Bucks Free Press
Tue, 24 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000Plans to demolish private hire firm building in High Wycombe and replace with new one
Plans have been submitted to demolish an industrial building in High Wycombe and replace the site with a workshop and offices for a private hire company.
Tue, 24 Mar 2026 08:04:10 +0000Bucks pubs could be forced to close if customers continue to bring own booze
"You might save the money but you could lose the pub", says The Dolphin, Newport Pagnell manager of a pub that may be forced to close.
Tue, 24 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000New day nursery due to open in Buckinghamshire town this summer
A new day nursery in High Wycombe is due to open in the town later on this year.
Tue, 24 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000Chesham Waitrose asks for permission to sell alcohol 24 hours a day
Waitrose in Chesham has applied for permission to sell alcohol 24 hours a day.
Mon, 23 Mar 2026 08:04:54 +0000Driver fined £200 for driving too slowly on M40 motorway
A driver has been fined £200 for driving too slowly on the M40 motorway between Thame and Bicester in Oxfordshire.
Mon, 23 Mar 2026 16:13:24 +0000Wycombe Bucks council offices still for sale at £5m more than two months on
High Wycombe’s historic council offices are still on the market with a £5million price tag — more than two months after the landmark building was first listed for sale on January 13.
Mon, 23 Mar 2026 12:30:00 +0000Sri Lankan restaurant in Wycombe applies for late licence variation
A Sri Lankan restaurant in Wycombe has applied for permission to play recorded music until 2am.
Mon, 23 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000Plan for Bucks farmland that could enable 2,875 new residents moves forward
A new park development on Chesham farmland could enable the building of over 1,000 new homes for 2,875 new residents.
Mon, 23 Mar 2026 16:00:00 +0000Small and independent businesses to encouraged for 'pop-up park' initiative
Business owners across Buckinghamshire are being encouraged to step forward as the county’s popular park pop‑ups scheme officially reopens for applications.
Mon, 23 Mar 2026 12:39:30 +0000Science Minister visits Silverstone to see 'cutting-edge innovation'
Science Minister Lord Vallance has visited Silverstone Park to see first-hand the cutting‑edge innovation taking place at the world‑renowned engineering and technology hub.
Mon, 23 Mar 2026 12:12:45 +0000'Pray for that little boy - Residents react as three-year-old boy hit by car
Residents in High Wycombe have reacted with shock and sadness after a three-year-old boy was left in a life‑threatening condition after being hit by a car in the town.
Mon, 23 Mar 2026 07:24:26 +0000Buckinghamshire roadwork plans: Which roads will be worked on in the coming weeks?
Here is the latest set of roadworks and repairs which are due to take place in Buckinghamshire over the next weeks.
Mon, 23 Mar 2026 07:03:54 +0000Buckinghamshire records one of the biggest surges in job adverts
Buckinghamshire has recorded one of the biggest increases in job adverts across the UK in recent months, according to new figures from the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC).
Mon, 23 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000Football shirt charity thanks Wycombe Wanderers as cause reaches new milestone
A charity that sends surplus football kits to some of the most impoverished areas in the world has thanked Wycombe Wanderers for their contributions as they achieved another milestone.
Mon, 23 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000Bucks named as area with biggest increase in job vacancies in new recruitment report
Job vacancies are on the rise according to new research, which suggests that Bucks is seeing one of the biggest increases in the country.
Mon, 23 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000In the dock: Motorist who failed to stop after crash sentenced for drink driving
A driver who failed to stop after a crash with another vehicle is among those who have been sentenced at High Wycombe Magistrates' Court.
Mon, 23 Mar 2026 17:34:08 +0000Met Office warning of 'big change' to UK weather this week - here's what to expect
Hail, thunder, and even snow are on the cards as the UK faces a sudden return to wintry weather.
Mon, 23 Mar 2026 15:28:39 +0000The services and businesses that would get priority in a UK fuel rationing plan
Emergency service vehicles and public transport would be among the services getting priority in the event of a UK fuel rationing plan
Mon, 23 Mar 2026 19:54:01 +0000‘Perfect storm’ of rising costs threatens future for Thames Valley hospitality sector
A “perfect storm” of rising costs is threatening the future of hospitality businesses.
Mon, 23 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000National Trust site to host popular children's adventure this spring
The National Trust announced that the interactive 'We're Going on a Bear Hunt' trail will be open to visitors this spring at Cliveden.
Mon, 23 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000DWP launches major PIP benefits review seeking views from claimants
A new PIP review could reshape disability benefits. Officials are asking the public to submit evidence - here’s how it works.
Mon, 23 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000Council Tax warning: Thousands could pay less or nothing if they qualify
Millions of households are facing a brutal council tax hike this April—with bills jumping by up to 10% in some areas.
Mon, 23 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +000010 UK restaurants that have featured in the Michelin Guide that have closed recently
A number of UK restaurants that featured in the Michelin Guide, including some from London, Cornwall and Manchester, have shut in the last year
Mon, 23 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000DWP ‘over 80 pension’ boost worth up to £5,759 a year - 4 ways to qualify
This overlooked pension payment could increase your income by £5,759 a year. Find out if you qualify.
Mon, 23 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000Airlines, including 1 in UK, that entered liquidation or administration in 2026
Three airlines, including one in the UK, have entered liquidation or administration in 2026, while another has shut down entirely - see which ones.
Sun, 22 Mar 2026 10:22:49 +0000Three-year-old in life-threatening condition after crash on High Wycombe road
A three-year-old boy has been left in a life-threatening condition in hospital after being hit by a car on Hicks Farm Rise in High Wycombe.
Sun, 22 Mar 2026 16:00:00 +0000Bucks New University named as cheapest student halls in region in new list
Buckinghamshire New University (BNU) has been named as the institution with the cheapest student halls in southeast England by Monzo bank.
Sun, 22 Mar 2026 13:46:27 +0000'Avoid the area' warning amid temporary lights for 'dangerous' manhole cover collapse
The lights on Station Road and the junction with Chiltern Avenue, near Amersham Station are due to the "dangerous" manhole.
Sun, 22 Mar 2026 11:46:29 +0000Man in 40s dead after crash on A-road set to be 'closed for some time' amid probe
A man in his forties has died at the scene of a crash on A4146 southbound carriageway between Newton Leys and Stoke Road, Stoke Hammond.
Sun, 22 Mar 2026 09:36:15 +0000Bucks A-road section closed as police 'deal with incident' after crash
A4146 between Leighton Road (Soulbury turn) to Newton Leys Roundabout has been closed after a crash.
Sun, 22 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000'Frustration' as government approves 330 green belt homes after planning battle
Beaconsfield Beeches Park 330-home green belt development has been approved by the Government's planning inspectorate.
Sun, 22 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000Pub that serves 'absolutely delicious' food gets new hygiene score
A popular Chesham pub has received a new hygiene score following a recent inspection.
Sun, 22 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000Sarah Green MP: 'Preserving what makes our communities so special'
Buckinghamshire Council is in the process of drawing up their “Local Plan”; a document created by Local Authorities in consultation with the community to guide where future developments should be located
Sun, 22 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000Passengers warned as Bucks railway line to close for track upgrades
Passengers have been warned as a Buckinghamshire railway is set to close for track upgrades.
Sun, 22 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000Immersive light art exhibition set to open at Waddesdon Manor
Waddesdon Manor is hosting immersive light art exhibition, the Four Seasons.
Sun, 22 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000Andrew Lloyd Webber’s CATS heading to Milton Keynes
Andrew Lloyd Webber’s musical CATS is heading to Milton Keynes.
Sun, 22 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000Burnham artist raises awareness of endangered gorilla through her work
Burnham artist Gemma Jones is raising awareness of the critically endangered Cross River gorilla.
Sun, 22 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000TV presenter Professor Alice Roberts coming to Wycombe Swan
BBC television presenter Prof Alice Roberts is set to bring her new stage show to High Wycombe’s Swan Theatre.
Sun, 22 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000Iconic 90s thriller comes to stage in Milton Keynes
Single White Female will play at Milton Keynes Theatre from Tuesday, April 21 to Saturday, April 25.
Sat, 21 Mar 2026 21:13:51 +0000Large emergency response as police close off Wycombe road
A High Wycombe road has been closed off as police and firefighters attend an incident
Sat, 21 Mar 2026 13:06:13 +0000Thousands turn out for Eid celebration in High Wycombe park
Thousands of people turned out to celebrate Eid at a High Wycombe park with a free breakfast and ice cream.
Sat, 21 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000Plans to demolish house and build 19 flats hampered by parking concerns
Plans to demolish a house on Marlow Hill in Wycombe and replace it with 19 flats will need to return to a planning committee after councillors were unable to make a decision.
Sat, 21 Mar 2026 16:00:00 +0000Police officer who sent 'sexualised and misogynistic' messages avoids dismissal
A Milton Keynes-based TVP officer has avoided dismissal after taking part in "sexualised and misogynistic" conversations in a WhatsApp group.
Sat, 21 Mar 2026 12:50:33 +0000Entry ban for Bucks property amid 'persistent antisocial behaviour'
An entry ban has been put in place at a Chesham property amid "persistent" antisocial behaviour issues.
Sat, 21 Mar 2026 12:30:00 +0000'Denounce' Tory leadership stance and support Muslim community call for council boss
The leader of Bucks Council has been called on to "denounce" statements by Conservative Party leadership and to support the county's Muslim community.
Sat, 21 Mar 2026 12:30:00 +0000Young dancer says goodbye to mum after battling to bring body back from Tunisia
A young dancer said goodbye to her mother on Thursday after winning a herculean battle to bring her back from Tunisia
Sat, 21 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000Country pub once named as the best in the UK gets new hygiene score
A Buckinghamshire pub that has been regarded as one of the best in the country has received a new hygiene score.
Sat, 21 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000A bit of an investigation reveals yet another forgotten Marlow tea room
I AM indebted to the records left by Michael Eagleton for the gist of this article. About ten years ago Michael was sent three small snapshots by Claire Coltman who lived in Sturminster Newton in Dorset.
Sat, 21 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000Happy Anniversary! Celebrating 35 years of Amersham Museum
THIS month the Museum is celebrating a special anniversary. On Saturday 23 March 1991, the Museum was officially opened at 49 High Street by Earl and Countess Howe. £163,700 had been raised by the community and it was a great credit to all those inv...
Sat, 21 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000Old photos: A look back at High Wycombe from 100 years ago
With the main nostalgia article describing the foundation of High Wycombe Rotary back in 1926, it is an opportune time to take a look at Wycombe town centre as it was 100 years ago. Here are a few pictures of the town as it was back then, these are t...