Bucks Free Press

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Retired Marlow architect unveils ‘Wave Bridge’ with balconies above the River Thames
A retired architect has unveiled a striking vision for the replacement of Temple Footbridge, complete with sweeping steel waves and balconies above the Thames.

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 09:05:22 +0100
Police appeal after indecent exposure incident in Chesham
Police are appealing for witnesses following an indecent exposure incident in Chesham.

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Five homes to replace disused garage site in Bucks town
Plans to replace a disused garage site with five homes intended for affordable rent have been approved in Princes Risborough.

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 08:02:29 +0100
Major emergency response seen as woman in her 50s dies
A woman has died following an incident that prompted a large emergency services response on the Berkshire and Buckinghamshire border.

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 07:21:45 +0100
Update provided one child, 1, who fell out of High Wycombe window
An update has been provided after a one-year-old child suffered serious injuries in a fall from a window in High Wycombe.

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
New figures reveal how much is spent on prescriptions across Buckinghamshire
Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire West are among the areas spending the least on NHS prescriptions per person in England, according to a new study.

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Plans for eight new homes on the edge of Bucks town approved
Plans for eight new homes in Marlow have been approved more than three years after they were submitted.

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Why is Bucks Council one of the most secretative authorities in the country?
IT'S a thousand pities that the controlling Conservative group on Buckinghamshire Council can't consider a  crunching clash they've created between themselves and their party's MPs and supporters. And they're at odds with a lot of residents too.

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 14:10:04 +0100
Firefighters respond to blaze involving an estimated 50 to 100 tonnes of waste
Firefighters rushed to the scene of a fire involving an estimated 50 to 100 tonnes of domestic waste.

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 09:49:54 +0100
WATCH: Police release video showing two drivers before warnings issued
Two drivers have been warned by police for breaching a Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) in Water Meadow Car Park, Chesham.

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 07:52:51 +0100
The flights from Heathrow Airport cancelled today
Some passengers have seen their flights from Heathrow Airport cancelled today (Tuesday, August 11), according to Flightradar24.com.

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
BYD dealership appears set for High Wycombe after council approves illuminated signs
A BYD car dealership appears set to arrive in High Wycombe after plans for its branding were approved.

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 13:15:00 +0100
Hospital porter found dead in car outside home, court hears
A man was found dead in his car outside of his home address, a court has heard.

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 13:08:00 +0100
Five places in Buckinghamshire to watch the solar eclipse
Buckinghamshire residents can enjoy a solar eclipse on Wednesday, August 12.

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 11:05:55 +0100
Amber extreme heat warning issued as new heatwave could hit 38 degrees
Public authorities have issued a rare amber warning for 'extreme heat' as the South East braces for another heatwave

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 20:00:00 +0100
Award winning pub confirms free house status and immediately lowers drink prices
A multi-award winning pub in Marlow has cut its drinks prices after becoming a free house following a two-year process.

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 20:00:00 +0100
Reason given for why popular jewellery shop suddently closed
The reason behind the sudden closure of Lovisa at High Wycombe's Eden Shopping Centre has been revealed.

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 20:00:00 +0100
Royal Navy veteran celebrates 100th birthday at golf club in Buckinghamshire
A golfer has celebrated his 100th birthday with a special day at a club near Amersham surrounded by friends and fellow members.

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 16:36:25 +0100
'A very lonely place': MP on the fight against 'a cancer that is anti-Semitism'
The MP for Beaconsfield and Marlow has spoken of the personal toll of speaking out against anti-Semitism, describing it as "a very lonely place" in Parliament.

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 16:01:14 +0100
Fundraiser tops £21,000 after death of cheerleading coach remembered in Aylesbury
An Aylesbury cheerleading academy has paid tribute to a 16-year-old coach who tragically died while on holiday in the Dominican Republic.

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Boy, 16, left in induced coma after hit-and-run pubicly named for the first time
A teenager who has been left in an induced coma after a hit-and-run crash has been named publicly for the first time.

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 15:32:54 +0100
CCTV released after two alleged stalking incidents in town centre
A CCTV image has been released of a man the police would like to speak to in relation to two stalking incidents.

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 10:11:37 +0100
WATCH: Moment bungalow explodes in suspected gas explosion on quiet street
A bungalow in Buckinghamshire was almost completely destroyed in a suspected gas explosion that left a man seriously injured and forced dozens of nearby residents from their homes.

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 14:53:27 +0100
Government announces crackdown on betting and vape shops to revitalise high streets
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has announced plans to crack down on vape shops and betting stores to help revitalise the high street.

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 15:59:41 +0100
Buckinghamshire Council approves changes to bank branch frontage
Plans for a revamped Lloyds Bank frontage in High Wycombe town centre have been given the green light by Buckinghamshire Council.

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 13:27:49 +0100
UK construction firm with hundreds of employees enters administration
The company, which was founded in 1956 by Fred Breyer, has nearly 300 employees and has entered administration.

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Five-bedroom estate with pool and tennis court on sale for £7.95m
Castle Fields, on Stowe Avenue in Buckingham, is a detached five-bedroom property that also features a staff flat, three additional houses, and several cottages.

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 16:22:09 +0100
Government announces crackdown on betting and vape shops to revitalise high streets
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has announced plans to crack down on vape shops and betting stores to help revitalise the high street.

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 13:28:39 +0100
How to make a pinhole projector to view the solar eclipse amid shortage of glasses
With most eclipse glasses sold out across the country, a pinhole projector offers a simple, homemade alternative to safely view the rare event.

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 20:00:00 +0100
Selection of works from collection of Sir William and Lady McAlpine set for auction
Items from the collection of Sir William and Lady McAlpine are set to go under the hammer this week.

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Disappointment as parish council loses bid to make Holmer Green route a footpath
A parish council that lost its bid to have a footpath in Holmer Green officially recognised has said it is “very disappointed”.

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 12:05:29 +0100
Photos show desiccated pitches at Marlow cricket club
New photos reveal the desiccated cricket pitches at Marlow Cricket club.

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Former Primark unit in High Wycombe stands empty as House 2 Home departs
The former Primark store in High Wycombe town centre appears to have finally become vacant after House 2 Home completed its long-running closure process.

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 17:22:19 +0100
Drivers left frustrated after unmarked Hammersley Lane closure causes ‘bottleneck’
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Mon, 10 Aug 2026 17:35:22 +0100
Health and Safety Executive investigates gas explosion at Bucks home
The Health and Safety Executive is investigating the cause of an explosion in Buckinghamshire.

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 15:07:56 +0100
Calls to keep Andrew Harper's killers behind bars as law set to change
Fresh calls have been made to keep the killers of PC Andrew Harper behind bars.

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Bucks New University academic helps secure national excellence award
A Bucks New University academic has helped lead an award-winning project that shines a light on the personal journeys of researchers from across the globe.

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Youth outreach scheme planned for Marlow anti-social behaviour hotspots
A targeted youth outreach programme could operate in Marlow for up to a year as part of efforts to tackle anti-social behaviour.

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Kings Barbers set to open THIRD shop in High Wycombe as signage is erected
A third Kings Barbers is set to open in High Wycombe town centre.

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Could sitting too much affect your vision? Bucks researcher awarded £170k to find out
A Bucks New University academic has been awarded a prestigious £170,000 grant to investigate how a sedentary lifestyle could affect the way people process visual information.

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
More than 700 call for lease process restart over Wycombe Wanderers training complex
More than 700 people have signed a petition calling for Buckinghamshire Council to restart the process of leasing land for Wycombe Wanderers’ proposed training complex.

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Historic seven-bedroom Grade II manor on sale for £11m
The Manor House in Church Road, Little Marlow, has seven bedrooms, three reception rooms, and a two-bedroom lodge.

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Dragon‑themed Little Library inspires Burnham children to read
A dragon-themed Little Library has been unveiled on the village green opposite Burnham Park Hall.

Sun, 09 Aug 2026 13:38:18 +0100
WATCH: Emergency services tackle two large fires in Slough in 24 hours
Emergency services have been called to two separate fires in Slough over the weekend, with dramatic video footage emerging from both incidents.

Sun, 09 Aug 2026 12:57:13 +0100
Pressure grows as petition against release of PC Harper's killers nears 850,000
A petition calling for the killers of Pc Andrew Harper to remain behind bars is nearing 850,000 signatures as public pressure continues to grow over plans for their potential early release.

Sun, 09 Aug 2026 11:51:43 +0100
'There was a lot of smoke' - House fire causes nearby restaurant to temporarily close
A restaurant in Marlow was forced to temporarily close after a fire broke out at a nearby house.

Sun, 09 Aug 2026 09:43:31 +0100
Suspected shoplifter arrested and placed in custody as police patrols increase
A suspected shoplifter was arrested during high-visibility patrols in Chesham.

Sun, 09 Aug 2026 08:24:54 +0100
New plaque honours musician and songwriter Jim Capaldi
THE life and legacy of acclaimed musician, lyricist and co-founder of the iconic band Traffic, Jim Capaldi, has been permanently commemorated with the unveiling of a new heritage plaque in Marlow.

Sun, 09 Aug 2026 08:18:53 +0100
Nostalgia: The stories hidden on Marlow's walls
I’M a great believer in holidaying in Britain, especially when temperatures abroad are soaring as they have been this summer. We are often drawn to a town or village by one particular attraction –perhaps a stately home, an art gallery or a museum.

Sun, 09 Aug 2026 08:04:43 +0100
Amersham during WWII, when ‘the town swarmed with culture’
During the Second World War Amersham became a vibrant hub of artistic life, shaped by a remarkable community of émigrés. A new exhibition at Amersham Museum, explores the circle of musicians, writers, and visitors who brought new creative energy to...

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