Bucks Free Press
Sat, 12 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100Victorian Lloyds bank transformed into wine bar with room for 100 customers
A Victorian bank which stood empty for years has been given a new lease of life as a wine bar with space for up to 100 customers.
Sat, 12 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100Residents invited to share views on proposal for new Lidl store and up to 54 homes
Residents are being invited to have their say on proposals for a new Lidl supermarket and up to 54 homes in Aylesbury.
Sat, 12 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100High Wycombe History - Early history of Bellfield Works
For those readers not familiar with the location of the area in Wycombe known as ‘Bellfield’, it is north-west of the town centre, and west of Hughenden Road, probably best known at the present time as the location of the Morrisons supermarket an...
Sat, 12 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100Historic images capture Broom & Wade workers and family events in High Wycombe
Historic photos reveal Broom & Wade workers, sports days and children’s parties in High Wycombe, plus Gilford Motors factory scenes from the 1930s-1960s.
Sat, 12 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100Free bus travel drives 406 per cent rise in child journeys on Carousel Buses network
A free travel scheme has led to a surge in young passengers taking the bus.
Sat, 12 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100Marlow History - Adding a touch of colour to Chapel Street
LAST Wednesday, September 9, was the second anniversary of the death of Marlow legend, Michael Eagleton (inset).
Sat, 12 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100BFP Camera Club: Stunning shots of the first few weeks of September
There is a definite end-of-summer feel to this week’s Camera Club pictures, with our snappers capturing everything from a noisy red kite to a garden full of smaller, but no less important, visitors.
Sat, 12 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100Planning round-up: Historic pub extension approved and garden gazebo allowed to stay
Plans to extend a historic High Wycombe pub have been approved after an earlier proposal was rejected.
Sat, 12 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100Sleeping Beauty pantomime returns to Aylesbury with West End star in lead role
Details of this year’s pantomime, Sleeping Beauty, have been revealed ahead of its festive run at Aylesbury Waterside Theatre.
Sat, 12 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100Former politician and broadcaster coming to Milton Keynes Theatre
Former politician and broadcaster Michael Portillo will be sharing stories from his diverse life on stage in Milton Keynes.
Sat, 12 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100Chaotic take on Christmas classic heading to Milton Keynes Theatre
A chaotic take on a Christmas classic is heading to Milton Keynes Theatre in 2027.
Sat, 12 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100Two-bedroom flat with wraparound garden listed for £355,000 in High Wycombe
A two-bedroom flat has gone on the market on Carolina Drive, High Wycombe.
Sat, 12 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100Why are adverts so weird these days? Is Ross Kemp in a ditch really inspiring sales?
AM I alone in being often bewildered by what seem to be bizarre ads on the telly?
Sat, 12 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100Buckinghamshire street named as most fined with more than £100k in parking tickets
One of Buckinghamshire's most fined streets earned more than £100,00 in 2025/26.
Fri, 11 Sep 2026 13:32:16 +0100Seven crews tackle lift fire as High Wycombe road closed
High Wycombe lift fire sparks emergency response as seven crews attend Easton Street on September 11, with road closures and Thames Valley Police.
Fri, 11 Sep 2026 11:08:51 +0100School went into lockdown following 'potential concern' for safety
A Buckinghamshire school went into lockdown yesterday afternoon following a 'potential concern' for the safety of those on site.
Fri, 11 Sep 2026 16:57:10 +0100How did your MP vote? See every Bucks vote as assisted dying bill is defeated
Six of Buckinghamshire’s eight MPs backed an attempt to legalise assisted dying in England and Wales, but the proposed law was defeated in the Commons.
Fri, 11 Sep 2026 14:44:19 +0100Historic-looking aircraft spotted over Amersham
People in Amersham may have noticed an unusual sight in the skies after a what appears to be a vintage aircraft was seen flying over the town.
Fri, 11 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100Former High Wycombe pub could become co-working hub after council approves new plans
A former High Wycombe pub could be transformed into a co-working hub after council planners gave the scheme the green light.
Fri, 11 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100Prep school in Bucks town appoints first female head in its 118 year history
A new headteacher has been appointed at a Buckinghamshire independent prep school.
Fri, 11 Sep 2026 16:00:00 +0100Further £25m funding boost for Wycombe Hospital redevelopment
The Government has invested a further £25 million in the redevelopment of Wycombe Hospital, Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust has announced.
Fri, 11 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100High Wycombe protest highlights concerns over unrest in Kashmir
Members of High Wycombe's Kashmiri community gathered in the town centre on Wednesday evening to raise awareness of ongoing unrest in the disputed Kashmir region.
Fri, 11 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100High Wycombe to host Buckinghamshire's strongest athletes in town centre event
Some of the region's strongest athletes will battle for county titles in the heart of High Wycombe this month.
Fri, 11 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100In the dock: Latest from High Wycombe Magistrates and Slough
Here are the latest cases heard in Wycombe and Slough magistrates' court...
Fri, 11 Sep 2026 13:02:16 +0100Mosque to welcome nearly 100 more worshippers despite ‘nightmare’ parking fears
A mosque will be allowed to accommodate nearly 100 more worshippers despite warnings that parking in the area is already a “nightmare” on Friday afternoons.
Fri, 11 Sep 2026 11:22:17 +0100Firefighters respond to incident in High Wycombe - recap
Good morning, welcome to our live coverage following a fire service response on Easton Street
Fri, 11 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100Residents gather for Downley climate briefing
Seventy residents gathered in Downley to discuss local action on climate change.
Fri, 11 Sep 2026 10:00:00 +0100The Beacon: A new chapter begins
After more than nine decades as a boys' prep school, The Beacon in Amersham has been preparing for the most significant change in its history.
Thu, 10 Sep 2026 16:49:44 +0100Drug line operator jailed following High Wycombe police operation
A High Wycombe man has been jailed for being concerned in the supply of class A drugs following a major police operation.
Thu, 10 Sep 2026 14:39:49 +0100Six arrests made during police day of action targeting domestic abuse
Six people have been arrested as part of a police day of action focused on tackling domestic abuse and supporting victims across Buckinghamshire.
Thu, 10 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100Fears for vulnerable amid ‘shooting up’ and aggressive begging in Wycombe town centre
Councillors have sounded the alarm over people openly “shooting up” on benches and aggressive begging in High Wycombe town centre, amid fears for vulnerable visitors.
Thu, 10 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100High Wycombe committee chairman apologises after councillor’s no-confidence warning
The chairman of High Wycombe Town Committee has apologised after a councillor said he was “extremely fortunate” not to face a vote of no confidence.
Thu, 10 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100Thames Valley PC accused of 'touching woman inappropriately on night out'
A Thames Valley policeman is alleged to have touched women inappropriately while on a night out.
Thu, 10 Sep 2026 16:00:00 +0100Bench unveiled at crematorium as part of World Suicide Prevention Day
A new listening bench has been unveiled at Chilterns Crematorium in Amersham to mark World Suicide Prevention Day.
Thu, 10 Sep 2026 14:26:55 +0100Buckinghamshire MP REPORTS porn star to the NSPCC as baby appears in promo video
A Buckinghamshire MP has allegedly reported an adult film actress to the NSPCC after the latter allegedly held their new born baby in a promotion video.
Thu, 10 Sep 2026 12:24:18 +0100Man, 29, arrested after stabbing near popular High Wycombe park
A 29-year-old man from Hounslow has been arrested following a stabbing in High Wycombe.
Thu, 10 Sep 2026 11:02:53 +0100New High Wycombe pottery studio delays private preview opening by one week
A former charity shop in High Wycombe is preparing to open as a new pottery studio and gallery, although a planned preview event has been pushed back by a week.
Thu, 10 Sep 2026 09:39:50 +0100High Wycombe pub from the 1800s now demolished ahead of flat conversion
A pub that has sat in High Wycombe more than 150 years has now officially been demolished.
Thu, 10 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100Drivers seen causing 'unnecessary obstructions' AVOID parking fines
Drivers caught parking in a way that caused "unnecessary obstructions" in Marlow have been let off with warnings, but police have warned tougher action could follow.
Thu, 10 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100MP praises residents raising speeding issues after boy suffers life-changing injuries
The MP of Marlow has said it is ‘encouraging’ that a meeting about speeding is due to take place in the town, following a serious incident involving a 12-year-old boy.
Thu, 10 Sep 2026 16:00:00 +0100Amersham Heritage Day draws crowds to the Old Town
Amersham Heritage Day drew crowds, with classic cars, live music, medieval entertainment, family activities and local stalls.
Thu, 10 Sep 2026 16:00:00 +0100Wycombe Wanderers and Reading FC to join SCAS charity for 24-hour CPR challenge
Reading FC and Wycombe Wanderers are putting rivalry aside to support a 24-hour CPR challenge and are urging businesses across the region to take part.
Thu, 10 Sep 2026 12:30:00 +0100Universal Pixels becomes Cornerstone Employer for media production students
Buckinghamshire College Group names Universal Pixels Cornerstone Employer for its Media Production T Level.
Thu, 10 Sep 2026 09:52:45 +0100Government issues update on salmonella outbreak as hundreds fall ill
The outbreak is one of three clusters of Salmonella Enteritidis currently under investigation in the UK by the UKHSA and the Food Standards Agency (FSA)
Thu, 10 Sep 2026 09:54:06 +0100Bake Off introduces new themed week for 2026 and it involves the viewers
The Great British Bake Off has introduced a new week with challenges created by the viewers.
Wed, 09 Sep 2026 15:30:02 +0100Policeman of 23 years fired for 'over familiar' and 'inappropriate' behaviour
The police sergeant has been dismissed without notice for a pattern of 'inappropriate sexualised behaviour'.
Wed, 09 Sep 2026 20:00:00 +0100High Wycombe ‘let down’ and put at a disadvantage over new Buckinghamshire Local Plan
High Wycombe has been “let down” and placed at a “distinct disadvantage” over Buckinghamshire’s emerging Local Plan, councillors have claimed.
Wed, 09 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100Four Buckinghamshire green spaces could gain official country park status under plans
Four Buckinghamshire green spaces could receive official country park status under new council plans.
Wed, 09 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100High Wycombe restaurant could be open until early hours with new licence
A restaurant in High Wycombe town centre could stay open until 3am under a licence terms proposed to Buckinghamshire Council.
Wed, 09 Sep 2026 20:00:00 +0100First Friday event branded ‘waste of money’ aimed at ‘middle-class white person’
An attempt to breathe new life into High Wycombe on Friday nights has been branded a “waste of money” which appeals to “a certain middle-class white person”.