Bucks Free Press
Sat, 14 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000New community care hub opens in High Wycombe
Buckinghamshire New University (BNU) in High Wycombe officially opened its Primary Care Training Hub on Friday, March 6.
Sat, 14 Mar 2026 08:29:32 +0000Supermarket to permanently close Buckinghamshire branch this spring
A Poundland supermarket in Buckinghamshire has announced that it will close permanently this spring.
Sat, 14 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000Plans lodged to build 317 homes in Buckinghamshire village
Plans have been lodged to build 317 homes in Stoke Poges.
Sat, 14 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000The ‘lovely’ Buckinghamshire walk through a historic manor and charming woodlands
Hughenden Manor and Common Wood Circular takes you through a National Trust that has been called 'lovely'.
Sat, 14 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000Marlow residents asked to help shape town's future
Marlow residents have been given a chance to comment on proposed development sites as part of the ongoing Buckinghamshire Local Plan process.
Sat, 14 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000Emma Reynolds MP: 'International Women’s Day is a moment to celebrate'
As only the second female MP to represent Wycombe, and part of a historic Parliament where a record 40 per cent of MPs are women, International Women’s Day is a moment to celebrate the progress we have made in improving representation, Emma Reyno...
Sat, 14 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000How three local girls settled after marrying American G.I.s in WW2
In previous articles (January 30 and February 20) I have been telling the story of the local girls who were amongst the 60,000 or so British women who married American and Canadian military personnel (known as G.I.s) who were stationed in the UK from...
Sat, 14 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000Nostalgia: Five photos which show community spirit around Booker
THIS week we take a look at the local area we know as Booker, which was originally a hamlet within the parish of West Wycombe. It is now in effect a suburb of High Wycombe, having no clear boundaries with the adjacent areas of Cressex, Castlefield an...
Sat, 14 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000Joel Dommett bringing his new stand-up show to Aylesbury
Joel Dommett is coming to Aylesbury Waterside Theatre with a new show, Happy Idiot.
Sat, 14 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000The Royal Opera’s The Magic Flute comes to Chesham’s Elgiva
The Royal Opera’s production of Mozart’s The Magic Flute will be screened at The Elgiva in Chesham.
Sat, 14 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000Luxury six-bedroom home in Beaconsfield on sale for £3.5m
Lavender House, situated in Gregories Farm Lane, Beaconsfield, is on sale with a guide price of £3,495,000.
Fri, 13 Mar 2026 12:29:43 +0000NHS ICB says Wycombe A&E would risk 'destabilising other units'
Reopening an accident and emergency department in High Wycombe could “destabilise other units” and “see too few patients to operate safely”, according to the area’s NHS commissioning body.
Fri, 13 Mar 2026 16:55:37 +0000World Yoga Festival applies for licence to host live music in Space Tent
World Yoga Festival organisers have applied for a premises licence for their four-day, alcohol-free event on the Culden Faw Estate, close to Marlow.
Fri, 13 Mar 2026 16:41:59 +0000High Wycombe's Spindle and Thread reopens after £277k refurbishment
The Spindle and Thread pub in High Wycombe has reopened after a £277,500 refurbishment.
Fri, 13 Mar 2026 18:21:10 +0000Teenager arrested on M40 after 'speeding, tailgating and flashing other drivers'
A 19-year-old has been arrested after he was seen speeding, tailgating and flashing other drivers on the M40.
Fri, 13 Mar 2026 17:14:33 +0000Heavy traffic and delays on A404 near Wycombe - follow live
There is heavy traffic and delays on the A404 southbound because of congestion.
Fri, 13 Mar 2026 14:30:17 +0000Woman ordered to pay £1,500 after XL Bully found 'dangerously out of control'
A woman has been ordered to pay £1,500 in compensation after an XL Bully was found to be 'dangerously out of control' in a residential street.
Fri, 13 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000Great Missenden homeowner loses bid to keep gates built because of crime concerns
A homeowner from Great Missenden has lost a battle to keep gates they say were built because of crime concerns, after a government planning inspector dismissed their appeal.
Fri, 13 Mar 2026 13:41:18 +0000New photos released of £9.8m hospital redevelopment as plans given go ahead
New photos have been released after £9.8m plans for Stoke Mandeville Hospital were given the go ahead.
Fri, 13 Mar 2026 12:59:06 +0000Construction starts on Lidl store at car showroom site that has sat empty since 2019
Construction has begun on a new Lidl store on the site of a former car showroom that has sat empty for more than half a decade.
Fri, 13 Mar 2026 10:13:05 +0000WATCH: Motorist crashed into central reservation before driving for miles on 3 wheels
New footage has shown a driver ploughing into a motorway central reservation before proceeding to drive for miles on three wheels.
Fri, 13 Mar 2026 10:09:13 +0000Motorway driver arrested after stop and search finds 'drugs and knife'
The driver of a Volkswagen Golf on the M40 was arrested during a major police crackdown on dangerous driving with 60 offences dealt with.
Fri, 13 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000Buckinghamshire bakery to offer free treats for single mums this weekend
A Marlow bakery is marking Mother’s Day with a simple but heartfelt gesture for single mums.
Fri, 13 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000'We’re delighted' - Popular library receives upgrade
Hazlemere Library has been given a major digital upgrade after full‑fibre provider F&W Networks delivered a new high‑speed connection to the High Wycombe site.
Fri, 13 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000Sandwich bar in High Wycombe explains why they failed a hygiene inspection
The manager of a High Wycombe sandwich bar has revealed why the eatery failed a food hygiene inspection earlier this year.
Fri, 13 Mar 2026 09:59:47 +0000Image released after car damaged by passer-by on Bucks street
An image has been released after a car was damaged on a Buckinghamshire street.
Fri, 13 Mar 2026 13:13:44 +0000Primary school tops list of the best in the country for play provision
Princes Risborough Primary School has been recognised among the top one per cent of primary schools in the country for the quality of its play provision.
Fri, 13 Mar 2026 12:27:37 +0000Play area transformed as part of £150k investment funded from developer contributions
A Buckinghamshire play area has been transformed as part of a £150k investment by developers.
Fri, 13 Mar 2026 11:08:23 +0000Driver pulled over by police for second time in eight months as two vehicles seized
Thames Valley Police said that it seized multiple vehicles that should not have been on the roads with one motorist set for a court date.
Fri, 13 Mar 2026 10:54:56 +0000Where to get the cheapest fuel in High Wycombe as prices rise at the pump
Petrol prices are rising across the UK amid fears that the Iran war will lead to a spike in fuel costs.
Fri, 13 Mar 2026 11:00:59 +0000Co-op extended one of its most popular member perks online
Co-op has quietly added to a popular member benefit and it could cut your shopping bill by £80 a year
Fri, 13 Mar 2026 10:59:39 +0000Around 4,000 flights cancelled as major airline enters administration
Major budget airline Royal Air Philippines has entered administration, resulting in the cancellation of around 4,000 flights.
Fri, 13 Mar 2026 10:58:08 +000027-year-old beauty brand saved after falling into administration
Beauty Bay has been saved after falling into administration, with the UK business having begun back in 1999
Fri, 13 Mar 2026 10:58:58 +0000Supermarket shoppers rejoice with latest Coca-Cola product in UK stores
Coca-Cola has launched a new can product in UK stores which gives them a chance to win exclusive Premier League experiences.
Fri, 13 Mar 2026 10:56:53 +0000Free TV Licence - how to claim £175 refund as cost set to rise again
You may be able to avoid the cost increase if you are eligible for a free TV Licence.
Fri, 13 Mar 2026 10:55:39 +0000Sainsbury's shoppers 'very disappointed' as delivery fee rules set to change
Sainsbury’s shoppers questioned if they were “declaring war on pensioners”, and said they were “beyond disappointed” in the move.
Fri, 13 Mar 2026 10:54:26 +0000'Unusual' £1 coin with King Charles III portrait on the wrong side sells for 90 times
The 2025 £1 coin was snapped up for £90.08 on eBay after 16 bids
Fri, 13 Mar 2026 10:52:53 +0000British tourists issued warning as 'little-known rule' could see them fined 30k
Penalties for breaking these new regulations have been reported to range anywhere from £180 to a whopping £30,000
Fri, 13 Mar 2026 10:51:59 +0000Millions of Brits could be unwittingly damaging their smartphone battery
Warning signs include faster-than-normal battery drain, devices heating up during charging, sudden percentage drops, and unexpected shutdowns
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000Planned changes for popular park in bid to make it profitable in hundredth year
Marlow’s Higginson Park is forecast to move back into the black as it celebrates its 100th birthday
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 12:39:45 +0000Chesham Married at First Sight star reveals emotional reason he joined Channel 4 show
Chesham reality TV star Paul Liba has revealed he agreed to marry a stranger on national television after making a promise to his mum, who feared a cancer diagnosis meant she might never see her children walk down the aisle.
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 12:36:36 +0000Plans to build battery energy facility near Holmer Green refused after 350 objections
Plans to build a battery energy storage facility near Holmer Green have been refused after attracting more than 350 objections.
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 08:02:04 +0000Trains cancelled between Bourne End and Marlow- live
Train services between Bourne End and Marlow have been cancelled following a points failure.
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000Wycombe could see 'eyesore' developments - but it will be too late to complain later
New houses are in short supply in this country.
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 19:08:43 +0000Vehicle seized and 80 tickets issued in town centre crackdown
A vehicle has been seized and 80 tickets have been issued in a town centre crackdown.
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 18:44:00 +0000Man was punched and dragged across floor after trying to stop would-be bike thief
A man has been punched after trying to stop a would-be bicycle thief at a Bucks college.
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 18:24:10 +0000Photos released after wallet and phone stolen from van
Images have been released after a thief opened the door of a van and stole a wallet and mobile phone.
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 17:59:36 +0000Ricky Gervais' partner, Jane Fallon to have surgery after breast cancer diagnosis
Bestselling novelist Jane Fallon, and the long-term partner of Marlow-based, Reading-born comedian Ricky Gervais, has said she was diagnosed with breast cancer.
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 13:52:01 +0000Former transgender volunteer police officer to be sentenced for rape
A transgender woman and former volunteer Metropolitan Police officer from Chesham, who was found guilty of raping a child, is due to be sentenced.
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 09:22:21 +0000Man charged with alleged war crimes officially named in court for the first time
A man who was arrested in Buckinghamshire and charged with allegedly committing crimes against humanity has been publicly named for the first time.