Bucks Free Press

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Firefighters face heat stress as outdoor fires soar across Buckinghamshire
Firefighters have faced soaring demand and an increased risk of heat stress as prolonged dry weather increases the risk of fires across Buckinghamshire and Milton Keynes.

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Conservationists urge 'common sense' after fires started in woods
A Wycombe-based conservation group has urged people not to light fires or barbecues in public spaces as the number of wildfires recorded across England and Wales this year exceeds 1,000.

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
M&S shares details about proposed foodhall in Bucks town after application
Marks & Spencer has shared details of plans for a new foodhall in Amersham after submitting a planning application to Buckinghamshire Council.

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Poor harvests, financial pressure and mounting stress hit Buckinghamshire farmers
Farmers across Buckinghamshire are facing poor harvests, financial pressure and mounting stress as the prolonged dry weather takes its toll.

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 05:03:00 +0100
Council refuses plans for 280-metre noise barrier beside A413 in Chalfont St Peter
Plans to build a 280-metre acoustic barrier beside the A413 in Chalfont St Peter have been refused.

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Accountancy firm's office boarded up as temporary closure announced
A TaxAssist Accountants branch in Beaconsfield has temporarily closed, with customers being redirected to the firm's High Wycombe office.

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Naturist club's swimming pool helps firefighters tackle huge farm fire
A naturist club near in Gerrards Cross helped firefighters battle a blaze at a neighbouring donkey farm after crews used its swimming pool as an emergency water supply.

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Man guilty of having XL Bully without muzzle and shoplifters appear in court
Here are the latest cases heard in High Wycombe and Slough Magistrates' Courts...

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
New nursery with 'strong focus on the outdoors' confirms opening date
A new nursery centred around outdoor learning and nature-based education is set to officially open in Gerrards Cross next month.

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Planning round up: Wycombe gas facility, Chesham bleed kits and Marlow refurbishment
Plans have been lodged to create a gas training facility in High Wycombe.

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 09:29:32 +0100
Starbucks customers have days left before major Rewards change
Starbucks Rewards customers will need more Stars for free drinks, food and merchandise from September 3, 2026

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 09:27:46 +0100
'Do not eat' recall warning as potentially fatal E.coli found in food item
Symptoms include severe diarrhoea, abdominal pain and occasionally HUS, a serious condition that can lead to kidney failure and can be fatal.

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Classic car show attracts hundreds of vehicles and visitors each year
A classic car show which started as a small community event has grown into an attraction drawing hundreds of vehicles and visitors to a Buckinghamshire village each year.

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
De Vere Latimer Estate appoints new general manager and sales director
Shaun Moor has been named general manager and Laura Bather director of sales at De Vere Latimer Estate, located near Amersham in Buckinghamshire.

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
High Wycombe couple celebrate 65 years of marriage at care home
John Howard Spink, 80, and his wife Lyn marked their sapphire anniversary with a celebration at Shelburne Lodge care home in High Wycombe.

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Iran conflict drives up borrowing costs for UK small businesses, expert warns
Mark Barrie, head of debt advisory at UK accountancy firm Azets said the war in Iran is making it more expensive for SMEs to access finance.

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Tudor weekend bringing firepower and living history to Chiltern museum
A Tudor-themed weekend will take place at the Chiltern Open Air Museum, in the Chilterns countryside, on August 15 and 16 from 10am to 5pm.

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Row over planning delays leaves major Amersham hockey club expansion plans in doubt
A row has emerged over delays to plans for a major expansion of Amersham and Chalfont Hockey Club.

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 14:52:38 +0100
Lamborghini and limousine among 15 vehicles seized in policing operation
Fifteen vehicles, including a Lamborghini and a limousine, were seized during a police operation targeting uninsured drivers in High Wycombe.

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Three inquests that opened at Beaconsfield Coroners' Court this week
Multiple inquests were opened at Beaconsfield Coroners’ Court on Monday, August 10.

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 17:01:00 +0100
Councillor 'shocked' to learn of 'suspicious person' incident in Bucks town
A councillor has urged residents to remain vigilant after two men were arrested following a 'suspicious person' incident in Amersham.

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 17:16:00 +0100
Charity says indecent exposure 'erodes women's sense of safety' after police appeal
Indecent exposure is a form of violence against women and girls which is “eroding women’s sense of safety, inclusion and belonging” in the community, a Buckinghamshire support-service leader has said after a police appeal for witnesses to an in...

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Bucks student secures place at Cambridge with five A*s
A St Mary’s School student is set to begin her studies at the University of Cambridge this autumn after achieving a remarkable five A*s at A-level.

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 07:56:21 +0100
King Charles applauded as Dragons' Den star among 15 stripped of MBE
The UK monarch has been praised after stripping the honours of a number of individuals including a star of a Dragons' Den spin-off.

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 20:00:00 +0100
RSPCA South Bucks says it is facing an 'animal rescue crisis'
An animal rescue charity has issued an urgent appeal for help as it faces unprecedented demand across Buckinghamshire.

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 15:58:16 +0100
Thousands enjoy huge Caribbean food festival in High Wycombe
Thousands of people gathered in High Wycombe at the weekend for the return of the popular Taste of the Caribbean Food & Drink Festival.

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 15:39:51 +0100
'I'm buzzing' - Father and son spotted embracing after successful A-Level Results Day
Royal Grammar School is celebrating another strong year of A-level success, with students achieving impressive results across a wide range of subjects and many securing places at their chosen universities.

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 15:12:05 +0100
Smiles all round as Buckinghamshire A-Level students receive results
Thousands of students across Buckinghamshire were celebrating after collecting A-level and Level 3 results that will see them progress to universities, apprenticeships, employment and further training opportunities.

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 13:51:51 +0100
Date confirm for kitchenware retailer to open new shop in High Wycombe's Eden Centre
A leading kitchenware retailer is set to open a new store at Eden Shopping Centre in High Wycombe this week.

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 12:28:45 +0100
Buckinghamshire stargazers treated to astral delight with eclipse and Perseid shower
People across Buckinghamshire joined thousands of stargazers nationwide to witness a rare solar eclipse before staying up to catch the peak of the Perseid meteor shower later the same evening.

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 12:08:24 +0100
Men, 21, 24 and 34 arrested after jewellery station in affluent town is robbed
Three men have been arrested after an armed robbery at a jewellery shop in the centre of Beaconsfield in broad daylight.

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 11:38:37 +0100
Drug dealer jailed after police find cocaine, cannabis and swords
A drug dealer who was caught with cocaine and cannabis before police uncovered evidence of a violent assault has been jailed.

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 11:29:00 +0100
Man dies following suspected gas explosion that destroyed Buckinghamshire bungalow
A man has died after a devastating explosion destroyed a bungalow in Buckinghamshire and forced dozens of residents from their homes.

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
'We are genuinely sorry': Clip 'n Climb issues fresh statement after shutdown
The operators of High Wycombe's Clip 'n Climb have broken their silence following the centre's unexpected closure, saying they are "genuinely sorry" for the disappointment caused and thanking the community for its support over the years.

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Charity shop manager pens emotional farewell ahead of pending closure
The manager of the British Heart Foundation's High Wycombe shop has issued an emotional tribute to customers, volunteers and donors as the store prepares to close later this month.

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Seven of the most decorated SAS soldiers in the organisation's history
The SAS has several soldiers who have played a pivotal role in the development of the organisation. Here are seven of the most decorated.

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 07:04:33 +0100
LIVE - Follow as Bucks students open A-Level results
Follow live as students across Buckinghamshire open their A-Level results.

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Bucks councillor seeks retrospective permission after garage converted into home
A Bucks councillor converted a garage into a separate home before securing planning permission.

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Retired Marlow architect unveils ‘Wave Bridge’ with balconies above the River Thames
A retired architect has unveiled a striking vision for the replacement of Temple Footbridge, complete with sweeping steel waves and balconies above the Thames.

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 16:00:00 +0100
20 years on from the terror raids that rocked High Wycombe
This week marks 20 years since High Wycombe found itself at the centre of anti-terrorism raids.

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 09:05:22 +0100
Police appeal after indecent exposure incident in Chesham
Police are appealing for witnesses following an indecent exposure incident in Chesham.

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 16:13:16 +0100
Warning issued urging people to stop lighting fires in woods
An environmental group has warned people to stop lighting fires in woods amid fears that lives, wildlife and property could be put at risk.

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 14:53:25 +0100
Police seen outside Beaconsfield jewellers
Police have been seen outside of a Beaconsfield jewellers.

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 12:30:00 +0100
Terrorists with Bucks links who planned airline bomb attacks bid for jail release
Three men with High Wycombe links who were convicted of planning a mass terrorist attack have launched bids to be freed from jail.

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Five homes to replace disused garage site in Bucks town
Plans to replace a disused garage site with five homes intended for affordable rent have been approved in Princes Risborough.

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 20:00:00 +0100
From charity shop to pottery hub: New business coming to High Wycombe town centre
A former Cancer Research UK shop in High Wycombe is set to become a pottery studio and gallery, less than a year after the charity store closed its doors.

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 20:00:00 +0100
High Wycombe veteran who escaped Nazi rocket attack celebrates 100th birthday
A High Wycombe Army veteran who narrowly escaped one of the deadliest Nazi rocket attacks of the Second World War has celebrated his 100th birthday.

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 16:00:00 +0100
'I was really proud': Restaurant manager praises staff after fire disruption
The general manager of Côte Brasserie in Marlow has praised her team for their response after a major fire at a neighbouring property forced the restaurant to evacuate customers and temporarily close its lunch service.

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 12:30:00 +0100
School in Grade II listed building undergoes major roofing work after leaking issues
Major roof replacement works are under way at Sir William Borlase’s Grammar School in Marlow, with scaffolding currently covering much of the historic West Street frontage.

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 11:55:44 +0100
Amber extreme heat warning issued for South East as temperatures reach 37C
People are being urged to take extra care as parts of the region are expected to see temperatures of up to 37C.

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