Bucks Free Press

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Wycombe: Activists and residents protest against 'pollution for profit' deal
Campaigners staged a protest in High Wycombe on Wednesday over proposals they say could allow Thames Water to breach pollution rules for years to come.

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Road rage thug who threatened lorry driver with wrench said he was 'having bad day'
An abusive motorist punched the window of a lorry and threatened the driver with a wrench during a road rage incident.

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
'It has really picked up' - Gardener with passion for singing returns to music
A gardener has revealed that their recent return to music has ‘really picked up’ following the release of their new single.

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Food company hails 'special moment' as it moves to new headquarters
One of the country's leading importers and distributors of food brands has moved into a new purpose-built headquarters in High Wycombe.

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Two telegraph poles to be installed in Buckinghamshire street as plans submitted
Two telephones are due to be installed in Marlow later on this year.

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
'Harmful' HMO redevelopment gets green light in Wycombe home
A "harmful" six-bed house of multiple occupation (HMO) redevelopment has been approved for a three-bed Wycombe home despite objections.

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Bucks burglar stole alcohol, tools and chainsaw from warehouse worth more than £8,000
A burglar who stole more than £8k of tools and alcohol from a Bucks warehouse is among those sentenced at High Wycombe Magistrates' Court.

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Modern four-bedroom home in Flackwell Heath on sale for £925,000
Located between High Wycombe and Beaconsfield, 'Copperwood' stands in Flackwell Heath's Old Kiln Road with a guide price of £925,000.

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 09:57:17 +0000
How supermarkets and shops are improving in catering for disabled people
Businesses are striving to make things accessible, and whilst I've had to learn to ask, I have also found that so many are willing to change and learn with us.

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
'There is no habitat left': shock as developers raze green-belt land in Amersham
Residents say they were left shocked after large sections of green-belt land off Whielden Street in Amersham were cleared by developers.

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 16:00:00 +0000
Offices in centre of High Wycombe set to become flats as council approves plans
Town centre offices above a High Wycombe, Castle Street 11+ and GCSE tuition centre are set to be flats after Bucks Council approved plans.

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 12:30:00 +0000
Wycombe: why there were police vans in the Eden shopping centre yesterday
Two police vans were parked up inside the Eden Centre yesterday as part of a live facial recognition rollout.

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 12:30:00 +0000
'It's a good thing' - Residents react to facial recognition rollout in Wycombe
High Wycombe residents said they felt "safer" in town knowing that live facial recognition technology was being used in the Eden Centre.

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 07:42:18 +0000
Fly-tippers made to replace items into van which was then seized by police
Two males caught fly-tipping in Gerrards Cross were made to replace their items back into a van, which was then seized by officers amid a rural crime patrol.

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 07:23:21 +0000
Nitrous Oxide canisters seized after reports of use at motorway service station
Nitrous Oxide (NOS) canisters have been seized after reports of individuals inhaling the gas from balloons at Beaconsfield M40 motorway service station.

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
'Loving, beautiful' woman died by suicide at grandmother's home, inquest told
A ‘loving, beautiful’ woman died by suicide at her grandmother’s home, an inquest has heard.

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 16:05:10 +0000
Press excluded from court as man charged with rape is handed bail
A man charged with rape after an alleged attack on a woman in Henley has been granted bail.

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 17:45:23 +0000
'Overturned vehicle' on motorway causes delays as two lanes closed
Delays are expected along the M4 near Marlow and Maidenhead following a crash.

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 16:00:00 +0000
'We look forward to welcoming guests back' - Café to reopen with £50,000 new look
A High Wycombe café that closed for a refurbishment will have £50,000 spent on improvements.

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 11:57:48 +0000
New barbershop opens in busy shopping centre
A new barber shop has opened in High Wycombe.

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Former Buckinghamshire resident shares update from Dubai
A former High Wycombe resident has described a strong “sense of community and togetherness” in the United Arab Emirates following the start of the Iran war.

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Elderly residents given makeover by local hairdressers
A Beaconsfield hair salon has teamed up with Bluebird Care to give a well‑deserved treat to a local carer and one of the service’s long‑standing customers.

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Man found dead in High Wycombe property after unintended heroin overdose
A High Wycombe man died at a property after a heroin overdose, an inquest has heard.

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
'Harsh and discordant' design plans for town centre shop sign lambasted
Plans to add new signs and vinyl graphics to the Superdrug on Marlow High Street have been lambasted by the council.

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 15:55:47 +0000
Tesco shoppers complain ‘screaming’ self-checkouts leave them avoiding supermarkets
Tesco customers have taken to social media to complain that the supermarket's self-service checkouts are 'too loud' - what do you think?

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 15:48:54 +0000
Rising energy, fuel and food costs: How the Gulf conflict could affect you
Rising oil, gas, and food costs from the Middle East conflict could hit your bills, mortgages, and pensions. Experts explain what you need to know.

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 15:47:55 +0000
Major crisp brand axes 'best' range after 23 years with UK factory at risk of closure
KP Snacks is looking to close its Tyrrells factory in Uttoxeter after discontinuing its vegetable crisps.

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 18:24:15 +0000
Pictures: Wycombe and Beaconsfield celebrate Ramadan with community iftar
PEOPLE of all faiths and backgrounds came together for a special afternoon of celebration last weekend.

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 11:36:50 +0000
IN PICTURES: Queues out the door as crowds flock to new coffee shop in Beaconsfield
There were queues out of the door as Moc & More Coffee officially opened its new Beaconsfield branch on Saturday, February 28.

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Semi-detatched home on sale in Beaconsfield for £750k
A semi-detached house on Holtspur Top Lane, Beaconsfield, is priced at £750,000.

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 12:30:00 +0000
Wycombe multi-storey car park could face permanent closure and demolition
A problem High Wycombe multi-storey car park could be permanently closed and demolished under new plans unveiled by Buckinghamshire Council.

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 12:16:49 +0000
The Crown star wins lead role in new children's movie
Actress Claire Foy, a drama student in Oxfordshire before becoming a screen star, is playing a lead role in a movie adaptation of an Enid Blyton story

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 17:36:56 +0000
Man, 25, accused of rape at Wycombe property
A 25-year-old man is due to appear in court accused of rape in the Frogmore area of High Wycombe.

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 16:00:00 +0000
Close to 1.5k signatures against 800-home development on Bucks farmland
Close to 1,500 people have signed a petition against an 800-home green belt development on Burnham farmland.

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 11:30:35 +0000
Urgent search for Bucks teen who left note saying he was going to help Ukraine
Ukrainian Authorities, Interpol and the Government have joined an urgent search for a missing Chalfont St Giles teen.

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 16:59:56 +0000
Tributes paid to security guard as man accused of murder appears in court
Tributes have been paid to a "kind and professional" security guard after a Milton Keynes shopping centre stabbing.

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 12:30:00 +0000
Bucks town takeaway plans to extend opening times into night
A Chesham takeaway has applied to extend its opening hours later into the night to "serve local demand".

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 14:50:25 +0000
Drug dealing pair were caught with £37k worth of cash and cannabis
Two drug dealers were caught with £37,000 worth of cash and cannabis after they were pulled over by police.

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 13:00:38 +0000
Cost of petrol in High Wycombe as prices rise amid Iran bombings
The ongoing conflict in the Middle East sparked by America has raised fears that fuel prices in the UK could rise.

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 12:15:17 +0000
Tesco workers in county eligible for significant payouts
Tesco workers in Buckinghamshire are eligible for significant payouts and could split a £134 million windfall from a share scheme.

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
School granted 'immunity' from enforcement action over use of field
The Downley School has had to prove it has been using a field as a playing field for over 10-years to gain immunity from enforcement action.

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 16:00:00 +0000
Popular café in shopping centre temporarily closes
A popular café in High Wycombe has temporarily closed due to a renovation.

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 12:53:08 +0000
Nitrous Oxide canister bins installed in Buckinghamshire town
Nitrous Oxide canister bins have been installed in High Wycombe.

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 12:05:58 +0000
'It is great to be back' - Popular baker returns to busy shopping centre
The owner of an independent business in High Wycombe said she was “taken aback” by the level of support she received following the relaunch of her shop.

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 09:23:12 +0000
Temperatures could reach 14 °C in Buckinghamshire as start of spring edges closer
Temperatures could reach as high as 14 °C in Buckinghamshire as the start of spring edges closer.

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 08:32:30 +0000
Man rescued as car crashes into telegraph pole in small village
A man received roadside treatment following a collision between a car and a telegraph pole.

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 08:10:03 +0000
Chocolate shop and café receives new hygiene score
One of the country’s leading chocolate shops and cafes has received a new food hygiene score for its High Wycombe shop.

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 07:24:49 +0000
WATCH: Fly-tipper given four-figure fine for dumping garden waste in village
A man who was contracted to remove surplus goods from a gardening job has been given a four-figure fine for fly-tipping.

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Chesham care home goes from inadequate to outstanding after new rating by watchdog
A care home in Chesham which was rated inadequate has turned itself around being found to be “outstanding”.

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 17:38:59 +0000
PICTURES: Incredible free food market returns to Wycombe
A FUSION of flavours were on offer as Wycombe's Vegan Market returned to the town centre last weekend.

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