Bucks Free Press
Fri, 02 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100Man jailed for using another person's bank card in £47 fraud
Wycombe Magistrates’ Court cases include drink-driving bans, fraud imprisonment, cocaine possession, theft and court order breaches involving seven defendants.
Fri, 02 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100Bucks MP welcomes ‘King of the North’ to Chequers before issuing MOD Bicester warning
A Buckinghamshire MP has welcomed new Prime Minister Andy Burnham to his country residence in the county, before warning him about plans for an asylum centre near the border.
Fri, 02 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100Plans to turn closed High Wycombe pub into a convenience store are blocked by council
Plans to turn a closed High Wycombe pub into a convenience store have been blocked after the council ruled its loss as a community facility had not been justified.
Fri, 02 Oct 2026 08:20:03 +0100Man, 82, to appear in court after being charged with child sex crimes
An 82-year-old man has been charged with sexual assault.
Fri, 02 Oct 2026 07:58:11 +0100Woman, 26, arrested after handgun allegedly seen in Buckinghamshire town
Armed police were called to an industrial estate in Marlow following reports of a woman being seen with a handgun.
Fri, 02 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100Pizza Express restaurant on busy Buckinghamshire high street gets new hygiene score
Pizza Express in Marlow has received a new food hygiene rating following its latest inspection by Buckinghamshire Council.
Fri, 02 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100High Wycombe and Marlow pubs earn place in prestigious Good Beer Guide 2027
A pub in High Wycombe and another in Marlow have secured places in the latest edition of the Good Beer Guide, which celebrates the best venues for cask ale across the country.
Fri, 02 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100'It blights our neighbourhoods' - Councillor slams ongoing fly-tipping issues
A Buckinghamshire councillor has spoken out over fly-tipping in High Wycombe after fresh incidents were reported in his ward.
Fri, 02 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100Empty High Wycombe shop could become a Polish deli selling alcohol from 7am every day
An empty shop on High Wycombe’s High Street could become a Polish delicatessen selling beer, spirits and liqueurs from 7am every day.
Fri, 02 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100International business to open in High Wycombe ahead of Christmas run in
Christmas preparations are getting under way at the Eden Shopping Centre in High Wycombe, with fragrance retailer Yankee Candle set to open a festive pop-up store ahead of the busy seasonal shopping period.
Fri, 02 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100Up to five homes planned for green belt field on the edge of Flackwell Heath village
Up to five homes could be built on a green belt field on the edge of Flackwell Heath under plans.
Fri, 02 Oct 2026 09:29:28 +0100Urgent warning to parents over baby sleeping bags after 50 UK recalls
Childcare providers, carers and families have been instructed not to buy or use the items for unsupervised sleep in cots or cribs.
Fri, 02 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100Steel firm given go-ahead at village depot despite fears over noise and heavy lorries
A steel fabrication business has been given the go-ahead to move to a village depot despite fears over noise and heavy lorries using a driveway between homes.
Thu, 01 Oct 2026 14:03:25 +0100New Hush store set to open on Marlow High Street this year
Premium womenswear brand Hush has selected Marlow for one of its first full-price stores, with the new shop due to open later this year.
Thu, 01 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100Cars pile up dozens of parking tickets in High Wycombe as councillor demands action
Action has been demanded over car traders leaving vehicles in Wycombe’s car parks and on verges, with some collecting dozens of parking tickets.
Thu, 01 Oct 2026 16:00:00 +0100Amersham teenager who was four years behind in maths aims for higher GCSE exam
An Amersham student who was working four years behind in maths is now considering taking the higher-tier GCSE exam after dramatically improving her confidence and ability.
Thu, 01 Oct 2026 13:40:40 +0100Buckinghamshire youth football clubs invited to feature in newspaper supplement
Children’s football clubs from across Buckinghamshire are being invited to take part in a special newspaper showcase celebrating grassroots sport.
Thu, 01 Oct 2026 12:47:15 +0100Huge fire tears through former solicitors' office in the early hours of the morning
A huge fire tore through a former solicitors' office in Chesham during the early hours of Thursday morning, prompting road closures and a major emergency service response.
Thu, 01 Oct 2026 12:30:00 +0100High Wycombe church among 19 groups to receive share of £725,000 support fund
A frequently-visited High Wycombe church is among 19 organisations across Buckinghamshire set to receive a share of more than £725,000 to help residents facing cost-of-living pressures.
Thu, 01 Oct 2026 12:17:26 +0100House regularly reported for anti-social behaviour given closure order
A resident involved in months of anti-social behaviour has been evicted from a property in Bourne End after police secured a closure order.
Thu, 01 Oct 2026 11:52:45 +0100Stolen mopeds found and recovered after being spotted by 'eagle-eyed' resident
Two stolen mopeds were recovered after being spotted being ridden through Denham at the weekend.
Thu, 01 Oct 2026 11:49:22 +0100Jobs lost as UK high street chain shuts 19 more stores amid plans to close 150 sites
TG Jones, formerly known as WH Smith, has been forced to shut more stores, affecting locations across the country.
Thu, 01 Oct 2026 10:01:30 +0100Free suicide prevention training launched in Buckinghamshire town
A free suicide prevention training programme is being offered in Marlow as part of efforts to raise awareness and equip people with the skills needed to support those who may be struggling.
Thu, 01 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100Max's Pottery: From a garden shed to a High Wycombe town centre studio
A new pottery studio has opened in High Wycombe town centre after its owner took a "leap of faith" and left behind a career in theatre to pursue a passion for ceramics.
Thu, 01 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100Wycombe roads named among county's biggest fine hotspots for yellow box junctions
Three of Buckinghamshire's five biggest yellow box junction hotspots are in High Wycombe, new figures have revealed.
Thu, 01 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100Council declines to rule on Wycombe supermarket makeover after shutter removal order
A Wycombe supermarket has been told the council will not determine its application for a makeover already carried out at its High Street store.
Thu, 01 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100The 40 most in-demand primary schools in Buckinghamshire
Admissions data has revealed the most in-demand primary schools in Buckinghamshire, with Abbey View Primary Academy topping the list. See the top 40.
Thu, 01 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100High Wycombe Polish supermarket begins transfer into High Street space
The relocation of a popular High Wycombe supermarket appears to be moving a step closer after branding for its new store appeared on the High Street.
Thu, 01 Oct 2026 13:24:00 +0100Grade II listed Bucks home with literary links hits the market
A Grade II listed home with links to a Buckinghamshire author has gone on the market for a guide price of £2 million.
Thu, 01 Oct 2026 12:30:00 +0100High Wycombe's Leigh-Anne Pinnock set for Celebrity Traitors debut
Viewers will see Buckinghamshire-born singer Leigh-Anne Pinnock enter Ardross Castle tonight as the new series of BBC hit show Celebrity Traitors begins.
Thu, 01 Oct 2026 11:48:48 +0100Tesco apologises as horrified mum claims she found 'worms' in roast chicken
She said she saw two worm-like creatures and described the chicken, purchased from Tesco, as "filthy" and covered in seeds.
Thu, 01 Oct 2026 16:00:00 +0100Palestine solidarity stall announced for Marlow's Duck Pond Market
A charity stall raising money for Palestinians is set to take part in Marlow's Duck Pond Market later this month.
Thu, 01 Oct 2026 15:57:11 +0100Latest Celebrity Traitors updates including start date, lineup, new twists and more
There are 21 famous faces heading to Scotland's Ardross Castle for the new series of Celebrity Traitors.
Thu, 01 Oct 2026 16:00:00 +0100School revives tradition as part of anniversary celebrations
Pupils and staff at Wycombe Abbey have revived a tradition dating back to the school's earliest days as part of celebrations marking its 130th anniversary.
Thu, 01 Oct 2026 11:47:42 +0100What speed actually triggers a speed camera? Car expert explains
Here is everything motorists need to know about how speed cameras work, the speeds that can trigger them, and common myths
Thu, 01 Oct 2026 10:13:37 +0100Garden centre set to give away five Christmas trees to schools and nurseries
Dobbies' Beaconsfield is giving away five free Nordmann Fir Christmas trees to local schools and nurseries. Apply by November 5, 2026.
Thu, 01 Oct 2026 11:48:21 +0100Highway Code warning as common act could see UK drivers fined £1,000
Car experts have warned this gesture could be breaking the Highway Code and see drivers fined £1,000
Thu, 01 Oct 2026 14:51:13 +0100Wycombe university has licence to sponsor international students’ visas suspended
A High Wycombe university has had its permission to sponsor international students’ visas suspended by the government.
Thu, 01 Oct 2026 10:27:20 +0100New local media planning tool Raid launches today
The local news media sector's new audience measurement platform Regional Audience Intelligence Data (Raid) has officially launched today, enabling media planners to see local more clearly.
Thu, 01 Oct 2026 10:24:11 +0100Young advocate wins Centrepoint Award for her work to change the care system
A 22-year-old advocate from Kent will be recognised for her work to improve the housing system for care leavers at a London awards ceremony this month.
Wed, 30 Sep 2026 20:00:00 +0100Buckinghamshire teenager celebrates BBC Proms performance
A 17-year-old composer from Chalfont St Giles has seen his music performed at the BBC Proms after winning the Upper Junior category of the BBC Young Composer Competition.
Wed, 30 Sep 2026 18:11:46 +0100Chesham man jailed for assault, theft and fraud by false representation offences
A Chesham man has been jailed following a police investigation.
Wed, 30 Sep 2026 12:30:00 +0100Change to opening hours at Buckinghamshire household recycling centres
Buckinghamshire household recycling centres will switch to winter opening hours from October 1, with sites open from 9am to 4pm until March 31, 2027.
Wed, 30 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100Really tight site’: Lorry plan approved beside nursery despite village objections
Plans to turn former farm buildings into light industrial premises have been approved despite objections over lorries using an access shared with a nursery.
Wed, 30 Sep 2026 16:00:00 +0100Pitch Perfect: Traveller site near High Wycombe approved despite objections
Plans for a traveller site just outside Wycombe have been approved despite objections.
Wed, 30 Sep 2026 17:21:11 +0100Air ambulance lands in green space near High Wycombe
An air ambulance landed in a green space just outside High Wycombe.
Wed, 30 Sep 2026 16:00:00 +0100Temporary closure announced at High Wycombe gym
High Wycombe gym-goers will face a brief disruption next month as The Gym Group prepares to give its Castle Street site a refresh.
Wed, 30 Sep 2026 16:00:00 +0100Frank Skinner lifts lid on Terry Wogan wig mystery
A long-running mystery surrounding the late Sir Terry Wogan has been solved after comedian Frank Skinner revealed the former Taplow resident wore three different wigs.
Wed, 30 Sep 2026 16:00:00 +0100High Wycombe Halifax closure pushed back amid Lloyds refurbishment works
Halifax customers in High Wycombe have been given a last-minute reprieve after the bank confirmed its High Street branch will remain open for a further two-and-a-half months.
Wed, 30 Sep 2026 15:36:02 +0100British Heart Foundation stock still inside closed High Wycombe shop
More than a month after the British Heart Foundation closed its High Wycombe charity shop for good, bags of donated items are still being cleared from the premises.