Bucks Free Press

Sun, 04 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
'A ghost town' - Resident 'sad' as High Street in Bucks town bares empty units
A Chesham resident has said the town centre is beginning to feel like a “ghost town” despite a reduction in the number of empty shops on the high street.

Sun, 04 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Buckinghamshire population grew by nearly 6,000, ONS data shows
Buckinghamshire's population grew by 5,864 people in a year, reaching 584,296 in mid-2025, according to new figures published by the Office for National Statistics (ONS).

Sun, 04 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Princess Royal joins spinal injury charity's Buckinghamshire conference
Princess Anne visited Stadium MK as the Spinal Injuries Association hosted its annual Rebuilding Lives Conference celebrating the spinal injury community.

Sat, 03 Oct 2026 09:38:33 +0100
Full closure order obtained for Buckinghamshire address
A full closure order has been obtained for an address in the Aylesbury Vale area. 

Sat, 03 Oct 2026 09:21:14 +0100
Downley woman charged following alleged Marlow firearms incident
A woman has been charged following an alleged firearms incident in Marlow.

Sat, 03 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Former Royal British Legion hall could be demolished for Hazlemere workshop expansion
A former Royal British Legion hall could be demolished to make way for an expanded tyre workshop under plans for a Hazlemere business.

Sat, 03 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Former Apprentice contestant joins Bucks New University
A former contestant on The Apprentice has enrolled at Bucks New University in High Wycombe despite admitting the move has brought back difficult memories from her own time in higher education.

Sat, 03 Oct 2026 12:31:05 +0100
Man seriously injured in crash involving two cars and a van
Man injured in two-car and van crash on Ford Road, Stone, near Aylesbury, on September 29 as Thames Valley Police appeal for witnesses and dashcam footage.

Sat, 03 Oct 2026 11:56:05 +0100
Man identified as the co-pilot on Flydubai flight studied at a Buckinghamshire uni
The man identified as the co-pilot who allegedly attacked the captain of a Flydubai flight that nearly crashed studied at a Buckinghamshire university.

Sat, 03 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Planning round-up: Drive-thru and EV charging hub proposed at Handy Cross in Wycombe
Plans for a new drive-thru and electric vehicle charging hub at Handy Cross have been submitted to Buckinghamshire Council.

Sat, 03 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Village school seeks to demolish and rebuild hall after extensive rot found in walls
A village school wants to tear down and rebuild its hall after discovering extensive rot in its floors and walls.

Sat, 03 Oct 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Toyota brings manufacturing expertise to Buckinghamshire businesses
Buckinghamshire manufacturers have gained access to Toyota's production methods through a new programme hosted at Ercol in Princes Risborough.

Sat, 03 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Greg Smith MP: ‘I will fight plans to house asylum seekers at MOD Bicester’
Just over the Oxfordshire border, Piddington has made the headlines voting to leave the United Kingdom over the Government’s plans to house over 1,250 illegal immigrants at MOD Bicester Site A.  Whilst Piddington has captured the media spotlight,...

Sat, 03 Oct 2026 19:00:00 +0100
Inclusive circus returning to Milton Keynes with new performance
A circus show designed to create magical memories for children is returning to Milton Keynes with a brand new performance.

Sat, 03 Oct 2026 05:01:00 +0100
National Trust unveils spooky half-term trails for children
Spooky adventures and magical creatures are set to bring stories to life for children this October.

Sat, 03 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Strictly star Karen Hauer joins cast for show in Milton Keynes
Several stars are set to dazzle in a classic musical coming to Milton Keynes.

Sat, 03 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Six-bedroom High Wycombe house with countryside views listed for £1.1 million
A six-bedroom house in High Wycombe on the edge of a picturesque village is on the market.

Sat, 03 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
All the planning applications made in Buckinghamshire over last week
In total, 43 applications have been listed on the Buckinghamshire Council planning portal.

Sat, 03 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Agatha Christie’s legacy celebrated in star-studded live literary event
A live literary event at Wycombe Swan is set to celebrate the legacy of the world’s best-selling novelist.

Sat, 03 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Bucks Free Press Camera Club: Buckinghamshire's changing skies
This week's selection from the Bucks Free Press Camera Club showcases the Buckinghamshire sky through a series of striking photographs.

Sat, 03 Oct 2026 12:30:00 +0100
The UK's best rated pumpkin patch is just 1 hour from Buckinghamshire
Hatter’s Farm in Essex is named the UK’s top pumpkin patch by the AA, with 100,000 home-grown pumpkins.

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 13:12:30 +0100
'Absolutely horrible' - Couple 'saddened' as fire destroys Grade II listed building
A Chesham family have said they are “saddened” by the destruction of one of the town’s oldest buildings following a  fire which police are now treating as suspected arson.

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Man jailed for using another person's bank card in £47 fraud
Wycombe Magistrates’ Court cases include drink-driving bans, fraud imprisonment, cocaine possession, theft and court order breaches involving seven defendants.

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Bucks MP welcomes ‘King of the North’ to Chequers before issuing MOD Bicester warning
A Buckinghamshire MP has welcomed new Prime Minister Andy Burnham to his country residence in the county, before warning him about plans for an asylum centre near the border.

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Plans to turn closed High Wycombe pub into a convenience store are blocked by council
Plans to turn a closed High Wycombe pub into a convenience store have been blocked after the council ruled its loss as a community facility had not been justified.

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 17:56:41 +0100
'He could come after me' - Victim speaks out over abuser's early prison release
A woman who endured years of abuse at the hands of her ex-husband says she will be living in fear after learning he is set to be released from prison early.

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 17:42:53 +0100
Section 60 order put in place after teenager stabbed - two people arrested
A Section 60 order has been placed In Milton Keynes after a teenage boy was stabbed in the shoulder.

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 16:43:14 +0100
Man, 45, jailed after raping woman who returned home from night out
A 45-year-old man has been jailed after being convicted of raping a woman following a night out.

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 14:10:28 +0100
GALLERY: Images of 17th century Grade II listed Chesham building destroyed in fire
Police officers remain at the scene of a devastating fire in Chesham which has completely destroyed a Grade II listed building.

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 08:20:03 +0100
Man, 82, to appear in court after being charged with child sex crimes
An 82-year-old man has been charged with sexual assault.

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 07:58:11 +0100
Woman, 26, arrested after handgun allegedly seen in Buckinghamshire town
Armed police were called to an industrial estate in Marlow following reports of a woman being seen with a handgun.

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Pizza Express restaurant on busy Buckinghamshire high street gets new hygiene score
Pizza Express in Marlow has received a new food hygiene rating following its latest inspection by Buckinghamshire Council.

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
High Wycombe and Marlow pubs earn place in prestigious Good Beer Guide 2027
A pub in High Wycombe and another in Marlow have secured places in the latest edition of the Good Beer Guide, which celebrates the best venues for cask ale across the country.

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
'It blights our neighbourhoods' - Councillor slams ongoing fly-tipping issues
A Buckinghamshire councillor has spoken out over fly-tipping in High Wycombe after fresh incidents were reported in his ward.

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Empty High Wycombe shop could become a Polish deli selling alcohol from 7am every day
An empty shop on High Wycombe’s High Street could become a Polish delicatessen selling beer, spirits and liqueurs from 7am every day.

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
International business to open in High Wycombe ahead of Christmas run in
Christmas preparations are getting under way at the Eden Shopping Centre in High Wycombe, with fragrance retailer Yankee Candle set to open a festive pop-up store ahead of the busy seasonal shopping period.

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 12:35:08 +0100
Milton Keynes flats face cladding replacement as three-year grassland compound lodged
Combustible cladding at a Milton Keynes apartment complex is to be replaced under a scheme proposing a construction compound on public grassland for around three years.

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Up to five homes planned for green belt field on the edge of Flackwell Heath village
Up to five homes could be built on a green belt field on the edge of Flackwell Heath under plans.

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 17:02:17 +0100
Milton Keynes police station upgrades approved with new entrances and parking changes
A series of changes and upgrades to Milton Keynes police station have been given the green light.

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 09:29:28 +0100
Urgent warning to parents over baby sleeping bags after 50 UK recalls
Childcare providers, carers and families have been instructed not to buy or use the items for unsupervised sleep in cots or cribs.

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Steel firm given go-ahead at village depot despite fears over noise and heavy lorries
A steel fabrication business has been given the go-ahead to move to a village depot despite fears over noise and heavy lorries using a driveway between homes.

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 09:30:14 +0100
Driver who followed Highway Code felt like they 'cheated the world' as debate rages
The motorist sparked debate across the r/drivingUK community on Reddit after using an empty lane before a road closure.

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 14:03:25 +0100
New Hush store set to open on Marlow High Street this year
Premium womenswear brand Hush has selected Marlow for one of its first full-price stores, with the new shop due to open later this year.

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Cars pile up dozens of parking tickets in High Wycombe as councillor demands action
Action has been demanded over car traders leaving vehicles in Wycombe’s car parks and on verges, with some collecting dozens of parking tickets.

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Amersham teenager who was four years behind in maths aims for higher GCSE exam
An Amersham student who was working four years behind in maths is now considering taking the higher-tier GCSE exam after dramatically improving her confidence and ability.

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 13:40:40 +0100
Buckinghamshire youth football clubs invited to feature in newspaper supplement
Children’s football clubs from across Buckinghamshire are being invited to take part in a special newspaper showcase celebrating grassroots sport.

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 12:47:15 +0100
Huge fire tears through former solicitors' office in the early hours of the morning
A huge fire tore through a former solicitors' office in Chesham during the early hours of Thursday morning, prompting road closures and a major emergency service response.

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 12:30:00 +0100
High Wycombe church among 19 groups to receive share of £725,000 support fund
A frequently-visited High Wycombe church is among 19 organisations across Buckinghamshire set to receive a share of more than £725,000 to help residents facing cost-of-living pressures.

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 12:17:26 +0100
House regularly reported for anti-social behaviour given closure order
A resident involved in months of anti-social behaviour has been evicted from a property in Bourne End after police secured a closure order.

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 11:52:45 +0100
Stolen mopeds found and recovered after being spotted by 'eagle-eyed' resident
Two stolen mopeds were recovered after being spotted being ridden through Denham at the weekend.

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