Bucks Free Press

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 09:49:08 +0100
Aylesbury drug dealer jailed after trying to flee police
A drug dealer who tried to flee from police in Aylesbury has been jailed.

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Nostalgia: Another fine view of the former Temple Mill
BACK in October 2017 Michael wrote on the Marlow Nostalgia page “Last year I was delighted to print a newly found picture of the former Temple Mill, just over a mile upriver from Marlow, and a place I have fond memories of, following a visit in conn...

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Old pics - The vintage cars which made its way onto Buckinghamshire's road
TOP: BFP:70113 – Actress Jean Carson toured the Gerrards Cross Community Association Fair in a 1909 vintage car. More than 2,000 visitors attended the fair. She arrived at the Memorial Centre by helicopter to officially open the event in July 1955.

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Charity shop thanks loyal customers as it prepares to celebrate 10th anniversary
A High Wycombe charity shop known for its distinctive vintage offering has thanked loyal customers for their support as it prepares to celebrate 10 years in the town.

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
The Bury, Church Street: A house at the heart of town
Standing beside St Mary’s Church at the historic eastern approach to Chesham, The Bury is one of the town’s most distinguished buildings. Its red-brick elevations, formal garden setting and surviving lodges belong chiefly to the early eighteenth ...

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
'I had nothing to lose' - Ex-BNU student lands place at famous New York acting school
A Bucks New University graduate who worked hospitality shifts to support herself while pursuing an acting career has secured a place at one of the world's most prestigious acting schools.

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Planning round-up: Flats in Wycombe, Amersham gym signs and Marlow Bottom games room
Three flats have been approved above shops in High Wycombe town centre despite warnings that future residents could face nighttime noise and sleep disturbance.

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 09:34:11 +0100
The DVLA system that can help drivers overturn rogue driving fines
Official DVLA and police protocol launched for drivers hit by wrongful fines and cloned number plates. Here is how to cancel penalty charge notices.

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 09:33:21 +0100
UK speed limits explained and the road rules catching drivers out
A complete guide to UK speed limits featuring expert insights on van speed traps, street lights and camera leeway myths.

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 09:31:11 +0100
Bentley once owned by Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor sold at dealership
A Bentley once owned by Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has been sold at a dealership.

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Eight Buckinghamshire home on the market right now
If you are looking for a new home, Buckinghamshire has plenty to offer, with homes to suit every budget on the market.

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Support sought for Chiltern Rangers’ ambitious new community hub
Support is being sought for Chiltern Rangers' new community hub in High Wycombe, with residents invited to comment on plans before the deadline.

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
The recent planning applications submitted to Buckinghamshire Council
More than 40 planning applications have been submitted to Buckinghamshire Council over the past week.

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
New Buckinghamshire festival puts accessibility at forefront of live events
A new festival coming to High Wycombe this October will put accessibility first, giving visitors more choice over how they experience live events.

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 09:32:28 +0100
UK homeowners warned doorstep pumpkins could trigger £5,000 fines
Property owners in England and Wales are being urged to inspect doorsteps and pathways before welcoming trick-or-treaters

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 20:00:00 +0100
Buckinghamshire attractions among Britain’s best as award finalists announced
Odds Farm Park in High Wycombe and Thrift Farm in Milton Keynes have been shortlisted for prestigious National Farm Attractions Network awards.

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 16:54:16 +0100
Marlow’s historic obelisk undergoes restoration with overnight lane closures in place
Marlow’s Grade II listed obelisk is undergoing overnight restoration between October 7 and 16, with temporary lane closures and minor disruption expected.

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 12:35:58 +0100
Rising band who worked with Liam Payne reflects on singer's lasting impact
Midnight Til Morning, one of the breakout acts from Liam Payne's final TV project, say they would not be where they are today without the former One Direction star.

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Five trees damaged in fatal High Wycombe crash approved for removal over safety fears
Five trees damaged by fire following a fatal crash on Daws Hill Lane, High Wycombe, have been approved for removal, with replacement planting required.

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 14:19:50 +0100
Police appeal after 45-year-old woman 'struck' by vehicle
Thames Valley Police appeal after a woman, 45, was 'struck' by a vehicle in Milton Keynes. She sustained serious injuries to her left ankle.

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 13:05:44 +0100
Rolls-Royce once owned by Noel Gallagher could fetch £30,000 at auction
A Rolls-Royce once owned by former Chalfont St Giles resident Noel Gallagher, which carried the Oasis star to Tony Blair's famous Downing Street reception, could fetch £30,000 at auction.

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Penn sports club may get new padel court under plan to bring the sport to more player
Pulse Padel plans two outdoor courts at Penn and Tylers Green Sports and Social Club in Elm Road, with pay-and-play access and coaching.

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Popular pub gets new hygiene score months after reopening following huge revamp
A popular High Wycombe pub has been awarded the highest possible food hygiene rating following its latest inspection.

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Large-scale fly-tipping discovered between High Wycombe and Flackwell Heath
A large quantity of industrial waste has been dumped on a roadside verge between High Wycombe and Flackwell Heath, prompting an investigation by Buckinghamshire Council.

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 08:18:28 +0100
Dogs found in dumped vehicle after car crashes into hedge following police chase
Three dogs were found abandoned after the occupants of a vehicle fled when it crashed into a hedge following a police pursuit.

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 07:53:05 +0100
'Multi vehicle collision' causes HUGE delays M25 to M40 junction
Delays of around 45 minutes are expected following a ‘multi vehicle collision’ on the M25.

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 07:37:41 +0100
Man, 42, avoids jail despite being charged with assault and causing school to close
A 42-year-old man has avoided prison after a primary school on the Buckinghamshire/Berkshire border was forced to close.

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 07:18:40 +0100
Arrests made as drugs, weapons and cash seized from two Buckinghamshire addresses
Numerous drugs, cash, mobile phones, designer goods and weapons have been seized following two raids in Aylesbury.

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Barbershop in Bucks town set to open 'before next month' following revamp
A Marlow barbershop has told customers it hopes to reopen soon after renovation work delayed its planned launch.

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
From ISIS recruits to bomb plotters: Buckinghamshire's links to terrorism
Terror attacks have claimed thousands of lives around the world, leaving communities devastated and families torn apart.

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 16:02:09 +0100
'Abandoned' HGV removed from A40 slip road
National Highways has confirmed an 'abandoned' HGV on the A40 slip road between Denham and Swakeleys roundabout has been removed.

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Former High Wycombe hospital may become 13 flats with only six on-site parking spaces
Plans for 13 flats at High Wycombe’s former Shrublands Day Hospital are recommended for approval despite concerns over just six parking spaces.

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 16:00:00 +0100
New nursery set to open in High Wycombe next year
A new Fennies nursery is set to open in High Wycombe in 2027, creating childcare places for children aged three months to five years.

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 16:00:00 +0100
HS2 Wendover green tunnel reaches construction milestone
The central section of HS2's mile-long green tunnel at Wendover has been completed, with engineers linking the two halves of the structure for the first time.

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 16:52:01 +0100
£3m flood protection plans for 138 Milton Keynes households hit delays as dates shift
Flood protection plans for 138 households in Woughton and Lavendon have faced delays. Find out why and what the latest construction timetable shows.

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Man jailed for fraud after ‘flagrant disregard’ for court orders
Buckinghamshire court cases: Aylesbury, High Wycombe and Chesham offenders sentenced for drug driving, cocaine possession, fraud, assault and theft.

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 12:31:00 +0100
Wild About Wool returns to museum with First World War knitting display
Wild About Wool, celebration of traditional wool crafts is set to return to Chiltern Open Air Museum.

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 10:00:00 +0100
Hand-planted pumpkins bring autumn colour to Peterley Manor Farm
Every autumn, the fields at Peterley Manor Farm in Buckinghamshire turn vibrant shades of orange, mottled green and pale cream as the annual pumpkin harvest gets under way.

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 14:43:00 +0100
Police raids at Andrew's homes were 'unlawful' says High Court judge
The search warrants which allowed Thames Valley Police raids at two of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's properties were unlawful, said a High Court judge.

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 13:06:26 +0100
Police released CCTV image following High Wycombe sexual assault
Thames Valley Police have released a CCTV image following a sexual assault incident outside a High Wycombe pub.

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 09:31:41 +0100
Police road safety check results in 35 traffic offence reports
Thames Valley Police report 35 traffic offences, including 21 mobile phone cases, during High Wycombe road checks; drug driving and red-light offences found.

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 15:21:08 +0100
High Wycombe cleaner's band joining Pussycat Dolls tour
High Wycombe cleaner Tyrece Lewis joins the Pussycat Dolls’ UK tour with Deja Vu after Nicole Scherzinger spotted the former The Voice stars online.

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Wycombe MP presses for urgent care review as residents raise concerns over long waits
Wycombe MP Emma Reynolds has asked for a review of urgent care opening hours and better X-ray access, as the NHS trust prepares to announce winter developments.

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Buckinghamshire school planning to admit girls in Nursery, Prep and Year 7
Thorpe House School in Gerrards Cross plans to admit girls to Nursery, Prep and Year 7 from September 2027, subject to Department for Education approval.

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 14:42:12 +0100
Police raids at Andrew's homes were 'unlawful' says High Court judge
The search warrants which allowed Thames Valley Police raids at two of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's properties were unlawful, said a High Court judge.

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 20:00:00 +0100
New court date for woman, 26, charged with alleged Marlow gun crimes
A woman charged following an alleged firearms incident that sparked a major armed police response in Marlow is due to appear before a crown court next month.

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 17:42:27 +0100
Halloween prop sparks armed police response in Buckinghamshire town
Armed police were deployed to the centre of a Buckinghamshire town after reports of a woman carrying a weapon sparked concern among members of the public.

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 17:10:14 +0100
WATCH: Man who killed boyfriend hours after breakup and fled to Bucks is jailed
A killer who fled to Buckinghamshire after murdering his partner in Birmingham has been jailed for life.

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 16:30:00 +0100
Popular cinema in Buckinghamshire town gets new hygiene score following inspection
A Marlow cinema has been handed a new hygiene rating following a recent hygiene inspection.

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 13:23:27 +0100
Corner shop rammed and has cash point stolen as telehandler left at scene
A Buckinghamshire Co-op store is currently out of action after one of its cash points was stolen.

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