Bucks Free Press

Mon, 25 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Row escalates over Buckinghamshire special free school plans, as MPs respond
A growing political row is continuing after the Government decided not to fund a special free school in Buckinghamshire.

Mon, 25 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Tortoise returned home after 2 day escape to sewage treatment works
A tortoise has been returned home safely after a brief but memorable adventure.

Mon, 25 May 2026 09:24:49 +0100
Remembering one of Marlow's favourite sons in Michael Eagleton
FEW people become so closely woven into the identity of a town that their name instantly brings back memories, stories and familiar places. Michael Eagleton was one of those rare people

Mon, 25 May 2026 09:14:18 +0100
High Wycombe's history hiding in plain sight
When walking about the town, we all tend to look only at the shop fronts, rarely if ever looking up to see the upper levels of a building. But that is where the history of the building might start to reveal itself.

Mon, 25 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
M40 drink driver among those sentenced at High Wycombe Magistrates' Court
A drink driver who was caught on the M40 is among those who have been sentenced at High Wycombe Magistrates' Court.

Mon, 25 May 2026 09:41:21 +0100
Bucks Free Press: Old photos from yesteryear
WITH the impending closure of Little Marlow school, this week we take a look at the history of that school in pictures, all of which are from the SWOP website.

Mon, 25 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
More than 90 electric vehicle chargers to be installed at schools
Easee, a smart EV charging technology company, has teamed up with EVX Charging Solutions to establish the chargers at 13 schools in the Oxford Diocesan Bucks Schools Trust.

Mon, 25 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
A summary of the latest planning applications in Buckinghamshire
A summary of the latest planning applications submitted to Buckinghamshire Council in the week commencing May 11.

Mon, 25 May 2026 09:29:45 +0100
What happened in Cheshamduring General Strike of 1926
May sees the 100th anniversary of the General Strike which took place back in 1926. This strike was called by the Trades Union Congress (TUC) mainly because of serious problems in the coal mining industry. Talks broke down and not only the miners wen...

Mon, 25 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
See inside the 'unique family home' on the market for £1.6m
A detached four-bedroom house in Amersham is on sale for £1.6m

Mon, 25 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Waddesdon Manor's Art in Nature festival returning this May
Waddesdon Manor's Art in Nature festival will transform the estate’s gardens into a celebration of land and environmental art.

Mon, 25 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Taylor Swift, ABBA and Michael Jackson tribute acts set for Wycombe Swan in 2026
Taylor Swift, ABBA and Michael Jackson tribute acts are coming to Wycombe Swan later this year.

Mon, 25 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Comedy show with climate change twist coming to Wycombe
Wycombe Friends of the Earth is teaming up with comedian Matt Winning for Stand-Up To Climate Change.

Sun, 24 May 2026 20:57:51 +0100
IN PICTURES - Fun in the sun as visitors enjoy heatwave in Wycombe
People turned out in their droves to enjoy the scorching heat today, (May 24), as the mercury reached 27 degrees in Wycombe.

Sun, 24 May 2026 15:41:26 +0100
Police appeal after prisoner escapes from jail in Bucks
Police have launched an appeal after a man absconded from a prison near Aylesbury.

Sun, 24 May 2026 14:39:11 +0100
Wycombe crowds gather at 'weigh-in' for mayor-making tradition
Wycombe's 'weigh-in the mayor' traditional ceremony took place this weekend in the town centre in front of an energetic crowd.

Sun, 24 May 2026 12:30:00 +0100
More than 30 parking fines issued in blue badge crackdown
More than 300 vehicles have been checked in a targeted crackdown on disabled parking permit misuse.

Sun, 24 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Ed Gemmell retains High Wycombe chairmanship after voting showdown
Independent councillor Ed Gemmell will remain chairman of the High Wycombe Town Committee after defeating a challenge during Buckinghamshire Council’s annual meeting.

Sun, 24 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Planning round up: Conversion refused, extension withdrawn and tree work approved
Plans to change the use of a café on Chesham High Street into residential use have been refused.

Sun, 24 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Luxury care home recognised as one of UK's top homes
Signature at Farnham Common, a luxury care home, earned its spot based on verified reviews from residents and their families on Carehome.co.uk.

Sun, 24 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
High Wycombe school receives kindness award
A school has been named Kind School of the Year.

Sun, 24 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
NHS trust celebrates 25 years of internationally educated nurses from the Philippines
Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust is celebrating 25 years since it first welcomed internationally educated nurses from the Philippines.

Sun, 24 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Buckinghamshire secures £6m boost for adult skills and training
Buckinghamshire Council has secured control of £6 million of funding to help adult skills funding for the county.

Sun, 24 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Aldi shoppers in Bucks help raise £13m for cancer charity
Aldi surpassed its original target of £10 million three years early, with customers in Buckinghamshire playing a key role.

Sun, 24 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Reading Guild of Artists holding annual exhibition next month
The Reading Guild of Artists is set to hold its annual exhibition at the University of Reading, running from June 27 to July 12.

Sun, 24 May 2026 15:52:46 +0100
Drivers warned of £5,000 fines over car air conditioning as temperatures soar
Southern England and the Midlands could see temperatures of up to 33°C on Monday, which would surpass the UK's current May record of 32.8°C.

Sun, 24 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Clay pigeon shooting day to raise funds for veterans’ mental health charity
A clay pigeon shooting day will return to Buckinghamshire this September in support of Combat Stress, a veterans’ mental health charity Combat Stress

Sun, 24 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Buckinghamshire Building Society appoints new non-executive director
Katie White has been appointed to the board of Buckinghamshire Building Society as a non-executive director.

Sun, 24 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Roald Dahl museum to host week of animal-themed activities this May half term
The Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre is set to host 'May's Marvellous Mayhem' this May half term

Sat, 23 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Man's truck has 'severe' damage after hit and run police 'likely won't investigate'
A man has been left with £800 worth of damage to his car after a hit and run, which police said they 'likely wouldn't investigate'.

Sat, 23 May 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Wycombe primary school unveils newly refurbished nursery
A primary school in Wycombe has unveiled its newly refurbished nursery.

Sat, 23 May 2026 12:25:26 +0100
Warning issued over 'dangerous caterpillars' nesting on tree trunks
Visitors to Burnham Beeches have been warned to watch out for dangerous caterpillars.

Sat, 23 May 2026 08:23:01 +0100
Bucks - Full list of road closures for resurfacing and repairs
DRIVERS in Buckinghamshire should brace for a series of road closures as essential maintenance work is set to take place.

Sat, 23 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
German Doner Kebab officially opens on M40 at Beaconsfield services
A new restaurant has just officially opened at Beaconsfield Services, and will feature robotic kebab shavers.

Sat, 23 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
How to spend a day in Buckinghamshire's poshest town with a world-famous pub
Beaconsfield is renowned for being one of Buckinghamshire's poshest towns. Here's how you can spend the day there.

Sat, 23 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Residents in Bucks urged to help mission to plant over half a million trees
People across Buckinghamshire are being encouraged to complete a short survey for Bucks Tree Mission, which aims to plant 500k trees by 2031.

Sat, 23 May 2026 09:19:21 +0100
Ryanair passenger's travel hack to get 20kg worth of luggage on board for free
A Ryanair passenger shared the simple hack in a video that has since racked up 2.4 million views and over 50,000 likes.

Sat, 23 May 2026 16:14:48 +0100
Hundreds attend 'bigger than ever' FrogFest in town centre
Hundreds of people turned out in the centre of High Wycombe as the first day of the annual Bank Holiday Frogfest got underway.

Sat, 23 May 2026 12:30:00 +0100
Furniture tycoon honoured with lifetime achievement award
A furniture giant has been honoured for his career in the bedding industry.

Sat, 23 May 2026 09:18:34 +0100
‘I’m a savvy mum – I’ve cut my phone bill down by £40 per month with this hack'
The change is saving her almost £500 a year, a significant saving as she works to pay off £2,500 of debt

Sat, 23 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Discover Bucks museum running week of half term activities
Discover Bucks Museum is set to run 'Mythical May Half Term' - a week of activities for children and families

Sat, 23 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Touring theatre group bringing The Sword in the Stone to Buckinghamshire
Cambridge Touring Theatre's family-friendly version of The Sword in the Stone, based on the stories of King Arthur and his wise teacher Merlin, promises songs, dances, and interactive fun.

Sat, 23 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Auditions announced for youth production of the musical Joseph
Auditions are being held for a youth production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.

Sat, 23 May 2026 09:20:17 +0100
Major parking gripe in UK car parks solved ahead of Bank Holiday heatwave
A major bugbear for seven in 10 drivers has been solved in as many as 1,400 UK car parks ahead of the scorching Bank Holiday weekend.

Sat, 23 May 2026 09:20:44 +0100
M&S introduces major change to delivery fees for online orders
Marks & Spencer has raised its minimum spend for free delivery from £60 to £75 for online orders of clothing, home and beauty products

Fri, 22 May 2026 11:16:11 +0100
Heat health alerts have been issued for Buckinghamshire
The UK is forecast to see its hottest May day on record over the bank holiday weekend, with parts of the country, including Buckinghamshire , set to be hotter than Barbados.

Fri, 22 May 2026 16:04:03 +0100
Update on major High Wycombe organised crime crackdown as man charged
A man has been charged with drug offences as further details emerge of Thames Valley Police's serious crime crackdown in High Wycombe.

Fri, 22 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Chauffeur who has driven celebs and royals locked in licencing feud with council
A chauffeur who has driven celebs, royals and a Nobel Prize winner is locked in a feud with Buckinghamshire Council over delays to his licence application.

Fri, 22 May 2026 16:43:11 +0100
Row as luxury homes approved despite fears for character of affluent Bucks area
A row has erupted in one of Bucks most expensive streets after councillors approved plans to build two luxury homes on a plot in an area where average house prices top £2million.

Fri, 22 May 2026 12:32:52 +0100
Council orders demolition of huge Bucks green belt building built without permission
A huge warehouse-style building erected in Buckinghamshire’s green belt without planning permission must be demolished, council planners have ruled.

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