Bucks Free Press

Sat, 21 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Plans to demolish house and build 19 flats hampered by parking concerns
Plans to demolish a house on Marlow Hill in Wycombe and replace it with 19 flats will need to return to a planning committee after councillors were unable to make a decision.

Sat, 21 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Country pub once named as the best in the UK gets new hygiene score
A Buckinghamshire pub that has been regarded as one of the best in the country has received a new hygiene score.

Sat, 21 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
A bit of an investigation reveals yet another forgotten Marlow tea room
I AM indebted to the records left by Michael Eagleton for the gist of this article. About ten years ago Michael was sent three small snapshots by Claire Coltman who lived in Sturminster Newton in Dorset.

Sat, 21 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Happy Anniversary! Celebrating 35 years of Amersham Museum
THIS month the Museum is celebrating a special anniversary. On Saturday 23 March 1991, the Museum was officially opened at 49 High Street by Earl and Countess Howe. £163,700 had been raised by the community and it was a great credit to all those inv...

Sat, 21 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Old photos: A look back at High Wycombe from 100 years ago
With the main nostalgia article describing the foundation of High Wycombe Rotary back in 1926, it is an opportune time to take a look at Wycombe town centre as it was 100 years ago. Here are a few pictures of the town as it was back then, these are t...

Sat, 21 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Leisure centre to celebrate 50th anniversary with 1970s themed weekend
A leisure centre is set to celebrate its 50th anniversary with a 1970s‑themed community weekend later this month.

Sat, 21 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Tracing thistory of Rotary Club of High Wycombe in centenary year of town club
This year the Rotary Club of High Wycombe is celebrating one hundred years of service to the town since its formation in 1926. Over the next few months, I will be tracing the history of the club and describing examples of its achievements.

Sat, 21 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
'This has not happened to us before' - Film crews seen at High Wycombe restaurant
A popular Nepalese restaurant in High Wycombe is set to make an appearance on the big screen as a film crew was spotted at its premises.

Sat, 21 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Planning round up: Hospital changes approved and Marlow extension
Plans to changes to Wycombe General Hospital have been given the go ahead.

Sat, 21 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
JD Wetherspoon reveals plans to open up to 35 new pubs across the UK
JD Wetherspoon currently manages 794 pubs and has 16 franchise locations across the UK

Sat, 21 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
'Do not eat' warnings issued to shoppers at Lidl, Tesco, Ocado and more
Customers who have purchased any of the affected items are advised to take note of the possible health risks and follow the official guidance

Sat, 21 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
‘Sporadic’ meningitis cases could appear elsewhere in UK, health leader warns
It comes as the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) said the number of cases linked to the outbreak has reached 29, up from 27 previously.

Sat, 21 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
'My son almost died from meningitis but these quick actions saved his life'
Gaynor Simpson faced every parents' worst nightmare when her son was left fighting for his life with sepsis and meningitis

Sat, 21 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
The Pantomime Awards 2026 coming to Wycombe Swan
Cinderella, Dick Whittington and Sleeping Beauty are among the nominees at this year’s UK Pantomime Awards.

Sat, 21 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Enjoy Easter family fun at Odds Farm Park this spring
Odds Farm Park, near Beaconsfield, will host its annual Spring into Easter event from Saturday, March 28, to Sunday, April 12.

Sat, 21 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Latest planning applications in the Buckinghamshire area
Here are the latest planning applications submitted to Buckinghamshire Council, featuring proposals for home extensions, new agricultural buildings, changes to dwelling use, and details related to larger developments.

Sat, 21 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
The charming Buckinghamshire village named UK's best affordable commuter hotspot
The Buckinghamshire village of Iver has been named among the UK's best affordable commuter hotspots.

Sat, 21 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Stunning shots as Bucks Free Press camera club welcomes spring
Bucks Free Press Camera Club members have been making the most of the first real signs of spring, capturing stunning scenes as sunshine returned across the county this week.

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 12:30:00 +0000
Plans to demolish Revolution and replace it with flats refused
Plans to demolish Revolution in Beaconsfield and replace it with a block of 29 flats have been refused.

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Pavement closure to remain for over a year despite concerns
Pedestrians in High Wycombe say they are being put at risk by a long‑term pavement closure on Oxford Road that’s expected to stay in place for more than 18 months.

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 07:00:00 +0000
Bucks town named in Sunday Times 2026 best place to live list
Bucks locations, Amersham, Milton Keynes, and nearby Cookham have been featured in the Sunday Times best places to live guide for 2026.

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Women's institute celebrates 100th anniversary with visit from MP
Taplow and Hitcham WI branch has celebrated its 100-year anniversary with cake and a visit by a Bucks MP.

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Bucks town Wetherspoon pub plans to extend opening hours
Marlow Wetherspoon Grand Assembly JD Wetherspoon pub is planning to extend its opening hours.

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 18:55:23 +0000
Man, 22, arrested on suspicion of false imprisonment
A man has been arrested on suspicion of false imprisonment after preventing a woman from leaving an Aylesbury property.

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 15:04:53 +0000
WATCH: Cleaning business goes viral for cleaning 'dirtiest' bus stop in Bucks town
A High Wycombe cleaning company has gone viral after they were spotted cleaning one of the ‘dirtiest’ bus stops in Buckinghamshire.

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 14:34:39 +0000
'Their bravery has been vital' - Police praise victims as rapist jailed for 24 years
The police have paid tribute to the victims of rapist James Bubb, who have each released a victim impact statement.

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 13:19:00 +0000
Volunteer Met Police officer who raped child is given hefty jail term
A former volunteer Metropolitan Police officer from Chesham who raped and sexually assaulted a child has been jailed for 24 years.

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 12:24:03 +0000
Conditional plans approved for Wycombe Hospital as development takes place
A key planning condition for the construction of a new building at Wycombe Hospital has now been formally approved by Buckinghamshire Council, clearing the way for the next stage of the development.

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 11:21:28 +0000
Inquest into crash that killed two young men to take place this summer
The inquest into two people who were killed in a car crash in High Wycombe is due to take place this summer.

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 10:44:48 +0000
Traffic chaos on M40 as road due to 'overturned vehicle'
Heavy delays are expecting along the M40 near High Wycombe due to an 'overturned vehicle'. We will bring more on this as we get it.

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 09:58:51 +0000
PAPER PREVIEW: Inside this week's Bucks Free Press (March 20)
This week's Bucks Free Press is out on newsstands now - packed with dozens of local stories you won't be able to read anywhere else.

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Amersham firm named winner in the End-of-Life Care category at national care awards
Amersham-based Ashridge Home Care is celebrating a major national accolade after being named the winner in the End-of-Life Care category at the 2026 Home Care Awards.

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Nurseries officially reopen after six month refurbishment
Two long‑established Beaconsfield nurseries have officially reopened their doors following a major six‑month refurbishment designed to enhance learning spaces for local children.

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 15:02:52 +0000
Iconic action star Chuck Norris dies at 86 after ‘medical emergency’ in Hawaii
Chuck Norris has died at the age of 86 following a medical emergency in Hawaii.

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 11:54:52 +0000
Will the Middle East war cause supply shortages and price hikes in UK supermarkets?
Retail expert Ben Davies has outlined the impact the conflict in the Middle East will have on UK supermarkets.

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 14:17:11 +0000
Woman in her 60s confirmed dead as armed police called
A woman aged in her 60s has been confirmed dead after armed police were called to a busy Oxford street.

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 18:09:20 +0000
Family pay tribute to 'beautiful baby girl', 15, killed in motorcycle crash
A family have paid tribute to their 'beautiful baby girl' who died in a crash last Friday (March 13).

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 16:00:00 +0000
Councillor accused of 'utter betrayal' after defecting from Lib Dem to Tories
A Buckinghamshire councillor has sparked anger after announcing he is leaving the Liberal Democrats to join the Conservative group on the authority.

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 08:48:23 +0000
Driver handed parking ticket for causing 'unnecessary obstruction'
A driver has been given a parking ticket for causing an ‘unnecessary obstruction’ for leaving their car in a busy area of Marlow.

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 11:55:47 +0000
Radio 1's Greg James gives update on dad's health on final day of Comic Relief cycle
BBC Radio 1 presenter Greg James has given listeners an update on his dad's health as he recovers from a stroke.

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Does Marlow have a pothole problem?
Potholes across Marlow are causing traffic delays, damaging vehicles and raising safety concerns among residents.

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 16:00:00 +0000
Bucks businesses named and shamed in list after illegally underpaying workers
Bucks businesses have illegally underpaid their staff by close to £240,000, new data reveals including Wycombe Costa and Hovis.

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 16:00:00 +0000
Season three of Bucks-based murder mystery series released
Season three of a popular Marlow Murder Club set in a Bucks town has been released this week.

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 14:12:57 +0000
E-fit released in sex assault probe after man touched inappropriately girl
An e-fit image has been released after a man inappropriately touched a girl while she was walking down a path in Leadenhall, Milton Keynes.

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 11:11:49 +0000
High Wycombe student shares fear as two dead amid meningitis outbreak
A High Wycombe university student has shared her fear amid the meningitis outbreak in Kent after the death of two students.

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 12:30:00 +0000
Outpouring of sadness as shoe shop announces closure after 13 years
Colton Footwear shoe shop has announced its closure after 13 years on Chesham High Street.

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 12:30:00 +0000
Ambulance driver left 'shocked' after Mother's Day restaurant closed amid drugs probe
An ambulance driver has expressed her shock after Caipirão Wycombe had booked for a Mother's Day lunch closed amid a cannabis factory probe.

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 12:18:22 +0000
Meningitis outbreak in Kent affecting students sparks Bucks warning
Buckinghamshire Council is urging residents to stay alert to meningitis symptoms following a confirmed outbreak in Kent affecting university and A‑level students.

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
More than £15,000 raised after death of 15-year-old girl in motorcycle crash
More than £15,000 has been raised for the family of a 15-year-old girl who was killed in a motorcycle crash near Beaconsfield.

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 17:11:06 +0000
Man, 27, jailed for numerous drug crimes involving MDMA, crack cocaine and heroin
A High Wycombe man who has been jailed for numerous drug crimes.

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