Bucks Free Press

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Sainsbury's Wycombe 'cruel' pigeon nets prompt calls for removal
Shoppers at Sainsbury's in High Wycombe are calling for what they describe as “cruel pigeon nets” to be removed from the supermarket’s car park.

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Care home resident takes dream ride in pink Lamborghini through countryside
It’s not every day you take a spin in a pink Lamborghini.

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Appeal launched to restore 100-year-old war memorial
A village war memorial aims to be restored in time for its centenary in 2028.

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Delays in the planning and land charges are stalling property sales in county
Delays in the council’s planning and land charges department are stalling property sales in Amersham and Chesham Bois, a councillor has claimed.

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Wycombe thief was caught with saw, bolt croppers, pliers and screwdriver
A High Wycombe thief who was caught with a saw, bolt croppers, pliers and a screwdriver is among those sentenced at the magistrates' court.

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Bucks town submits bid for UK Town of Culture 2028
Another Buckinghamshire town has submitted its bid for UK Town of Culture 2028, following High Wycombe’s entry.

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Beaconsfield MP vows to oppose plans for M&S Foodhall on green belt land
Beaconsfield’s MP Joy Morrissey has pledged to oppose plans to build a M&S Foodhall in the town.

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Wycombe: Pride swells as town bids to be named Town of Culture
Pride is building across High Wycombe as the community throws its support behind a bid to become the UK’s next Town of Culture.

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 16:07:02 +0100
Historic pub to reopen under new ownership after two-year closure
A historic pub is preparing to reopen its doors after a two-year closure.

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 13:32:00 +0100
Seer Green runner to run London Marathon to support mum with Parkinson's
A runner from Buckinghamshire is taking on the London Marathon to raise money for Parkinson's disease, a condition her mother lives with.

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Milton Keynes cat survives swallowing 37 hair bobbles
A cat from Milton Keynes has survived after swallowing 37 hair bobbles and part of a plastic bag.

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Wycombe: Plans to create new padel courts in the Rye refused over heritage concerns
Plans to convert disused tennis courts at Wycombe Rye into new padel courts have been refused over heritage concerns.

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 15:43:19 +0100
Two 15-year-olds arrested after teenager seriously injured in fight
Two 15-year-old boys from Milton Keynes have been arrested and released on police bail after a fight.

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 14:32:58 +0100
New headmistress announced after leader of prep school retires
A new headmistress has taken the helm at a Buckinghamshire prep school.

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 13:56:55 +0100
Nursing home rated 'good' after failings identified by CQC during previous visit
A nursing home has been rated good after making significant improvements.

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
M&S propose new 20,000 sqft food hall in Bucks
Marks & Spencer have proposed a new M&S food hall in Amersham.

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 13:14:32 +0100
Bucks community rallies with '26' challenge to fund new church space
A community has rallied together to walk, create and bake in a bid to fund a new church space for a Bucks village.

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 11:07:56 +0100
Farmer warns family-run Bucks business could be lost over firearms laws
A farmer near Slough has warned he could lose his family-run business if proposed changes to gun licensing laws are introduced.

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 17:54:18 +0100
Fishing enthusiast reunited with £1,500 of lost equipment
Thames Valley Police Milton Keynes have reunited a fishing enthusiast with more than £1,500 worth of stolen fishing equipment, nine months after it was taken during a vehicle theft.

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 16:19:41 +0100
Former West Ham star and Bucks resident Michail Antonio facing driving ban
A former Premier League footballer and Beaconsfield resident is facing a driving ban after failing to tell police who was driving his Lamborghini.

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 15:57:34 +0100
LETTER: Buckinghamshire Council is destroying south Bucks - and now M&S is too
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Wed, 22 Apr 2026 14:27:44 +0100
Pony and trap ban on A413 and A40 to come into force this month
A ban on pony-and-trap on the A413 and A40 is set to come into force at the end of the month.

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Row breaks out over SEND service funding after Bucks boost of more than £4.1m
A row has broken out over SEND service funding after Buckinghamshire council received over £4.1m from the government.

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Bucks school receives multiple 'Expected standard' grades in recent Ofsted report
A Buckinghamshire school has received multiple ‘Expected standard’ grades in a new Ofsted report, after a previous inspection noted improvements were needed.

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 18:20:59 +0100
Busy road closed off by police after crash - Motorists told to 'avoid area'
Police have closed off the A413 in Amersham after a crash, and are warning motorists to avoid the area.

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 16:00:00 +0100
South Bucks Jewish group has had to become more “secretive” about where it meets
A Jewish group in South Buckinghamshire says it has had to become more “secretive” about where and when it meets.

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Wycombe councillor frustration over temporary traffic lights holding up town
A Wycombe councillor has bemoaned the impact of temporary traffic lights, warning they are causing delays and disruption across the town.

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 12:30:00 +0100
Plans to completely refurbish 'ageing' Wycombe fire station to be brought forward
Plans are being brought forward to completely refurbish the ‘ageing’ High Wycombe station.

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Wycombe Tesco Express to undergo refurbishment after rat allegations
The Tesco Express on Hatters Lane is closed to undergo a complete refit.

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Ex-RAF veteran takes on 910-mile electric motorbike challenge
A former squadron leader is gearing up for a 910-mile challenge to help support veterans and their families.

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 12:30:00 +0100
Villagers launch campaign to save historic village pub
A campaign launched to save a historic village pub is gathering momentum and catching the eye of local celebrities.

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Thousands sign petition calling for public ownership of water companies
Tens of thousands of people have signed a petition calling for the government to hold a referendum on returning the UK's water companies to public ownership

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Alex Horne urges fans to dress up for charity football match
Alex Horne has urged fans to dress up for the upcoming charity game.

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 12:55:29 +0100
Road closures coming to Buckinghamshire town for annual fair
Motorists have been warned of road and parking closures ahead of the annual Beaconsfield Charter Fair.

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
14 parcels of land in residential area of Buckinghamshire to be auctioned off
Fourteen parcels of freehold land are set to go under the hammer in next month’s auction.

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Young people being priced out of Amersham and Chesham Bois, says Cllr
An Amersham and Chesham Bois councillor has said that young people and essential workers in her ward are being ‘priced out’.

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Plans for electric car chargers at High Wycombe McDonald's approved
Plans to install two rapid electric car chargers at a High Wycombe McDonald’s have been approved.

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 07:46:28 +0100
POLL: Do you want a public referendum over the future of water companies?
The Free Press is inviting readers to have their say on the future of the UK’s water industry by taking part in our latest online poll.

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 12:16:02 +0100
Police appeal after distraction theft at Buckinghamshire supermarket
Police are searching for two men they want to speak to after a distraction theft in Beaconsfield.

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 10:42:13 +0100
Police seize 19 vehicles in operation targeting uninsured drivers
19 vehicles have been seized after a Roads Policing Tasking Team (RPTT) operation.

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 09:31:44 +0100
Two arrested after man stabbed in Bucks attack
Two men have been arrested after a man was found with stab wounds.

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Detached house in High Wycombe on sale for £1,395,000
Located on Daws Lea, the property offers six bedrooms, five bathrooms, and four reception rooms, with accommodation set over three floors.

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 13:06:25 +0100
Marlow Fire Station to “take the brunt” of fire service changes, says Cllr
A councillor has warned that Marlow’s fire station is set to shoulder increasing pressure following changes to fire cover across Buckinghamshire.

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 17:10:16 +0100
Man drove to Bucks for coffee after allegedly shooting brother and cousin, jury told
A man drove to Beaconsfield to get a cup of coffee hours after he shot his cousin dead and tried to kill his brother, a court has been told.

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 12:01:55 +0100
Retired police horse Luna makes new friend at The Horse Trust
Luna, the former sunglasses-wearing police horse, has made a new friend during her retirement, in the form of newly retired mare Florence.

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 17:51:29 +0100
Motorist caught by automatic camera on motorway banned from the roads
A motorist who was caught by an automatic camera at 85mph on the M1 has been banned from the roads.

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 14:46:00 +0100
Air Ambulance to put names of supporters on its helicopter for fundraiser
Supporters can now see their name take to the skies as part of a new fundraiser.

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 15:48:41 +0100
High Wycombe submits bid to become next UK Town of Culture
A town is in the running to become the UK Town of Culture 2028.

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 13:43:54 +0100
Rare Bucks river at risk as Thames Water investigates oil pollution in sewers
An investigation has been launched after Buckinghamshire's sewers were polluted with industrial oil, putting a rare river at risk.

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Man caught with XL Bully among cases at court as dog could be put down
A man who was caught with an XL Bully in Marlow is among those who have been sentenced at High Wycombe Magistrates' Court.

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