Bucks Free Press
Sat, 06 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100All You Need to Know: Petition to save green belt and farmland from development ends
A petition urging Buckinghamshire Council to protect green belt land and farmland across the county has concluded with 2,243 signatures.
Sat, 06 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100Woman accused of murdering man in High Wycombe due to stand trial next week
A woman accused of murdering a man in an affluent area of High Wycombe is set to stand trial next week.
Sat, 06 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +0100Marlow History: Remembering 40 years of local jazz gigs
WHAT better way to remember Michael is there than reproducing the page he published in the Marlow Free Press edition of June 3, 2016, where he was celebrating 40 years of live presentations at Marlow Jazz Club.
Sat, 06 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +0100From chapel to car park: the forgotten story of Chesham’s Wesleyan chapel
Chesham Wesleyan chapel was built in 1897 and later became a labour exchange and a police station, before being demolished to make way for a car park. This is the story…
Sat, 06 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100Bucks primary pupils get less than an hour a week of vital digital skills
Children in Buckinghamshire primary schools are spending less than an hour a week learning vital digital skills, new research has revealed.
Sat, 06 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100Old photos: The story of the Buckinghamshire village known for its 'Sleeping Girl'
The quintessential Buckinghamshire village of Turville is probably best known for its ‘Sleeping Girl’, and the cottage where she lived ‘Sleepy Cottage’. She was Ellen Sadler, who is reputed to have fallen asleep in 1871 and did not wake for n...
Sat, 06 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100NOSTALGIA: Birmingham-born man who revolutionised the use of aluminium
This is the story of Wallace Charles Devereux, who was born in Birmingham but spent his most productive years living in Buckinghamshire. He became the major exponent of the use of aluminium alloys in industry and introduced new developments in farmin...
Sat, 06 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100Chip shop owners speak out on rising costs on National Fish and Ship Day
Fish and chip shop owners across Buckinghamshire have spoken of their determination to “keep pushing on” despite mounting pressures, as they celebrate National Fish and Chip Day 2026.
Sat, 06 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100Young stars recognised at major European festival after winning dance award
Young performers from High Wycombe, Henley and Marlow have been recognised at a major European theatre festival after delivering an award-winning performance.
Sat, 06 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100Reason given as to why popular town centre restaurant has temporarily closed
A popular Caribbean restaurant in High Wycombe has temporarily closed its doors as it prepares to move to a new, yet-to-be-confirmed location.
Sat, 06 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100Latest planning applications in Buckinghamshire
A summary of the latest planning applications submitted to Buckinghamshire Council
Sat, 06 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100Artist who uses household appliances to create art set to open studio to the public
An artist who paints with molten beeswax and household appliances is opening her studio to the public this month.
Sat, 06 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100Buckinghamshire nurses and midwives honoured with special lunch
Nurses and midwives across Buckinghamshire were honoured with a special lunch last month for International Nurses’ Day.
Sat, 06 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100Concert to pay tribute to 'Marlow's Mr Jazz'
Marlow Jazz Club is set to hold a tribute concert for Michael Eagleton' known as Marlow's Mr Jazz, on July 18.
Sat, 06 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100Buckinghamshire school's music block one step closer after £1,000 donation
Sir Henry Floyd Grammar School has received a £1k donation as part of campaign to raise £200k for a new music block
Sat, 06 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100'Fabulous' Buckinghamshire hotel has been named among the best in the UK - Here's why
Hartwell House Hotel & Spa in Buckinghamshire has been named among the best in the UK by The Telegraph.
Sat, 06 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100Aylesbury man to walk across eight London bridges for lymphoma charity
An Aylesbury man is set to walk six miles across eight London bridges to help support the UK’s leading lymphoma charity, Lymphoma Action
Sat, 06 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100Restaurant applies to extend opening hours until 2am
La Luna Ceylon High Wycombe, has applied to alter its premises licence so that it can serve alcohol and play recorded music until 2am.
Fri, 05 Jun 2026 12:15:35 +0100How much did Wycombe council offices sell for? Bucks Council won't say
Buckinghamshire Council has refused to tell taxpayers how much it sold one of High Wycombe’s most prominent public buildings for.
Fri, 05 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100Wycombe confusion over London Road bus lanes blamed for unnecessary queues
Drivers failing to use London Road's part-time bus lanes outside peak-time restrictions are being blamed for causing unnecessary congestion.
Fri, 05 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100Residents feel 'robbed' by Bucks Council over handling of luxury woodland homes
Residents of Finnamore Wood say they feel “robbed” of their democratic rights by Buckinghamshire Council over its handling of a luxury woodland development.
Fri, 05 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0100Leigh-Anne Pinnock could win The Celebrity Traitors 2026
High Wycombe's Leigh-Anne Pinnock has been tipped as a potential winner for Celebrity Traitors.
Fri, 05 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0100Listed: Where to park when visiting the High Street after car park closed last month
Where to park when visiting the High Street one month on from the closure of Easton Street multi-storey.
Fri, 05 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100Go Fund me set up for family of Bucks man who drowned saving people
A Go Fund me has been set up to support the family of Milton Keynes man who died while saving two people from drowning.
Fri, 05 Jun 2026 16:15:00 +0100Outdoor clothing store closes down but opens new shop in neighbouring town
An outdoor clothing retailer has closed its Marlow High Street store on the same day a new branch opened in High Wycombe.
Fri, 05 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0100TripAdvisor lists the best chippies in Buckinghamshire for National Fish and Chip Day
Nothing says a British summer quite like fish and chips — and with National Fish and Chip Day here, we’ve rounded up some of the best spots across Buckinghamshire based on TripAdvisor reviews.
Fri, 05 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0100Buckinghamshire businessman presented with lifetime achievement award
A Buckinghamshire entrepreneur who built one of the UK’s best-known bed retailers from the ground up has been recognised with a prestigious lifetime award.
Fri, 05 Jun 2026 09:32:07 +0100Two popular Buckinghamshire actors appear together on popular BBC show
Two actors from Chesham are set to appear side by side in a major BBC production, giving the town a starring role in one of television’s newest comedy-dramas.
Fri, 05 Jun 2026 08:57:25 +0100Bucks digital marketing agency named one of the best in the UK after winning prize
A Buckinghamshire-based marketing agency has secured national recognition after being named on one of the industry’s most respected accreditation platforms.
Fri, 05 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100Hit TV drama set in Buckinghamshire returns for fourth series
The Marlow Murder Club is heading back to Buckinghamshire after being officially renewed for a fourth series.
Fri, 05 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100Pub dating back to 16th century which closed seven years ago set to reopen
A major refurbishment is set to begin on a Buckinghamshire village’s only remaining pub, bringing fresh hope to residents after it has stood closed for nearly five years.
Fri, 05 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100Remembering the famous singer and LGBTQI icon who lived in High Wycombe
A look into 60's icon Dusty Springfield's High Wycombe life, tragic passing and lesser known status as LGBTQI 'icon.'
Fri, 05 Jun 2026 07:54:20 +0100Officers carry out patrols and interviews in Buckinghamshire
Officers have carried out patrols and suspect interviews as part of ongoing investigations across Buckinghamshire.
Fri, 05 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100Retail park supermarket given licence to open 24/7 and sell alcohol
A major supermarket in High Wycombe has been granted a new premises licence allowing round-the-clock opening and alcohol sales.
Fri, 05 Jun 2026 07:33:05 +0100Man arrested for fail to appear warrant in High Wycombe
A man has been arrested for a Fail to Appear warrant.
Fri, 05 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100Petition to bring Thames Water into public ownership gains momentum
"Enough is enough" say residents as petition to bring Thames Water into public ownership garners nearly 100,000 signatures.
Fri, 05 Jun 2026 07:16:03 +0100Police issue three tickets during speed enforcement in Bucks villages
Police issued three speeding tickets during an evening of speed enforcement around Bucks.
Fri, 05 Jun 2026 12:30:00 +0100Inquest into death of High Wycombe student who was crushed by car set to take place
Inquest to be held this month for High Wycombe student who died in a 'tragic accident'.
Fri, 05 Jun 2026 13:40:11 +0100Nightclub in High Wycombe to stage 'biggest ever' day party and afters
From drum & bass day parties to late-night house afters, High Wycombe has a packed schedule of events to enjoy this month.
Fri, 05 Jun 2026 15:32:42 +0100MOBO Awards founder Kanya King dies aged 57 after 'courageous' battle with cancer
MOBO Awards founder Kanya King has died at the age of 57 after a battle with colon cancer.
Fri, 05 Jun 2026 15:27:44 +0100Waitrose issues apology as shoppers told 'do not eat' following recall alert
Waitrose shoppers have been given a “do not eat” warning by the Food Standards Agency (FSA) after the supermarket chain recalled one of its products.
Fri, 05 Jun 2026 15:26:55 +0100Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor causes fury after profiting on staff living at Royal Lodge
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor received an undisclosed private income from subletting properties on a royal estate.
Fri, 05 Jun 2026 15:24:32 +0100UK charity shop chain with 640 stores announces it will close 150 locations
The British Heart Foundation, which operates 640 stores UK-wide, has revealed it is set to shut 150 of its sites.
Fri, 05 Jun 2026 15:23:53 +0100Millions of TVs in the UK to get new free channel airing hugely popular drama show
TV network AMC is launching a Free Ad-Supported Streaming Television (FAST) channel in the UK showcasing The Walking Dead.
Fri, 05 Jun 2026 15:23:10 +0100Airline stops flights to major UK airport due to 'escalating costs'
IndiGo announced on June 2 that flights to and from Manchester Airport from India will be provisionally stopped from August 31.
Fri, 05 Jun 2026 15:19:12 +0100Lingerie brand that introduced Wonderbra to the UK liquidated
Gossard Limited appointed administrators on May 14, 2026, and has officially ceased trading.
Fri, 05 Jun 2026 15:17:14 +0100M&S axes service that shoppers 'absolutely swear by' from all stores after 16 years
Marks and Spencer (M&S) has confirmed its mobile Scan & Shop service has been discontinued - see shoppers' reaction to the decision.
Thu, 04 Jun 2026 21:51:28 +010080s singing legend playing music festival amid bid to save historic pub
80s singing legend Tony Hadley is playing a UK music festival next week amid his bid to save a historic pub on the Oxfordshire border.
Thu, 04 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0100'Welcome' conviction of child rapist sparks calls for sexual violence conversations
A Chesham Councillor has called for discussions around the 'sexualisation of children' .
Thu, 04 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100Wycombe's air quality management area set to be revoked after “long term improvement”
Plans to revoke High Wycombe’s Air Quality Management Area (AQMA) following what officers described as “long term improvements” in air quality are moving forward.