Bucks Free Press
Sun, 29 Mar 2026 07:00:00 +0100What 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 +0100Marlow memories: Looking back on major demolitions past and present
Pre-eminent among Michaels 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 +0100Nostalgia: 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 companys advertisements in past editions of the Bucks Free Press newspaper.
Sun, 29 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0100Campaign 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 05:00:00 +0100Buckinghamshire 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 +0100Peppa 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 10:02:15 +0100Babies 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 +0100Emmerdale 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 +0100Gladiators 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 +0100Second 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 +0000These Bucks criminals were jailed last month
Here's a round-up of Buckinghamshire criminals jailed last month...
Sat, 28 Mar 2026 16:43:32 +0000Transport 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 +0000Bucks 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 +0000Police 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 +0000Planning 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 +0000The 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 +0000The 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 +0000Laura 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 +0000Thames 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 +0000King 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 +0000Red 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 +0000Jazz 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 +0000Latest planning applications in Windsor and Maidenhead
These are the latest planning applications for Windsor and Maidenhead.
Sat, 28 Mar 2026 16:00:00 +0000Farm 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 +0000Maidenhead 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 +0000Knife 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 +0000Teenager 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 +0000Six-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 +0000Thames 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 +0000Skatepark 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 +0000Stowe 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 +0000ALL 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.
Sat, 28 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000National Trust sites in Buckinghamshire reopening for spring season
National Trust properties across Buckinghamshire are reopening for the spring season after closing for winter conservation work.
Sat, 28 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000New company to take over parking enforcement across county
Buckinghamshire Council has awarded APCOA Parking (UK) Limited the contract for a county-wide service focused on reliability, consistency, and public safety.
Sat, 28 Mar 2026 16:40:18 +0000UK adults are 'gutted' when their parents bought them their last chocolate egg
More than half of adults are 'gutted' when their parents bought them their last chocolate egg.
Sat, 28 Mar 2026 16:30:00 +0000When is the Gladiators final on TV? See timings for 2026 series conclusion
Gladiators has reached the final of its 2026 series, but when will it be on TV, and who is taking part?
Sat, 28 Mar 2026 16:25:44 +0000‘Do not eat’ recall expands to 15 porridge products over mouse contamination fears
MOMA Foods recalled nine porridge products earlier this month due to possible mouse contamination but now the notice expands to 15 products.
Sat, 28 Mar 2026 16:14:57 +0000Burgers sold at UK supermarkets recalled with 'do not eat' warning for shoppers
A pack of burgers sold at UK supermarkets has been recalled by HECK with shoppers told to avoid eating them if they have an allergy or intolerance to milk.
Sat, 28 Mar 2026 16:03:31 +0000Strictly fans say BBC has 'ruined' show as another pro announces exit after 10 years
Another professional dancer has left Strictly Come Dancing, leaving fans questioning the BBC's "fishy" agenda.
Sat, 28 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0000Expert highlights simple budgeting hack that could save you hundreds
The framework, recommended by financial experts at Money Supermarket, is designed to make budgeting and saving easier.
Sat, 28 Mar 2026 11:07:00 +0000This Aldi '5 meals for £25' challenge actually worked - I couldn’t believe what I got
I tried the Aldi '5 meals for £25' challenge that's taking over TikTok to save money on my weekly food shop and I couldn't believe what I got
Sat, 28 Mar 2026 11:07:49 +0000Pension boost 2026 - full breakdown of new payments for those over State Pension Age
Pensioners could be hundreds of pounds better off from April 2026. Check the new State Pension and benefit increases.
Sat, 28 Mar 2026 11:04:57 +0000Grace full cast list for series 6 of ITV crime-drama series starring John Simm
John Simm and Richie Campbell are back to lead the cast of Grace on ITV, which is now on its sixth series
Sat, 28 Mar 2026 10:59:13 +0000The Motability change many drivers didn’t see coming - and it could cost you
Disabled drivers could face higher Motability costs after £300m tax changes force new charges and reduced allowances.
Sat, 28 Mar 2026 10:58:30 +0000All the pension and DWP benefits rising - how much more you’ll get from April 2026
Millions of pensioners and people who receive benefits will see a boost to their payments from April 2026
Sat, 28 Mar 2026 10:57:00 +0000UK drivers falling foul of commonly believed motorway myth and facing fines
Millions of us use the motorway everyday, but may be putting ourselves at risk of speeding fined due to an incorrect understanding of motorway cameras.
Sat, 28 Mar 2026 10:54:58 +0000The areas of the UK you are most likely to be involved in a crash revealed
Data from the Department for Transport has revealed that one in every five road accidents happen in the same city
Sat, 28 Mar 2026 10:53:51 +0000'Do not eat' warnings for shoppers at Sainsbury's, Lidl, Tesco, Morrisons and more
Customers who have purchased any of the affected items are advised to take note of the possible health risks and follow the official guidance