Bucks Free Press

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
'Substantial' carriageway improvement scheme completed
A carriageway improvement scheme has been completed on Churchill Avenue in Aylesbury, with approximately 2,135 square metres of road resurfaced.

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Huge 24-hour vehicle centre gets go-ahead despite noise and pollution fear in Wooburn
A huge vehicle centre with a 24-hour inspection building has been given the go-ahead despite opposition.

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 10:00:00 +0100
Proposed ‘Furzen Solar Farm’ in Buckinghamshire enters public consultation
A new solar farm proposed by RWE Renewables UK on land 970 metres north-west of the East Claydon National Grid Substation, between Steeple Claydon and Winslow, has launched its public consultation, running from the August 3 until the September 14 202...

Tue, 01 Sep 2026 20:00:00 +0100
21-year-old man to run The Big Half in memory of dad who died
A son is lacing up his trainers for a half marathon in memory of his late father.

Tue, 01 Sep 2026 20:00:00 +0100
Homeless hostel approved despite church fears for vulnerable visitors in High Wycombe
Plans for a new homeless hostel in High Wycombe have been given the green light.

Tue, 01 Sep 2026 13:32:07 +0100
Man in his fifties assaulted after crash in Buckinghamshire town
A man in his fifties sustained minor injuries following an assault in Chesham.

Tue, 01 Sep 2026 12:30:00 +0100
Free trips on vintage buses set for Amersham Heritage Day
Vintage buses will be hitting the roads as part of Amersham Heritage Day.

Tue, 01 Sep 2026 11:13:50 +0100
Flat destroyed in Aylesbury blaze as dog rescued
A dog was rescued and reunited with its owner after a fire severely damaged a flat in Aylesbury.

Tue, 01 Sep 2026 11:42:55 +0100
Firefighters free medically trapped adult from car following Lane End crash
An adult had to be cut free from a vehicle after a crash involving three cars in Lane End.

Tue, 01 Sep 2026 10:46:30 +0100
South Bucks neighbourhood police attend incidents over bank holiday weekend
Police in Buckinghamshire, supported by Special Constabulary colleagues, responded to incidents across South Buckinghamshire over the bank holiday weekend.

Tue, 01 Sep 2026 09:01:44 +0100
Worries grow as boy, 17, is reported missing
A 17-year-old boy from High Wycombe has been reported missing.

Tue, 01 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
New interiors shop set to open in former High Wycombe lettings office
A new home interiors store is preparing to open in High Wycombe town centre.

Tue, 01 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
WATCH: First-time buyers in Wycombe 'shocked' as mischief of rats seen on street
A couple who recently bought their first home in High Wycombe say they were shocked to discover a persistent rat problem on their street just days after moving in.

Tue, 01 Sep 2026 15:54:00 +0100
All-girls school in Buckinghamshire to start admitting boys next year
A school in Buckinghamshire has announced it will become co-educational, marking a significant moment in the school’s 152-year history.

Tue, 01 Sep 2026 20:30:00 +0100
Emmerdale reveals huge secret involving Kim Tate with 'more drama to come'
A huge secret has been revealed in the latest episode of Emmerdale involving Kim Tate and DS Thea Ramsden.

Tue, 01 Sep 2026 17:20:34 +0100
Thousands of mating spiders are set to invade UK homes this month
Spiders usually start to come out in early September, with their presence noticeable in homes until around mid-October.

Tue, 01 Sep 2026 12:02:55 +0100
DVLA £1,000 fine warning ahead of change coming to UK roads today
The DVLA has warned that not following the rules could result in a failed MOT and a £1,000 fine

Tue, 01 Sep 2026 17:20:57 +0100
The rare Royal Mint 50p coin selling for more than 350 times its face value
The 50 pence piece has become the most valued and collected coin in the UK, with many collectable designs appearing in circulation

Tue, 01 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
High Wycombe detached three-bed home on sale for £600,000
A three-bedroom detached house on Aspen Road, High Wycombe, has come onto the market for offers above £600,000.

Tue, 01 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Millions to enjoy an extra-long four-day weekend in 2027 after bank holiday change
The UK is set to get new four-day weekend in 2027 and 2028 due to bank holiday date changes. See the full breakdown of changes.

Tue, 01 Sep 2026 01:00:00 +0100
Hotels.com launches business travel feature to save preferences and earn rewards
Hotels.com has launched a brand new business travel feature to make work trips faster and easier to book.

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 10:03:44 +0100
UK's top 10 stolen car models in 2026 revealed with more than 1,300 vehicles taken
Data from the DVLA has revealed what the top 10 stolen car models were in the UK during the first six months of 2026

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
'Don't be a d***' - The advice given to Tom Kerridge before TV fame
Tom Kerridge has revealed the blunt four-word warning his wife gave him before he appeared on the BBC show that helped launch his television career.

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Pub explains circumstances behind one-star hygiene rating
The King's Head in Little Marlow has spoken out after being handed a one-star food hygiene rating, saying it was "naturally disappointed" with the result and explaining the circumstances surrounding the inspection.

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Nostalgia: The building that watched a village grow and grow and grow
TWO hundred years of paper makers, mill owners and an independent Victorian businesswoman – this story of one of Flackwell Heath’s oldest buildings has been researched by Darla Bante of the Flackwell Heath & Loudwater Local History Group, as ...

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Marlow Bridge: The bridge which helped shape town
Recently, Marlow Society organised its inaugural Commemorative Plaques of Marlow walk, celebrating some of the people, places and events that have helped shape the town.

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 16:22:30 +0100
Thames Valley Police chief warning over early release of prisoners
Thames Valley Police chief Jason Hogg warns early prisoner releases will add pressure to already stretched resources without extra funding

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Eligible students can now book free MenB vaccinations online
The expanded service aims to protect more students from meningitis before they begin university or further education.

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
High Wycombe one-bed home on sale for £220k with no chain
A one-bedroom end-of-terrace house located on Park View Court, Eaton Avenue, in High Wycombe is listed at £220,000.

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
New 24-hour CPR event coming to Bucks and Berks
South Central Ambulance Service is inviting teams to take part in a 24-hour CPR awareness marathon across Reading, Oxford and Buckinghamshire.

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 16:54:39 +0100
Local pharmacies across England to offer free cholesterol tests from this autumn
Pharmacies across England are set to offer free cholesterol tests to reduce heart disease and stroke deaths.

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 13:21:02 +0100
7 reasons you might be eligible for a TV licence refund - check here
If you fit into one of these seven categories, you can apply for a refund on your TV licence and claim back some money.

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 13:11:12 +0100
Avoid doing these 4 things when putting out your bins or be issued with an £80 fine
If you do one of these four things when sorting your bin collection, you can be issued with a fixed penalty.

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 12:12:49 +0100
High street chain hosts closing down sale with £1 items in major restructuring plan
TG Jones, formerly known as WH Smith, with close around 150 stores in a major restructuring plan.

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 12:04:44 +0100
JD Wetherspoon confirms 6 new pubs will open in the UK in September - see where
JD Wetherspoon has confirmed it will open six new pubs in the UK in September 2026 - here are the exact locations.

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 11:55:29 +0100
Vinted users warned to avoid these 6 mistakes when selling items
Vinted users should avoid doing these six things when selling items, according to a packaging expert.

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 11:48:12 +0100
Vue, Cineworld, Odeon and more cinemas to offer £4 tickets for 1 weekend in September
Film fans can get cinema tickets for £4 at Vue, Cineworld, Odeon and Showcase Cinemas this weekend only to celebrate National Cinema Weekend.

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 10:01:41 +0100
Gardeners urged to complete 5 tasks in September before it's too late
As September arrives, gardeners are advised to complete a number of tasks to help prepare for the colder months of winter

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 09:38:16 +0100
World-famous furniture firm slashes prices on hundreds of products in 22 stores
IKEA's New Lower Prices scheme has been introduced at its 22 UK stores, which applies to plenty of furniture items

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 09:36:14 +0100
Restaurant launches secret menu for 3 items diners can try in its 165 UK venues
wagamama has unveiled a secret menu hack that diners can add to three of its items

Sun, 30 Aug 2026 21:28:49 +0100
Major road in town centre closed due to fire
Emergency services were called to a busy street in Aylesbury Town Centre following reports of a fire.

Sun, 30 Aug 2026 17:58:53 +0100
Old photos: Looking back at the community life in this Buckinghamshire village
THE main nostalgia article traces the history of a building in the village of Flackwell Heath which is now divided into three dwellings, and its inhabitants, over the last 200 years.

Sun, 30 Aug 2026 17:48:33 +0100
History: Story of Brazil’s Sausages & Pies and the Ford Model T delivery van
Founded just after WWI, Brazil’s Sausages & Pies was one of Amersham’s largest employers by the 1930s with a fleet of 10 delivery vans and a six-ton lorry which was used to bring carcases of meat down from Smithfield. One of these early deliv...

Sun, 30 Aug 2026 15:22:50 +0100
M40 crash causes 40-minute delays near Buckinghamshire-Oxfordshire border
Motorists faced lengthy delays on the M40 after a crash near the Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire border.

Sun, 30 Aug 2026 11:21:35 +0100
High Wycombe rapper disappointed after set at Reading Festival is cancelled
Multi-award winning rapper Skepta has spoken of his disappointment after crowd safety concerns led to the cancellation of a planned performance at Reading Festival.

Sun, 30 Aug 2026 10:16:44 +0100
High Wycombe's Caribbean community unites for cricket celebration
High Wycombe's strong Caribbean links were on full display as members of the Barbadian and Vincentian communities came together for a day of cricket, culture and celebration.

Sun, 30 Aug 2026 09:16:54 +0100
PC Andrew Harper's killers will NOT be released early under new prison scheme
Thames Valley Police has welcomed confirmation that the killers of PC Andrew Harper will not be released early under changes to a controversial prison release scheme.

Sun, 30 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Tom Kerridge reveals what will never appear on menus at his Marlow restaurants
Tom Kerridge has revealed there is one type of food diners will never find at his Marlow restaurants.

Sun, 30 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Popular country pub receives low score after failing hygiene inspection
A popular country pub has been handed a low food hygiene rating following its latest inspection.

Sun, 30 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
The beautiful Bucks buildings that wouldn't be given planning permission today
Take a look around. There are some wonderful buildings near to where we live.

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