Bucks Free Press

Sat, 17 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Planning round-up: Huge battery scheme, mast backup power and nine flats
A huge battery storage facility proposed for protected countryside does not require a formal Environmental Impact Assessment, Buckinghamshire Council has ruled.

Sat, 17 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Village pub react after being named as one of the best in the country
The husband-and-wife team behind a Hazlemere pub have spoken of their surprise and pride after it was named the best food-focused venue in Greene King's nationwide franchise network.

Sat, 17 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
New restaurant opens at popular Buckinghamshire hotel
A new restaurant has opened at the Crazy Bear hotel in Beaconsfield.

Sat, 17 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
New bakery officially opens inside busy shopping centre
A new bakery and dessert café has opened its doors at Eden Shopping Centre in High Wycombe.

Sat, 17 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Meet the 10-year-old High Wycombe drum and bass DJ
Meet Dex, the 10-year-old High Wycombe DJ with big ambitions to make his mark on the drum and bass scene.

Sat, 17 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Beaconsfield mansion with six bedrooms on market with huge price tag
A Beaconsfield mansion with a huge price tag is on the market.

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 20:00:00 +0100
'It is wonderful' - Pub comments after being named as one of the UK's best
Wetherspoon has spoken out after one of its Buckinghamshire pubs was named among the highest-rated in the UK.

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 17:25:55 +0100
Nostalgia: When going to the pictures really was Grand in Desborough Road
For recent generations who have grown up with multiplex cinemas, huge screens and surround sound, it can be difficult to imagine a time when neighbourhood picture houses were scattered through towns and were an important part of everyday community li...

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Landlady of award-winning pub says ASB 'will not happen again' after recent incident
The landlady of an award-winning Hazlemere pub has vowed that disorder seen outside the venue earlier this month "will not be happening here again".

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Buckinghamshire YouTuber poses for selfie with Prince William
A Buckinghamshire royal journalist has enjoyed a career-defining moment after posing for a photograph with Prince William while covering a major royal engagement in London.

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 12:50:48 +0100
Drug dealer jailed after being found in possession of cocaine and cannabis
A drug dealer who was found in possession of significant quantities of drugs after attempting to evade police has been jailed.

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 12:30:53 +0100
'Heartbreaking': Fundraiser launched to help five-month-old baby
A Gerrards Cross family is appealing for help to fund specialist treatment for their infant daughter after a condition affecting her neck movement led to concerns about the shape of her head.

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 12:30:00 +0100
Bucks grammar school named among England’s best in new ranking
Dr Challoner’s Grammar School has been named among England’s top 10 grammar schools by The Telegraph, scoring 40 out of 40.

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 10:50:11 +0100
Man, 30, jailed after conning women in their 80s out of thousands of pounds
A 30-year-old man has been jailed for fraud by false representation in High Wycombe and Oxford by conning two elderly women out of more than £5,000.

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 16:00:00 +0100
12 Bucks GP practices set to share a £325k funding boost
Is your GP surgery on the list? Twelve Buckinghamshire practices are set to share a £325,000 funding boost.

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 12:30:00 +0100
Thames Valley Police officer escapes dismissal after gross misconduct ruling
A Thames Valley Police officer has avoided dismissal and received a final written warning after a misconduct panel found gross misconduct.

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 16:00:00 +0100
Former Buckinghamshire family home transformed into £1.2m care facility
A former Buckinghamshire family home transformed into a £1.2m supported living facility has been listed for sale, offering flexible care use.

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Volunteers make vintage discovery during charity clear-out
A long-forgotten travelling trunk containing vintage pinstripe suits has been uncovered during a clear-out at Camphill MK & Northants.

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 16:00:00 +0100
Aylesbury nursery praised by Ofsted for strong standards across the board
Ofsted has praised Willows Day Nursery in Aylesbury for its teaching, children's wellbeing, inclusion and leadership.

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.

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