Bucks Free Press

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Buckinghamshire museum to host heritage crafts weekend
Visitors to Chiltern Open Air Museum museum can learn all about Britain's craft heritage at a two-day event this July.

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Logistics company applies to operate vehicles from Beaconsfield site
Grid Logistics Company (GLC) Ltd has applied to operate vehicles out of Hyde Farm in Beaconsfield.

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Pets at Home stores running free workshops for kids this summer
Pets at Home are running free summer workshops at its stores across England and Wales this summer.

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Three-bedroom house with countryside views on market for £435,000
Listed for £435,000, a house at the end of Highwood Avenue has been 'beautifully extended' and has direct access to woodland at the end of the road.

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Donated Buckinghamshire bikes to support rural communities in Africa
Bikes donated by Buckinghamshire residents are set to help provide access to transport for rural communities in Africa.

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 16:52:26 +0100
Man arrested after sexual offences reported at Aldi
A man has been arrested after sexual offences were reported at a supermarket.

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 16:09:40 +0100
Bucks man, 25, appears in court charged with sexual assault
A man has been charged with sexual assault and harassment following a police investigation.

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 12:30:00 +0100
Antelope and capuchin monkeys being kept at Bucks addresses
Blackbuck antelope, capuchin monkeys and ostriches are being kept at addresses in Buckinghamshire, a map can reveal.

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 09:29:04 +0100
Police seize over 290 cannabis plants as two men arrested
More than 290 cannabis plants have been seized in Iver.

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Bucks homeowner denied permission to keep 7ft fence they already built
A homeowner has been refused retrospective planning permission for a 7ft fence after council officers branded its appearance “visually detractive.”

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 12:30:00 +0100
Review: Old Town Bistro is Beaconsfield's hottest new restaurant
Ten weeks after opening its doors in Beaconsfield Old Town, Old Town Bistro is already making a name for itself, and after visiting with my wife and baby during the recent heatwave, it's easy to see why.

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 08:14:57 +0100
Nostalgia - Looking at the Bucks pubs that boast a garden
THE main nostalgia article describes the history of the Crooked Billet pub in Sheepridge Lane, between Flackwell Heath and Little Marlow, and its conversion from rather uninteresting premises to an establishment full of colour, due to its wonderful g...

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Walter Hazell MP – A dedicated social reformer & politican of Victorian Britain
WALTER Hazell was a prominent British Liberal politician, publisher, and social reformer whose life and work were deeply intertwined with the progressive movements of late nineteenth and early twentieth-century Britain. Renowned for his advocacy for ...

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Wycombe High student earns national recognition in languages competition
A Wycombe High School student has achieved national success after receiving recognition in one of the UK's most prestigious language competitions.

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
'He toe-punted her like a football': Owner speaks after death of pet dog
The owner of a dog that died after an alleged incident involving a Royal Mail worker in Aylesbury has spoken of her devastation, saying the loss has left her family heartbroken.

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Celebrating 40 years at the Crooked Billet - One of Bucks' hidden gems
On July 8, landlord Bill Green and his wife Anita celebrated forty years at the Crooked Billet pub in Sheepridge Lane, between Flackwell Heath and Little Marlow. Before we hear Bill’s memories of those years, here is a short history of the pub.

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Nostalgia - Two more legends of Marlow that you need to know about
THIS month, we’re doing something a little different.

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
MP says social media ban for under-16s is needed to keep children safe
As a mother of two young boys, keeping children safe is something I care about deeply. We all know how to protect our children in the physical world, Emma Reynolds, Labour MP for Wycombe, writes.

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 12:30:00 +0100
Berkshire pub inviting strangers to dine together this summer
The Crown at Bray is inviting strangers to dine together this summer.

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Aldi opening 40 new supermarkets and recruiting 450 new staff this year
Aldi is the only major supermarket to offer paid breaks to all staff, which it says adds up to an extra £1,500 per year on average.

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
High Wycombe Omniplex Cinema renovation plans approved
Plans to renovate a High Wycombe cinema have been given the go-ahead.

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Major proposed change to marriage law could save couples thousands
This proposal is part of a significant shake-up of marriage laws in England, aiming to offer couples more choice

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
One million students urged to get free NHS MenB jab – where can you get one?
A one-off NHS programme is offering a free two-dose Meningitis B vaccine for school leavers, including first-time university students in England under 25

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 19:00:00 +0100
Preview of international tour show based on hit film coming to Aylesbury
A preview of the upcoming international tour of Magic Mike Live is coming to Aylesbury Waterside Theatre in August.

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 19:00:00 +0100
Smash-hit musical Hairspray set to light up Milton Keynes Theatre
Hairspray The Musical will be lighting up the stage at Milton Keynes from October 4 to 9, 2027 as part of its UK and Ireland tour.

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 19:00:00 +0100
Operation Mincemeat world tour coming to Wycombe Swan Theatre
Operation Mincemeat, the award-winning production currently running in the West End, will appear at the Wycombe Swan Theatre from September 28 until October 3.

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0100
The hidden cost of holiday spending - finance column
Phil Sole's latest finance column on the hidden cost of holiday spending

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 12:30:00 +0100
Cubs, Beavers and pupils support struggling families
The school council at Holmer Green First School and the 3rd Marlow Bottom Cubs and Beavers re playing a key role in supporting those facing hardship.

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 12:30:00 +0100
Mayor attends nursery graduation ceremony in High Wycombe
The Mayor of High Wycombe has celebrated the achievements of young graduates at Tot Town Nursery's graduation ceremony

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 12:30:00 +0100
Tickets still available for one of UK's fastest growing festivals in Buckinghamshire
Stowaway Festival is returning for its fifth year this summer, taking place at at Blackpit Farm in Buckinghamshire between July 31 and August 2.

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 11:59:35 +0100
Tributes after woman, 50s, dies after crash at hospital car park
A woman who died in a crash in Aylesbury has been remembered as "wonderful" and "bubbly".

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Children can meet beloved storybook character for free this summer
A free event based on the beloved children's book Room on the Broom is coming Wendover Woods this summer.

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Eight Buckinghamshire parks recognised among best in country
Eight Buckinghamshire parks have been recognised among the best in the country having retained their Green Flag Awards.

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Victorian split-level maisonette for sale in Buckinghamshire
Listed at £450,000, the property in Orchard Leigh, Chesham has three double bedrooms, two bathrooms, and a private garden.

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
The 'wonderful' Buckinghamshire pub serving perfect lunches and 'top notch' service
The Jolly Cricketers in Beaconsfield has been described as "wonderful" and praised for serving perfect lunches.

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
The latest planning applications in Buckinghamshire
Here is a summary of the latest planning applications submitted to Buckinghamshire Council in the week beginning July 6.

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 18:02:55 +0100
Dispersal order in place in High Wycombe town centre
A dispersal order is currently in place in High Wycombe town centre and surrounding areas.

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Council orders landowner to demolish hardstanding built without planning permission
A landowner has been ordered to rip up a stretch of hardstanding laid without planning permission in protected Chilterns countryside.

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Chesham motor show could keep using park despite residents' objections
The Chesham Motor Show looks set to continue using Lowndes Park despite complaints about the event’s expansion into the green space.

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
In the dock: Man jailed for breaching slavery and trafficking risk order
The following cases have appeared in High Wycombe Magistrates ...

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 20:00:00 +0100
Councillors clash over removal of public comments from planning portal
A call for formal scrutiny of Buckinghamshire Council’s decision to stop publishing public comments on planning applications has been removed from a motion following a heated debate.

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Man jailed for a spate of crimes including ABH, theft, criminal damage and exposure
A 27-year-old man has been jailed for 23 months after carrying out a series of offences in Holmer Green and Hazlemere.

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Application reveals plans for Wagamama at Beaconsfield Services
Plans to open a Wagamama at Beaconsfield Services have been revealed in a licensing application.

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 13:15:52 +0100
New Chair Discovery Centre opening in Wycombe to showcase town's furniture history
A new attraction dedicated to High Wycombe's world-famous chairmaking heritage is set to open its doors for the first time this month.

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 12:30:00 +0100
Top business tips shared at historic estate as entrepreneurs meet
A historic estate near Chesham best known for its secret wartime past has welcomed dozens of aspiring entrepreneurs looking to unlock a very different kind of intelligence.

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 12:08:10 +0100
High Wycombe fishmonger handed the LOWEST possible food hygiene rating
An independent fishmonger in High Wycombe has been given the lowest possible food hygiene rating following a recent inspection.

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 11:40:46 +0100
Shoplifter who stole from Tesco, Aldi and M&S in High Wycombe sentenced
A prolific shoplifter who targeted several High Wycombe stores has been jailed.

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 08:27:00 +0100
High Wycombe actor lands leading role in new Netflix romantic drama series
High Wycombe star Aaron Taylor-Johnson lands leading role in major new Netflix adaptation.

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 07:26:56 +0100
Man convicted after Ring doorbell caught him urinating at front door
A man has been prosecuted after being caught urinating outside a house on a doorbell video.

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 07:01:00 +0100
Murder charge for Bucks man after two-year investigation into shooting
A murder charge has been brought against an Aylesbury man as part of a major investigation which has lasted nearly two years.

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