Bucks Free Press

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 08:01:51 +0000
Police patrolling Bucks schools amid social media 'wars' fight trend
Aylesbury schools will be patrolled by police amid a school "wars" trend where social media posts encourage violence between pupils.

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 07:25:26 +0000
Man, 50, accused of murder as police name security worker dead after stabbing
The names of a security worker killed in Centre MK shopping centre stabbing and a man accused of murder following the incident have been revealed.

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Have your say: council invites feedback from residents on transport plan
Bucks residents have been invited to share their thoughts on the council's draft transport plan

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Buckinghamshire CEO receives honorary MBE
Buckinghamshire Business First has announced that its Chief Executive, Philippa Batting, has been appointed by His Majesty The King as an Honorary Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (MBE).

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
In the dock: Serial Wycombe shoplifter stole food, coffee angle grinder and clothing
A serial shoplifter who stole from House of Fraser, Tk Maxx, Tesco, B&Q and M&S is among those sentenced at High Wycombe Magistrates' Court.

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
ALL the planning applications made in Buckinghamshire
Here are the latest planning applications submitted to Buckinghamshire Council, covering proposals ranging from new telecommunications poles and agricultural buildings to extensions, outbuildings, and tree works.

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 09:16:07 +0000
Dame Mary Berry 'frightened' after being arrested at US border
Great British Bake Off star Dame Mary Berry was 'frightened' after being arrested at the US border.

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Katherine Jenkins coming to Aylesbury as part of major UK tour
Katherine Jenkins will take the stage at Aylesbury Waterside Theatre as part of a major UK and Ireland tour.

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Waddesdon Manor hosting series of exciting events this spring
Waddesdon Manor is hosting a series of exciting events this spring. On weekends from February 7 to March 1, visitors can join the 'putting the house to bed' tours for an inside look at this iconic mansion during its winter closure.

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Four-bedroom semi-detached home Marlow home on sale for £700k
A Marlow four-bedroom semi-detached home prominently located on The Ridgeway is on the market for the asking price of £700,000.

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 11:01:18 +0000
'Man dies' in shopping centre attack as suspect arrested
The shopping centre remains closed today with a police cordon in place as the investigation continues

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 09:48:53 +0000
Case goes to court after man, 58, dies at nuclear weapons site
The incident was reportedly a conventional health and safety matter, with no radiological risk to the public

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
List of roadworks planned to hit roads in the coming weeks
Here is the latest round of roadworks, which are due to take place in the coming weeks.

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Planning round up: school vents, scouts hall and Wycombe extension
Plans to extend a house in High Wycombe have been approved.

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
'Chaos' - Residents raise concerns over planning application
Residents in Chalfont St Peter have expressed their concerns regarding a planning application which could cause ‘chaos’ in the village.

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Golf club captain raises over £17k for Parkinson's charity
Harewood Downs Golf Club captain has raised over £17,000 for a Parkinson's charity after a year of fundraising events.

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Joy Morrissey MP: 'Standing up for our Green Belt '
It has been a busy and productive month in Parliament, as I continue to champion the issues that matter most to residents across Beaconsfield, Marlow and our South Bucks villages, writes the Conservative MP for Beaconsfield Joy Morrissey.

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Take a look back at Marlow’s lampshade-making factory
In the Marlow Nostalgia page on January 30 I showed a picture from the SWOP website www.swop.org.uk of colourfully decorated lampshades. This had the caption ” This large number of lampshades are displayed at the house called ‘Brackendale’, whe...

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Mindbender Derren Brown coming to Wycombe Swan Theatre
Derren Brown is bringing his mind-bending illusions back to High Wycombe from April 28 to May 2

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Casting call for Buckinghamshire youngsters to star in West End classic
Youth musical theatre company RARE Productions will be bringing Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat to the stage at Stantonbury Theatre.

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Soul legends The Stylistics to perform in Aylesbury
Soul legends The Stylistics are set to perform at the Aylesbury Waterside Theatre as part of their latest UK tour.

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 11:42:48 +0000
'Murder': police confirm man, 52, dead after shopping centre stabbing attack
A 52-year-old man has died after a stabbing attack a shopping centre in Milton Keynes, police have confirmed

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 11:46:49 +0000
Residents caught up in Dubai as Iran fires missles - live updates
Live updates from those impacted by airstrikes in Dubai following Iranian airstrikes

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Luxury five-bedroom detached house for sale in Farnham Common
A Farnham Common five-bedroom house is on the market for £2,249,000 on Templewood Lane.

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Two of Britain's most iconic sporting legends coming to Adams Park
Sir Geoff Hurst and Frank Bruno are set to appear in High Wycombe as part of a new series of 'An Evening With' events at Adams Park.

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
How to make the most of your HMRC ISA allowance before the 2026 deadline
The ISA deadline is almost here. Discover how to maximise your savings and Stocks & Shares ISAs before the April 6 2026 reset.

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Calls for more to be done on 'pothole hell' as anger at Bucks council grows
Councillors across Buckinghamshire have condemned the state of the county’s roads and are calling for more to be done.

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
New facilities plans approved for hospital after asbestos buildings demolition
A new two-storey therapies and outpatient treatment centre has been approved amid ongoing demolition at Stoke Mandeville Bucks hospital.

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Mattress dumped outside of High Wycombe charity shop blocks entrance
Fly‑tipping continues to blight parts of High Wycombe after a mattress was dumped outside a charity shop in the town centre.

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
The 'picturesque' chocolate box village among best place to live in Buckinghamshire
The village of Chalfont St Peter was previously named among the best places to live in Buckinghamshire. Find out why.

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Take a look back at the history of High Wycombe's Red Lion hotel
MANY readers will have fond memories of Wycombe’s Red Lion Hotel, which for centuries played an important part in the social affairs of the town.

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Stowaway Music Festival returns to Buckinghamshire farm for fifth year
Stowaway Festival is returning with a full line-up of music, activities, and entertainment at Blackpit Farm, Stowe, Buckinghamshire.

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Nostalgia: The remarkable woman who had extraordinary war-time career
March is International Women’s Month and this year we are looking at Lady Ranfurly. My thanks go to Keith Fletcher who personally interviewed Lady Ranfurly’s daughter Lady Caroline Simmonds about her mother’s remarkable life. Lady Caroline supp...

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Award-winning pig farm to host 'adults-only festival' later on this year
Kew Little Pigs is swapping family days for festival flair this summer as it launches its first adults‑only weekend on the outskirts of Old Amersham.

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Ian Stone announces new dates for ‘Looking for the Wow’ tour
Ian Stone will now take his tour ‘Looking for the Wow’ to Aylesbury due to popular demand.

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Bucks Camera Club members capture beautiful bright skies pics
For this week’s Bucks Camera Club spread, we have chosen six photos of beautiful bright skies.

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Seven bedroom period mansion on the market for £3 million
A Beaconsfield mansion is on sale for £3 million. Oldbury House, a stunning residence dating back to 1907.

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Fly-tipping hits record high with 109,015 incidents across South East
Farmers are bearing the brunt of rising fly-tipping.

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 18:30:00 +0000
Gogglebox fans shocked by appearance of previously unseen character on the show
Aunty Margaret has been discussed many times by sisters Ellie and Izzi on Googlebox, and viewers almost got a glimpse of her

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 18:16:45 +0000
Labour MP Josh Simons resigns as Cabinet Office minister as statement issued
Labour MP Josh Simons has resigned as a Cabinet Office minister, saying he had “become a distraction from this Government’s important work”.

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 18:00:00 +0000
The tailors tale - How history & heritage drive tailored and bespoke clothing
Tom Wharton of Cirencester’s Barrington Ayre creates bespoke, British-made suits and garments, reviving Cotswold tweed and dressing sports and music stars.

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 17:11:09 +0000
People urged to avoid making one mistake when pruning hydrangeas in their garden
Plenty of people have hydrangeas in their garden, but some experts have warned against making one mistake when pruning them

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 17:03:57 +0000
All of the golden buzzers given out by judges on Britain's Got Talent 2026 so far
Each of the four judges, plus hosts Ant and Dec, has one opportunity per series to press the gold and send an act through to the semi-finals.

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 16:50:07 +0000
Bridgerton fans shocked by 'startling' revelation of a new Lady Whistledown
Bridgerton Series 4 on Netflix revealed that an unknown person had taken up the mantle of Lady Whistledown, and fans are trying to guess their identity

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 16:45:02 +0000
BBC 'overjoyed' to confirm award-winning hit TV show will be turned into a film
The BBC has confirmed Ghosts will return with its own film - Ghosts: The Possession of Button House.

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 14:16:42 +0000
Brits issued £26,000 garden fence warning this spring - how to avoid hefty penalty
Yell is urging homeowners to understand the rules now and avoid facing hefty penalties.

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 14:14:17 +0000
Water bills are rising again but these 7 simple changes could save you £300
You can’t switch water supplier, but you can lower your bill. Experts share 7 practical ways to save money in 2026.

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 14:02:47 +0000
Shoppers warned to wear 'masks and gloves' to dispose of recalled toy due to asbestos
Breathing in high volumes of asbestos over a long period of time can cause asbestosis, which makes breathing difficult and enlarges the heart

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 13:56:45 +0000
This five-second trick can make your home 10C warmer at no extra cost
Natural sunlight can increase room temperatures by as much as 10 degrees, significantly reducing the need to turn on the heating.

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 13:30:00 +0000
Brits urged to check their change as rare £1 coin sells for more than £300
The 2018, which features Queen Elizabeth II on the front and the Nations of the Crown design on the reverse, was minted with an error

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