Bucks Free Press

Sun, 15 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Chesham pub applies to open earlier to serve tea, coffee and food
A Chesham pub wants to start opening from 8am so it can serve tea, coffee and food to morning visitors .

Sun, 15 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Women injured by 'medical scandal' renew calls for compensation
Amersham MP Sarah Green hosted a Parliamentary event to mark International Women's Day.

Sun, 15 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Planning round-up: Wycombe and Amersham retrospective plans approved
Plans to build a granny annexe at a Wycombe home have been approved, despite work having already begun.

Sun, 15 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Miss Teen Buckinghamshire reaches finals in Blackpool
Buckinghamshire local, Leila Langdon, has reached the Grand Final of Miss Teen Great Britain 2026.

Sun, 15 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Nostalgia: Story of Chesham's long history of Methodism
Methodism in Chesham goes back to the mid-eighteenth century, but it is not one continuous history. This is the story…

Sun, 15 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Josh Widdicombe brings his new stand-up tour Not My Cup of Tea to Aylesbury
Josh Widdicombe is bringing his latest stand-up tour Not My Cup of Tea to the to Aylesbury Waterside Theatre on Saturday, March 14.

Sun, 15 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Luxury six-bedroom home in Bourne End’ on the market for £3.8 million
Bourne End property, 'The Aspen', is on sale in The Six Senses on Kiln Lane is on sale for £3.8m.

Sun, 15 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Elvis Presley tribute shows coming to theatres in Buckinghamshire
Elvis Presley fans are in for a treat this year with two tribute shows coming to Aylesbury Waterside Theatre and Milton Keynes Theatre in Buckinghamshire.

Sat, 14 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
New community care hub opens in High Wycombe
Buckinghamshire New University (BNU) in High Wycombe officially opened its Primary Care Training Hub on Friday, March 6.

Sat, 14 Mar 2026 13:51:11 +0000
Girl, 15, dies in motorbike crash as teenagers, 15 and 16, arrested
A 15-year-old girl has been killed in a three-vehicle crash in South Buckinghamshire.

Sat, 14 Mar 2026 11:03:49 +0000
PAPER PREVIEW: Adam Ankers 'not given immediate life support' after collapse
A Wycombe Wanderers academy player who died after collapsing during a match was not given immediate life support because neither the 999 call handler nor those on the pitch recognised the signs of cardiac arrest, a coroner has warned.

Sat, 14 Mar 2026 10:37:56 +0000
Driver who got licence four months ago given ticket on M40
A 19-year-old driver who has only held his licence for four months has been issued a ticket for allegedly driving recklessly along the M40 and for drug usage.

Sat, 14 Mar 2026 09:06:42 +0000
New emergency kits installed at key locations in town centre
High Wycombe town centre has strengthened its emergency provision with the installation of new public access bleed control kits, thanks to a joint initiative between Buckinghamshire Council and HWBidCo.

Sat, 14 Mar 2026 08:29:32 +0000
Supermarket to permanently close Buckinghamshire branch this spring
A Poundland supermarket in Buckinghamshire has announced that it will close permanently this spring.

Sat, 14 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Plans lodged to build 317 homes in Buckinghamshire village
Plans have been lodged to build 317 homes in Stoke Poges.

Sat, 14 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
The ‘lovely’ Buckinghamshire walk through a historic manor and charming woodlands
Hughenden Manor and Common Wood Circular takes you through a National Trust that has been called 'lovely'.

Sat, 14 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Marlow residents asked to help shape town's future
Marlow residents have been given a chance to comment on proposed development sites as part of the ongoing Buckinghamshire Local Plan process.

Sat, 14 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Emma Reynolds MP: 'International Women’s Day is a moment to celebrate'
As only the second female MP to represent Wycombe, and part of a historic Parliament where a record 40 per cent of MPs are women, International Women’s Day is a moment to celebrate the progress we have made in improving representation, Emma Reyno...

Sat, 14 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
How three local girls settled after marrying American G.I.s in WW2
In previous articles (January 30 and February 20) I have been telling the story of the local girls who were amongst the 60,000 or so British women who married American and Canadian military personnel (known as G.I.s) who were stationed in the UK from...

Sat, 14 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Nostalgia: Five photos which show community spirit around Booker
THIS week we take a look at the local area we know as Booker, which was originally a hamlet within the parish of West Wycombe. It is now in effect a suburb of High Wycombe, having no clear boundaries with the adjacent areas of Cressex, Castlefield an...

Sat, 14 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Joel Dommett bringing his new stand-up show to Aylesbury
Joel Dommett is coming to Aylesbury Waterside Theatre with a new show, Happy Idiot.

Sat, 14 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
The Royal Opera’s The Magic Flute comes to Chesham’s Elgiva
The Royal Opera’s production of Mozart’s The Magic Flute will be screened at The Elgiva in Chesham.

Sat, 14 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Luxury six-bedroom home in Beaconsfield on sale for £3.5m
Lavender House, situated in Gregories Farm Lane, Beaconsfield, is on sale with a guide price of £3,495,000.

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 12:29:43 +0000
NHS ICB says Wycombe A&E would risk 'destabilising other units'
Reopening an accident and emergency department in High Wycombe could “destabilise other units” and “see too few patients to operate safely”, according to the area’s NHS commissioning body.

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 16:55:37 +0000
World Yoga Festival applies for licence to host live music in Space Tent
World Yoga Festival organisers have applied for a premises licence for their four-day, alcohol-free event on the Culden Faw Estate, close to Marlow.

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 16:41:59 +0000
High Wycombe's Spindle and Thread reopens after £277k refurbishment
The Spindle and Thread pub in High Wycombe has reopened after a £277,500 refurbishment.

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 18:21:10 +0000
Teenager arrested on M40 after 'speeding, tailgating and flashing other drivers'
A 19-year-old has been arrested after he was seen speeding, tailgating and flashing other drivers on the M40.

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 17:14:33 +0000
Heavy traffic and delays on A404 near Wycombe - follow live
There is heavy traffic and delays on the A404 southbound because of congestion.

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 14:30:17 +0000
Woman ordered to pay £1,500 after XL Bully found 'dangerously out of control'
A woman has been ordered to pay £1,500 in compensation after an XL Bully was found to be 'dangerously out of control' in a residential street.

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 13:41:18 +0000
New photos released of £9.8m hospital redevelopment as plans given go ahead
New photos have been released after £9.8m plans for Stoke Mandeville Hospital were given the go ahead.

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 12:59:06 +0000
Construction starts on Lidl store at car showroom site that has sat empty since 2019
Construction has begun on a new Lidl store on the site of a former car showroom that has sat empty for more than half a decade.

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 10:13:05 +0000
WATCH: Motorist crashed into central reservation before driving for miles on 3 wheels
New footage has shown a driver ploughing into a motorway central reservation before proceeding to drive for miles on three wheels.

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 10:09:13 +0000
Motorway driver arrested after stop and search finds 'drugs and knife'
The driver of a Volkswagen Golf on the M40 was arrested during a major police crackdown on dangerous driving with 60 offences dealt with.

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.

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 09:59:47 +0000
Image released after car damaged by passer-by on Bucks street
An image has been released after a car was damaged on a Buckinghamshire street.

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 13:13:44 +0000
Primary school tops list of the best in the country for play provision
Princes Risborough Primary School has been recognised among the top one per cent of primary schools in the country for the quality of its play provision.

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 12:27:37 +0000
Play area transformed as part of £150k investment funded from developer contributions
A Buckinghamshire play area has been transformed as part of a £150k investment by developers.

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 11:08:23 +0000
Driver pulled over by police for second time in eight months as two vehicles seized
Thames Valley Police said that it seized multiple vehicles that should not have been on the roads with one motorist set for a court date.

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 10:54:56 +0000
Where to get the cheapest fuel in High Wycombe as prices rise at the pump
Petrol prices are rising across the UK amid fears that the Iran war will lead to a spike in fuel costs.

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 11:00:59 +0000
Co-op extended one of its most popular member perks online
Co-op has quietly added to a popular member benefit and it could cut your shopping bill by £80 a year

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 10:59:39 +0000
Around 4,000 flights cancelled as major airline enters administration
Major budget airline Royal Air Philippines has entered administration, resulting in the cancellation of around 4,000 flights.

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 10:58:08 +0000
27-year-old beauty brand saved after falling into administration
Beauty Bay has been saved after falling into administration, with the UK business having begun back in 1999

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 10:58:58 +0000
Supermarket shoppers rejoice with latest Coca-Cola product in UK stores
Coca-Cola has launched a new can product in UK stores which gives them a chance to win exclusive Premier League experiences.

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 10:56:53 +0000
Free TV Licence - how to claim £175 refund as cost set to rise again
You may be able to avoid the cost increase if you are eligible for a free TV Licence.

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 10:55:39 +0000
Sainsbury's shoppers 'very disappointed' as delivery fee rules set to change
Sainsbury’s shoppers questioned if they were “declaring war on pensioners”, and said they were “beyond disappointed” in the move.

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 10:54:26 +0000
'Unusual' £1 coin with King Charles III portrait on the wrong side sells for 90 times
The 2025 £1 coin was snapped up for £90.08 on eBay after 16 bids

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 10:52:53 +0000
British tourists issued warning as 'little-known rule' could see them fined 30k
Penalties for breaking these new regulations have been reported to range anywhere from £180 to a whopping £30,000

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