Bucks Free Press

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Council says 'creating opportunities for residents will be top priority'
Creating opportunities for residents will be Buckinghamshire Council’s top priority over the next five years, leader Steven Broadbent has said, as the authority unveiled its new corporate plan.

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Inquest into to the death of a man at his home in Bucks has now opened
An inquest into the death of a man in Buckinghamshire has now opened.

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 08:40:18 +0100
WATCH: Burglar who targeted Buckinghamshire homes jailed for 10 years
A prolific burglar who targeted homes in Buckinghamshire as part of a huge crime spree across southern England has been jailed for 10 years.

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 08:08:48 +0100
Premier League manager from Amersham pays tribute to the late Kevin Keegan
An Amersham-born Premier League manager has paid an emotional tribute to former Newcastle United boss Kevin Keegan following his death at the age of 75.

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 07:28:26 +0100
Dog rescued from burning building and given oxygen in middle-of-the-night blaze
A dog was rescued and given oxygen by firefighters after a major blaze broke out at a block of flats near Chesham and Amersham.

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 07:06:53 +0100
Moped seized after reports of anti-social behaviour
A moped has been seized following reports of anti-social behaviour in Aylesbury.

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Residents speak of sadness and concerns after death of man in Marlow
Residents in a retirement community in Marlow have spoken of their sadness following the death of a man in his 70s.

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
'I'm proud I walked away' - DV survivor tells her story after ex-boyfriend is jailed
A domestic violence survivor has spoken about the lasting impact of an abusive relationship and her determination to help others recognise the warning signs.

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
High Wycombe school hits reading milestone and receives award
A High Wycombe school is celebrating a double success as it reaches a reading milestone and is awarded a Green Flag.

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Detached Edwardian home in 'prime location' goes on market for £1.3 million
A three-bedroom house in Woodside Avenue was built in 1907 and is said to have a 'long rear garden' of around 100 feet as well as off-street parking for two cars.

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 16:33:40 +0100
Council leader says Wycombe needs to have an element of civic pride
High Wycombe needs an element of civic pride as Buckinghamshire Council continues efforts to crack down on antisocial behaviour and regenerate the town, its leader has said.

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 18:18:36 +0100
Flat left with around 50 per cent smoke damage after airing cupboard fire
Fire crews rushed to a fire at a flat in Buckinghamshire this morning, July 20.

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 20:00:00 +0100
Popular bakery receives new food hygiene rating after return to Eden
A popular High Wycombe bakery has been awarded the highest possible food hygiene rating following its latest inspection.

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Aspiring young chefs get taste of restaurant life in Beaconsfield
Four young aspiring chefs from a Beaconsfield prep school have enjoyed a behind-the-scenes experience at one of the town's best-known restaurants after winning a cooking competition.

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Buckinghamshire Pokémon fans can ‘catch ’em all’ at Stowe Gardens event this summer
Pokémon GO players in Buckinghamshire are being encouraged to head outdoors this summer as part of the mobile game's 10th anniversary celebrations.

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Bucks pub reopens after refurbishment with new whisky bar and curated menu
A pub has reopened with a fresh look after almost five weeks of refurbishment.

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 15:42:57 +0100
Lorry gets stuck under railway bridge causing rush-hour disruption
Commuters travelling along the Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire border faced disruption during Monday morning's rush hour after a lorry became lodged beneath a railway bridge.

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 12:18:10 +0100
Man in his 70s found dead at South Buckinghamshire home, police confirm
A man in his seventies has been found dead at a property in Marlow.

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 08:35:59 +0100
High Wycombe burger restaurant receives new hygiene rating following inspection
A burger restaurant in High Wycombe has been awarded the highest possible food hygiene rating following its latest inspection.

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 07:43:29 +0100
Health and fitness facilities section at Holiday Inn completes revamp
Holiday Inn Aylesbury has reopened its health and fitness facilities following an extensive refurbishment and rebrand.

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 07:19:01 +0100
Four treated for smoke inhalation following fire in Buckinghamshire town
Four men were treated for smoke inhalation following a fire in Chesham.

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Two students honoured after impressing judges with service in the area
Two Great Marlow School students have been recognised for their outstanding contributions to the community after jointly receiving a prestigious Rotary Club of Marlow award.

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 12:43:19 +0100
Work to transform former PizzaExpress into Wagamama at motorway services
Work has begun transforming a former PizzaExpress into a new Wagamama at Beaconsfield Services.

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Family home with 'style and flair' on sale for £2.25m
A refurbished family home in Gerrards Cross is on currently on sale for £2.25m

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Company wants to operate six lorries and a trailer from Wycombe Air Park
ZR Transport Services Limited has applied to operate six lorries and a trailer from Wycombe Air Park.

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Four-bed detached in private Beaconsfield development on sale for £1.3m
A four-bedroom detached family home in a private gated development is now listed for £1,300,000 in Beaconsfield.

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Award-winning playing cards celebrating communities to launch in St Albans
Award-winning playing cards that celebrate Marlow's independent businesses, groups and landmarks are set to launch in St Albans.

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 19:00:00 +0100
Camera Club - Six stunning snaps of the birds spotted across Buckinghamshire
For this week’s Camera Club spread, we’re celebrating some of the wonderful birds spotted in and around Buckinghamshire during the summer months.

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Record-breaking hit musical starts six-month UK tour in High Wycombe
High Society is running at the Wycombe Swan until July 18 as part of its UK tour

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 09:58:03 +0100
Aylesbury fraudster who ran postal scam ordered to repay millions
A convicted fraudster who operated a mail distribution company in Aylesbury has been ordered to repay millions or face even more time behind bars.

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Buckinghamshire museum to host heritage crafts weekend
Visitors to Chiltern Open Air Museum museum can learn all about Britain's craft heritage at a two-day event this July.

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Logistics company applies to operate vehicles from Beaconsfield site
Grid Logistics Company (GLC) Ltd has applied to operate vehicles out of Hyde Farm in Beaconsfield.

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Pets at Home stores running free workshops for kids this summer
Pets at Home are running free summer workshops at its stores across England and Wales this summer.

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Three-bedroom house with countryside views on market for £435,000
Listed for £435,000, a house at the end of Highwood Avenue has been 'beautifully extended' and has direct access to woodland at the end of the road.

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Donated Buckinghamshire bikes to support rural communities in Africa
Bikes donated by Buckinghamshire residents are set to help provide access to transport for rural communities in Africa.

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 16:52:26 +0100
Man arrested after sexual offences reported at Aldi
A man has been arrested after sexual offences were reported at a supermarket.

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 16:09:40 +0100
Bucks man, 25, appears in court charged with sexual assault
A man has been charged with sexual assault and harassment following a police investigation.

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 12:30:00 +0100
Antelope and capuchin monkeys being kept at Bucks addresses
Blackbuck antelope, capuchin monkeys and ostriches are being kept at addresses in Buckinghamshire, a map can reveal.

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 09:29:04 +0100
Police seize over 290 cannabis plants as two men arrested
More than 290 cannabis plants have been seized in Iver.

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Bucks homeowner denied permission to keep 7ft fence they already built
A homeowner has been refused retrospective planning permission for a 7ft fence after council officers branded its appearance “visually detractive.”

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 12:30:00 +0100
Review: Old Town Bistro is Beaconsfield's hottest new restaurant
Ten weeks after opening its doors in Beaconsfield Old Town, Old Town Bistro is already making a name for itself, and after visiting with my wife and baby during the recent heatwave, it's easy to see why.

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 08:14:57 +0100
Nostalgia - Looking at the Bucks pubs that boast a garden
THE main nostalgia article describes the history of the Crooked Billet pub in Sheepridge Lane, between Flackwell Heath and Little Marlow, and its conversion from rather uninteresting premises to an establishment full of colour, due to its wonderful g...

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Walter Hazell MP – A dedicated social reformer & politican of Victorian Britain
WALTER Hazell was a prominent British Liberal politician, publisher, and social reformer whose life and work were deeply intertwined with the progressive movements of late nineteenth and early twentieth-century Britain. Renowned for his advocacy for ...

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Wycombe High student earns national recognition in languages competition
A Wycombe High School student has achieved national success after receiving recognition in one of the UK's most prestigious language competitions.

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
'He toe-punted her like a football': Owner speaks after death of pet dog
The owner of a dog that died after an alleged incident involving a Royal Mail worker in Aylesbury has spoken of her devastation, saying the loss has left her family heartbroken.

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Celebrating 40 years at the Crooked Billet - One of Bucks' hidden gems
On July 8, landlord Bill Green and his wife Anita celebrated forty years at the Crooked Billet pub in Sheepridge Lane, between Flackwell Heath and Little Marlow. Before we hear Bill’s memories of those years, here is a short history of the pub.

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Nostalgia - Two more legends of Marlow that you need to know about
THIS month, we’re doing something a little different.

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
MP says social media ban for under-16s is needed to keep children safe
As a mother of two young boys, keeping children safe is something I care about deeply. We all know how to protect our children in the physical world, Emma Reynolds, Labour MP for Wycombe, writes.

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 12:30:00 +0100
Berkshire pub inviting strangers to dine together this summer
The Crown at Bray is inviting strangers to dine together this summer.

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Aldi opening 40 new supermarkets and recruiting 450 new staff this year
Aldi is the only major supermarket to offer paid breaks to all staff, which it says adds up to an extra £1,500 per year on average.

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