Bucks Free Press

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Great Missenden homeowner loses bid to keep gates built because of crime concerns
A homeowner from Great Missenden has lost a battle to keep gates they say were built because of crime concerns, after a government planning inspector dismissed their appeal.

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Buckinghamshire bakery to offer free treats for single mums this weekend
A Marlow bakery is marking Mother’s Day with a simple but heartfelt gesture for single mums.

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
'We’re delighted' - Popular library receives upgrade
Hazlemere Library has been given a major digital upgrade after full‑fibre provider F&W Networks delivered a new high‑speed connection to the High Wycombe site.

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Sandwich bar in High Wycombe explains why they failed a hygiene inspection
The manager of a High Wycombe sandwich bar has revealed why the eatery failed a food hygiene inspection earlier this year.

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Planned changes for popular park in bid to make it profitable in hundredth year
Marlow’s Higginson Park is forecast to move back into the black as it celebrates its 100th birthday

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 12:39:45 +0000
Chesham Married at First Sight star reveals emotional reason he joined Channel 4 show
Chesham reality TV star Paul Liba has revealed he agreed to marry a stranger on national television after making a promise to his mum, who feared a cancer diagnosis meant she might never see her children walk down the aisle.

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 12:36:36 +0000
Plans to build battery energy facility near Holmer Green refused after 350 objections
Plans to build a battery energy storage facility near Holmer Green have been refused after attracting more than 350 objections.

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 08:02:04 +0000
Trains cancelled between Bourne End and Marlow- live
Train services between Bourne End and Marlow have been cancelled following a points failure.

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Wycombe could see 'eyesore' developments - but it will be too late to complain later
New houses are in short supply in this country.

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 19:08:43 +0000
Vehicle seized and 80 tickets issued in town centre crackdown
A vehicle has been seized and 80 tickets have been issued in a town centre crackdown.

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 18:44:00 +0000
Man was punched and dragged across floor after trying to stop would-be bike thief
A man has been punched after trying to stop a would-be bicycle thief at a Bucks college.

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 18:24:10 +0000
Photos released after wallet and phone stolen from van
Images have been released after a thief opened the door of a van and stole a wallet and mobile phone.

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 17:59:36 +0000
Ricky Gervais' partner, Jane Fallon to have surgery after breast cancer diagnosis
Bestselling novelist Jane Fallon, and the long-term partner of Marlow-based, Reading-born comedian Ricky Gervais, has said she was diagnosed with breast cancer.

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 13:52:01 +0000
Former transgender volunteer police officer to be sentenced for rape
A transgender woman and former volunteer Metropolitan Police officer from Chesham, who was found guilty of raping a child, is due to be sentenced.

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 09:22:21 +0000
Man charged with alleged war crimes officially named in court for the first time
A man who was arrested in Buckinghamshire and charged with allegedly committing crimes against humanity has been publicly named for the first time.

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 08:28:09 +0000
Ex-Wanderers boss dedicates Oxford win to Wycombe Swimming member who tragically died
Oxford United manager and ex-Wycombe Wanderers boss Matt Bloomfield dedicated the Us 1-0 win over Blackburn Rovers to Amelia Aplin, the club’s 15-year-old goalkeeper, who collapsed and died last weekend.

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Wycombe learner slams town's pothole problem which put him off getting behind wheel
A learner driver from High Wycombe has revealed he has been “slightly put off” getting behind the wheel due to the high number of potholes in the town.

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Drink drivers, drug driver and shoplifter among those sentenced at Wycombe court
Drink drivers, a drug driver and a shoplifter are among those who have been sentenced at High Wycombe Magistrates' Court.

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 12:06:59 +0000
New director appointed as large-scale community play to return in 2027
Amersham Museum Trustees have announced the appointment of Emma Large and Matthew Appleby as Director and Producer for the 2027 production of the Amersham Martyrs Community Play.

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 11:35:05 +0000
International Womens Day recognised by Buckinghamshire New University
Students, staff, alumni and business leaders gathered at Buckinghamshire New University’s High Wycombe campus to mark International Women’s Day at the 2026 Women in Business Conference.

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 11:51:52 +0000
Lord-Lieutenant of Bucks appointed president of reserve and cadet association
The Lord-Lieutenant of Buckinghamshire has been appointed as the new President of the South East Reserve Forces’ and Cadets’ Association.

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 11:42:24 +0000
Bucks care home celebrates International Women's Day
Residents at Chalfont Lodge in Chalfont St Peter marked International Women’s Day by celebrating trail‑blazing women throughout history.

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 11:15:55 +0000
'Devastating': Listeners heartbroken as Liza Tarbuck quits Radio 2 show
Radio 2 presenter Liza Tarbuck who has hosted the much-loved 6pm to 8pm slot since 2012, called her time on air “the stuff of dreams”

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 11:15:15 +0000
BBC TV Licence cost set to rise again for millions of UK households next month
From April, the cost of a TV licence will increase by £5.50 to £180

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 17:33:30 +0000
In an emergency every mile away from A&E counts
Illness is often described as the great leveller.

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 11:05:06 +0000
4 in 10 cannot name a female sports star - what's happening?
A new set of findings has highlighted a significant challenge for women’s sports with 40% of young people unable to name a single sportswoman.

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 09:58:39 +0000
Marlow dog narrowly missed out on the big prize at Crufts
A dog owner from Marlow narrowly missed out on claiming the ultimate crossbreed prize at Crufts.

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Golf club wins retrospective planning permission for golf buggy building
A golf club has won retrospective permission for a buggy store built without planning approval.

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 10:27:53 +0000
Huge support announced for grassroots football
Grassroots football is receiving new support with the launch of Pitch in, a community initiative created to aid local clubs that are central to neighbourhood life.

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 14:53:39 +0000
Lloyds Bank customers 'almost had a heart attack' after major online banking 'glitch'
Lloyds Bank customers have been left 'concerned' this morning (March 12) after a 'glitch' has shown other people's transactions in their accounts

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Council makes more than 3,500 repairs to roads in two months amid public anger
Buckinghamshire Council says it has made more than 3,500 repairs to the county’s roads in the first two months of the year.

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 12:30:52 +0000
'Low and poorly visible bollards' damage another vehicle at bridge
Motorists are urging Buckinghamshire Council to rethink the narrow width restrictions on Marlow Bridge after, yet another vehicle was damaged trying to cross.

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 16:21:45 +0000
'Overdevelopment' of flats in Wycombe approved despite public concerns
Controversial plans to add a floor to a block of flats in Wycombe have been approved despite residents’ concerns.

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 11:55:15 +0000
Trial date set for man charged with murdering woman
A man charged with the murder of a woman who drown has appeared in crown court in Oxford for the first time.

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 15:46:07 +0000
Drug dealer, 30, jailed after cocaine, mobile phones and cash is found
A man has been jailed after admitting to numerous drug crimes.

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 12:50:32 +0000
Driver caught on CCTV fly-tipping along Bucks-Berkshire border
A man has been given a hefty fine after admitting to fly‑tipping along the Buckinghamshire–Berkshire border.

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 12:46:29 +0000
Drug driver banned from roads and fined at magistrates' court
A Slough drug driver has been banned from the roads and fined by the courts.

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 12:30:00 +0000
Residents urged to 'wear hats and masks' in new event to raise funds
Families in Marlow are being encouraged to lace up their walking shoes this spring for a brand‑new community event launched by the town Council.

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 07:50:54 +0000
'This year we hope to make it even bigger' - Car show to return to Bucks
Residents in Chesham and nearby towns are being invited to a community fundraising event this Ramadan, as the Chesham Ramadan Appeal – Charity Car & Motorbike Show.

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
'It should not be like this at all' - Uncertainly lies as building works seem to stop
A shop that served High Wycombe residents for more than 30 years has been described as an “eyesore” after construction work at the site came to a halt.

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Ex-Royal Marine looking to raise thousands for veterans with new book
A former Royal Marine is hoping to raise thousands for veterans and their families with the launch of his new book.

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 09:26:36 +0000
Supermarkets hit by falling demand for common item due to possible cancer fears
Nitrate-cured bacon has seen a drop in sales in supermarkets, with campaigners attributing the fall to possible cancer fears

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 09:26:04 +0000
Aldi plans to open 40 new UK stores in 2026 creating more than 1100 jobs
Aldi has announced plans to open 40 new UK stores in 2026 as part of a £370 million investment.

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 14:20:30 +0000
Buckinghamshire New University celebrates International Women's Day
Students, staff, alumni and industry leaders gathered at Buckinghamshire New University’s High Wycombe campus on Friday 6 March to celebrate International Women’s Day at the 2026 Women in Business Conference.

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 10:17:06 +0000
Plans underway for summer return of new Wycombe music event
A new club event launched by three Wycombe friends has had a strong start – with organisers already planning a summer return after a packed debut at Trilogy nightclub.

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0000
Educating the future: how Pipers Corner School is shaping tomorrow’s female leaders
As we celebrate International Women’s Day 2026, conversations around gender equality and leadership feel more important than ever

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Miss Saigon coming to Milton Keynes this coming April
The highly-anticipated UK and Ireland tour of Miss Saigon is set to arrive at Milton Keynes Theatre from Tuesday, April 7, to Saturday, April 11.

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 16:26:17 +0000
Amersham pub’s plans for upstairs events room face resident objections
Plans by an Amersham pub to expand its licensed area to include an upstairs events room have been met with opposition from nearby residents.

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 16:24:23 +0000
Car park to close permanently and be demolished after council approval
A Wycombe multi-storey car park will close permanently and be demolished after Buckinghamshire Council approved the move.

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 12:30:00 +0000
Concern over road safety near Bucks school with urgent call for intervention
A petition has been launched with an urgent call for enhanced road safety measures around a school.

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