Bucks Free Press

Mon, 15 Sep 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Paralympian teaches older people how to fall after chance optician conversation
A Paralympian judo champion has been training older people how to fall in Hazlemere after a conversation with his High Wycombe optician.

Mon, 15 Sep 2025 09:02:53 +0100
Illegal, 'killer' car seats sold online 10 years after they were first identified
Illegal car seats are still being sold online a decade after they were first identified as failing to meet safety standards, a watchdog has warned.

Mon, 15 Sep 2025 08:55:28 +0100
Buckinghamshire fast food restaurant receives new hygiene score
A fast food restaurant in High Wycombe has recently received a new hygiene score following its most recent inspection.

Mon, 15 Sep 2025 08:32:35 +0100
Driver reported for having unrestrained 18-month-old in their car
A driver was issued a ticket after they were caught having an 18-month-old child in the back of their car without a seat.

Mon, 15 Sep 2025 07:41:50 +0100
Live traffic updates as delays and congestion are seen across Buckinghamshire
Hello and welcome to this live blog. There are delays throughout Buckinghamshire, with some noticeable issues occurring in High Wycombe and Seer Green.

Mon, 15 Sep 2025 07:20:39 +0100
Fire 'that had become out of control' impacts Buckinghamshire village
A fire that was ‘out of control’ in an area of Marlow was dealt with by the emergency services.

Mon, 15 Sep 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Charity shop donations binned after being left outside in the rain
A charity shop in High Wycombe has reminded the public not to leave donations outside its premises after several items were damaged in adverse weather conditions.

Mon, 15 Sep 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Drug drivers, drink drivers and speeders among those sentenced at Wycombe court
Drug drivers, drink drivers and speeders are among those who have been sentenced at High Wycombe Magistrates' Court.

Mon, 15 Sep 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Look inside: New shop selling sweets and crystals opens on site of former garage
The Galleria On The Green opens in Chalfont St Giles, offering gifts, crystals, antiques, sweets, and more from local artisans and small businesses.

Mon, 15 Sep 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Buckinghamshire healthcare educator shortlisted for national award
An educator at Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust has been shortlisted for a Nursing Times Workforce Award.

Sun, 14 Sep 2025 17:19:54 +0100
M40 reopens after incident with delays up to '30 minutes'
There has been an incident on the M40, AA Live shows queuing traffic and the police are in attendance.

Sun, 14 Sep 2025 15:05:06 +0100
Man in his twenties dies in crash on M40 near Wycombe
A MAN in his twenties has died in a crash on the M40 last night.

Sun, 14 Sep 2025 11:39:14 +0100
Woman, 65, arrested on suspicion of murder after body is found
A murder investigation has been launched in High Wycombe after the body of a man in his sixties was found.

Sun, 14 Sep 2025 17:37:53 +0100
Fake airport parking conman swindled travellers out of more than £1.3 million
Sonny Kaushal jailed for £1.3m fraud via Airtime Parking Ltd. Buckinghamshire man sentenced at Isleworth Crown Court. Trading standards crackdown.

Sun, 14 Sep 2025 10:35:14 +0100
Buckinghamshire's youngest royal journalist makes Boots commercial debut
Lydia Alty, Buckinghamshire’s youngest royal journalist and YouTube star, makes her commercial debut in Boots’ Pharmacists Everywhere UK campaign advert.

Sun, 14 Sep 2025 05:00:00 +0100
MP calls for action following concerns raised about bus services
Wycombe MP Emma Reynolds urges Carousel Buses to improve local bus services, address delays, early stops, school routes and train connections for residents.

Sun, 14 Sep 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Five new dwellings proposed at green belt farm in Bucks
A plan to develop farm buildings in green belt land in Bucks into new homes has sparked objections once again.

Sun, 14 Sep 2025 12:40:38 +0100
Former boxing world champion Ricky Hatton dies aged 46, reports say
Former boxing world champion Ricky Hatton, who held several championships, has died aged 46.

Sun, 14 Sep 2025 11:39:26 +0100
This 'invisible' parking mistake could see motorists hit with a hefty £1000 fine
You could be at risk of a £1000 fine for making this major and 'invisible' parking mistake.

Sun, 14 Sep 2025 13:00:00 +0100
Camera Club: brilliant birds snapped in images across Bucks
For this week's Camera Club spread, we have chosen images of brilliant birds across Bucks.

Sun, 14 Sep 2025 11:38:41 +0100
Tesco, Lidl, Next, TK Maxx, Amazon and other UK supermarket product recalls
Amazon, Tesco, Lidl, Next, TK Maxx, and more major UK retailers have all recalled products, including phone chargers and air fryers

Sun, 14 Sep 2025 15:28:54 +0100
Pay tribute to man who died in crash on M40
The Bucks Free Press has opened up a book of condolence for a man who died in a car crash.

Sun, 14 Sep 2025 11:37:43 +0100
Experts urge drivers to always drive in the middle lane in this situation: here’s why
Drivers are being urged to travel in the middle lane during heavy rain to lower the risk of serious accidents, but the rest of the time, don't hog it.

Sun, 14 Sep 2025 11:35:51 +0100
HMRC tax codes - how to check if you are on the right code, and get a rebate
Are you due a tax rebate from HMRC? Here's how to find out, step by step, using your tax code, and how to apply for any rebate you are due today.

Sun, 14 Sep 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Chesham lady who could just not stop volunteering
In 1993, a Chesham lady was awarded the MBE (Member of the British Empire). The lady’s name was Marjorie Elison Bell, she was 82 years old and the honour was awarded to her in respect of 35 years service to the public in providing the Chesham Volun...

Sun, 14 Sep 2025 11:51:42 +0100
I asked 49 people why they found the deaths of two migrant children funny
Recently, it was reported that three people, including two children, died in the English Channel - and some found it funny.

Sun, 14 Sep 2025 17:00:00 +0100
Night of jazz music coming to Marlow this autumn
A night of jazz music is coming to Marlow this autumn.

Sun, 14 Sep 2025 17:00:00 +0100
Country band First Time Flyers to perform in Milton Keynes on UK tour
First Time Flyers will visit Milton Keynes this autumn as they travel the UK on tour.

Sun, 14 Sep 2025 13:00:00 +0100
ALL the planning applications made in Buckinghamshire last week
These are all the planning applications made in Buckinghamshire last week.

Sun, 14 Sep 2025 13:00:00 +0100
Comedian to talk about cancer battle during Chesham show
Comedian Mark Steel will speak about his battle with throat cancer when he brings his tour to Chesham later this month.

Sun, 14 Sep 2025 11:37:03 +0100
How you could be invalidating your pet insurance with this 1 mistake
There are a number of things that could invalidate your pet insurance, meaning there is no protection when the time comes to draw from it.

Sun, 14 Sep 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Weight-loss football team play charity match in Bisham
XLFC have taken part in a charity football match at Bisham Abbey National Sports Centre.

Sun, 14 Sep 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Seven-bedroom house in Bucks village up for sale for £2.45m
A seven-bedroom house in a Buckinghamshire village is up for sale with a guide price of £2.45 million.

Sat, 13 Sep 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Noise worries as new High Street venue proposes live music until 11pm
A Wycombe woman says her health would suffer if a new High Street venue is granted a licence.

Sat, 13 Sep 2025 16:01:59 +0100
New image released as police grow more concerned for missing woman
Fay Barney, 50, was last seen after leaving her home address in the Totteridge area of High Wycombe on the morning of Friday, September 12, 2025.

Sat, 13 Sep 2025 15:28:28 +0100
'Despicable' rogue builders who preyed on vulnerable people are jailed
Rogue builders Jamie and Sean Casey jailed at Aylesbury Crown Court for defrauding Buckinghamshire homeowners after Trading Standards investigation.

Sat, 13 Sep 2025 15:31:27 +0100
Police officers seize vehicle near Buckingham
They said, "PC BOYDEN, supported by Buckinghamshire Neighbourhood, has seized this vehicle for No Tax today.

Sat, 13 Sep 2025 12:30:00 +0100
Buckinghamshire criminals jailed in August
Zasada, 34, whose address was given as West Wycombe Road, High Wycombe, pleaded guilty to one count of actual bodily harm one day before he was due to stand trial earlier this year.

Sat, 13 Sep 2025 10:40:27 +0100
Met Office releases yellow weather warning for south east
Ahead of these strong winds and heavy rain, there will continue to be lots of showers and some thunderstorms on Saturday.

Sat, 13 Sep 2025 10:03:07 +0100
Police desperately search for woman who went missing from her home
A 50-year-old woman has gone missing from her home in High Wycombe.

Sat, 13 Sep 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Award-winning Indian restaurant that failed hygiene inspection gets new score
An award-winning restaurant that failed a food hygiene inspection has received a new score.

Sat, 13 Sep 2025 13:00:00 +0100
Joy Morrissey MP: protecting green belt, backing businesses, improving transport
After a brilliant summer across Beaconsfield, Marlow and our South Bucks villages, Parliament is now back in action. It remains the greatest honour of my life to represent our community, and as we look to the months ahead, I am determined to keep cha...

Sat, 13 Sep 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Planning round-up: New flat bid, solar panels plan and staircase removal
Plans have been submitted to change a commercial building in Stoke Poges into 14 flats.

Sat, 13 Sep 2025 15:48:04 +0100
I visited the UK’s only desert - it’s an oasis you could never imagine was real
I visited the UK’s only desert, Dungeness, and it’s an oasis you would never imagine finding in the UK.

Sat, 13 Sep 2025 13:00:00 +0100
Celebrating the Guinness Book of World Records
It is seventy years since the Guinness Book of World Records was first published; this article traces its history, then lists some of the world records held by local people and organisations.

Sat, 13 Sep 2025 17:00:00 +0100
Bucks Camera Club member captures fox cub close-up image
A Bucks Camera Club member has shared a close-up image of a young fox this week.

Sat, 13 Sep 2025 15:47:18 +0100
UK's most expensive Airbnb listings revealed - with one costing £20,000 per night
The priciest Airbnb listing is Harford Manor, a private estate that can sleep up to 14 people and is priced at £20,564 per night.

Sat, 13 Sep 2025 15:45:27 +0100
DVLA banned number plates revealed as new '75' plates hit the road
The new DVLA '75’ vehicle number plates hit the roads on September 1, but you won't be seeing these banned number plates on the road any time soon

Sat, 13 Sep 2025 15:44:17 +0100
£1.38 Asda hack to keep spiders out of your home this spider season
Spiders usually start to come out in early September, with their presence noticeable in homes until around mid-October.

Sat, 13 Sep 2025 17:00:00 +0100
Nurseries in Bucks inviting families to open days this autumn
Families have been invited to several nursery open days in Milton Keynes.

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