Bucks Free Press
Mon, 09 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000Driver fined £923 and given eight points for careless driving on M4
Zara Manir fined £923 and given eight penalty points after admitting careless driving on the M4 eastbound between Maidenhead junctions 10 and 8/9 in Berkshire.
Mon, 09 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000New images show inside Crazy Bear hotel following sudden closure
New images have offered a glimpse inside the Crazy Bear hotel in Beaconsfield after urban explorers visited following its closure.
Mon, 09 Nov 2026 09:36:35 +0000Three people injured in early morning M40 smash as congestion of four miles reported
Motorists are facing delays of up to 90 minutes following a four-vehicle crash on the South Buckinghamshire stretch of the M40.
Mon, 09 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000In the dock: High Wycombe stalker among the most recent convicts in court
The most recent cases concluded at High Wycombe's Magistrates Court.
Mon, 09 Nov 2026 09:42:48 +0000Starbucks to create 7,500 UK barista jobs with 500 new coffee shops planned
Starbucks will create 7,500 UK barista jobs and open 500 coffee shops by 2031, targeting growth in the Midlands, north of England, Wales and Scotland.
Mon, 09 Nov 2026 09:39:54 +0000The petrol station hack hiding in plain site that every driver should know
A dashboard arrow can help drivers find the fuel filler side, while forecourt tips cover wrong fuel, safety and pump etiquette.
Mon, 09 Nov 2026 09:36:45 +0000Rare 50p Snowman coin sells for more than 350 times face value on eBay
The Royal Mint says mintage figures help establish a coin's rarity, and a low-mintage coin might sell for more than its face value.
Mon, 09 Nov 2026 09:33:01 +0000Full list of every Lloyds and Halifax bank branch closing down
Lloyds and Halifax will close 250 UK bank branches in 2026 and 2027 as Lloyds Banking Group cuts its high street network amid online banking growth.
Sun, 08 Nov 2026 11:28:28 +0000Firefighters rush to Chesham pub after reports of smoke
Firefighters from Chesham, Amersham and Beaconsfield were called to The Generals Arms after reports of smoke, but no fire was found.
Sun, 08 Nov 2026 09:16:58 +0000High Wycombe marks Remembrance Sunday
Good morning and welcome to our live coverage of Remembrance Sunday in High Wycombe. We will be bringing you updates from the town throughout the morning as people gather to remember those who lost their lives in conflict.
Sun, 08 Nov 2026 05:30:00 +0000The street names in Chesham that remember past military campaigns
Chesham street names recall Waterloo, the Crimean War, Khartoum and the Boer War, revealing the town’s military history ahead of Armistice Day on November 11.
Sun, 08 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000Buckinghamshire cap confirmed as Government unveils homebuyer scheme
Buckinghamshire first-time buyers will be able to purchase new-build homes worth up to £430,000 under a new Government-backed housing scheme designed to help more people onto the property ladder.
Sun, 08 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000Tom Kerridge introduces unlimited roast potatoes offer at popular restaurant
Marlow's celebrity chef Tom Kerridge is giving diners the chance to enjoy unlimited roast potatoes as part of a new month-long offer.
Sun, 08 Nov 2026 17:28:25 +0000Police investigate reports of cannabis and NOS use in Marlow
Police are investigating reports of cannabis and NOS use near allotments in Marlow, with a vehicle identified as part of enquiries.
Sun, 08 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000Joy Morrissey MP: 'Preserving our precious countryside remain central to my work'
Listening to residents and taking their concerns directly to Parliament is one of the most important parts of my role as your local MP, writes the Conservative MP for Beaconsfield Joy Morrissey.
Sun, 08 Nov 2026 16:00:00 +0000Buckinghamshire pub reopens after £270k investment
The Burnt Oak in Milton Keynes has reopened following a £270,000 investment, with huge screens, a new sports concept and revamped beer garden.
Sun, 08 Nov 2026 15:03:52 +0000Police release e-fit after indecent exposure incident
Police release e-fit of man they want to speak to in connection with an indecent exposure in Milton Keynes on July 13.
Sun, 08 Nov 2026 12:44:00 +0000Buckinghamshire and Berkshire among areas facing yellow fog warning tonight
Buckinghamshire and Berkshire are among the areas covered by a yellow fog warning from 6pm tonight, with visibility potentially falling to 50 metres.
Sun, 08 Nov 2026 10:17:27 +0000What red, purple, black and white poppies mean on Remembrance Day
Discover what red, purple, black and white poppies mean, from military remembrance to animals, diverse communities and peace in Britain.
Sun, 08 Nov 2026 20:00:00 +0000Fifty Wycombe High students explore Iceland on school trip
Fifty Wycombe High School students travelled to Iceland over the October half-term, exploring its natural landscape and witnessing an erupting geyser.
Sun, 08 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000Latest planning applications submitted to Buckinghamshire Council
Numerous planning applications have been submitted to Buckinghamshire Council over the past week.
Sun, 08 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000New mobile breast screening unit opens in Princes Risborough
A new state-of-the-art mobile breast screening unit has officially opened in Buckinghamshire, bringing vital services closer to residents.
Sun, 08 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000Organisations join Buckinghamshire Community Activity Day to teach CPR
Dozens of organisations gathered to share lifesaving skills and community support, including South Central Ambulance Service.
Sun, 08 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000Eight Buckinghamshire homes on the property market right now
There is lots on offer on the Buckinghamshire property market right now with homes to suit all budgets.
Sat, 07 Nov 2026 11:02:52 +0000One man dead and two seriously injured after five-vehicle A413 crash
One man has died and two are seriously injured following a five-vehicle crash on the A413 in Amersham on November 6. Thames Valley Police appeal for witnesses.
Sat, 07 Nov 2026 12:30:00 +0000New pictures show Stokenchurch's Kings hotel still boarded up
New images show the fire-damaged Kings Hotel in Stokenchurch still boarded up more than five years after a devastating blaze tore through the building.
Sat, 07 Nov 2026 17:14:47 +0000RECAP: Train disruption after emergency services respond to incident
Good evening, welcome to our live coverage of rail delays after emergency services responded to an incident between Aylesbury Vale Parkway and Amersham.
Sat, 07 Nov 2026 09:38:07 +0000Yellow fog warning in force across Buckinghamshire
Buckinghamshire is covered by a Met Office yellow fog warning, with visibility potentially falling below 100 metres and travel delays possible.
Sat, 07 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000Pub group saves famous Buckinghamshire hotel after sudden closure
New owners have been announced at the Crazy Bear hotel in Beaconsfield, following the venue's shock closure last month.
Sat, 07 Nov 2026 17:30:46 +0000Met Office issues 10-hour yellow weather warning across South East
A 10-hour yellow weather warning has been issued across South East England, with drivers being warned of travel disruptions.
Sat, 07 Nov 2026 15:14:37 +0000Missing person found safe after search in Buckinghamshire village
A missing person has been found safe and well after a police search in Fingest, with a drone reportedly used during the operation.
Sat, 07 Nov 2026 12:30:00 +0000Marlow History: Tithe Barns and their imposters!
What exactly is a tithe barn? To help answer this question, The Marlow Society’s Local History Group recently hosted an online talk by Joseph Rogers who has spent much of his time since 2019 travelling Britain and researching over 120 historic barn...
Sat, 07 Nov 2026 12:17:40 +0000James Blunt surprises Heathrow passengers with airport performance
James Blunt surprises Heathrow Airport passengers with an Instagram performance. The Traitors finalist is promoting Airplane Mode ahead of his 2027 UK tour.
Sat, 07 Nov 2026 12:00:00 +0000MPs call for Crown Estate leases to ban subletting after Royal Lodge payments
The Crown Estate should prohibit sub-letting as standard in the wake of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor receiving an income for renting out cottages on his former Royal Lodge estate, a cross-party committee of MPs has warned.
Sat, 07 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000Terminally ill man, 61, says years of ongoing housing problems left him 'broken'
A Marlow man living with terminal cancer has claimed years of housing problems have left him feeling as though “everything” in him has been broken.
Sat, 07 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000Medieval ornament gets first ever display in Buckinghamshire for 150-year milestone
The Holy Thorn Reliquary, believed to have been created in the 14th century, goes on display for the first ever time in Buckinghamshire during Waddesdon Manor's 150th anniversary celebration.
Sat, 07 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000Amersham woman urges people to join festive run after hospice cared for beloved mum
An Amersham woman is urging people to join the Rudolph Run after Rennie Grove Peace Hospice Care supported her mum and family.
Sat, 07 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000WWII veteran returns to historic Buckinghamshire estate ahead of Remembrance Day
A 100-year-old Second World War veteran has returned to a historic estate near Amersham where he worked as a teenager during the war, ahead of Remembrance Day.
Sat, 07 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000Courtroom laughs and heartbreak: 40 years of stories from the press bench
ALL aspects of life are displayed in courts and I think I witnessed just about all there is from the press bench in hundreds of hours in 40 years of taking notes.
Sat, 07 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000Planning roundup: Wycombe window, Marlow home refused, Amersham classrooms cleared
A Wycombe homeowner has been told to obscure the glass and restrict the opening of a second-floor window after Buckinghamshire Council said it caused direct overlooking of a neighbouring property.
Sat, 07 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000We usually object to plans – but this High Wycombe scheme won us over
“High Wycombe Society – you’re the people who go around objecting to other peoples’ planning applications” I heard recently.
Sat, 07 Nov 2026 16:15:29 +0000Police appeal after dog reportedly kills deer in Amersham
Police are appealing for information to identify the owner of a dog reportedly involved in the killing of a deer in Amersham.
Sat, 07 Nov 2026 10:51:52 +0000Vehicle seized and person arrested during police patrols
Thames Valley Police seize vehicle and arrest person during burglary and bonfire patrols in Chepping Wye and Beaconsfield.
Sat, 07 Nov 2026 10:02:30 +0000Monty Don's final goodbye in full as he leaves Gardeners’ World after 23 years
Monty Don's final Gardeners' World episode from Longmeadow has aired, as he says goodbye to the BBC show after 23 years.
Sat, 07 Nov 2026 16:52:32 +0000Emergency services responded to vehicle fire on M40
The M40 was closed between High Wycombe and Stokenchurch after a vehicle was found well alight, with three fire crews responding.
Sat, 07 Nov 2026 12:44:35 +0000Parking suspension in place for Marlow Remembrance Sunday
Drivers are being warned not to leave cars on Marlow High Street or the Causeway ahead of the Remembrance Sunday parade on November 8.
Sat, 07 Nov 2026 10:01:56 +0000Walkers crisps and Rubicon drink recalled from UK supermarket shelves
Check affected Rubicon drink and Walkers snack box batches, allergy risks and refund advice from the Food Standards Agency.
Sat, 07 Nov 2026 19:00:00 +0000Tom Rosenthal and Adrian Scarborough to lead Jeeves and Wooster show in Milton Keynes
Tom Rosenthal and Adrian Scarborough will lead the cast of a new Jeeves and Wooster tour coming to Milton Keynes Theatre.
Sat, 07 Nov 2026 17:29:34 +0000DWP confirms when £300 Winter Fuel Payments will start landing in bank accounts
DWP confirms £300 Winter Fuel Payments will start arriving from mid-November. Find out when pensioners will be paid and who qualifies
Sat, 07 Nov 2026 16:00:00 +0000Russell Howard adds extra High Wycombe show as tour dates sell out
Russell Howard adds a High Wycombe date to his 2026/27 Don’t Tell the Algorithm tour at Wycombe Swan Theatre.