Bucks Free Press
Tue, 03 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000High Wycombe hub with defibrillator rejected over clutter fears
lans for a communications hub with a defibrillator on High Wycombe’s Oxford Street have been refused over fears it would add to street clutter.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000Notices appear outside Crazy Bear following sudden closure
Notices have appeared at the Crazy Bear hotel in Beaconsfield after companies behind the venue entered administration and ceased trading.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026 08:31:10 +0000Popular pub receives new hygiene score following recent inspection
A well-known Aylesbury pub has received an updated food hygiene rating following its latest inspection by Buckinghamshire Council.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026 07:51:11 +0000WATCH: Man taken to hospital following fire as emergency services close off road
A man was taken to hospital after a fire at a property in High Wycombe prompted a large emergency services response overnight.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026 07:35:17 +0000Police seize vehicle and target speeding drivers during safety visits
More than 200 households have been visited by police and firefighters as part of a community safety initiative in Amersham and Chesham, with officers taking enforcement action against motorists during the patrols.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026 07:13:50 +0000Fire crews seen on busy High Wycombe street after smoke was 'issuing from the ground'
Firefighters were called to a High Wycombe street after reports of smoke coming from the ground in the early hours of the morning.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026 06:55:32 +0000'We're extremely concerned' - Worries grow as man, 63, reported missing
Worries are growing for a missing 63-year-old from Slough who has been reported missing.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026 09:20:38 +0000Today is the final day to vote for Coca-Cola Christmas truck to visit your town
Voting for a Coca-Cola Christmas Truck visit closes at 4pm on November 3. Find out who can vote and how towns are chosen.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026 09:19:46 +0000Kristin Scott Thomas stars in John Lewis Christmas ad with toy dog Pickles
Dame Kristin Scott Thomas and Paul Whitehouse star in the 2026 John Lewis Christmas advert, soundtracked by Sam Fender covering The Rolling Stones.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000'Charming' £325,000 two-bedroom cottage near High Wycombe on market
A charming semi-detached cottage in Loudwater is on the market for £325,000.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000Princess Royal joins charity to celebrate 140 years of helping horses
The Horse Trust marked the milestone at a special reception held at Hyde Park Barracks in London.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000Police issue warning after Amazon scammers steal £86,000
According to new data from Report Fraud, these scam artists contact people out of the blue.
Mon, 02 Nov 2026 09:10:42 +0000Man in his 20s remains critically injured in hospital following serious assault
A man in his 20s has been critically injured after a serious assault in Milton Keynes, with police appealing for witnesses and footage.
Mon, 02 Nov 2026 12:30:00 +0000Waddesdon’s 12-metre ‘Wedding Cake’ must be removed by 2036 amid tile safety fears
Faults in the tiles of Waddesdon’s 12-metre Wedding Cake raised safety concerns. It must be removed by 2036, and the site will be restored to grass.
Mon, 02 Nov 2026 15:06:51 +0000Person fined £600 after waste they paid to remove was fly-tipped
A resident who haggled waste removal down from £60 to £40 was left with a £600 fine after the rubbish was fly-tipped in Burnham Beeches.
Mon, 02 Nov 2026 12:30:00 +0000Prison 'barely fit for purpose' as inspectors raise drugs and phones concerns
Inspectors have raised serious concerns over accommodation, drugs, cleanliness and education at HMP Spring Hill in Buckinghamshire.
Mon, 02 Nov 2026 10:47:56 +0000High Wycombe drivers face road closures as major Buckinghamshire works get underway
Drivers face disruption across Buckinghamshire as resurfacing, road closures and other improvement works get underway.
Mon, 02 Nov 2026 08:20:15 +0000Halloween violence sees fireworks thrown at police in Wycombe
Anti-social behaviour and violence kept police busy throughout Halloween night, with multiple incidents reported in High Wycombe.
Mon, 02 Nov 2026 20:00:00 +0000Popular High Wycombe bus service shuts after more than 250,000 journeys
High Wycombe’s PickMeUp bus service has closed after four years, having completed more than 277,000 passenger journeys since its launch.
Mon, 02 Nov 2026 18:15:34 +0000Police warn parents to check Halloween sweets after child became unwell
Police have urged parents in Milton Keynes to check leftover Halloween sweets after a child became unwell having consumed sweets believed to contain THC.
Mon, 02 Nov 2026 16:00:00 +0000'This plan makes no sense': MP joins packed meeting over asylum site plans
Greg Smith MP has joined campaigners at a packed public meeting in Brill opposing plans for asylum accommodation at MOD Bicester Site A.
Mon, 02 Nov 2026 13:15:00 +0000Buckinghamshire town centre restaurant closes despite strong ratings
A restaurant located within a Buckinghamshire town centre has closed despite receiving a series of strong reviews online.
Mon, 02 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000'We shouldn't have to live in fear' - Couple speak out over ASB concerns
A High Wycombe couple say they are being forced to "live in fear" after a series of antisocial behaviour incidents involving youths allegedly setting off fireworks in their street.
Mon, 02 Nov 2026 16:47:50 +0000Jeremy Clarkson choir star on returning to Bucks farm
A Buckinghamshire farmer has spoken about returning to everyday farm life after winning Britain’s Got Talent with Jeremy Clarkson’s farmers’ choir.
Mon, 02 Nov 2026 16:00:00 +0000Pictures from grand opening of new Smyths Toys in High Wycombe
See pictures from the grand opening of the new Smyths Toys store at Eden High Wycombe, which has opened in a 21,419 sq ft unit.
Mon, 02 Nov 2026 17:06:59 +0000UK crisp company stocked in Tesco closes after 54 years as it enters administration
Northern Ireland crisp maker Glens of Antrim Potatoes has ceased trading after entering administration, with 95 staff made redundant.
Mon, 02 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000Three-bedroom detached house for sale in High Wycombe for £500,000
A three-bedroom detached house in High Wycombe is for sale for £500,000.
Mon, 02 Nov 2026 17:15:39 +0000Full line-up 'revealed' for I’m a Celebrity 2026 with 12 stars named
The full line-up for I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! 2026 has been "revealed", with 12 stars named including Wayne Rooney.
Mon, 02 Nov 2026 09:21:31 +0000LIVE - Heavy delays after crash in Loudwater
There are delays in Loudwater following a crash.
Mon, 02 Nov 2026 11:51:33 +0000'Leading' UK sports supplement brand falls into administration after 15 years
Promuscle Products, which supplies sports supplements in UK and global markets, has entered administration after 15 years
Mon, 02 Nov 2026 11:45:34 +0000Rare Royal Mint 50 coin sells for more than 230 times face value on eBay
A 2009 Kew Gardens 50p sold for £117 after 13 eBay bids. See the Royal Mint's rarest circulating 50p issues and their mintages.
Mon, 02 Nov 2026 11:42:36 +0000DVSA issues MOT warning as motorists urged to carry out vital vehicle check
The DVSA says a valid MOT is not a guarantee of year-round roadworthiness and urges drivers to check their vehicles between tests.
Mon, 02 Nov 2026 10:03:32 +0000Why the UK government must act to protect trusted local journalism
Journalism Matters highlights Andy Burnham’s call to protect independent and local news, fair digital markets, and journalism’s role in democracy.
Mon, 02 Nov 2026 10:03:20 +0000Andy Burnham - 'Journalism is a vital part of our national infrastructure'
Prime Minister Andy Burnham explains that with greater local power must come local accountability. And that is why local journalism matters.
Mon, 02 Nov 2026 10:03:11 +0000Andy Burnham hails local news as 'critical' as PM backs Journalism Matters campaign
Andy Burnham backs Journalism Matters, calling journalism a vital national infrastructure and local news essential for democracy and accountability.
Mon, 02 Nov 2026 09:52:49 +0000Centrepoint resident welcomes minister to mark new changes to Housing Benefit
Centrepoint welcomed the new changes by hosting a visit from Department for Work and Pensions Minister Stephen Timms MP
Sun, 01 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000Six Buckinghamshire criminals jailed for rape, drugs and weapons crimes in October
Six criminals from across Buckinghamshire and Milton Keynes were jailed in October for offences including rape, Class A drug dealing and weapons crimes.
Sun, 01 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000Man who paid unlicensed waste collector fined after fly-tipping is reported
A Slough resident has paid a £600 fixed penalty notice after waste from their home was fly-tipped in Beaconsfield.
Sun, 01 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000Disruption expected in Bucks town due to annual half marathon - which roads are shut?
Drivers in Marlow are being warned of a series of road closures this weekend as thousands of runners take part in the town's annual half marathon.
Sun, 01 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000Steven Broadbent: 'Government is taking power away from local councillors'
This week, the Government is taking a significant step away from local decision-making by councillors, writes Steven Broadbent leader of Buckinghamshire Council.
Sun, 01 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000High Wycombe chalet bungalow offers single-storey living
A three-bedroom chalet bungalow with a first-floor principal suite is for sale on New Drive in High Wycombe.
Sun, 01 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000Waddesdon Manor to mark 150 years with exhibitions
Waddesdon Manor is preparing to celebrate two major milestones next year.
Sun, 01 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000Latest planning applications submitted to Buckinghamshire Council
Numerous planning applications have been submitted to Buckinghamshire Council.
Sun, 01 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000Shoppers invited to festive fundraiser for Alzheimer’s charity
Dobbies’ Beaconsfield is hosting a Christmas charity shopping night on Thursday, November 26.
Sat, 31 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0000Marlow chef, 20, to compete in MasterChef: The Professionals
Bracknell chef Abigail Smith joins MasterChef: The Professionals series 19 on BBC One from November 3, competing against 23 chefs as judges assess.
Sat, 31 Oct 2026 19:00:00 +0000Tom Rosenthal and Adrian Scarborough to star in Wodehouse comedy tour
P.G. Wodehouse comedy Jeeves and Wooster in Perfect Nonsense, starring Tom Rosenthal and Adrian Scarborough, starts its UK tour in Aylesbury January 29, 2027.
Sat, 31 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0000Street map of 1940s businesses in Marlow prompts further delve into the archives
This week’s page was originally shown by Michael in the Marlow Free Press edition of October 28, 2016.
Sat, 31 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0000Nostalgia: An Amersham military family and a young man’s death in an air accident
Amersham Nostalgia with Alison Bailey
Sat, 31 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0000Planning round up: Wycombe cricket club, Marlow signs and Amersham Tesco
Plans for a virtual cricket facility in High Wycombe have been approved after an earlier scheme was rejected over its impact on historic surroundings.
Sat, 31 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0000Bucks youth club's Halloween decorations stolen and destroyed
Halloween decorations left outside a youth club in Buckinghamshire were reportedly stolen and vandalised.