Bucks Free Press
Fri, 06 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000High Wycombe shop’s 3am booze bid includes a Guinness twist
A High Wycombe convenience store is seeking permission to sell alcohol until 3am every day, and to change a licence condition covering some stronger beers and stouts.
Fri, 06 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000Alison Hammond and Chesney Hawkes join Taskmaster’s New Year Treat line-up
Taskmaster New Year Treat line-up announced: Alison Hammond, Chesney Hawkes, Francis Bourgeois, Maryam Moshiri and Rob Rinder will compete for Greg’s trophy.
Fri, 06 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000Councillors push for M&S Foodhall plans to go before committee
Councillors have raised Green Belt, traffic and town centre concerns over plans for a new M&S Foodhall on White Lion Road, Amersham.
Fri, 06 Nov 2026 09:20:52 +0000Men, 21 and 28, named as they are charged with the murder of ex-Marlow footballer
Two men have been charged with murder following the death of former Marlow footballer, Ezekiel Williams.
Fri, 06 Nov 2026 09:06:11 +0000Tributes paid after councillor described as a 'dedicated public servant' dies
Tributes have been paid following the sudden death of an Aylesbury town councillor.
Fri, 06 Nov 2026 08:16:13 +0000National Rail confirm no trains between two Buckinghamshire stations
Passengers travelling between Marlow and Bourne End are facing disruption today after all train services were suspended due to a points failure.
Fri, 06 Nov 2026 07:10:33 +0000'I really love it here' - When Russell Brand turned on Marlow's Christmas lights
Following his conviction as a rapist and sex offender, here is when former Marlow resident and disgraced actor and comedian Russell Brand turned on the town’s Christmas lights.
Fri, 06 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000'I wasn't mentally ready to give up' - Homeowner speaks out after house fire
A High Wycombe family who feared watching their "whole life savings go up in flames" have spoken of the terror after their house caught fire.
Fri, 06 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000Free rail travel to London offered to veterans and serving military personnel
Free rail travel to London is being offered to veterans and serving military personnel this Remembrance weekend.
Fri, 06 Nov 2026 09:24:36 +0000Memorial appeal for heroic World War II 'Ghost Patrol' soldiers
They were known as the ‘Ghost Patrol’ by opposing Italian forces because the unit often appeared suddenly out of nowhere in the deep desert
Thu, 05 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000Wycombe homeowner told to remove wall or cut it to one metre by council
A wall and pillars erected without planning permission in High Wycombe must either be removed or reduced in height, Buckinghamshire Council has said.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026 16:00:00 +0000Drivers face weeks of delays as major High Wycombe road closes for resurfacing
Drivers face weeks of disruption in High Wycombe as a major road closes overnight for resurfacing, with diversions in place.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026 17:42:29 +0000Marlow footballer, 26, died of head injuries as murder investigation continues
A murder investigation into the death of a former Marlow footballer has revealed he died of a head injury.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026 16:00:00 +0000Odds Farm Park to host music bingo and comedy nights near Beaconsfield this November
Odds Farm Park near Beaconsfield will host two adult-only entertainment nights this November, including music bingo and live comedy.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026 16:00:00 +0000More than 10,000 speeding offences caught on Buckinghamshire roads
More than 10,000 speeding offences were detected by mobile and fixed cameras across Buckinghamshire during the first six months of 2026.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026 14:29:23 +0000Ex-Buckinghamshire resident Russell Brand found guilty of rape and sexual assaults
Actor and comedian Russell Brand has been found guilty of raping one of his fans and sexually assaulting three women.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026 14:12:45 +0000Rare First World War 'Death Penny' stolen from café ahead of Remembrance events
A rare First World War memorial plaque known as a "Death Penny" has been stolen from a Chesham café just days before a series of Remembrance events.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026 12:30:00 +0000Where to watch spectacular firework displays across Buckinghamshire this weekend
Firework displays are taking place across Buckinghamshire this weekend, including events in Naphill, Flackwell Heath, Beaconsfield and Marlow.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026 12:04:27 +0000Thousands turn out for Marlow Half Marathon as runners take on popular event
Thousands of runners, spectators and volunteers packed the streets of Marlow for the annual Marlow Half Marathon, creating a vibrant atmosphere across the town.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000In the dock: Drink and drug drivers convicted in High Wycombe court
The most recent cases concluded at High Magistrates Court.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000Flackwell Heath motocross death inquest hearing postponed as new date confirmed
A 23-year-old man who died following a crash at a motocross track in Flackwell Heath will now have the opening hearing of his inquest held a week later than originally planned.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000High street restaurant with a 'warm and cosy atmosphere' gets new hygiene score
A popular Marlow restaurant has received fresh feedback from food inspectors, with the results of its latest assessment now published.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026 20:00:00 +0000High Wycombe gym unveils refurbishment with new equipment and flooring
High Wycombe's Wycombe Rye Lido & Gym unveils refurbished gym on November 5, with new equipment, flooring, tours and free taster sessions after major investment.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026 16:30:49 +0000Two UK airports received threats as bomb alerts divert flights across Europe
Heathrow and Birmingham airport threats were assessed as not credible as bomb alerts diverted flights across Europe.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026 12:30:00 +0000More than one in 10 Thames Valley patients rate their experience of GP practices poor
More than one in 10 Thames Valley patients rated their overall experience of their GP practice as poor, according to new survey figures.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026 16:00:00 +00003,200-poppy Poppy Veil installed at Amersham Market Hall ahead of Remembrance Sunday
Amersham’s Poppy Veil, made by The Beacon School pupils, displays 3,200 poppies at Market Hall ahead of Remembrance Sunday on November 8.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026 16:00:00 +0000High Wycombe environmental groups celebrate milestone anniversaries
Wycombe Friends of the Earth and Wycombe Environment Centre have celebrated milestone anniversaries at an event attended by more than 60 people.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026 12:30:00 +0000Trefoil Guild raises £1,240 for local music therapy charity
Members of the Gerrards Cross and Denham Trefoil Guild have raised £1,240 for Chiltern Music Therapy to help support local people.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026 11:04:23 +0000Channel 4 axes major series after 11 years amid 'serious allegations of wrongdoing'
Channel 4 has cancelled Married At First Sight UK after an external review - season six and a UK/Australia spin-off will not be aired.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026 09:53:53 +0000Blue Badge drivers could face unexpected fines despite having a permit
UK Blue Badges are recognised in many European countries, but rules and concessions vary, as experts explain.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026 09:52:48 +0000Calls to cut state pension age to 65 and free up jobs for younger workers grow
More than 112,000 people have backed a petition to cut the state pension age to 65, arguing it could free up jobs for younger workers.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026 09:47:29 +0000Minister responds to claims smoky bacon crisps could be banned in UK in new EU deal
Angela Eagle told a Times Radio interviewer to "get a life" when asked about smoky bacon crisp labels and a UK-EU food deal.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026 16:00:00 +0000Stoke Mandeville care home staff take on 100-mile challenge for Dementia UK
Staff at a Fremantle Court Care Home are taking on 100 miles this November to raise money for Dementia UK.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026 10:13:17 +0000M&S shoppers to notice major change in stores under new plans
M&S will replace paper price tags with digital labels in some new UK stores.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000Five-bedroom Chesham Bois house with 100ft garden for sale
A detached house with five bedrooms and a south-westerly rear garden exceeding 100ft is for sale in Chesham Bois.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026 20:00:00 +0000Amersham and Chesham Christmas lights switch-ons announced
Christmas events are returning to Amersham and Chesham with markets, live music, Santa’s grottos and festive lights switch-ons.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026 16:00:00 +0000TV star Lucy Worsley among six big shows coming to High Wycombe this November
TV historian Lucy Worsley is among the big names and shows heading to High Wycombe this November, alongside comedy, music and ballet.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000'It feels awesome': Couple realise dream of opening £45,000 High Wycombe gym
A High Wycombe couple say “it feels awesome” after investing £45,000 and spending four years working towards opening their own gym.
Wed, 04 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000Wycombe A&E return hopes dealt a blow as review goes to Cabinet
A review launched after Buckinghamshire councillors called for a case to restore a full A&E department at Wycombe Hospital is heading to Cabinet, but it stops short of recommending one should be reopened.
Wed, 04 Nov 2026 20:00:00 +000091,000 homes planned for Bucks – but can the infrastructure keep up?
A local plan setting out how Buckinghamshire should provide the 91,000 homes is set to take a step forward.
Wed, 04 Nov 2026 09:04:50 +0000Kellogg’s removes rice grains from Rice Krispies due to ‘changing weather’
The firm has also removed rice grains from its Coco Pops cereal.
Wed, 04 Nov 2026 14:36:05 +0000Wycombe MP Emma Reynolds backtracks after saying employers are not ‘working people’
Wycombe MP Emma Reynolds has clarified her remarks after saying employers were not “working people”. Buckinghamshire politicians criticised her comments.
Wed, 04 Nov 2026 16:00:00 +0000Singer Anita Harris joins hundreds at Amersham community event
Singer and actress Anita Harris joined nearly 350 residents at an Amersham event celebrating positive ageing and community connections.
Wed, 04 Nov 2026 11:37:15 +0000Drivers warned as police launch crackdown on dangerous horse rider overtakes
Police officers on horseback are targeting motorists who pass horse riders too closely or too quickly as part of Operation Close Pass.
Wed, 04 Nov 2026 10:47:08 +0000Bucks-based Lorraine Kelly’s show pulled from air as ITV hit by power cut
Bucks resident Lorraine Kelly’s ITV show was pulled off air today after a power cut hit the broadcaster’s Covent Garden studio.
Wed, 04 Nov 2026 16:00:00 +0000New date confirmed for inquest opening of popular bar manager after postponement
A new date for the inquest opening into the death of a Buckinghamshire bar manager has been set.
Wed, 04 Nov 2026 15:50:05 +0000WATCH: Dad, 44, injured after slipping on son's Pokémon cards
This is the moment an Aylesbury dad let out a high-pitched yelp after slipping on his son's Pokémon cards and crashing backwards onto the stairs.
Wed, 04 Nov 2026 13:28:11 +0000Murder investigation launched as former Marlow footballer, 26, dies
A murder investigation has been launched into the death of a former Marlow footballer.
Wed, 04 Nov 2026 12:30:00 +0000M40 murderer was heading towards High Wycombe before chilling confession to police
A convicted murderer was heading towards High Wycombe before police found him on the M40, where he confessed to killing his girlfriend.
Wed, 04 Nov 2026 12:30:00 +0000Work begins to dismantle former pub approved for HMO conversion
Work has begun to dismantle large sections of a former pub which is set to be converted into a 16-bedroom house in multiple occupation (HMO).