Bucks Free Press
Wed, 14 Jan 2026 00:38:00 +0000Residents launch petition for free outdoor gym to improve fitness for all
Residents in Amersham have launched a petition calling for a free outdoor gym in the town, arguing that the cost of existing facilities puts regular exercise out of reach for many people.
Wed, 14 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000Business owner: “It’s about raising more tax from a group small enough to ignore.”
A Bourne End shop owner has warned that soaring business rates could force independent retailers off the high street after his bill is set to rise fourfold in just three years.
Wed, 14 Jan 2026 08:26:19 +0000'Not everyone will be happy' - Cars taken off the road for parking offences
Several cars have been reported and seized by the police for illegally parking in High Wycombe.
Wed, 14 Jan 2026 07:58:46 +0000Man, 46, apprehended in connection of Buckinghamshire murder from nearly 20 years ago
A man has been arrested in connection with a Buckinghamshire murder that occurred nearly 20 years ago.
Wed, 14 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000New Boots hearing clinic opens in shopping centre in Buckinghamshire town
A new Boots hearing clinic has opened in High Wycombe.
Wed, 14 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000'The pavements are not safe' - Concerns after people seen slipping on Wycombe street
A shop manager has described a street in High Wycombe as an ‘ice rink’ as several pedestrians, as well as one member of his staff, have suffered injuries from falling over in the icy conditions.
Wed, 14 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000Six-bedroom detached house set over four floors for sale in Penn
A six-bedroom detached house measuring more than 7,000 square feet is listed for sale on Manor Road, Penn, for £2,350,000
Tue, 13 Jan 2026 16:05:56 +0000Council tax precept in High Wycombe could be frozen or cut next year
The council tax precept paid by High Wycombe residents for local services could be cut or frozen next year under draft budget plans.
Tue, 13 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000Plans progressing for James Corden to move to new home in Berkshire
Plans are still in the works for TV celebrity James Corden's brand new home in Berkshire three years after an application was approved in January 2023.
Tue, 13 Jan 2026 12:31:42 +0000Marlow chapel could be demolished or refurbished under new plans by council
A century-old chapel at Marlow Cemetery could be demolished or brought back into use under plans now being considered by town councillors.
Tue, 13 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000Three year groups forced to relocate after school pipe burst damage
West Wycombe School has lost 'vital resources' after a pipe burst, forcing three year groups of students to leave their usual classes.
Tue, 13 Jan 2026 16:25:22 +0000High Wycombe traffic after 'four or five cars' involved in crash on major road
Motorists are facing long delays around High Wycombe after multiple vehicles were involved in a crash on London Road
Tue, 13 Jan 2026 16:00:00 +0000Thames Valley Police commissioner 'appalled' by gov funding decision
The commissioner said he is 'appalled' by the situation, and that TVP have only been allocated funding for four additional police officers
Tue, 13 Jan 2026 19:13:01 +0000Witnesses encouraged to come forward following car crash near high street
A car has been involved in a crash in Marlow.
Tue, 13 Jan 2026 16:52:00 +0000Body of woman in her 60s recovered from river
The body of a woman in her 60s has been recovered from a river near the Buckinghamshire Berkshire border, Thames Valley Police has confirmed.
Tue, 13 Jan 2026 12:29:08 +0000Pub managers thank staff and customers as they say goodbye to business
The managers of a Buckinghamshire pub have said an emotional goodbye with a night of celebration.
Tue, 13 Jan 2026 10:59:41 +0000Fines issued for speeding and illegal parking in Buckinghamshire town
Numerous motorists were given fines across High Wycombe for speeding and parking offences.
Tue, 13 Jan 2026 07:43:09 +0000'Surreal moment' - Watch as Bucks rowers encounter whale in the Atlantic Ocean
Incredible footage shows a team of rowers, with two hailing from Buckinghamshire, coming face to face with whales in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean.
Tue, 13 Jan 2026 07:20:01 +0000Man arrested and charged for allegedly stealing Pokémon cards from Bucks supermarket
A man has been arrested and charged on suspicion of shoplifting several Pokémon cards in Buckinghamshire.
Tue, 13 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000Developer request to avoid environmental check on 80-home plan for fields
A developer planning 80 homes on Farnham Common fields has requested to avoid an environmental check.
Tue, 13 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000Search begins for the next Bishop of Oxford after retirement announcement
The search is on for the next Bishop of Oxford.
Tue, 13 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000'Cultural hub' in Buckinghamshire named UK's coolest postcode for 2026
The coolest postcodes to live in for 2026 have been named, with Buckinghamshire's Milton Keynes among the UK's top picks.
Tue, 13 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000Amersham business appeals against council order to remove signs
A kitchen showroom in Amersham has appealed against a council order to remove signage from a Grade II listed building it put up without permission.
Tue, 13 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000Lavish four-bedroom house in Beaconsfield listed for £2.5 million
A lavish four-bedroom property in Beaconsfield has been listed with a guide price of £2.5 million
Mon, 12 Jan 2026 12:29:20 +0000Plans to double hockey pitch numbers at Bucks club
Plans have been submitted to double the number of floodlit hockey pitches at Amersham and Chalfont Hockey Club.
Mon, 12 Jan 2026 16:14:38 +0000New plans to expand High Wycombe HMO resubmitted after earlier rejection
Plans to expand a High Wycombe HMO have been resubmitted after an earlier bid was rejected by planners.
Mon, 12 Jan 2026 16:00:00 +0000Takeaway opening hours extended in bid to attract Elizabeth Line commuters
A Bangladeshi and Indian takeaway in Iver is set to open for longer hours to attract more Elizabeth Line commuter customers.
Mon, 12 Jan 2026 16:23:47 +0000'It's not just another pub' - first look inside new Wetherspoon
The Chiltern, Wetherspoons new pub in Beaconsfield will be opening tomorrow, Tuesday January 13.
Mon, 12 Jan 2026 14:01:44 +0000More than 500 homes to be built on green space near High Wycombe
More than 500 homes are due to be built at Gomm Valley between Wycombe and Beaconsfield after plans by Taylor Wimpey were given the green light.
Mon, 12 Jan 2026 13:01:01 +0000Bucks motorway traffic chaos after lorries and van crash closes lanes
Severe delays of 74 minutes reported on M1 Northbound with a Bucks closure after a crash between two lorries and a van near Milton Keynes J14.
Mon, 12 Jan 2026 08:05:24 +0000Police speed checks catch drivers on St Mary's Way
Neighbourhood policing teams carried out targeted speed checks in Chesham on Sunday (12/01) night, catching multiple drivers over the limit.
Mon, 12 Jan 2026 10:54:48 +0000Street chase after Post Office and Londis owner attacked in till robbery
A Post Office and Londis owner has chased an alleged thief through Longwick streets after being attacked amid a till robbery.
Mon, 12 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000Revealed: Interactive map shows how well the council is tackling potholes
An interactive map has revealed the success of how local councils are repairing reported potholes.
Mon, 12 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000Average house prices for Thames Valley properties revealed by region
Figures from the Office for National Statistics have revealed the latest average house prices for each area in England.
Mon, 12 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000Thief stole craft beer from Wycombe pub
A pub thief who stole craft beer from The Mad Squirrel in High Wycombe is among those who have been sentenced at the town's magistrates' court.
Mon, 12 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000Private members' club criticised over 'unacceptable' noise from live events
A private members’ club in Cookham has faced criticism over ‘unacceptable’ noise caused by live events.
Mon, 12 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000Plans approved to build two new homes in Stoke Poges
A bid to build two new houses in Stoke Poges has been approved by planners.
Mon, 12 Jan 2026 15:52:49 +0000Hydraulic equipment used to rescue man and woman after two-car motorway crash
Hydraulic equipment has been used to rescue two people after a crash on the M25.
Mon, 12 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000Marlow upmarket bakery asks to add a-board to busy High Street
An upmarket bakery in Marlow has applied for permission to place an A-board outside its High Street premises.
Mon, 12 Jan 2026 15:38:07 +0000Motorists warned of delays as Thames Water carries out repairs on busy road
Motorists have been warned of delays as Thames Water carry out repairs on a Bucks road.
Mon, 12 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000Plans submitted to extend house in village
Plans to extend a house in Farnham Common have been submitted to Buckinghamshire Council.
Mon, 12 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000Classic fairy tale is set to be turned beyond recognition
Snow White, the classic fairy tale, is set to be turned 'beyond recognition' as it gets the adult panto treatment at the Wycombe Swan later this month.
Mon, 12 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000Planning applications made in Buckinghamshire
This is a list of all the planning applications made in Buckinghamshire over the last week.
Mon, 12 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000Motor dealership set to enter its 63rd year
A motor dealership is set to enter its 63rd year.
Mon, 12 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000Dates announced for Tina Turner musical to hit Milton Keynes
A musical about Tina Turner that has delighted West End audiences for six years will be staged in Milton Keynes.
Mon, 12 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000Amateur theatre group gearing up for six pantomime shows
A theatre club is hoping to bring a bit of magic to all of its audiences
Mon, 12 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000Full fibre broadband to come to Holmer Green
Work has begun on a full fibre upgrade by Openreach, which will bring high-speed, reliable internet to residents and businesses to Holmer Green.
Mon, 12 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000Eye specialist shares simple resolutions to prioritise eye health in 2026
DW Roberts opticians in Buckinghamshire urge eye health checks for 2026, supporting the College of Optometrists. Tips include diet and screen breaks.
Mon, 12 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000Arts and Crafts house near Beaconsfield station listed for £2.25m
A six-bedroom Arts and Crafts home dating back to around 1910 has is up for sale for £2.25 million
Mon, 12 Jan 2026 16:03:32 +0000BBC star opens up on secret health battle and surgery after tumour diagnosis
BBC presenter Reggie Yates has revealed he underwent surgery after being diagnosed with a tumour.