Bucks Free Press

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
‘Completely and utterly useless?’ Councillors call for High Wycombe town council
A councillor has questioned whether High Wycombe Town Committee is “completely and utterly useless” amid calls for the town to get its own council.

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Councillor says disabled drivers and bikers could face new fees in parking shake-up
Disabled motorists and motorcyclists could be required to pay to use council-run car parks under changes described as “quite controversial”.

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Pianist invents £14.99 device after dog bite through letterbox
A dog bite that put a pianist out of action for months has led to the invention of a new safety device.

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 07:33:53 +0100
Defective track causes delays on Chiltern Railways services through High Wycombe
Passengers travelling through High Wycombe and the surrounding area are facing delays after a defective section of track.

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Car seen in High Wycombe car park covered in parking tickets
A car left in a High Wycombe town centre car park has been plastered with parking tickets, raising fresh questions about vehicles being abandoned in the area.

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Three-bedroom Marlow home on sale for £650,000
A semi-detached property on Verney Close in Marlow is on the market for £650,000.

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Three-bedroom Saunderton home with garage listed for offers over £425,000
A semi-detached house in Saunderton offers three bedrooms and off-road parking for multiple vehicles.

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
NHS teams push to get more hospital patients recovering at home
NHS teams across the South East are working to improve hospital discharge and reduce bed delays, with Oxfordshire seeing a fall in delayed patients.

Mon, 14 Sep 2026 14:24:25 +0100
Family pay tribute to teenager who died in High Wycombe crash
The family of a woman who died in a crash in High Wycombe earlier this month have paid tribute to her.

Mon, 14 Sep 2026 20:00:00 +0100
Historic Bucks property featured in Netflix show The Gentlemen
A historic Buckinghamshire property featured in the latest series of Netflix's The Gentlemen, according to a report by Town & Country magazine.

Mon, 14 Sep 2026 16:00:00 +0100
BUS BEHAVE: Nearly 20 youngsters handed contracts after trouble at Wycombe station
Police handed nearly 20 youngsters behaviour contracts following a summer of trouble at High Wycombe bus station.

Mon, 14 Sep 2026 16:01:36 +0100
Terminally ill man attends his own 'living wake'
A terminally ill Buckinghamshire man who has been told he has less than a year to live had his own “living wake” at a pub surrounded by more than 200 friends and family.

Mon, 14 Sep 2026 17:19:29 +0100
Woman, 43, AVOIDS jail despite running over family and puppy in late night car crash
A Chalfont St Peter woman who crashed her car into a young family and their puppy before fleeing the scene has avoided an immediate prison sentence.

Mon, 14 Sep 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Questions raised over PM's use of Buckinghamshire's Chequers retreat
The Prime Minister's use of Chequers, the historic Buckinghamshire country retreat reserved for serving premiers, has become the focus of a political dispute.

Mon, 14 Sep 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Sentencing date set for man, 28, who left boy, 12, with 'life-changing injuries'
A date has been set for a man who has admitting to committing numerous crimes which left a 12-year-old boy with ‘life-changing injuries’ following a car crash in Marlow.

Mon, 14 Sep 2026 12:27:42 +0100
Tom Kerridge ups fish and chip prices at Buckinghamshire restaurant to £60
A fish and chips dish served at celebrity chef Tom Kerridge's Michelin-starred pub in Marlow has sparked a fierce debate online after reports emerged that it costs around £60.

Mon, 14 Sep 2026 11:52:17 +0100
Town's Lloyds branch to close temporarily just DAYS after Halifax merger
Lloyds Bank has confirmed its High Wycombe branch will temporarily close for refurbishment, just weeks after nearby Halifax permanently shuts its doors as part of a planned merger.

Mon, 14 Sep 2026 10:57:02 +0100
Image released as police investigate Marlow shoplifting incident
An image of a woman police would like to speak to in connection with a shoplifting incident in Marlow has been released.

Mon, 14 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Inquest opening date confirm for person found dead near High Wycombe station
A date has been set for the inquest opening into the death of a person who died near High Wycombe Railway Station.

Mon, 14 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Buckinghamshire town named one of UK's best offers new scheme for new residents
A new leaflet has been launched to help people settling into life in Marlow, offering information on local services, community groups and things to see and do.

Mon, 14 Sep 2026 17:37:22 +0100
Four fire crews attend outbuilding fire in Gerrards Cross
Firefighters rushed to a fire involving an outbuilding in Gerrards Cross.

Mon, 14 Sep 2026 11:26:49 +0100
Road closures put in place after muck heap fire
Road closure were put in place following a fire involving a 'large' muck heap after a smoke plume affected nearby roads.

Mon, 14 Sep 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Bluebird Care sponsors Mabel to support South Buckinghamshire RDA riders
A care provider has sponsored a horse at a riding charity which supports children and adults with disabilities.

Mon, 14 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Bungalow with countryside views listed for £745,000
A bungalow with four bedrooms is on the market for £745,000.

Mon, 14 Sep 2026 14:12:22 +0100
Andy Burnham's father Roy dies aged 86 as Prime Minister cancels engagements
Andy Burnham's father Roy has died at the age of 86, after living with Alzheimer’s

Sun, 13 Sep 2026 12:30:00 +0100
Full list of road closures and resurfacing works across Bucks
A busy schedule of roadworks is set to begin across Buckinghamshire in the coming weeks as the council continues its highways improvement programme.

Sun, 13 Sep 2026 09:23:20 +0100
Police appeal after several drivers involved in fight in Amersham
Police are appealing for information following a fight between drivers at a junction in Amersham.

Sun, 13 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
High Wycombe police officers visit churches to discuss local concerns
Police officers visited two churches in High Wycombe last month to hear directly from residents about issues affecting the local community.

Sun, 13 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
State of Wycombe's Grade I listed church that is infested with rats needs attentions
We looked at listed buildings in the last Planning View.

Sun, 13 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Plans submitted for 55 homes in Bierton among latest Buckinghamshire applications
Here are the latest planning applications submitted to Buckinghamshire Council, including plans to build 55 homes in Bierton.

Sun, 13 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Beaconsfield home with five bedrooms listed for under £2 million
An elegant detached home on Brownswood Road in Beaconsfield has gone on the market.

Sun, 13 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Plans submitted for up to 55 homes in Buckinghamshire
Here are the latest planning applications submitted to Buckinghamshire Council for towns across the county.

Sun, 13 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Chesham families who sailed to America with the Puritans in 1635
Discover how Chesham-area Puritans sailed on the True Love in 1635 to join the Massachusetts Bay Colony, tracing the Whitman, Preston and Hawes families.

Sat, 12 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Victorian Lloyds bank transformed into wine bar with room for 100 customers
A Victorian bank which stood empty for years has been given a new lease of life as a wine bar with space for up to 100 customers.

Sat, 12 Sep 2026 12:30:00 +0100
Stolen Vauxhall Astra recovered during fly-tipping patrol in South Buckinghamshire
A stolen car has been recovered during a joint operation targeting fly-tipping in the South Buckinghamshire area.

Sat, 12 Sep 2026 10:35:34 +0100
Police respond to resident speeding concerns as several cars stopped
Three drivers were reported for speeding during police patrols in Iver and Stoke Poges.

Sat, 12 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Residents invited to share views on proposal for new Lidl store and up to 54 homes
Residents are being invited to have their say on proposals for a new Lidl supermarket and up to 54 homes in Aylesbury.

Sat, 12 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Historic images capture Broom & Wade workers and family events in High Wycombe
Historic photos reveal Broom & Wade workers, sports days and children’s parties in High Wycombe, plus Gilford Motors factory scenes from the 1930s-1960s.

Sat, 12 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
High Wycombe History - Early history of Bellfield Works
For those readers not familiar with the location of the area in Wycombe known as ‘Bellfield’, it is north-west of the town centre, and west of Hughenden Road, probably best known at the present time as the location of the Morrisons supermarket an...

Sat, 12 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Free bus travel drives 406 per cent rise in child journeys on Carousel Buses network
A free travel scheme has led to a surge in young passengers taking the bus.

Sat, 12 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Marlow History - Adding a touch of colour to Chapel Street
LAST Wednesday, September 9, was the second anniversary of the death of Marlow legend, Michael Eagleton (inset).

Sat, 12 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
BFP Camera Club: Stunning shots of the first few weeks of September
There is a definite end-of-summer feel to this week’s Camera Club pictures, with our snappers capturing everything from a noisy red kite to a garden full of smaller, but no less important, visitors.

Sat, 12 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Planning round-up: Historic pub extension approved and garden gazebo allowed to stay
Plans to extend a historic High Wycombe pub have been approved after an earlier proposal was rejected.

Sat, 12 Sep 2026 19:00:00 +0100
Legendary 1980's group announce Aylesbury show on 2027 UK tour
Wet Wet Wet are heading to Aylesbury in February 2027.

Sat, 12 Sep 2026 19:00:00 +0100
Harriet to bring 1970s-inspired UK tour to Milton Keynes
Singer-songwriter Harriet will be coming to Milton Keynes.

Sat, 12 Sep 2026 19:00:00 +0100
Comedian and former Eastenders actress to bring comedy show to Milton Keynes
Comedian Lucy Porter is set to perform at The Stables in Milton Keynes.

Sat, 12 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Sleeping Beauty pantomime returns to Aylesbury with West End star in lead role
Details of this year’s pantomime, Sleeping Beauty, have been revealed ahead of its festive run at Aylesbury Waterside Theatre.

Sat, 12 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Former politician and broadcaster coming to Milton Keynes Theatre
Former politician and broadcaster Michael Portillo will be sharing stories from his diverse life on stage in Milton Keynes.

Sat, 12 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Chaotic take on Christmas classic heading to Milton Keynes Theatre
A chaotic take on a Christmas classic is heading to Milton Keynes Theatre in 2027.

Sat, 12 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Two-bedroom flat with wraparound garden listed for £355,000 in High Wycombe
A two-bedroom flat has gone on the market on Carolina Drive, High Wycombe.

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