghamshire Council has urged drivers to show more respect to school crossing patrollers amid rising concerns about road safety.

Sat, 07 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
The 'delicious' and 'wonderful' afternoon tea that is the best in Buckinghamshire
Red Lion Tea Room in Bradenham has been described as "delicious" and ranked among the best afternoon teas in Buckinghamshire.

Sat, 07 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Owner of one of the country's top chippies says 'it is getting harder and harder'
The owner of one of the country’s best fish and chip shops has revealed that things are getting “harder and harder” but has thanked his loyal customers for their “ongoing support.”

Sat, 07 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Soup lunch raises more than £1,000 to support refugees in South Sudan
The Weston Turville Christian Aid Group in Buckinghamshire hosted the annual fundraiser at the Manor House on Church Walk for South Sudan.

Sat, 07 Mar 2026 12:50:40 +0000
Christian Horner turns down new job with wife after Red Bull sacking
Christian Horner has reportedly turned down a new job with his wife, Spice Girl Geri Halliwell, after his sacking from Red Bull.

Sat, 07 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Take a look back at High Wycombe's first local motor bus service
In a previous article (see February 6) we saw how the Livery & Posting Company owned by the Hunt brothers became the first Wycombe company to operate a sustained local motor bus service, along the valley from Loudwater to West Wycombe. This began...

Sat, 07 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Council admits EHCP therapy failings for two children
Buckinghamshire Council has apologised after two children did not receive all of the therapy support they were entitled to.

Sat, 07 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Why these milestone markers in High Wycombe were put in place
UNTIL the early 1700s , travel by road was slow and difficult. It took 16 days to cover the 400 miles from London to Edinburgh. So, beginning in 1706, Turnpike Trusts were set up by Acts of Parliament, under which groups of local business-people and ...

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