Bucks Free Press

Thu, 07 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Councillors react as Lidl plan for 'first Amersham store' refused by council
Councillors in Amersham have said a decision to refuse a planning for a Lidl shows the site “can and should deliver more.”

Thu, 07 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Ferry service launches after Marlow bridge closes
A new ferry service has launched to transport passengers in Marlow.

Thu, 07 May 2026 09:08:30 +0100
Director of successful sailing and navigation school given award
A long‑standing Bisham Abbey training chief has been recognised for his contribution to the River Thames.

Thu, 07 May 2026 08:28:03 +0100
Huge Pokémon event to take place at Bucks National Trust location this half-term
Families are invited to discover a Pokémon adventure.

Thu, 07 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
School near Wycombe unveils plans to build a new sports hall
Plans to build a new sports hall at a school in Prestwood have been submitted, replacing what has been described as the current “small” and “constricted” facility.

Thu, 07 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Man banned from owning animals after whipping and beating Staffordshire Bull Terrier
A High Wycombe man who beat a Staffordshire Bull Terrier is among those who have been sentenced at the town's magistrates' court.

Thu, 07 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Man died two weeks after collapsing while opening the door, inquest told
A man who suffered a brain injury ‘did not want a life where he could not walk or talk’, a pre-inquest has heard.

Thu, 07 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Grants of up to £5,000 available for groups tackling disadvantage and inequality
A new grant fund is offering up to £5,000 to voluntary groups to help tackle disadvantage and inequality.

Thu, 07 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Why you need to add this stunning European hidden gem to your travel bucket list
With a population over 600,000, Montenegro is described as a "small and beautiful" Europe hidden gem, soaking up between 240 to 270 days of sun each year.

Wed, 06 May 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Wycombe Wanderers submit revised biodiversity plan for training ground
A planning application has been submitted for the Wycombe Wanderers Football Club Training Ground on Marlow Road, Marlow.

Wed, 06 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
'It was just way too chaotic' - Massive fire disrupts three-day rock festival
The High Wycombe Arts Centre admitted that preparations for a three-day music festival were ‘chaotic’ after a huge fire devastated a section of the town.

Wed, 06 May 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Supermarket applies to sell alcohol 24 hours a day at new store
A supermarket has applied for a licence to sell alcohol around the clock every day of the week.

Wed, 06 May 2026 14:07:41 +0100
Plans lodged for new block of flats on West Wycombe Road
Plans for a new block of flats on West Wycombe Road have been lodged with Buckinghamshire Council.

Wed, 06 May 2026 12:30:00 +0100
US fast food chain hiring for managers in High Wycombe for new store
An American fast food chain appears to be opening a new restaurant in High Wycombe.

Wed, 06 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Inquest into High Wycombe postman's death to take place this summer
A full inquest is due to take place of a High Wycombe postman who died this year.

Wed, 06 May 2026 20:00:00 +0100
BNU lecturer leads healthcare training initiative in Nigeria
Frontline patient care in Nigeria is being strengthened thanks to a safety initiative led by a Buckinghamshire New University (BNU) academic who returned to his home country to deliver specialist training.

Wed, 06 May 2026 17:11:12 +0100
Man, 40, charged with multiple driving crimes after OAP is injured in crash
Following an investigation by Thames Valley Police, a man has been charged with dangerous driving, drug driving and failing to stop offences in High Wycombe.

Wed, 06 May 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Bucks homeowner ordered to demolish 'harmful' outbuilding built without permission
A Wexham homeowner has been ordered to demolish a “harmful” outbuilding built without permission.

Wed, 06 May 2026 15:54:45 +0100
'We will continue to take robust action' - Man jailed for drug dealing
A man has been sentenced to more than three years in prison following a drugs investigation in Aylesbury.

Wed, 06 May 2026 10:33:50 +0100
Owners of 14-year-old hair salon say business is 'now gone' after huge fire
The owners of an independent High Wycombe hair salon have revealed their business ‘is now gone’ following a huge fire.

Wed, 06 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Plan to build flats on 'greenfield' site could risk noise nuisance
A planning application has been submitted to build six flats in Marlow

Wed, 06 May 2026 15:46:18 +0100
Holocaust survivor recounts horrors of WW2 concentration camps in university talk
A survivor of one of history’s darkest chapters has shared her powerful story with a new generation.

Wed, 06 May 2026 15:14:32 +0100
Eden Shopping Centre wins gold award at SME awards
A shopping centre has been awarded gold in recognition of its commitment to customer service.

Wed, 06 May 2026 14:51:31 +0100
Plans lodged for new family hubs in High Wycombe and Burnham
Plans have been lodged to create new family hubs in High Wycombe and Burnham.

Wed, 06 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Woman, 94, laid on floor for 20 hours after middle of the night fall, inquest hears
An elderly woman who fell over at home spent 20 hours on the floor before receiving help, an inquest has heard.

Wed, 06 May 2026 12:06:06 +0100
Motorist reported as police crackdown on speeding on Marlow roads
A speeding motorist has been reported as part of a police roads crackdown in Marlow.

Wed, 06 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Former church could be demolished to build new home under fresh plans
A former church in Marlow Bottom could soon be bulldozed to make way for a new four-bedroom home under fresh plans.

Wed, 06 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Bucks school recognised for approach to pupil behaviour
A Bucks school has been nationally recognised for its approach to pupil behaviour.

Wed, 06 May 2026 11:38:21 +0100
Bucks train passengers face delays after signalling fault
Chiltern Railways have announced train delays and cancellations between Aylesbury Vale Parkway and Aylesbury

Wed, 06 May 2026 09:27:32 +0100
Summary: All lanes now open following M4 van fire
Fire service battling van fire between Junctions 8 and 10 on M4 eastbound.

Wed, 06 May 2026 14:43:30 +0100
Two major UK chains to shut with hundreds of local jobs at risk
Two major UK restaurant chains are set to close, with 3,800 jobs lost.

Wed, 06 May 2026 14:47:53 +0100
RSPCA calls new pet law 'historic day for pet ownership'
The RSPCA has welcomed a change in rental law that gives tenants in the private rented sector in England the legal right to request permission to keep pets in their rented homes.

Wed, 06 May 2026 14:38:33 +0100
Popular channel shuts down after 6 years on air as part of new TV guide shake-up
Sky Cinema Animation has closed and merged with another channel as part of a new move to streamline the service.

Wed, 06 May 2026 14:32:19 +0100
Ryanair, easyJet and BA likely to raise oversized bag fees
Ryanair, easyJet and British Airways may increase charges for oversized bags.

Wed, 06 May 2026 14:31:00 +0100
UK shoppers told they could get a 'free' BBQ by switching supermarkets
Switching supermarkets could stretch your budget further than expected. For some shoppers this month, it could mean firing up the BBQ without spending a penny more.

Wed, 06 May 2026 14:29:59 +0100
Lidl shoppers urged to check app as new rewards scheme launches with 100 free points
Lidl has launched a new points system in its app, giving shoppers free rewards and extra savings on everyday groceries from May.

Wed, 06 May 2026 14:28:56 +0100
These little-known tax changes could be costing UK drivers more from this month
New VAT changes took effect this month, impacting many drivers. Here’s how the changes work and what other UK driving rules are changing this year.

Wed, 06 May 2026 14:27:03 +0100
Full list of new Costa Coffee stores opening in Sainsbury's as UK rollout speeds up
Full list of Sainsbury’s stores with Costa Coffee inside, plus new locations opening across the UK in 2026.

Wed, 06 May 2026 14:25:11 +0100
Ryanair boss calls for ban on alcohol sales at airports
Being drunk on a plane is a criminal offence and can be punished by a fine of up to £5,000 and two years’ imprisonment

Wed, 06 May 2026 14:22:02 +0100
TG Jones said to be planning closure of 100 stores to avoid collapse
Modella Capital, which owns TG Jones, is reportedly preparing a closure of up to 100 stores.

Wed, 06 May 2026 14:20:06 +0100
Supermarket shoppers can get £40 to spend at M&S with simple trick
A recent video by the mum-of-three showing a way to get the money had over 56,000 views and 380 likes

Wed, 06 May 2026 14:14:42 +0100
easyJet warns UK holidaymakers of potential travel disruption
An easyJet spokesperson said the airline has contingency plans in place and will contact customers directly if their flight is impacted.

Tue, 05 May 2026 19:35:49 +0100
Liz Truss spotted playing golf at Buckinghamshire country estate
The former Prime Minister of Britain has been spotted playing a round of golf at Stoke Park in Stoke Poges.

Tue, 05 May 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Work appears to be starting at High Wycombe Tesco Express following closure
Work appears to be close to starting at a High Wycombe Tesco Express.

Tue, 05 May 2026 15:38:01 +0100
Woman in her eighties hospitalised after crash in High Wycombe
A woman in her eighties has been hospitalised after a crash between two cars in High Wycombe.

Tue, 05 May 2026 16:22:36 +0100
Patrols carried out at Hellfire Caves after reports of people 'acting suspiciously'
Patrols have been carried out around West Wycombe's Hellfire Caves after reports of people 'acting suspiciously'.

Tue, 05 May 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Father of former Wycombe Abbey pupil discusses her death seven years on
The father of a 15-year-old girl who died in a tragic accident speaks about his grief seven years after he passing.

Tue, 05 May 2026 11:58:34 +0100
New Smyths Toys store set to open in town
Smyths Toys looks set to open a new store in High Wycombe.

Tue, 05 May 2026 10:51:50 +0100
Country Show apologises after families left queuing for 'hours and hours' to get in
A popular country show has apologised after visitors faced long traffic delays getting to the event.

Tue, 05 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
New study links higher radon exposure with cancer risk
Higher radon exposure has been linked to more than double the risk of lung cancer, according to a landmark UK study.

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