Bucks Free Press

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Marlow club defends World Cup event after neighbours' noise complaints
Marlow Football Club has defended its recent World Cup Fanzone event after some nearby residents raised concerns about noise levels.

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 08:44:00 +0100
Bletchley man among three charged with murder of 18-year-old boy in Poole
A Bletchley man is among the three men charged with the murder of a teenager who died after being driven near to a hospital after being stabbed.

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 07:40:06 +0100
Where are the knife amnesty bins in Buckinghamshire and what are they for?
Residents in Buckinghamshire are being reminded that knife amnesty bins are available in several locations across the county.

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Parish council objects to plans for huge data centre
A parish council has objected to plans to build a hyperscale data centre on Buckinghamshire green belt land.

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 09:30:18 +0100
Hometown hero from Buckinghamshire killed on first day of the Somme
2ND LIEUTENANT James Anthony Horne is commemorated on both the Amersham and Chesham Bois War Memorials. He was just 23 when he died on July 1, 1916,110 years ago. This was the first day of the Battle of the Somme, a joint operation between British an...

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 08:56:25 +0100
General Sir George Higginson and the town park that carries his name
A Name Familiar to

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 08:51:41 +0100
A second look at street names in Chesham and their origins
A LARGE number of the roads in and around Chesham are named after people from the past. We looked at some of them last year, here are a few more.

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Local student returns to Buckinghamshire New University as law lecturer
A former student has returned to her university to teach the next generation.

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Nostalgia: Local milestones and mileposts across Buckinghamshire
Until the early 1700s, travel by road was slow and difficult. It took 16 days to cover the 400 miles from London to Edinburgh.

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Nostalgia: Antique survivor associated with a soon-to-be demolished pub
This article had been contributed by local historian Mark Page, who writes:

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Beloved High Wycombe veteran given 'well deserved' honour
A long-serving volunteer with the Royal British Legion has been honoured posthumously for his decades of commitment to supporting the Armed Forces community.

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 07:16:31 +0100
Motorists warned to avoid area as fallen tree and flooding block dual carriageway
According to Buckinghamshire Highways, a dual carriageway in Bucks has been temporarily closed.

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 05:07:00 +0100
New Hampden Fields East development opens its doors in Aylesbury
SHOWHOMES have officially opened at a new residential development on the edge of Aylesbury

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 05:02:00 +0100
Teams invited to take part in Race Across Aylesbury fundraiser
A NEW clue-solving adventure is heading to the heart of Aylesbury

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Four-bed Chilterns home offers £1.25m countryside retreat
A four-bedroom detached house for sale in Cadmore End, High Wycombe is on sale for £1,250,000.

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 13:21:27 +0100
Garage sites to be replaced with affordable homes despite residents' concerns
Plans to build new affordable homes on two garage sites in Chesham have been agreed, despite residents’ fears it will increase their parking woes.

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 14:03:23 +0100
Bus destroyed by fire which spread to nearby building
A single-decker bus has been completely destroyed in a fire that also spread to a nearby building and a second vehicle.

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 13:41:35 +0100
All Bucks cancellations and closures amid 'extreme heat' warning
Good afternoon, welcome to our live coverage of closures, cancellations, and disruptions amid the hot weather warnings this week.

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 18:39:58 +0100
Police warn amid heatwave about danger of swimming unsupervised
Police have issued a warning about how 'dangerous' it can be to swim in unsupervised spots

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 17:40:04 +0100
Yellow thunderstorm warning issued for this evening
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning covering the Thames Valley region

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 13:20:19 +0100
Bucks independent businesses recognised in regional awards
Creative businesses have been recognised in a regional lifestyle awards celebrating independent talent across Buckinghamshire.

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 12:10:27 +0100
How to beat the heat: Met Office advice on staying cool
With hot weather returning, the Met Office has issued advice on how to stay safe.

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 11:10:43 +0100
Police clarify location after body found in water
Police have confirmed that the body of a man was found in Jubilee River, not Dorney Lake.

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 11:23:24 +0100
Red alert as 'exceptional' 40C heatwave to hit Berkshire and Buckinghamshire
A red weather alert has been issued for Berkshire and Buckinghamshire.

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
High Wycombe driver left person seriously injured after carless M40 incident
A High Wycombe driver who left a person seriously injured after an incident on the M40 is among those sentenced at the town's magistrates' court.

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 18:25:41 +0100
Heavy traffic on A-road due to broken down car
There is currently heavy traffic on Marlow Road (A4155) due to a broken down car

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Meeting arranged after plans to turn old Bucks pub site into homes and nursery
Residents in a village near High Wycombe are preparing to meet with their local MP in a bid to protect a long-standing community pub from redevelopment.

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Marlow travel specialist praises reopening of routes to popular holiday spots
A Marlow travel specialist has welcomed the return of Middle Eastern travel routes, saying it will make holidays more affordable and easier to plan for local residents.

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 14:44:55 +0100
Bucks footballer facing trial after judge quashes motoring conviction
Former West Ham United striker and Buckinghamshire resident Michail Antonio has had a conviction for a motoring-related offence set aside after telling a court he almost died in a car crash.

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 13:41:29 +0100
High Wycombe motorists warned as emergency electrical work starts on busy road
Residents have been warned of delays as works start on a busy High Wycombe road.

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 12:57:31 +0100
Three Buckinghamshire MPs react as Keir Starmer resigns as Prime Minister
Three Buckinghamshire MPs have spoken out following the shock resignation of Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, offering sharply contrasting views on his time in office.

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 11:19:08 +0100
High Wycombe burger shop dismantled after just one year in business
A High Wycombe burger joint that operated for little more than a year is finally being dismantled.

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 10:40:41 +0100
Police increase patrols in Chalfonts amid anti-social behaviour concerns
High-visibility police patrols are continuing across the area in response to recent anti-social behaviour.

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 08:47:04 +0100
Passengers warned over train time changes during UK heatwave
Passengers in Oxfordshire and the wider Thames Valley have been warned over train time changes amid a record-breaking UK heatwave.

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 08:41:54 +0100
Michelin star restaurant that has 'excellent staff' receives new hygiene score
A Michelin star restaurant is celebrating as they have received a positive hygiene score following a recent inspection.

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 08:11:26 +0100
Buckinghamshire man, 22, arrested as part of murder investigation
A man from Buckinghamshire remains in police custody after detectives were granted extra time to question three suspects over the fatal stabbing of an 18-year-old in Dorset.

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 07:58:47 +0100
CCTV image released after 15-year-old girl is 'sexually assaulted' in broad daylight
A CCTV image has been released of a man who might have information after a 15-year-old girl was sexually assaulted.

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 07:39:16 +0100
Record-breaking heatwave to sweep through Thames Valley this week
The Thames Valley is set to bear the brunt of a record-breaking heatwave this week, with temperatures forecast to climb well above 30C across Buckinghamshire, Berkshire and Oxfordshire.

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 07:24:36 +0100
Woman, 46, recalled to prison following shoplifting incident in Bucks town
A shoplifting incident in Marlow has led to multiple arrests and enforcement action after a tip-off from a member of the public.

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 06:56:56 +0100
Antisocial behaviour 'not tolerated' as dispersal order issued following robbery
Antisocial behaviour ‘will not be tolerated’ in a Buckinghamshire town after a section 34 order was issued following reports of an assault and robbery.

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Bucks climate campaigner cycles 81km to raise £3k for charity
David Blackmore, a 67-year-old climate campaigner from Buckinghamshire, took part in Christian Aid's '70K in May' fundraiser.

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Care home nurse through to final stages of prestigious national awards
A care home nurse and unit manager is through to the final stages of the Palliative & End of Life Care Awards.

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 14:53:21 +0100
Car damaged in blaze on northbound M40
A car was damaged in a fire on the northbound M40 on June 21.

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 10:00:09 +0100
Will there be a General Election if Keir Starmer resigns?
Keir Starmer has faced mounting pressure over the weekend to resign, with reports suggesting he could stand down as early as Monday

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
90 people attend screening of climate change film
A full crowd gathered in Buckinghamshire this week for a screening of a climate change film.

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 09:39:42 +0100
Sir Keir Starmer confirms that he will step down as Prime Minister in statement
Sir Keir Starmer has confirmed that he will step down as Prime Minister.

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Bucks graduate revives traditional signwriting for heritage vehicles
Buckinghamshire graduate Stuart Duncumb, 31, is helping revive the traditional art of signwriting.

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
The latest planning applications submitted in Buckinghamshire
A summary of the latest planning applications submitted to Buckinghamshire Council in the week commencing June 8

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Royal Star & Garter volunteers help bring comfort and connection
Individuals supporting Royal Star & Garter, a charity that cares for veterans and their families, are reflecting on the impact of their meaningful contributions.

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Bucks author to release debut novel inspired by lockdowns
Olivia Thomas-Neher, from Chesham, who also teaches English, will publish The Clockmaker and the Shrike on June 30.

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