Bucks Free Press

Tue, 12 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
New 'Listening Bench' unveiled in Lowndes Park
A new 'Listening Bench' has been unveiled in Lowndes Park.

Tue, 12 May 2026 08:46:44 +0100
Man sustains 'life-changing injuries' after being hit by train
A UK man has sustained 'life-changing injuries' after being hit by a train between London and Reading.

Tue, 12 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Beaconsfield café seeks licence to serve alcohol until 9pm
A Beaconsfield café is hoping to secure a licence to serve alcohol and play music until 9pm.

Tue, 12 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Where to park for Pub in the Park in Marlow
Pub in the Park is coming to Marlow later this week, do you know where you are parking?

Tue, 12 May 2026 07:22:34 +0100
Buckinghamshire village launches new summer event to save popular pub
A community has launched a new summer event to bring residents together.

Tue, 12 May 2026 07:01:36 +0100
Four youths detained in poaching incident in Buckinghamshire village
Four youths suspected of pheasant poaching were detained by police after an incident in the Hambleden area.

Tue, 12 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Plans for floodlit 3G football pitch at Wycombe school submitted
Plans to build a new 3G football pitch at Highcrest Academy in High Wycombe have been submitted.

Tue, 12 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Grade II* listed country house with ties to former PM up for sale
A historic Grade II* listed country house with ties to a former British prime minister is up for sale in Downley.

Mon, 11 May 2026 16:00:00 +0100
BT plan for digital hub on Chesham High Street refused
A bid to replace an “outdated and worn-down” BT phone box on Chesham High Street with a new three-metre-high BT Street Hub has been refused by Buckinghamshire Council.

Mon, 11 May 2026 12:30:00 +0100
Bucks MP joins fury over plans for 80 homes on Green Belt land
Opposition is mounting against controversial plans to build up to 80 homes on green belt land in Flackwell Heath.

Mon, 11 May 2026 12:30:00 +0100
Fully let commercial property for sale with almost £62k annual income
A fully-let commercial property investment opportunity has come up for sale.

Mon, 11 May 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Buckinghamshire farmer named Training and Education Woman of the Year
A farmer has been named Training and Education Woman of the Year.

Mon, 11 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Buckinghamshire housebuilder given five-star score for 10th consecutive year
Bellway staff in Buckinghamshire have been praised for their “dedication and passion” after the housebuilder was named a five‑star homebuilder for the tenth consecutive year.

Mon, 11 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Man given points for riding electric off-road motorbike without insurance
A man who was caught riding an electric off-road motorcycle without insurance is among those sentenced at High Wycombe Magistrates' Court.

Mon, 11 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Dad lost seven stone after giving up garage meal deals and playing football
A dad has lost seven stone to “get rid of his beer belly” after adopting a “no food zone” diet and playing weekly football.

Mon, 11 May 2026 12:53:43 +0100
Man sentenced after working at illicit car garage
A man has been sentenced after working at an illicit car garage.

Mon, 11 May 2026 12:25:28 +0100
Pub in the Park Marlow set to open this week
Pub in the Park Marlow is set to open its doors this week.

Mon, 11 May 2026 10:11:49 +0100
Man arrested in Bucks on suspicion of multiple offences
A man has been arrested for multiple offences after a vehicle search.

Mon, 11 May 2026 10:44:14 +0100
M1 near Bucks shut after lorry crash
Bucks commuters travelling to Hertfordshire this morning were warned of delays after a crash occurred on the M1.

Mon, 11 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
The latest planning applications in Buckinghamshire
The latest planning applications being considered by Buckinghamshire Council

Mon, 11 May 2026 11:59:43 +0100
Bucks woman gives Princess Kate knitted gift at palace party
A woman from Buckinghamshire gave Princess Kate some knitting at a Buckingham Palace party.

Mon, 11 May 2026 11:41:29 +0100
24 shoplifters detained in crackdown on retail crime
Twenty-four shoplifters have been detained following a crackdown on retail crime in Aylesbury.

Mon, 11 May 2026 11:16:48 +0100
How to watch Keir Starmer's 'huge' speech today as he fights to save his job
Keir Starmer will set out a “fresh direction” as he battles to save his job in the face of a leadership challenge following Labour’s disastrous election results

Mon, 11 May 2026 11:12:22 +0100
Do speed cameras have to be visible? Lawyers on when you can challenge the fine
A lawyer has explained whether speed cameras in the UK have to be visible.

Mon, 11 May 2026 11:10:11 +0100
UK drivers say this common road sign is unclear and 'not fit for purpose'
Of all those surveyed, 93 per cent said they wanted more information about where road closures are.

Mon, 11 May 2026 16:53:24 +0100
Traffic reported on A40 London Road after 'crash reports'
Multiple traffic maps are showing heavy traffic along London Road, High Wycombe.

Mon, 11 May 2026 11:54:21 +0100
BGT 2026 golden buzzer awarded to 'dangerous' and 'phenomenal' act in semi-final 3
Tonight’s (May 9) Britain’s Got Talent semi-final saw another act receive a golden buzzer and it was judge KSI who decided this week.

Mon, 11 May 2026 09:30:50 +0100
London Road appears closed after reports of crash
London Rod in High Wycombe appears to be closed by Hammersley Lane.

Mon, 11 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Dog crawl event coming to Berkshire village later this month
Cookham is set for its very first dog crawl later this month to coincide with the launch of dog walking business 4xPaws

Mon, 11 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Big band concert to raise funds for Buckinghamshire based charity
A Big Band concert at Wycombe Swan on May 31 will raise funds for Buckinghamshire based charity

Sun, 10 May 2026 15:26:13 +0100
Driver banned after woman suffered serious injuries in zebra crossing crash
A man has been banned from driving after seriously injuring a woman at a busy zebra crossing.

Sun, 10 May 2026 18:19:43 +0100
Old Photos: When Mick Jagger and Brian Jones of the Rolling Stones came to Bucks
Wycombe had a particularly vibrant music scene in the 1950/60s. Many pop groups and rock bands who achieved national, and even international, fame appeared at the Town Hall, or the Blues Loft at the Nags Head pub opposite the Rye.

Sun, 10 May 2026 18:14:32 +0100
Nostalgia: Ward Lock’s 1934 coverage of the Marlow area
TEN years ago, in May 2016, Michael published this page in his Nostalgia column. He wrote “Hopefully you won’t need to patronise Specsavers to read this week’s column, although possibly a magnifying glass might be useful.

Sun, 10 May 2026 18:06:47 +0100
Nostalgia: The story of Whelpley Hill school, church and village hall
The village of Whelpley Hill near Chesham has a building which was a school, then a church and is now a house. This is the story…

Sun, 10 May 2026 17:59:40 +0100
Nostalgia - The first-ever ‘Rock band’ to appear in High Wycombe
It is well known that in the 1960s Wycombe was a magnet for up-and -coming rock and blues bands, who played ‘gigs’ either at the Town Hall, or the Blues Club at the Nags Head pub opposite the Rye. For example, the Rolling Stones, whose music was ...

Sun, 10 May 2026 16:28:07 +0100
Bucks hotel offers help with travel costs as fuel prices spike
Guests staying at the Compleat Angler in Marlow are being offered support with the rising cost of travel as fuel prices continue to impact household budgets.

Sun, 10 May 2026 15:52:21 +0100
Perfume and cosmetics business registered in village officially dissolves
A wholesale perfume and cosmetics business which had its registered office in Flackwell Heath has been dissolved, according to records held at Companies House.

Sun, 10 May 2026 14:30:18 +0100
Kebab shop receives new food hygiene rating after recent inspection
A High Wycombe kebab shop has received a new food hygiene rating following a recent inspection.

Sun, 10 May 2026 12:49:38 +0100
Marlow 5 expected to have raised thousands for Motor Neurone charity
Thousands of pounds are expected to have been raised for the Chilterns branch of a motor neurone disease charity following an annual event.

Sun, 10 May 2026 12:03:02 +0100
Runner admits 'it was a big surprise' after winning Marlow 5 race
The winner of the 2026 Marlow 5 admitted that he was “surprised” by the achievement and that he “wasn’t focusing on a time”.

Sun, 10 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Planning round up: Wycombe conversion approved and Chalfont garage refused
Plans to convert a house in Wycombe into two flats have been given the green light.

Sun, 10 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Our favourite bird photos this week from the Bucks Free Press Camera Club
For this week’s Camera Club spread, we have chosen six beautiful photos featuring brilliant birds across Bucks.

Sun, 10 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
High Wycombe fire: What we know so far one week after inferno
It has been one week since a devastating fire caused chaos in High Wycombe.

Sun, 10 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
High Wycombe road recently ravaged by fire had been used for fly-tipping
A High Wycombe street that was impacted by a huge fire was the site of fly-tipping.

Sun, 10 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Top five pubs in Buckinghamshire according to Tripadvisor
Here are the top five pubs in Buckinghamshire according to TripAdvisor reviews.

Sun, 10 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Laura Kyrke-Smith MP: ' I’m really excited about one new initiative'
When I’m out and about in Aylesbury and the villages, I speak to a lot of fellow parents about their worries for the next generation, writes the MP for Aylesbury Laura Kyrke-Smith.

Sun, 10 May 2026 11:20:16 +0100
Wanted man arrested after police chase through gardens and over fences
A wanted man was taken into custody following a police chase.

Sun, 10 May 2026 11:08:59 +0100
Keys, wallets and parcels among items left in vehicles as police crack down on thefts
House keys, wallets and parcels were among the items left in vehicles as police carried out a crackdown on thefts from cars.

Sun, 10 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Music festival to return to Buckinghamshire this summer for birthday celebrations
Stowaway Festival is set to host a range of events when it returns for its 5th birthday celebrations this summer.

Mon, 11 May 2026 12:30:00 +0100
New town mayor dedicates year to raising money for paediatric brain tumour research
The town of Wokingham town has a new mayor after a ceremony at the Town Hall on Sunday

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