Bucks Free Press
Wed, 18 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000Bucks Council set to receive more powers to fine pavement parking drivers
Buckinghamshire Council is set to receive more extensive powers to fine motorists who cause disruption by parking on pavements.
Wed, 18 Feb 2026 08:28:13 +0000Bucks mum's migraines were secret sign of terminal brain tumour
A Milton Keynes mum suffering from pressure in her head, mistaken for migraines, has been diagnosed with a terminal brain tumour.
Wed, 18 Feb 2026 07:47:11 +0000Extreme concern for welfare of two missing 15-year-olds as appeal launched
There is extreme concern for the welfare of two missing Milton Keynes 15-year-olds as an appeal is launched.
Wed, 18 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000Council says it will work to protect green belt amid plans for 95,000 new Bucks homes
Buckinghamshire Council has said it will work to protect the green belt amid plans for 95,000 new homes and concerns for the countryside.
Wed, 18 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000'No intention' of making 'significant changes' to town centre after backlash
The council has said it has 'no intention' of making 'significant' changes to a town centre after a petition was launched to 'Save our High Street'.
Wed, 18 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000Student’s college commute cost spikes from £27 to over £40 a week - MP speaks out
An MP has warned that the rising costs of rail fares risk restricting access to education after a parent contacted her about a sharp rise in the cost of travelling to college.
Wed, 18 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000Worker 'shocked' by low hygiene score at long-running Indian restaurant
A worker at a Great Missenden Indian restaurant said he was “shocked” to learn that the business had received a zero hygiene rating.
Wed, 18 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000Disqualified motorist banned from roads again and fined after driving van
A disqualified driver has been banned from the roads and fined after he was caught behind the wheel of a van.
Wed, 18 Feb 2026 09:31:08 +0000Paul Hollywood breaks silence on Nigella joining Great British Bake Off
Paul Hollywood has broken his silence on Nigella Lawson joining the Great British Bake Off on Channel 4.
Wed, 18 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000Three-bed bungalow in High Wycombe goes on the market for £800k
An 'immaculate' three-bedroom bungalow located in High Wycombe is up for sale.
Tue, 17 Feb 2026 16:02:07 +0000Minister steps in over long-awaited Bucks Local Plan in letter to leader
A minister has stepped in over Buckinghamshire Council’s long-awaited Local Plan.
Tue, 17 Feb 2026 16:02:14 +0000Pony and trap racing disrupted on busy Bucks road amid calls for 'long-term solution'
Planned pony and trap racing events were disrupted by police after concerns over 'significant disruption' to the community.
Tue, 17 Feb 2026 12:45:09 +0000New The Food Warehouse store coming to Wycombe retail park
Plans for a new frozen food store run by supermarket chain Iceland have been approved at Wycombe Retail Park.
Tue, 17 Feb 2026 10:35:05 +0000Purse stolen from 78-year-old woman in Wycombe supermarket car park
An investigation has been launched after a purse was stolen from a 78-year-old woman in a High Wycombe car park.
Tue, 17 Feb 2026 17:46:05 +0000Will snow fall in Buckinghamshire this week? Full forecast as weather warnings issued
Weather warnings have been issued for parts of the UK as the Met Office warns of possible snow and heavy rain.
Tue, 17 Feb 2026 13:58:42 +0000Drug dealer jailed after dumping £1,600 worth of cocaine while fleeing
A drug dealer has been jailed after he discarded £1,600 worth of cocaine while fleeing from police.
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Tue, 17 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000“Another month wasted” confusion over legal advice pushes back decision on leases
Plans to press ahead with leases for Hazlemere’s tennis and padel club and bowls club have been delayed yet again after councillors clashed over legal advice,
Tue, 17 Feb 2026 11:28:05 +0000Driver fined after car found blocking pavement next to 'very busy road'
A motorist has been fined after a car was found parked on the pavement on a busy Buckinghamshire road.
Tue, 17 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000'We’re really excited' - New B&M store opens in Buckinghamshire town
A new B&M store has officially opened in Aylesbury.
Tue, 17 Feb 2026 17:31:16 +0000Road closed off after blaze tears through car
Firefighters were called and a road was closed off after a car fire in Bucks.
Tue, 17 Feb 2026 16:57:24 +0000Investigation launched after £250 stolen from 72-year-old woman at supermarket
An investigation has been launched after £250 was stolen from a 72-year-old woman.
Tue, 17 Feb 2026 11:55:05 +0000Man, 22, arrested on suspicion of drug supply after vehicle pulled over by police
A man has been arrested after police stopped a vehicle on a residential street.
Tue, 17 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000Man threatened to smash person's skull and make eyes 'pop out of their head'
A Buckinghamshire man sent a message threatening to smash someone's skull and make their eyes 'pop out of their head'.
Tue, 17 Feb 2026 16:42:20 +0000Topshop makes grand return to 2 Buckinghamshire locations today amid new deal
High street favourite Topshop returned to stores across the UK today (February 17), in Milton Keynes and High Wycombe.
Tue, 17 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000One of the oldest properties in Beaconsfield on sale for £1,995,000
A historic house in Beaconsfield, on Queen Elizabeth Crescent, has gone on the market for £1,995,000.
Tue, 17 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000'Fabulous' 1920s family home hits the market at £1,795,000
A family home, dating back to the 1920s, has surfaced on the market in a popular Buckinghamshire town.
Tue, 17 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000Henley Festival reveals line-up for 2026 including Boy George and Sugababes
Henley Festival headliners have been revealed, including Boy George and Culture Club, Sugababes, Lulu, Bjorn Again, Alex James’ Britpop Classical, and Bootleg Beatles.
Mon, 16 Feb 2026 12:30:00 +0000Plans to create new Hindu temple for Wycombe get go-ahead
Plans to convert an industrial unit in Wycombe into a Hindu temple have been approved, despite concerns raised by Bucks councillors.
Mon, 16 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000Rural business owners share transport and flooding concerns with Wycombe MP
Wycombe's MP has met with rural business owners at he Barn Café in Turville to discuss concerns, including flooding and transport.
Mon, 16 Feb 2026 20:00:00 +0000Bracknell says goodbye to Mum, Nanny and Community Leader 'with a lovely smile'.
Community leaders said goodbye to a special lady with ‘a lovely smile’ on Friday.
Mon, 16 Feb 2026 16:00:00 +0000West Wycombe mausoleum graffitied with insult to PM Keir Starmer
An almost 300-year-old mausoleum in West Wycombe has been targeted by vandals , with graffiti attacking the PM Keir Starmer sprayed across its façade.
Mon, 16 Feb 2026 15:21:53 +0000High Wycombe pub closes doors ahead of almost month-long £277k transformation
A High Wycombe pub has closed ahead of an almost month-long £277k transformation.
Mon, 16 Feb 2026 12:04:52 +0000Popular summer carnival event in town park could be cancelled for 2026
A popular carnival that normally sees hundreds descend on a Marlow park could be cancelled this year.
Mon, 16 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000Man, 18, caught with drugs in Bucks town among cases heard at Wycombe court
An 18-year-old who was caught with drugs in Aylesbury is among those who have been sentenced at High Wycombe Magistrates' Court.
Mon, 16 Feb 2026 13:44:15 +0000Supermarket that spelt town's name wrong puts up new sign ahead of opening
A sign erected in a High Wycombe supermarket which spelt the town’s name wrong has been replaced.
Mon, 16 Feb 2026 11:28:06 +0000Homeless man who was caught with blade is jailed after begging in High Wycombe
A homeless man who was caught with a blade has been jailed after begging in High Wycombe.
Mon, 16 Feb 2026 09:02:41 +0000Ex-Wycombe Wanderers winger to appear in court after airport arrest
Former Wycombe Wanderers winger Jordon Ibe will appear in court after being charged with actual bodily harm.
Mon, 16 Feb 2026 08:30:00 +0000Buckinghamshire-based telecom company appoint new CEO
A telecom company in Marlow has announced the appointment of a new CEO (Chief Executive Officer).
Mon, 16 Feb 2026 07:59:34 +0000Restaurant that produces 'affordable and delicious' meals gets new hygiene score
A restaurant that specialises in West African cuisine in High Wycombe has passed its recent hygiene inspection, after it initially failed an assessment.
Mon, 16 Feb 2026 07:12:50 +0000Car '100 per cent damaged' in late-night fire
A car has been ‘100 per cent damaged’ due to a fire in High Wycombe.
Mon, 16 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000Town asks where are double yellows, disabled bays and parking measures needed?
Marlow Town Council has asked its residents, where are new measures needed amid ongoing parking issues?
Mon, 16 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000Aldi announces £3.7m investment in Buckinghamshire ahead of latest store opening
Aldi has announced that it will invest more than £3.7 million across Buckinghamshire in 2026 as it brings forward plans for new stores.
Mon, 16 Feb 2026 16:58:13 +0000Men rescued from cherry picker by firefighters after becoming stuck 10 metres up
Two men have been rescued after they became stuck in a cherry picker in a Buckinghamshire town.
Mon, 16 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000SEND improvements needed in Buckinghamshire, Ofsted inspection finds
Improvements are needed to Buckinghamshire's services to support those with special education needs and disabilities.
Mon, 16 Feb 2026 15:17:02 +0000New police team launched to take action against law-breaking drivers
Thames Valley Police has announced the launch of a new roads policing team to take action against driving offences and 'reduce harm' on the roads.
Mon, 16 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000Take a look back at the 38-year history of High Wycombe’s Chiltern Centre
HIGH Wycombe’s Chilterns Shopping Centre has finally closed its doors as plans become reality with a new 303-home development.
Mon, 16 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000The story of Chesham's much-loved preacher who stirred up the religious life
Walter Wynn was a much loved preacher who stirred up the religious life in Chesham. This is the story…
Mon, 16 Feb 2026 10:00:00 +0000Special UK black tie festival announces Sugababes and Lulu in 2026 lineup
The Oxfordshire festival is the only music and arts festival that is black tie and will this year include the Sugababes, Boy George and Lulu.
Mon, 16 Feb 2026 17:00:00 +0000Wycombe Grade-II listed property is on sale for £400,000
A Grade-II listed building that possesses interesting features such as a large parking area and gas central heating is now up for sale for £400,000. According to the property listing, the site on London Road, Loudwater, was previously used as an off...