Bucks Free Press

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 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 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.

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
High Wycombe Omniplex Cinema renovation plans approved
Plans to renovate a High Wycombe cinema have been given the go-ahead.

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Major proposed change to marriage law could save couples thousands
This proposal is part of a significant shake-up of marriage laws in England, aiming to offer couples more choice

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
One million students urged to get free NHS MenB jab – where can you get one?
A one-off NHS programme is offering a free two-dose Meningitis B vaccine for school leavers, including first-time university students in England under 25

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Children can meet beloved storybook character for free this summer
A free event based on the beloved children's book Room on the Broom is coming Wendover Woods this summer.

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Eight Buckinghamshire parks recognised among best in country
Eight Buckinghamshire parks have been recognised among the best in the country having retained their Green Flag Awards.

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Victorian split-level maisonette for sale in Buckinghamshire
Listed at £450,000, the property in Orchard Leigh, Chesham has three double bedrooms, two bathrooms, and a private garden.

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
The 'wonderful' Buckinghamshire pub serving perfect lunches and 'top notch' service
The Jolly Cricketers in Beaconsfield has been described as "wonderful" and praised for serving perfect lunches.

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
The latest planning applications in Buckinghamshire
Here is a summary of the latest planning applications submitted to Buckinghamshire Council in the week beginning July 6.

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 18:02:55 +0100
Dispersal order in place in High Wycombe town centre
A dispersal order is currently in place in High Wycombe town centre and surrounding areas.

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Council orders landowner to demolish hardstanding built without planning permission
A landowner has been ordered to rip up a stretch of hardstanding laid without planning permission in protected Chilterns countryside.

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Chesham motor show could keep using park despite residents' objections
The Chesham Motor Show looks set to continue using Lowndes Park despite complaints about the event’s expansion into the green space.

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
In the dock: Man jailed for breaching slavery and trafficking risk order
The following cases have appeared in High Wycombe Magistrates ...

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 20:00:00 +0100
Councillors clash over removal of public comments from planning portal
A call for formal scrutiny of Buckinghamshire Council’s decision to stop publishing public comments on planning applications has been removed from a motion following a heated debate.

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Man jailed for a spate of crimes including ABH, theft, criminal damage and exposure
A 27-year-old man has been jailed for 23 months after carrying out a series of offences in Holmer Green and Hazlemere.

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Application reveals plans for Wagamama at Beaconsfield Services
Plans to open a Wagamama at Beaconsfield Services have been revealed in a licensing application.

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 13:15:52 +0100
New Chair Discovery Centre opening in Wycombe to showcase town's furniture history
A new attraction dedicated to High Wycombe's world-famous chairmaking heritage is set to open its doors for the first time this month.

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 12:30:00 +0100
Top business tips shared at historic estate as entrepreneurs meet
A historic estate near Chesham best known for its secret wartime past has welcomed dozens of aspiring entrepreneurs looking to unlock a very different kind of intelligence.

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 12:08:10 +0100
High Wycombe fishmonger handed the LOWEST possible food hygiene rating
An independent fishmonger in High Wycombe has been given the lowest possible food hygiene rating following a recent inspection.

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 11:40:46 +0100
Shoplifter who stole from Tesco, Aldi and M&S in High Wycombe sentenced
A prolific shoplifter who targeted several High Wycombe stores has been jailed.

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 08:27:00 +0100
High Wycombe actor lands leading role in new Netflix romantic drama series
High Wycombe star Aaron Taylor-Johnson lands leading role in major new Netflix adaptation.

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 07:26:56 +0100
Man convicted after Ring doorbell caught him urinating at front door
A man has been prosecuted after being caught urinating outside a house on a doorbell video.

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 07:01:00 +0100
Murder charge for Bucks man after two-year investigation into shooting
A murder charge has been brought against an Aylesbury man as part of a major investigation which has lasted nearly two years.

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
'It's a shock': Village residents react after brothers jailed over crime network
Residents and workers in Flackwell Heath have spoken of their shock after two Buckinghamshire brothers were jailed for their roles in a major organised crime group that operated from the village.

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
One man band to the region's best: Bucks scaffolder on incredible five year journey
A Buckinghamshire scaffolder who started out with a pick-up truck and a handful of weekend jobs has built a company employing more than 10 people and carrying out projects across three counties.

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
NHS trust and councillor pay tribute after woman dies following hospital crash
Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust has expressed its condolences after a woman died following a collision involving five vehicles in a car park at Stoke Mandeville Hospital.

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
School students and OAPs restore benches at retirement village
Students from Sir William Ramsay School in Hazlemere rolled up their sleeves to help refurbish benches at a retirement village.

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Aylesbury vet hospital saves life of dangerously ill puppy
An Aylesbury vet hospital has helped to save the life of a dangerously ill labrador puppy, Loki.

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Tributes paid after death of former Buckinghamshire County Council chief executive
Tributes have been paid to a former Buckinghamshire County Council chief executive.

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Former Wycombe day centre could become new facility for young people
A former adult day centre in High Wycombe could become a specialist educational facility for young people.

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 11:49:22 +0100
TV legend daughter's £3.95m mansion with swimming pool unsold
The £3.95m Oxfordshire mansion and swimming pool belonging to the daughter of TV legend Dame Mary Berry remains unsold.

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Councillor calls access road 'accident waiting to happen'
A councillor has said an access road into the Gomm Valley housing development is an “accident waiting to happen”.

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 14:55:26 +0100
Police release CCTV footage after exposure incident
Police have released a CCTV image following an indecent exposure incident in Aylesbury.

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Buckinghamshire council leader comments on Operation Raise the Colours activism
Nearly one year after Operation Raise the Colours activism began, Buckinghamshire Council leader Steven Broadbent has reasserted his position on the campaign.

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Older people can unknowingly put themsleves at risk during heatwaves
Older people are unknowingly putting themselves at risk during periods of extreme heat.

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 17:46:50 +0100
Fresh appeal to find convicted killer on what would have been daughter's birthday
A fresh appeal has been issued to trace a convicted killer who remains on the run as his daughter would have celebrated her fourth birthday today.

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 15:26:45 +0100
University student wins contest to design town's cultural charter logo
A Buckinghamshire New University student has won a competition to create the official logo for Chesham Town Council's Cultural & Creative Charter.

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 13:24:19 +0100
BNU climbs 23 places in new university rankings
Buckinghamshire New University (BNU) has risen 23 places in the latest National Student Survey (NSS) rankings, with the institution celebrating strong results across a range of categories.

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 12:30:00 +0100
'We live in fear': Marlow family speak out over anti-social behaviour in the town
A Marlow family say years of anti-social behaviour have left them living in fear, with their teenage daughter giving up work and future opportunities because she is too worried to leave her parents at home.

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 12:30:00 +0100
Headteacher proud as school near High Wycombe secures strong Ofsted rating
A primary school in Hazlemere has been praised by Ofsted after achieving the highest rating available in five areas under the watchdog's new inspection framework.

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 12:14:22 +0100
Celebrity chef Tom Kerridge reveals only 'two' of his restaurants are making profit
Celebrity chef Tom Kerridge has revealed that only two of his five hospitality businesses are currently making a profit, despite overseeing some of the country's most acclaimed restaurants.

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