Bucks Free Press
Sat, 25 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100Council admits Beaconsfield Town Hall uncertainty has continued ‘far too long’
A senior Buckinghamshire councillor has admitted that uncertainty over the future of Beaconsfield Town Hall has continued for “far too long”.
Sat, 25 Jul 2026 07:48:20 +0100Trials & tribulations of Wycombe’s most Popp-ular shopkeeper, Jacob
THIS week we tell the story of the legendary Jacob Popp, a Wycombe shopkeeper who in the early 20th C became world-famous for his clash with the town’s authorities over the Sunday Trading Laws.
Sat, 25 Jul 2026 07:43:16 +0100Nostalgia: A 1760 print of ‘Bustlesham’ Abbey, but there is a mistake in the text
THIS article appeared in Michael’s column on July 2016, when he wrote “I wonder how many of the good people of Bisham know that they actually live in Bustlesham!
Sat, 25 Jul 2026 07:37:45 +0100Nostalgia: How did Amersham become Ruth Ellis’ final resting place?
IN a peaceful corner of St Mary’s Cemetery is the unmarked grave of Ruth Ellis.
Sat, 25 Jul 2026 07:12:51 +0100Wycombe pub celebrates one of its busiest days this year with charity event
A High Wycombe pub brought together hundreds of residents for a community music festival which raised almost £800 for a children's cancer charity.
Sat, 25 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100'My heroes' - Woman rescued by young drivers after getting locked out of car
A High Wycombe woman has praised two young strangers as her “heroes” after they drove her home and back again when she accidentally locked herself out of her car in Aylesbury.
Sat, 25 Jul 2026 05:30:00 +0100Sarah Green MP: 'Our Chalk Streams need protection'
Our community has an amazing network of volunteers working on our local rivers.
Sat, 25 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0100I took my Minecraft-mad daughters to Alton Towers' new Meet the Mobs event
I visited Alton Towers' new Minecraft Meet the Mobs attraction with my two daughters. From baby Mobs to exclusive rewards, here's our verdict.
Sat, 25 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100Planning round up: Changes approved for Chesham Station and Wycombe bungalow refused
Plans to change the listed Chesham Railway Station have been given the go ahead.
Sat, 25 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100Three-bed detached home in Langley on sale for £700,000
A period detached property on Willoughby Road, Langley, is on sale for £700,000.
Sat, 25 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100People encouraged to sign up for 100-metre charity abseil returning in September
People are being encouraged to sign up for the Spinnaker Tower Abseil, which is returning in September to support South Central Ambulance Charity
Sat, 25 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100The Buckinghamshire pub with 2 AA rosettes and food guests call ‘exceptional’
The Chequers Inn in Buckinghamshire has been praised for its food, with guests calling it "exceptional".
Sat, 25 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100New adventure playground for children opening at Buckinghamshire manor
A new adventure playground for children is opening at Waddesdon Manor in August.
Sat, 25 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100Everything happening at Waddesdon Manor in August and September
Waddesdon Manor is set to host a range of events this August and September, from guided tours to outdoor theatre.
Sat, 25 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100Latest planning applications in Buckinghamshire
A summary of the latest planning applications submitted to Buckinghamshire Council in the week commencing July 13.
Sat, 25 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100Three-bedroom 'superbly presented' High Wycombe home on sale for £595,000
A three-bedroom home in High Wycombe that is described as 'superbly presented' is on the market for £595,000
Fri, 24 Jul 2026 12:35:03 +0100A404 bridge future uncertain as studios cannot open without decision
Long-running plans to replace a footbridge over the A404 in Marlow, connected to the Marlow Studios, remain undecided nearly two years after they were submitted.
Fri, 24 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100Buckinghamshire councillor 'slured' after public meeting comments
A Buckinghamshire councillor accused a fellow member of “effectively” slurring three ward members during a public meeting.
Fri, 24 Jul 2026 17:11:15 +010091,000-home Buckinghamshire plan allocates no new Green Belt housing sites
A plan setting out how Buckinghamshire could accommodate around 91,000 new homes, with no new housing sites allocated in the Green Belt, has gone out for final consultation.
Fri, 24 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100Bucks landowner ordered by council to rip up hardstanding laid without permission
Hardstanding laid without planning permission on Buckinghamshire land has been ordered to be ripped up amid council concerns about harm to the Green Belt and protected trees.
Fri, 24 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100Man caught using mobile phone at 70mph on M40 at Stokenchurch
The following cases have been heard at High Wycombe Magistrates' Court...
Fri, 24 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100Bucks charity says exposure 'isn't a minor or victimless crime' amid police appeals
A Buckinghamshire charity has spoken about the impact that indecent exposure can have on women after police appeal for witnesses to an incident.
Fri, 24 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100M&S unveils plans for new foodhall between Amersham and Little Chalfont
Marks & Spencer has unveiled plans for a new foodhall between Amersham and Little Chalfont, complete with more than 200 parking spaces.
Fri, 24 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100Council condemns arson incident as police urge witnesses to come forward
A Buckinghamshire councillor has condemned an arson incident and urged anyone with information to come forward.
Fri, 24 Jul 2026 17:12:06 +0100Man, 26, charged following stabbing outside pub on busy high street
A man has been charged in connection with a stabbing outside a Marlow pub that left a man with serious injuries.
Fri, 24 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0100'Hardest decision of my life' - Much-loved butcher to retire after 41 years
A village butcher who has served generations of families for more than four decades is set to retire next month, bringing an end to a remarkable chapter in the history of one of Buckinghamshire's longest-established independent businesses.
Fri, 24 Jul 2026 15:03:41 +0100Four men charged with drug crimes following huge police crackdown
Four men have been charged with numerous drug crimes in several South Buckinghamshire towns.
Fri, 24 Jul 2026 12:30:00 +0100'Pull your finger out': Resident's fury as burst water main leaks for nearly a month
A disgruntled resident has told Thames Water to “pull their finger out” after a burst water main has allegedly been left leaking for nearly a month despite repeated reports from concerned neighbours.
Fri, 24 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100'We have not gone mad' Buckinghamshire residents reassured over unusual gritting
Buckinghamshire residents have been reassured that the sight of gritting vehicles during hot weather does not mean the council has “gone mad”.
Fri, 24 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100Tesco offers support for Buckinghamshire children facing hunger this summer holiday
Tesco is rolling out extra support across Buckinghamshire this summer as concerns grow over the number of children at risk of going hungry during the school holidays.
Fri, 24 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100'It is concerning': Businessman and councillor reacts to Wycombe dispersal order
Local figures have expressed worries about anti-social behaviour in High Wycombe after police introduced a dispersal order covering the town centre and surrounding areas.
Fri, 24 Jul 2026 09:11:04 +0100‘Do not consume’ this milk sold at Tesco and Asda amid antibiotics recall scare
Semi-skimmed milk sold at Tesco and Asda has been recalled by Graham's Family Dairy due to the risk that antibiotics (penicillin) could be found in it.
Fri, 24 Jul 2026 09:11:49 +0100Tesco issues Clubcard alert as 500,000 shoppers are sitting on £100 or more
Tesco has revealed more than 500,000 Clubcard members have at least £100 in unused vouchers. Here's how to check your balance and boost their value.
Fri, 24 Jul 2026 09:10:41 +0100Shoppers more optimistic as 'Burnham bounce' sees biggest confidence boost since 2023
Consumer confidence has recorded its biggest monthly jump since 2023, with experts pointing to the 'Burnham bounce', summer weather and football success.
Fri, 24 Jul 2026 19:53:13 +0100LIVE - Armed police respond to incident in town centre
Armed police are responding to an incident in High Wycombe.
Fri, 24 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100Council parks could become ‘parched’ as watering restricted during hosepipe ban
Buckinghamshire’s parks could become “parched” as the council reduces watering during hosepipe bans, its leader has warned.
Thu, 23 Jul 2026 15:37:01 +0100Burnham FC announces electric vehicle dealership as sponsor
Burnham FC has announced a new sponsor.
Thu, 23 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100Bucks council leader says tailless Red Lion statue should be fixed
High Wycombe's historic Red Lion Statue still remains without a tail, and Buckinghamshire Council leader says it should be fixed.
Thu, 23 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0100Location confirmed for new Wingstop in Wycombe
The location of the new Wycombe Wingstop restaurant has been confirmed.
Thu, 23 Jul 2026 07:16:48 +0100Drug dealer jailed after ramming police car in attempt to flee
A drug dealer has been jailed after ramming a police car while trying to escape arrest.
Thu, 23 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100Arriva to change some bus services next month
Arriva are set to make changes to bus services in a Buckinghamshire city next month.
Thu, 23 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0100Domino's takeaway receives new hygiene score despite low online rating
A Domino’s Pizza takeaway in Marlow has received a new hygiene score.
Thu, 23 Jul 2026 13:57:11 +0100Tom Kerridge says pub rates cut 'doesn't go far enough' as new PM puts in new plans
Marlow restaurateur Tom Kerridge has welcomed a new business rates discount for pubs but warned that the measure "doesn't go far enough" to support the hospitality sector.
Thu, 23 Jul 2026 13:34:00 +0100Hotelier and sister deny murder of their 100-year-old mum in Buckinghamshire village
A hotelier and his sister will face a trial after denying murder of their 100-year-old mother in Buckinghamshire.
Thu, 23 Jul 2026 12:30:00 +0100Satellite imagery shows extent of damage at historic hotel destroyed in huge fire
Satellite imagery has revealed the extent of the damage caused by the fire which devastated the Kings Hotel in Stokenchurch almost five years ago.
Thu, 23 Jul 2026 11:45:04 +0100Buckinghamshire firms secure funding boost for digital technology projects
Two Buckinghamshire manufacturers are set to benefit from new digital technology investments after securing grant funding through the Made Smarter South East programme.
Thu, 23 Jul 2026 09:51:00 +0100Pizza joint based on one of High Wycombe's busiest streets gets new hygiene score
A pizza joint based on one of High Wycombe’s busiest streets has passed its recent food hygiene inspection.
Thu, 23 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100'Really good to see' - Stats show that crime in High Wycombe has dropped
New stats have revealed that crime in High Wycombe has fallen during the past year, with councillors praising the efforts of Thames Valley Police and pointing to increased visibility in the town centre as a key factor behind the improvement.
Thu, 23 Jul 2026 15:08:50 +0100Council approves plans for new fire station training tower
Plans to build a new steel training tower at Princes Risborough Fire Station have been approved.
Thu, 23 Jul 2026 12:30:00 +0100More than 1,000 plants added to Bucks town through Bloom programme
More than 1,000 pollinator-friendly plants have been added across a Bucks town to support wildlife and brighten public spaces this year.