Bucks Free Press

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Four Buckinghamshire green spaces could gain official country park status under plans
Four Buckinghamshire green spaces could receive official country park status under new council plans.

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
High Wycombe restaurant could be open until early hours with new licence
A restaurant in High Wycombe town centre could stay open until 3am under a licence terms proposed to Buckinghamshire Council.

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
High-tech cricket centre returns after first bid was bowled out over heritage fears
A high-tech indoor cricket centre has returned to the crease with revised plans after an earlier bid was rejected over concerns it would harm a historic area.

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
'They've f***ed up': High Wycombe mum's anger at council over child's SEND travel
A High Wycombe mother has accused Buckinghamshire Council of having "f*ed up" her daughter's special educational needs transport arrangements after paying more than £112 for September travel, only to be told the service may not begin until the end o...

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 05:02:00 +0100
Inside Berkshire’s hotly anticipated new spa hotel – and why it was worth the wait
It is the first heatwave of the year and everyone is sweltering. Everyone, that is, apart from me, because I am floating in an outdoor pool at one of the county’s newest luxury hotels.

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 09:20:02 +0100
Countryfile's John Craven, 86, makes 'tough' announcement on BBC
Countryfile legend John Craven, 86, has made an emotional BBC announcement, saying that "times are tough".

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 09:06:33 +0100
Shoppers at Tesco, Asda, Morrisions & more warned of £100 fine over little-known rule
Supermarket shoppers could be fined up to £100 for breaking a parking rule.

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Four-bedroom detached Penn home listed for £1.395m
Positioned on Hammersley Lane in Buckinghamshire’s HP10 postcode, the property extends to around 2,785 square feet, including an integral garage.

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
HSE processes safety concern over solar panels at former council office demolition
Demolition work is continuing at a former Buckinghamshire Council office complex after concerns were raised about dust and the handling of solar panels at the site.

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 20:00:00 +0100
Gerrards Cross development takes key step forward in planning process
A controversial proposal to replace a bungalow in Gerrards Cross with a pair of semi-detached homes is set to be approved despite concerns from neighbours.

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Speed cushions planned for High Wycombe road after councillor warns of nine crashes
Plans for speed-control measures and double yellow lines have been unveiled amid concerns over speeding and inconsiderate parking in High Wycombe.

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 17:15:00 +0100
Heathrow among airports affected by air traffic control issue
Heathrow is among the airports worst affected by the air traffic control issue, Flightradar24 has said.

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Road closures and traffic lights planned across Bucks this week
Buckinghamshire Council warns of road closures, temporary lights and overnight works from September 7 as its £120m highways programme continues countywide.

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 20:00:00 +0100
Nature-led nursery focusing on outdoor learning to open this week
A new nursery focused on outdoor learning and nature-based education is set to officially open in Gerrards Cross this week

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 20:00:00 +0100
Popular riverside pub in village recieves new hygiene score
A popular countryside pub that sides on the River Thames in has been awarded the highest possible food hygiene rating following an inspection by environmental health officers.

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 20:00:00 +0100
Vintage barometer and hover shoes among items brought to Amersham Repair Café
A vintage barometer and a pair of hover shoes were among the items repaired at the latest Amersham Repair Café as volunteers helped residents breathe new life into broken possessions.

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 20:00:00 +0100
Nationally known tool business officially opens shop in Buckinghamshire town
Toolstation has officially opened its latest Buckinghamshire store.

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 16:08:58 +0100
'Very demoralising': Charity shop boss urges people to stop dumping donations
A Buckinghamshire charity shop manager has spoken out about the growing problem of donations being left outside closed stores, saying it is ‘demoralising’, due to the extra work and cost involved.

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 16:03:00 +0100
Bucks homecare service handed 'requires improvement' rating following assessment
A homecare service in Aylesbury has been rated ‘requires improvement’ after an assessment by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 16:00:00 +0100
'Utterly distasteful': Reform councillors slam Emma Reynolds' 'far-right' comment
Two Reform UK councillors on Buckinghamshire Council have criticised High Wycombe MP Emma Reynolds after she described the party as "far-right" during a national television interview.

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 14:36:26 +0100
Woman killed in early morning High Wycombe car crash locally named
More floral tributes have been left at the scene of a fatal crash in High Wycombe where the victim has been named locally named.

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Disqualified drug driver seriously injured passenger in crash near holiday park
He then had to be chased by an off-duty police officer after he ran off.

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Community groups offered grants of up to £20,000 to help prevent crime
Thames Valley groups can apply for up to £10,000 in Community Fund grants to prevent crime, tackle anti-social behaviour and improve safety by September 28, 2026.

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 11:49:39 +0100
Monty Don to step down from Gardeners' World after more than 20 years
Monty Don has announced he is stepping down as the presenter of Gardeners' World after 23 years.

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 09:38:07 +0100
Highway Code warning as drivers face £1,000 fines for parking outside their homes
Motorists not familiar with the Highway Code may be unaware of rule 248, which could see anyone parking on the road outside their home fined

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 09:38:29 +0100
Drivers warned of new police crackdown on roads with £1,000 fines
Drivers caught using incorrectly displayed number plates can be fined up to £1,000.

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 09:39:00 +0100
Aldi creates 120 jobs as new store opens every week in September
One new Aldi store has already opened, while three more are due to welcome shoppers this month.

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Six-bedroom High Wycombe home with swimming pool listed for £1.5m
The house, located on School Close, is described by Rightmove as having '5298sq ft of accommodation' spread across three floors.

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 17:31:37 +0100
Huge data centre complex unanimously backed near High Wycombe despite water concerns
Plans for a huge data centre complex on the edge of High Wycombe have been unanimously backed by councillors.

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 11:29:13 +0100
Police appeal for witnesses after robbery at High Wycombe shopping centre
Thames Valley Police appeal for witnesses after Eden Centre robbery in High Wycombe on September 5. Two people arrested as police investigation continues.

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 16:41:18 +0100
Police appeal after indecent exposure at junction of residential streets
Police are appealing for witnesses following an indecent exposure incident.

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 13:46:48 +0100
Wycombe MP labels Reform UK 'far-right' during TV interview
Wycombe MP Emma Reynolds has labelled Reform UK a “far-right” party and compared it to Germany’s Alternative for Germany (AfD).

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 20:00:00 +0100
'A rare and remarkable achievement' - Teacher starts 31st year at secondary school
A teacher who has spent three decades in the classroom at Sir William Borlase's Grammar School has begun his 31st year at the Marlow school.

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 16:52:38 +0100
Man, 50, arrested after 64-year-old suffers 'serious and life-threatening injuries'
An arrest has been made after a 64-year-old man was taken to hospital with ‘serious and life-threatening injuries’ following a High Wycombe crash.

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Residents invited to speeding meeting after boy, 12, suffers 'life-changing injuries'
Residents are being urged to attend a public meeting on speeding and road safety in Marlow following a crash that left a 12-year-old boy with life-changing injuries.

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 16:00:00 +0100
High Wycombe's James Corden lands role in hit Netflix crime drama
High Wycombe actor and television star James Corden is set to appear in the second season of Netflix's hit crime thriller Dept. Q.

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 16:00:00 +0100
High Wycombe food bank urges public to stop leaving donations outside shop
A High Wycombe food bank has urged people to stop leaving donations outside its premises after a growing number of items were dumped near the building when it was closed.

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 13:18:18 +0100
Marlow men among three due in court over alleged explosives and firearms conspiracy
Two men are due to appear in court later this month in connection with alleged explosives, firearms and terrorism offences.

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 12:32:50 +0100
Ricky Gervais puts £2.95m Buckinghamshire riverside home up for sale
Comedian Ricky Gervais has put his riverside Marlow home on the market for £2.95 million after revealing plans to marry long-term partner Jane Fallon following her cancer diagnosis.

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Air ambulance offers supporters chance to add names to helicopter
Thames Valley Air Ambulance invites supporters to add names to its helicopter for £150, raising funds for life-saving missions until October 31, 2026.

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 11:51:45 +0100
Body of High Wycombe man, 23, discovered following disappearance in Portugal
The body of a 23-year-old man from High Wycombe has been found following a major search operation in Lisbon, Portugal.

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 10:33:47 +0100
Man, 64, suffers 'life-threatening injuries' after being hit by car in High Wycombe
A 64-year-old man has ‘suffered life-threatening injuries’ after being hit by a car in High Wycombe.

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 09:29:52 +0100
Police to increase patrols around Jewish communities during High Holy Days
Thames Valley Police will increase armed and unarmed patrols around synagogues and Jewish communities during the High Holy Days from September 11 for security.

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Mum fined after being recorded driving 97mph on M40
Olivia Taylor-Ellingham, from Knutsford, fined £230 and given 5 penalty points for driving at 97mph on the M40 near Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire.

Sat, 05 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
ALL the planning applications made in Buckinghamshire last week
Among the new applications are plans for major residential schemes, garage conversions, rear extensions, and various alterations to both homes and public buildings.

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Grade II listed farmhouse with stables on market for £2m
Downley Farmhouse in Plomer Green Lane, Downley Common, was originally part of the West Wycombe Estate and is said to have 'many original features and beams'.

Sat, 05 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Barber shop allowed to stay despite traffic and road safety fears in High Wycombe
A barber shop which opened without formal planning permission has been allowed to remain despite concerns about traffic and road safety.

Sat, 05 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
New book explores work of famous Buckinghamshire author
A new book providing a deep dive into the work of Buckinghamshire author Terry Pratchett has been released.

Sat, 05 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Peoples Emergency Briefing set to be shown in Chesham
A film from the National Emergency Briefing is set to be shown in Chesham next month.

Sun, 06 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Equestrian farm with 20 stables and two homes on market for £2.25m
Set along a quiet country lane, Cobbles Farm & Equestrian Centre is being sold freehold with a guide price of £2,250,000.

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