Bucks Free Press
Tue, 26 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100Work underway to relaunch popular WWII café in new location
A 1940s-themed tea room is being brought back to life thanks to a wave of community support.
Tue, 26 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100Hundreds attend Wycombe Wanderers' Picnic on the Pitch event
More than 300 people gathered at Adams Park on Monday (May 25) as Wycombe Wanderers hosted their first-ever Picnic on the Pitch event
Tue, 26 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100Construction set to start on almost 200,000 sq ft in Bucks town
Work is set to start to construct almost 200,000 square feet of industrial and logistical space in a Bucks town.
Tue, 26 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100New nursery officially opens at independent school
A new nursery has officially opened at a Buckinghamshire town school.
Tue, 26 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100Wycombe craft centre to close doors for final time
A longstanding craft centre is closing its doors for the final time.
Tue, 26 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100Well-known bookshop celebrates 25 years of trading in Iver
Pemberley Books, a natural history and entomology bookseller, has spent a quarter-century at its 1930s mock-Tudor premises in Iver.
Tue, 26 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100Supermarket giant calls on Bucks residents to nominate area to get new store
A supermarket giant is calling on shoppers to help shape its next wave of store openings.
Tue, 26 May 2026 05:05:00 +0100Care provider marks 10th anniversary with community celebration
A care provider has marked 10 years of delivering support with a community celebration.
Tue, 26 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100Dispute resolution specialist joins Buckinghamshire firm
A dispute resolution specialist has joined a Buckinghamshire legal and professional services business.
Tue, 26 May 2026 07:36:30 +0100High Wycombe set to be as hot as a holiday destination
High Wycombe is forecasted to be as hot as a sunny holiday destination, according to the Met Office.
Tue, 26 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100See inside the 'truly exceptional' Beaconsfield residence on sale for £3.5m
A 'truly exceptional' six-bedroom Beaconsfield residence is on the market for £3.5m
Tue, 26 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100Research reveals only one in five Bucks kids eat five-a-day
New research from Tesco has revealed that only one in five Buckinghamshire children are eating their recommended five-a-day.
Mon, 25 May 2026 11:54:01 +0100Hundreds pay tribute after Lisetta's ice cream van loses pitch at The Rye
Residents have been left "heartbroken" after news that a popular High Wycombe ice cream van had lost its pitch at The Rye.
Mon, 25 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100Row escalates over Buckinghamshire special free school plans, as MPs respond
A growing political row is continuing after the Government decided not to fund a special free school in Buckinghamshire.
Mon, 25 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100Tortoise returned home after 2 day escape to sewage treatment works
A tortoise has been returned home safely after a brief but memorable adventure.
Mon, 25 May 2026 22:42:05 +0100Murder investigation launched as 58-year-old man is arrested
A 58-year-old man has been arrested following the launch of a murder investigation.
Mon, 25 May 2026 17:04:30 +0100WATCH: Residents told to evacuate their homes as HUGE fire reported in Bracknell
Residents in Bracknell are being told to evacuate following a huge fire which is currently being tackled.
Mon, 25 May 2026 16:20:10 +0100Major roadworks to get underway on busy Buckinghamshire road as residents warned
Motorists have been warned as major works are set to begin on a busy Buckinghamshire road.
Mon, 25 May 2026 16:00:00 +0100Charity founded to help people receives National Lottery grant
A charity has received its first-ever grant to support its work.
Mon, 25 May 2026 16:00:00 +0100Re-opening date confirmed for popular town centre pub
A re-opening date has been confirmed for a popular High Wycombe pub.
Mon, 25 May 2026 14:46:20 +0100Farmer thought sheep's invite for film starring Hugh Jackman in Bucks was a scam
A farmer who initially thought a request for his sheep to appear in a Hollywood film was a scam has told how the role brought him to Buckinghamshire, with filming taking place at Pinewood Studios and on location near Marlow.
Mon, 25 May 2026 13:28:58 +0100Dog show cancelled with just hours to go after social media backlash amid hot weather
A Bucks dog show has been cancelled just hours before it was due to start after backlash from pet owners amid the hot weather.
Mon, 25 May 2026 12:20:21 +0100Hundreds flock to High Wycombe for Frogfest on hottest weekend of the year
Hundreds of people flocked to High Wycombe town centre as FrogFest XTRA returned over the Bank Holiday weekend, with record temperatures adding to the lively atmosphere.
Mon, 25 May 2026 11:33:18 +0100Met Office issue warning as 'historic' heatwave hits the UK
The Met Office has issued a warning as a "historic" heatwave hits the UK this bank holiday weekend.
Mon, 25 May 2026 09:24:49 +0100Remembering one of Marlow's favourite sons in Michael Eagleton
FEW people become so closely woven into the identity of a town that their name instantly brings back memories, stories and familiar places. Michael Eagleton was one of those rare people
Mon, 25 May 2026 09:14:18 +0100High Wycombe's history hiding in plain sight
When walking about the town, we all tend to look only at the shop fronts, rarely if ever looking up to see the upper levels of a building. But that is where the history of the building might start to reveal itself.
Mon, 25 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100M40 drink driver among those sentenced at High Wycombe Magistrates' Court
A drink driver who was caught on the M40 is among those who have been sentenced at High Wycombe Magistrates' Court.
Mon, 25 May 2026 14:19:06 +0100Family's 'devastation' as dog gone for two years amid ongoing theft problem
A Chalfont St Peter family whose beloved dog vanished more than two years ago have spoken of their “devastation” as new figures reveal dog thefts remain a persistent problem across the UK.
Mon, 25 May 2026 17:44:49 +0100Buckinghamshire Bake Off star Mary Berry finds 'peace' after 'joy' at retirement home
Great British Bake Off legend Dame Mary Berry has found "peace" after having "joy" at a retirement home in Oxfordshire
Mon, 25 May 2026 15:56:50 +0100Driver caught at 46mph in 30mph zone as police crack down on speeders
A motorist was caught travelling at 46mph in a 30mph zone as police took to the roads again to crack down on speeding.
Mon, 25 May 2026 09:41:21 +0100Bucks Free Press: Old photos from yesteryear
WITH the impending closure of Little Marlow school, this week we take a look at the history of that school in pictures, all of which are from the SWOP website.
Mon, 25 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100More than 90 electric vehicle chargers to be installed at schools
Easee, a smart EV charging technology company, has teamed up with EVX Charging Solutions to establish the chargers at 13 schools in the Oxford Diocesan Bucks Schools Trust.
Mon, 25 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100A summary of the latest planning applications in Buckinghamshire
A summary of the latest planning applications submitted to Buckinghamshire Council in the week commencing May 11.
Mon, 25 May 2026 09:29:45 +0100What happened in Cheshamduring General Strike of 1926
May sees the 100th anniversary of the General Strike which took place back in 1926. This strike was called by the Trades Union Congress (TUC) mainly because of serious problems in the coal mining industry. Talks broke down and not only the miners wen...
Mon, 25 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100See inside the 'unique family home' on the market for £1.6m
A detached four-bedroom house in Amersham is on sale for £1.6m
Mon, 25 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100Taylor Swift, ABBA and Michael Jackson tribute acts set for Wycombe Swan in 2026
Taylor Swift, ABBA and Michael Jackson tribute acts are coming to Wycombe Swan later this year.
Mon, 25 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100Waddesdon Manor's Art in Nature festival returning this May
Waddesdon Manor's Art in Nature festival will transform the estate’s gardens into a celebration of land and environmental art.
Mon, 25 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100Comedy show with climate change twist coming to Wycombe
Wycombe Friends of the Earth is teaming up with comedian Matt Winning for Stand-Up To Climate Change.
Mon, 25 May 2026 17:59:09 +0100Martin Lewis warns Brits travelling abroad against using normal bank card
From Chase to Barclaycard Rewards, Martin Lewis has shared the best ways to avoid hidden charges when using your card overseas.
Mon, 25 May 2026 18:06:13 +0100Best places where kids can eat free this May half-term 2026
Families can save money this May half-term with kids eat free and £1 meal deals at Prezzo, Frankie & Benny’s, Bella Italia, Las Iguanas, Morrisons and more across the UK.
Mon, 25 May 2026 18:03:36 +0100New tax break for UK pensioners with state pension to be debated in Parliament
A major pension tax change will be debated in Parliament on June 15 after a petition calling for higher allowances reached 119,000 signatures.
Mon, 25 May 2026 18:01:12 +0100Morrisons to close 100 loss-making stores over next few months
It has been revealed that Morrisons is preparing to close 100 stores across the UK in the coming months.
Mon, 25 May 2026 17:57:26 +0100Ryanair passenger goes viral with clever hack to bring 20kg luggage for free
A Ryanair passenger shared the simple hack in a video that has since racked up 2.4 million views and over 50,000 likes.
Mon, 25 May 2026 17:52:52 +0100Mum slashes phone bill by nearly 80% and saves almost £500 a year
The change is saving her almost £500 a year, a significant saving as she works to pay off £2,500 of debt
Mon, 25 May 2026 17:49:20 +0100Major retailer returns to British high streets after being saved from collapse
Shoe retailer, Russell & Bromley, has returned to high streets in Next stores.
Sun, 24 May 2026 20:57:51 +0100IN PICTURES - Fun in the sun as visitors enjoy heatwave in Wycombe
People turned out in their droves to enjoy the scorching heat today, (May 24), as the mercury reached 27 degrees in Wycombe.
Sun, 24 May 2026 15:41:26 +0100Police appeal after prisoner escapes from jail in Bucks
Police have launched an appeal after a man absconded from a prison near Aylesbury.
Sun, 24 May 2026 14:39:11 +0100Wycombe crowds gather at 'weigh-in' for mayor-making tradition
Wycombe's 'weigh-in the mayor' traditional ceremony took place this weekend in the town centre in front of an energetic crowd.
Sun, 24 May 2026 12:30:00 +0100More than 30 parking fines issued in blue badge crackdown
More than 300 vehicles have been checked in a targeted crackdown on disabled parking permit misuse.
Sun, 24 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100Ed Gemmell retains High Wycombe chairmanship after voting showdown
Independent councillor Ed Gemmell will remain chairman of the High Wycombe Town Committee after defeating a challenge during Buckinghamshire Council’s annual meeting.