Bucks Free Press

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Free art lecture at Buckinghamshire New University
Buckinghamshire New University is inviting the public to a free lecture, Mapping Memory with Participatory Art Practices, given by Professor Nela Milic.

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0100
University sets out a bold new framework for midwifery training
Buckinghamshire New University (BNU) has introduced a new framework for midwifery education in response to recent concerns about the state of UK maternity services.

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0100
University named finalist in nine categories at national awards
Buckinghamshire New University received recognition at the 2026 Student Nursing Times Awards.

Sun, 29 Mar 2026 12:30:00 +0100
Fundraiser for boy, 3, fighting for life in hospital after being struck by car
The family of a High Wycombe boy is appealing for donations to support three-year-old Omar on his 'long and uncertain road to recovery'.

Sun, 29 Mar 2026 12:30:00 +0100
Union train guard spat sees £1.3B Bucks-Oxford railway line gathering dust
A new 41 mile long railway line and station have not seen a single passenger despite being completed more than a year ago

Sun, 29 Mar 2026 11:35:00 +0100
Plans for nursery at former dealership withdrawn over decision delay
Plans to turn a former motorcycle showroom into a children’s nursery have been withdrawn and the provider involved has decided to look elsewhere due to ‘continued uncertainty’ over the decision date.

Sun, 29 Mar 2026 07:00:00 +0100
What is happening to car parking spaces in High Wycombe?
What about Easton Street Car Park in High Wycombe?

Sun, 29 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Marlow memories: Looking back on major demolitions past and present
Pre-eminent among Michael’s many local history interests was the ‘changing face’ of Marlow, particularly the sometimes difficult to understand need for a building to be demolished. This topic often featured in his Nostalgia articles and this week ...

Sun, 29 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Nostalgia: A look back at the Pilot Coach company
In tracing the history of the Pilot Coach company, as shown on the facing page, I have made extensive use of the company’s advertisements in past editions of the Bucks Free Press newspaper.

Sun, 29 Mar 2026 10:21:02 +0100
Beatrix Potter 50p coins listed for more than £40,000
A selection of rare Beatrix Potter 50p coins is listed for more than £40,000 on eBay.

Sun, 29 Mar 2026 17:55:00 +0100
‘Outstanding areas of weakness’ at Royal Borough of Windsor Council
The Royal Borough’s internal audit plan for the next financial year shows there are ‘outstanding areas of weakness’ which will be looked into on a deeper level.

Sun, 29 Mar 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Aylesbury school named Oracy Centre of Excellence
Bedgrove Junior School in Aylesbury, part of the Great Learners Trust, has been named a Voice 21 Oracy Centre of Excellence for its work in oracy education.

Sun, 29 Mar 2026 12:30:00 +0100
Independent business owners celebrated at High Streets Convention
The Buckinghamshire High Streets Convention took place on Monday, March 16, delivered by Retail Revival.

Sun, 29 Mar 2026 12:30:00 +0100
Rare piece of TV history to go on display at Roald Dahl Museum
Artwork from a 1986 Jackanory episode of George’s Marvellous Medicine, read by Rik Mayall, will go on display at the Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre in Great Missenden, Buckinghamshire.

Sun, 29 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Buckinghamshire hotel named Large Hotel Wedding Venue of the Year
Burnham Beeches Hotel in Buckinghamshire has been named Large Hotel Wedding Venue of the Year.

Sun, 29 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Peppa Pig announces exciting new live show and tour dates
Peppa Pig’s Big Family Show will arrive at the Wycombe Swan on April 4 and 5 as part of a UK and Ireland tour running until September 2026.

Sun, 29 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Campaign shines a light on thousands of children supporting others at home
A new campaign is shining a light on the children who care for others every day.

Sun, 29 Mar 2026 17:58:31 +0100
Alan Titchmarsh shares the 7 plants that help birds to flock to your garden
Alan Titchmarsh has highlighted a number of plants that can help encourage birds to come into your garden

Sun, 29 Mar 2026 17:04:57 +0100
The easy way to work out the best value supermarket deals in seconds
A maths expert has shared an easy tip to work out the best value supermarket deals in seconds, and not get fleeced

Sun, 29 Mar 2026 17:03:52 +0100
The best garden shrubs and perennials you need to get if you hate pruning
While pruning is needed for a number of plants in the spring period, there are also a few you can get if you want an easier option

Sun, 29 Mar 2026 14:47:43 +0100
Can you rescue an over-pruned hydrangea? What to do if you’ve cut too hard
Hydrangeas are plants that need to be pruned, but it is possible to go too far and cut them too hard. Here's what to do if that happens.

Sun, 29 Mar 2026 14:46:39 +0100
Brits issued urgent passport warning to avoid 2026 holiday plans being ruined
Brits who are heading abroad on holiday this year have been reminded to do one simple check to avoid ruining their holiday plans.

Sun, 29 Mar 2026 10:02:15 +0100
Babies cast list for BBC series starring Paapa Essiedu and Siobhán Cullen
Paapa Essiedu and Siobhán Cullen lead the cast of BBC drama series Babies from writer Stefan Golaszewski

Sun, 29 Mar 2026 09:56:39 +0100
Emmerdale and Corrie face more TV schedule changes this week – when to watch
Emmerdale and Coronation Street will see more schedule changes this week due to an England football match being aired on ITV1 on Tuesday, March 31.

Sun, 29 Mar 2026 09:40:11 +0100
Gladiators 2026 winners are revealed after breathtaking final challenges
Gladiators concluded its 2026 series as two contestants emerged as winners in the BBC gameshow.

Sun, 29 Mar 2026 09:35:50 +0100
Second BGT golden buzzer awarded to 'amazing' singer with a 'fantastic voice'
Filipino singer Matty Juniosa became the second person to be awarded a golden buzzer in tonight's (Saturday, March 28) episode of Britain's Got Talent

Sat, 28 Mar 2026 16:00:00 +0000
These Bucks criminals were jailed last month
Here's a round-up of Buckinghamshire criminals jailed last month...

Sat, 28 Mar 2026 16:43:32 +0000
Transport disruption for bus services with M40 closures
Travellers going between Oxford and London have been warned of changes to a key transport service amid M40 closures.

Sat, 28 Mar 2026 16:18:01 +0000
Bucks drug dealer jailed after £35,000 worth of cannabis found at his home
“Hazizi tried – and failed – to bluff officers into believing his motives were entirely innocent"

Sat, 28 Mar 2026 12:10:04 +0000
Police cordon on residential road after 'targeted' incident - as it happened
Officers responded to a 'suspicious incident' from last night

Sat, 28 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Planning round up - Three applications that stood out this week
Here are three planning applications that caught our attention this week.

Sat, 28 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
The 1930s Hollywood film star who had links with Buckinghamshire
BACK in the 1930s, this young lady was responsible for entertaining thousands and thousands of people world-wide. Born in Stanley Avenue in Chesham in October 1914, young Joan Gardener persuaded her wine merchant father Arthur to send her to stage sc...

Sat, 28 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
The history of Pilot Coaches, a provider of coach-travel in Wycombe
If you are of mature years, as a youngster did you enjoy trips to the seaside, or journeys such as that to the New Theatre in Oxford. If so, you will probably be familiar with the name Pilot Coaches, a provider of coach-travel in Wycombe for over 50 ...

Sat, 28 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Laura Kyrke-Smith MP: 'Buckinghamshire Council left our area vulnerable'
I know that residents are worried about Buckinghamshire Council’s Local Plan, which sets out potential sites for housing developments, writes the MP for Aylesbury Laura Kyrke-Smith.

Sat, 28 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
'So proud': Michelin-starred Bucks pub celebrates receiving 2026 plaque
The staff of a Michelin-starred The Hand and Flowers Marlow pub have celebrated receiving their 2026 guide plaque.

Sat, 28 Mar 2026 11:40:04 +0000
Thames Water unveils new 'baby hedgehogs' to clear sewers
Thames Water has introduced new 10cm sewer-clearing devices nicknamed 'baby hedgehogs' to remove blockages caused by wet wipes in narrow pipes.

Sat, 28 Mar 2026 11:32:46 +0000
King Charles suffers awkward blunder during visit to business
King Charles suffered an awkward blunder during a visit near Oxford across the county border.

Sat, 28 Mar 2026 16:21:05 +0000
Red Arrows will break record when it takes to skies over England
The RAF's Red Arrow display team is to break a new record when it flies over England soon.

Sat, 28 Mar 2026 19:00:00 +0000
Jazz festival announces new venue and lineup for fifth anniversary
Wycombe Jazz Festival has announced its fifth anniversary celebrations will be held at at The Brunel Shed.

Sat, 28 Mar 2026 17:43:00 +0000
Latest planning applications in Windsor and Maidenhead
These are the latest planning applications for Windsor and Maidenhead.

Sat, 28 Mar 2026 16:00:00 +0000
Farm celebrates as seven adorable piglets born
Kew Little Pigs in Buckinghamshire has welcomed seven piglets born to mum Willow.

Sat, 28 Mar 2026 12:30:00 +0000
Maidenhead teenager named St John Ambulance regional cadet of the year
Maidenhead teenager Ethan Miller has been named St John Ambulance’s Regional Cadet of the Year.

Sat, 28 Mar 2026 12:30:00 +0000
Knife crime scheme launched in Thames Valley to be rolled out nationally
Operation Deter Youth, first piloted in Milton Keynes and Slough, is being rolled out nationally.

Sat, 28 Mar 2026 12:30:00 +0000
Teenager helps shine a light on realities of 10,000 children living with arthritis
Tamsin, 17, from Aylesbury, shared her experiences as part of an Arthritis UK exhibition in Parliament.

Sat, 28 Mar 2026 06:00:00 +0000
£40million funding for Slough Borough Council is a real test - please put us first
Slough’s £40 million Pride of Place funding is more than a welcome investment. It is a test.

Sat, 28 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Thames Valley Police-backed ID card launched for autistic people hits 5,500 users
More than 5,500 autistic people now carry a Thames Valley Autism Alert Card.

Sat, 28 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Skatepark in 'significant decline' to be fully refurbished after funding agreed
A skatepark in Maidenhead, which has been ‘in significant decline’, will be fully refurbished after councillors agreed to put forward the extra funding needed.

Sat, 28 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Six-bedroom home with swimming pool on sale for £5.5m
Bay Tree House, situated on Gregories Road, Beaconsfield, is on the market for a guide price of £5,500,000.

Sat, 28 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Stowe House to reopen in Spring with tours and activities
Stowe House will open daily from 10.30am to 4.30pm, inviting visitors to explore its grand State Rooms and learn about its history.

Sat, 28 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
ALL the planning applications made in Buckinghamshire
Here are the latest planning applications submitted to Buckinghamshire Council, featuring proposals for everything from ecological enhancements and new dwellings to tree works and changes of use.

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