Bucks Free Press

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Man, 20, jailed for carrying 'dangerous' hunting knife among latest in court
Wycombe and Slough Magistrates’ Court cases: drivers sentenced for careless, drug, drink and speeding offences, while assault and knife cases were also heard.

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
US giant’s High Wycombe offices to be demolished as redevelopment plans approved
Plans to demolish Johnson & Johnson’s High Wycombe offices and replace them with five industrial and distribution buildings have been approved.

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
More fly-tipping in Buckinghamshire as waste dumped near single-track road
More fly-tipping has been reported in Buckinghamshire after a large quantity of waste was discovered dumped along a rural lane between High Wycombe and Marlow.

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Ex-mayor 'deeply saddened' after body of 49-year-old man is found in Wycombe
A former mayor of High Wycombe has sent his condolences to the friends and family of a 49-year-old man who was found dead in the town earlier this week.

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
‘We’re still worried’: Marlow resident speaks out on ongoing ASB issues
A Marlow resident says he remains worried about ongoing anti-social behaviour near his home despite interventions from Thames Valley Police and Buckinghamshire Council.

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
High Wycombe residents could pay £73 a year to park under 24-hour parking permit plan
High Wycombe residents are being consulted on 24-hour parking permit proposals, with first permits listed at £73 a year. Have your say by October 23.

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
A404 footbridge decision could clear a planning hurdle for the Studios development
Plans to replace Marlow’s A404 footbridge with an accessible crossing could clear a planning hurdle for Marlow Studios. Councillors decide on October 22.

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Wycombe High School netball teams win double county title
Two netball teams from Wycombe High school have been crowned county champions.

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
New pictures show former Amersham council offices torn apart as demolition continues
Exposed rooms and piles of rubble feature in new pictures as demolition continues at the former King George V House council offices in Amersham.

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Chiltern Open Air Museum to host Diwali celebration
Chiltern Open Air Museum will host its Diwali Celebration on Saturday, October 17, running from 11am to 4pm.

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 15:14:36 +0100
Celebrity Traitor gifts £100 bar tab to pub backed by 80s singing legend
A pub backed by former Spandau Ballet star Tony Hadley has been awarded a £100 bar tab by comedian Joe Lycett

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 12:33:12 +0100
Chalfont St Peter campaigners say 975-home challenge will get full High Court hearing
Sense4CSP says its challenge to the approval of up to 975 homes on Green Belt land in Chalfont St Peter has secured a full High Court hearing.

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Marlow brewery completes transfer to Employee Ownership Trust
Marlow’s Rebellion Beer Company becomes employee-owned. The business says this will safeguard more than 75 jobs, as founders stay on and crowdfunding is planned for early 2027.

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 20:00:00 +0100
Michelin-starred chef to switch on Marlow Christmas lights
Michelin-starred chef Atul Kochhar is set to switch on Marlow’s Christmas lights on Thursday, November 19.

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Residents attend climate emergency film screening in Chesham
Residents and local councillors attended a screening of the People’s Emergency Briefing at The Elgiva in Chesham.

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 13:59:10 +0100
Russell Brand told woman ‘it’s fun, it’s normal’ as he raped her, court hears
Russell Brand told a woman “it’s just fun” as he allegedly raped her in a hotel room at the Labour Party conference, a court has heard.

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 13:22:00 +0100
Inquest opens for Wycombe man killed by tiger as local tributes pour in
An inquest has opened for a Wycombe man who was killed by a tiger at a wildlife park as local tributes pour in.

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
High Wycombe ambulance base ‘not fit for purpose’ as trust seeks upgrades
SCAS seeks upgrades to High Wycombe’s ambulance base, warning that failing to invest is likely to affect frontline operations.

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 17:37:00 +0100
Man, 20, arrested multiple drug and driving crimes in Buckinghamshire town
A 20-year-old man from London has been arrested for alleged drug crimes in Aylesbury.

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 14:47:07 +0100
MP backs tougher action on illegal migration amid women safety concerns
Joy Morrissey has defended a Conservative push to leave the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR), arguing it would help the UK deport illegal migrants and improve public safety for women and girls.

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 13:47:08 +0100
Marlow crash: Court hears boy, 12, may lose leg as sentencing delayed
The sentencing of a man who admitted causing serious injuries to a 12-year-old boy in a Marlow crash has been delayed, with the court hearing the victim could potentially lose his leg.

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 08:11:16 +0100
Closing date confirmed for charity shop after 40 odd years on high street
A date has been set for the closure of a High Wycombe charity shop which has sat along the town’s High Street for over 40 years.

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Restaurant 'creating memorable experiences' extends opening hours
A Chesham venue has extended its opening hours as part of plans to become an all-day destination for customers.

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Royal Navy veteran, 100, cuts ribbon at High Wycombe care home
Royal Navy veteran Brian Brown, 100, cuts ribbon at refurbished Hazlemere Lodge Care Home as Agincare and Buckinghamshire Council invest in local care homes.

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 12:30:00 +0100
£1,500 boost for community planting projects in High Wycombe and Lane End
Red Kite funds £1,500 for bulb planting in High Wycombe and Lane End, helping volunteers and pupils improve green spaces, wildlife and biodiversity on October 10.

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 14:54:29 +0100
Policeman who 'socialised at cafe while on duty' facing punishment
A policeman who allegedly socialised at a cafe when he was supposed to be working is facing punishment.

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 07:32:57 +0100
UK drivers over age of 70 issued Highway Code rule update
UK drivers over the age of 70 years old have been issued an updater reminder on a must-know Highway Code rule.

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 17:34:20 +0100
CCTV images released following alleged rape
Thames Valley Police has released images of a man they want to speak to in connection with a rape and an attempted rape.

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 10:55:15 +0100
Rare King Charles 50p sells for more than 200 times its face value
Only 200,000 were released into banks and post offices, making it the rarest 50p in active UK circulation

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 08:00:54 +0100
Car parked irresponsibly near school seized by police
Police seized a vehicle parked near a school in Wycombe West after it was given a ticket - which revealed it to be uninsured.

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
£2.75m Beaconsfield home boasts self-contained annexe and private wellness area
A six-bedroom Beaconsfield house includes a self-contained annexe, private wellness area and views across the Chiltern countryside.

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 10:57:09 +0100
UK supermarket brings back hugely popular Coke cans Brits call ‘literal heaven’
Asda customers can pick up a box containing 30 330ml cans for £10, reduced from £14.24.

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 16:56:51 +0100
Bucks magistrate reprimanded for serious misconduct over Facebook posts on jews
A Buckinghamshire magistrate backed by Labour MP Laura Kyrke-Smith has been reprimanded for serious misconduct over Facebook posts about Jewish people and Israel.

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 16:54:49 +0100
Traveller site under High Court injunction denied permission despite officers' advice
Councillors rejected plans for two traveller pitches in Ashley Green despite officers’ advice, after unauthorised work prompted a High Court injunction.

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Fundraiser launched to secure future of 40-year-old riding school
A 40-year-old riding school home to 40 horses and ponies has launched an appeal as it searches for new premises.

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 10:04:00 +0100
Trump shares footage of Wycombe man being attacked by tiger
Donald Trump has shared footage of the tiger attack which killed a man understood to have been raised and educated in High Wycombe.

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 16:54:48 +0100
Police appeal after 16-year-old girl raped in attack
Police are appealing for witnesses after a 16-year-old girl was raped in the Broughton Brook area of Milton Keynes on Saturday evening.

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 12:20:00 +0100
Book of condolence opens for Wycombe man killed in tiger attack
A book of condolence has opened for William Chapman, 23, who was raised in Wycombe and killed in a tiger attack at Yorkshire Wildlife Park.

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Former Wycombe MP Steve Baker bags a new role at AI startup aiming to help politician
Former Wycombe MP Steve Baker has joined AI startup Suffrago as a strategic adviser, helping develop tools to understand public opinion.

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 16:00:00 +0100
£270,000 revamp to transform Milton Keynes pub into high-tech sports venue
A popular Milton Keynes pub is set to undergo a major transformation as part of a £270,000 investment that will see it reopen as a dedicated sports venue next month.

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 12:30:00 +0100
High Wycombe school still needs significant improvement, says Ofsted
Ash Hill Primary School in High Wycombe has made progress in behaviour and attendance, but Ofsted says significant improvements are still needed to raise achievement and teaching standards.

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
New figures highlight scale of suicide challenge in Buckinghamshire
Around 50 people die by suicide in Buckinghamshire each year, with new ONS data highlighting the continuing scale of the challenge.

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Popular independent High Street florist celebrates 21st anniversary
A Princes Risborough florist is celebrating 21 years in business on the town's High Street.

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Buckinghamshire pub ranked as one of the best in the country - do you agree?
A Marlow pub that only opened two years ago has been named one of the best Wetherspoons in the UK after finishing in the chain's national top 10.

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 17:25:44 +0100
King Charles to be given almost £100m to fund Royal Household
King Charles III is to be given almost £100m to fund the Royal Household.

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 09:25:12 +0100
Waitrose apologises to shoppers across England as product unsafe to eat
The Food Standards Agency issued the food alert after a packaging error was uncovered on packs of Waitrose Tuna Pate

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Jigsaw offers 20 per cent off new Autumn/Winter collection at Marlow event
Jigsaw Marlow hosts an Autumn/Winter styling event on October 15, offering 20% off the new Eclectic Escape collection, styling advice and Prosecco in store.

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 09:26:50 +0100
UK households could be owed up to £180 TV Licence refund - how to claim money back
UK households who do not watch live TV or BBC iPlayer could claim a TV Licence refund of up to £180, while over-75s could get a free licence.

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 14:18:13 +0100
Store closures and 12,000 jobs at risk as street chain could face administration
Poundland is in talks with potential buyers as it seeks a rescue deal to avoid collapsing into administration.

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 09:26:21 +0100
'Do not eat' warning issued to Asda and Sainsbury's shoppers after recall
Asda and Sainsbury's are recalling Skinny Crunch Light Peanut Butter Bars due to undeclared peanuts caused by a packaging mix-up

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