Bucks Free Press

Sun, 25 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Henley named among UK's 50 most desirable towns
Henley in Oxfordshire has been named among the 50 most desirable towns in the UK by The Telegraph.

Sun, 25 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Section of 'unsafe' Thames footbridge is 'beyond economical repair'
A section of Temple Footbridge is 'beyond economical repair' and needs replacing, the Environment Agency has confirmed.

Sun, 25 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Work completed on refurbishment project at hospital's cancer care unit
Refurbishment completed at Stoke Mandeville Hospital’s Cancer Care and Haematology Unit, funded by CCHF and The Clare Foundation.

Sun, 25 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Luxury property with 'heritage and modern living' priced just under £1.3 million
A Buckinghamshire property with characteristics reminiscent of a luxury home from a bygone era has come onto the market for just under £1.3 million

Sat, 24 Jan 2026 18:46:51 +0000
Man seriously injured after reports of car crossing central reservation before crash
A man has been seriously injured after reports of a vehicle crossing a central reservation before crashing into a second car.

Sat, 24 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Two sites named for former knife bins reused for laughing gas
The locations of two former knife bins set to be repurposed to collect laughing gas canisters in High Wycombe have been revealed.

Sat, 24 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Transport boss says fines have been issued amid Wycombe works traffic chaos
Fines have been issued to a utility company amid A40 roadworks described as having caused 'hell on earth' traffic for High Wycombe drivers.

Sat, 24 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Bucks councillor's home extension plan moves towards decision
A Buckinghamshire councillor who has applied to extend his Beaconsfield home will have his application decided by a planning committee.

Sat, 24 Jan 2026 16:00:00 +0000
'I'm an unusual foster parent' says mum who gave up career to care for kids
A Chesham foster parent and mum of three has shared her experience of fostering after she switched her corporate career to care for children.

Sat, 24 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Bucks neighbours win £1m in People’s Postcode Lottery draw
Two Chesham neighbours have one the lion’s share of a £1 million People’s Postcode Lottery prize, landing over £415,000 EACH.

Sat, 24 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
'Childhood is being eroded by screens' head speaks out on school phone ban
The headmistress of Pipers Corner call for phone-free schools, backed by Wycombe's MP.

Sat, 24 Jan 2026 14:47:51 +0000
River levels high as flood alerts in place across Bucks with events cancelled
River levels are expected to remain high across Buckinghamshire as flood alerts remain in place across Marlow and Princes Risborough.

Sat, 24 Jan 2026 12:30:00 +0000
MP praises chip shops which are 'under intolerable pressure' to stay in business
Marlow’s MP has said that the Conservatives will ‘abolish business rates for high street shops, pubs and restaurants’ after the last two fish and chip shops in the town could face closure.

Sat, 24 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Brand new £2m community centre officially opens
Two property developers have officially handed over a brand new community centre to a parish council in Buckinghamshire.

Sat, 24 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
More ‘then and nows’ using Arthur Boarder’s photographs
A FEW weeks ago I showed a nostalgia page which was prepared by Michael in January 2016 showing scenes in Marlow recorded by local photographer Arthur Boarder. Michael prepared another the following month with more “Then and Nows”, here it is.

Sat, 24 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Old photos - High Wycombe’s fire brigades over the years
HERE are some more pictures of the Fire Brigade in High Wycombe, from when it was manned by volunteers, to the present time. The history is described on the facing page.

Sat, 24 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
An innovative scientist who researched the origins of life
Dr Henry Charlton Bastian retired to Chesham Bois in the early 1900s after a successful career as a pioneering neurologist and leading scientist.

Sat, 24 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
'Incredibly disheartening' - Charity shop sees rise in thefts since New Year's Day
A High Wycombe charity shop has revealed they have had an increased number of thefts since the turn of the year.

Sat, 24 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Ring any bells for you? The history of the fire service in Wycombe from the 1860s
In High Wycombe, public-spirited citizens gave up their time to be trained as firemen and then go out to extinguish fires and save lives.

Sat, 24 Jan 2026 12:30:00 +0000
Wycombe: Calls for town centre river to be uncovered to attract tourists
A petition has been launched to “free” the River Wye from its culvert underneath the centre of High Wycombe.

Sat, 24 Jan 2026 12:30:00 +0000
Johnson & Johnson confirms plan to relocate Wycombe employees to Maidenhead
US pharmaceutical giant Johnson & Johnson has confirmed it plans to relocate staff from its High Wycombe office to a new headquarters in Maidenhead.

Sat, 24 Jan 2026 12:30:00 +0000
Greg Smith MP: 'More must be done to protect rural communities'
May I start by wishing everyone a good start to the New Year in my first column of 2026.

Sat, 24 Jan 2026 19:00:00 +0000
Bucks theatre to show 'greatest prehistoric show on earth' Dinosaur Adventure Live
The self-described 'greatest prehistoric show on earth', Dinosaur Adventure Live is set to come to a Chesham theatre this spring.

Sat, 24 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Planning round up: Amersham extension and Loudwater annexe refused
CHANGES to retail units and residential homes are among the items being considered by Buckinghamshire Council this week.

Sat, 24 Jan 2026 19:00:00 +0000
Bucks theatre to show A Christmas Carol Goes Wrong this February
For anyone still feeling festive, the stage show A Christmas Carol Goes Wrong! is set to come to an Aylesbury theatre this February.

Sat, 24 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Detached home with a guide price of £1.8 million set to hit market
A detached home, known as Gables, is set to become available in Jordans, Beaconsfield for a guide price of £1.8 million, with plans to provide nearly 6,500 sq ft of accommodation

Sat, 24 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Historic Buckinghamshire hamlet you’ve never heard of ideal for a peaceful wander
The hamlet of Bolter End in Buckinghamshire is perfect for a peaceful wander and has a rich history.

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 16:00:00 +0000
Bucks Labour MPs rebut claims that SEND school was scrapped by government
Buckinghamshire’s Labour MPs have challenged claims that a planned SEND school in the county had been cancelled, saying the proposal was never funded or ready to be delivered.

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Bucks Reform hits out after councillor defects to Conservatives
The leader of Reform UK in Buckinghamshire has hit out after one of his councillors defected to the Conservatives, handing the Tories overall control of the council.

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 17:37:14 +0000
Bucks drug dealer jailed after cash and cocaine found in sock
An Aylesbury drug dealer has been jailed after cash and cocaine were found in a sock in an Audi.

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 17:12:20 +0000
Police officer sacked after failing to report High Wycombe vehicle accidents
A police officer has been sacked after failing to report High Wycombe police vehicle 'accidents' in vehicles.

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 16:00:00 +0000
Temporary High Wycombe pub closure planned for 'fantastic' revamp
Spindle and Thread High Wycombe pub is set to close for close to a month amid a planned revamp.

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 16:00:00 +0000
Wycombe in racist town list 'deeply disappointing' says communities boss
A communities boss for has called High Wycombe's inclusion in the UK's most racist towns list 'deeply disappointing'.

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 13:02:25 +0000
Tenant banned from property amid 'long term' disorder and drug-related activity
Entry to a Milton Keynes property has been banned, including for its tenant, following 'long term' reports of disorder and anti-social behaviour.

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 12:25:32 +0000
Sex assault probe launched after man inappropriately touched girl in street
A sexual assault probe has been launched after a man inappropriately touched a teenage girl after asking her for directions in Milton Keynes.

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 15:54:28 +0000
Why the controversial removal of town centre benches will not be reversed
Benches that were taken away from the centre of a Buckinghamshire town due to congregating ‘street drinkers’ will not return despite the continuation of anti-social behaviour.

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 14:03:04 +0000
Man, 25, jailed for drug crimes after be caught by a 'digitally-trained police dog'
A 25-year-old man has been jailed for numerous High Wycombe drug crimes.

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 13:40:38 +0000
'Facing the hard-boiled truth of their actions' - Arrest as eggs stolen from shop
An unusual arrest took place in Buckinghamshire earlier this week, as a member of the public was apprehended for stealing a box of eggs.

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 13:25:03 +0000
Flood warning issued for Buckinghamshire town as heavy rain is expected
A flood warning has been issued for Marlow as heavy rain is expected to hit the town this weekend.

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 11:40:13 +0000
CCTV images released after school children 'abused' on bus
Two CCTV images have been released of people who might have information after two children were allegedly abused on public transport.

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Plan to double hockey pitches 'desperately needed' for future says club chair
The chair of a Amersham & Chalfont Hockey Club has spoken out after submitting plans to double its pitches, saying this is 'desperately needed'.

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Marlow celebrity chef thanked by foodbank charity after 'generous donation'
A foodbank charity has thanked Marlow celebrity chef Tom Kerridge for a 'generous donation' amid his long-standing support.

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 14:33:54 +0000
Dame Mary Berry reveals heartbreaking reason behind slim figure
Great British Bake Off star Dame Mary Berry has revealed the heartbreaking reason behind her slim figure.

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 10:00:00 +0000
Royal Grammar School High Wycombe: Easter A Level and GCSE Revision Courses
Royal Grammar School High Wycombe is delighted to offer comprehensive Easter Revision Courses designed to equip your child with the confidence and knowledge needed to excel

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 14:15:07 +0000
Radio 1 DJ Dean McCullough: 'I was homeless as a child - now I want to help others'
Growing up, and later, when he moved to London, Radio 1 presenter and DJ, Dean McCullough never had a fixed address and regularly faced the daunting prospect of sleeping on the streets. 

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 15:13:42 +0000
Government admits 'serious error' granting Bucks data centre planning permission
The Government has accepted that it wrongly granted planning permission for a Iver data centre amid a High Court battle over the decision.

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 13:33:46 +0000
Probe underway after alleged burglar 'disturbed' before stealing any property
A Marlow town burglary probe is underway after a building was entered by an alleged offender or offenders.

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 13:17:39 +0000
Bucks company expands opening new dental and facial aesthetics clinic
A dental and facial aesthetics brand, Face Teeth Smile, has expanded with a brand new clinic on a Amersham High Street.

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
High Wycombe semi-detached home set to become six-bed HMO flats
A four-bed home on Desborough Avenue, High Wycombe is set to be extended and turned into a six-bed HMO.

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 19:11:31 +0000
Recognise any of these stolen tools? Police search for rightful owners
The stolen tools have a combined value of around £80,000

home