Bucks Free Press

Sat, 16 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
'Turning point' vision outlined to make High Wycombe 'greater'
A “turning point” vision aimed at making High Wycombe “greater” has been outlined by the chairman of the High Wycombe Town Committee.

Sat, 16 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Villagers launch £150k campaign to revolutionise pavilion
A community is rallying together to raise funds for a project.

Sat, 16 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
'I’ve been waiting all week for this' - SEND nightclub event becomes huge success
A pioneering nightclub event designed specifically for adults with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) has been hailed a major success after drawing a sell-out crowd in High Wycombe.

Sat, 16 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
New pizza restaurant to open in Buckinghamshire town
A new pizza parlour is due to open in High Wycombe.

Sat, 16 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Buckinghamshire beekeeper to visit primary school to mark World Bee Day
A Buckinghamshire beekeeper will visit a primary school to mark World Bee Day.

Sat, 16 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Ice cream parlour offers gelato for 18p to celebrate 18th anniversary
A High Wycombe dessert parlour will celebrate its 18th anniversary in unique style as they have revealed a one-off price for their ice creams.

Sat, 16 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Outdoor clothing store launches closing down sale at South Bucks branch
An outdoor clothing store has launched a “closing down” sale at its Marlow branch after nearly a decade in the town.

Sat, 16 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
High Wycombe residents and shoppers give their verdict on Keir Starmer's future
Residents and workers in High Wycombe have had their say on whether Prime Minister Keir Starmer should resign.

Sat, 16 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
History of Buckinghamshire - Secrets of the Royal Maid
This is the title of a recently published book, the ‘Royal Maid’ being Rosa Snaith, who lived in Wycombe for nearly 70 years.

Sat, 16 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Local history: Another newspaper pre-dating the Bucks Free Press
IT has long been thought that the Bucks Free Press was the first newspaper to be regularly printed and published in High Wycombe, the first edition appearing on December 19, 1856.

Sat, 16 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Nostalgia: Remembering our much-missed friend 'Mr Jazz' Michael Eagleton
WE will soon be remembering the first anniversary of Michael’s death, so this week I have compiled a montage of pictures showing the exterior and interior of his music shop ‘Chiltern Sound’ in Spittal Street near the junction with Dean Street.

Sat, 16 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Nostalgia: Cocky the Crown Hotel’s cockatoo hero
One of the most popular objects in Amersham Museum’s collection is a stuffed cockatoo. In 1935 the cockatoo became a hero when he saved the lives of the inhabitants of the Crown Hotel with his shrill squawks during a devastating fire.

Sat, 16 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Children's hospice calls for donations to mark International Nurses Day
A children’s hospice is marking International Nurses Day by celebrating its dedicated nurses.

Sat, 16 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
When 'Bazaars' were all the rage in High Wycombe and surrounding areas
THE word ‘bazaar’ is not commonly used these days, but ‘Bazaars’ were popular events in Wycombe from Victorian times through to the 1950/60s.

Sat, 16 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Discover Marlow's 'fabulous' Michelin-starred restaurant serving 'delicious' meals
The Crown in Marlow is a Michelin-starred pub earning praise for its "fabulous" and "delicious" meals.

Sat, 16 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Iconic musical set to dazzle audiences at Wycombe Swan
The classic hit musical Singin' in the Rain is set to dazzle audiences.

Sat, 16 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Superdrug launches new service in 75 UK stores with more to follow
Superdrug is rolling out a new Healthcare Ambassador Accreditation to 75 stores, with plans to expand further.

Sat, 16 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Brits face £5,000 fines for annoying neighbour habits as warmer weather arrives
Persistent barking and late-night garden parties could land homeowners with fines of up to £5,000.

Sat, 16 May 2026 09:18:20 +0100
Bucks motorists face delays after M1 crash
Good morning, National Highways has announced the closure of the M1 northbound between J14 and J15 following a crash. We will bring you more information as we get it.

Sat, 16 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Aylesbury MP backs maternal mental health campaign
Aylesbury MP, Laura Kyrke-Smith, is backing Marching for Mothers, and urging the government to improvement to maternal mental health support.

Sat, 16 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Festival celebrating Christian literature to take place in Buckinghamshire next month
The St Andrews Literature Festival is returning to Buckinghamshire from June 12 to June 13 with sessions, creative workshops, and visual art.

Sat, 16 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Genesis musical experience coming to Wycombe Swan next month
The Musical Box is set to bring , 'And Then There Was... Phil', a unique Genesis musical experience to Wycombe Swan next month

Sat, 16 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Wild-west themed event coming to Buckinghamshire farm this May half term
Odds Farm Park is inviting visitors to saddle up for a wild west-themed adventure this May half term with their annual Half Term Hoedown

Sat, 16 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Major UK supermarket introducing new '£13 rule' over the next six months
The changes follow talks with the Union of Shop, Distributive and Allied Workers (Usdaw)

Sat, 16 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Millions of pensioners to be hit by HMRC as Personal Allowance help 'deeply flawed'
Pension experts warn even £1 of extra income could cost pensioners hundreds under new HMRC tax proposals.

Fri, 15 May 2026 13:25:27 +0100
Man, 20, charged with criminal damage, dangerous driving and conspiring to steal cars
Connor Wells,20, of Highbridge Road, has been charged with multiple offences following an investigation by Thames Valley Police.

Fri, 15 May 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Councillors discuss plans to make High Wycombe more attractive after dark
Ideas for a “Destination Wycombe” vision aimed at encouraging more people to spend time in High Wycombe after dark were discussed by councillors.

Fri, 15 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Wycombe families struggling amid poverty concerns, councillor says
Independent councillor Julia Wassell has spoken about the challenges facing residents in Wycombe.

Fri, 15 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Wycombe fresh parking fears after permanent Easton Street closure
Fresh fears have been raised over parking in High Wycombe after the permanent closure of Easton Street multistorey car park.

Fri, 15 May 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Fresh details emerge about NHS plans for former Bucks Council offices
Fresh details have emerged of discussions which could see a civic presence remain inside High Wycombe’s historic council offices after the controversial sale of the landmark building to Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust.

Fri, 15 May 2026 12:30:00 +0100
Landmark Marlow building to return to commercial use
A landmark building in Marlow is set to be brought back into commercial use.

Fri, 15 May 2026 10:23:54 +0100
Police officer charged with assault in Aylesbury
A police officer has been charged with assault following an investigation.

Fri, 15 May 2026 16:30:00 +0100
Woman who lost three stone while working at 30,000 feet gives back
A woman is helping others achieve their goals after losing three stone and transforming her life.

Fri, 15 May 2026 16:20:05 +0100
Teen remains in hospital with 'serious injuries' after being hit by car near school
A teenager remains in hospital after being hit by a car.

Fri, 15 May 2026 15:54:44 +0100
Footbridge revamped through art projected defaced by vandals
A High Wycombe footbridge transformed by local artists has been vandalised.

Fri, 15 May 2026 12:34:28 +0100
Woman, 50 arrested following incident at petrol station
A 50-year-old woman has been arrested on suspicion of criminal damage following an incident in Marlow.

Fri, 15 May 2026 12:12:42 +0100
Outgoing mayor raises nearly £2,000 for charity with month-long walking challenge
A month of daily walks has raised £1,800 as a parting gesture by the outgoing mayor.

Fri, 15 May 2026 11:26:18 +0100
Deck of cards company scoops national prize at award ceremony
A deck of cards with a difference is earning recognition far beyond the gaming table.

Fri, 15 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Why was a main road in central High Wycombe closed off?
A main road in High Wycombe was cordoned off following reports of a fire.

Fri, 15 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Why was this main road in High Wycombe closed?
A road in High Wycombe was cordoned off due to a collision involving a motorbike and a car.

Fri, 15 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
More waste dumped as fly-tipping continues in High Wycombe
Fly-tipping issues are continuing to High Wycombe as more waste has been dumped in the town.

Fri, 15 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Buckinghamshire care home named one of the UK's best following recent poll
A care home has been named one of the best in the UK.

Fri, 15 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Family launch GoFundMe for funeral of 'loving' High Wycombe mum
A GoFundMe page has been launched in memory of a ‘loving mother’ from High Wycombe who died earlier this year.

Fri, 15 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Independent clothing shop suddenly closes in Buckinghamshire town
A shop that specialised in Asian clothing in High Wycombe has suddenly closed down.

Fri, 15 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Bucks NHS staff member celebrates 50 years of service
A lifelong career in care has reached a golden milestone with 50 years of dedicated service.

Fri, 15 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Significant changes to Bucks planning policy are emerging
Changes to planning policy emerging from central government could make it easier for developers to build homes, a senior councillor has warned.

Fri, 15 May 2026 19:00:00 +0100
Who is UK's Eurovision act Look Mum No Computer? See when he'll perform
Look Mum No Computer is the UK's Eurovision act for 2026 and he started a YouTube channel back in 2013 - this is when he'll perform in the contest.

Fri, 15 May 2026 16:28:20 +0100
How well do you know Eurovision? Take this quiz to see find out what you score
Think you know the Eurovision Song Contest? Take this quiz to test your knowledge.

Thu, 14 May 2026 14:25:56 +0100
'Wonderful gentleman' who volunteered for Bucks football club passes away
Bernie Leavy, a dedicated Chesham United FC volunteer from Connecticut, has died.

Thu, 14 May 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Progress on new Buckinghamshire Council offices in Wycombe going 'very well’
Progress on Buckinghamshire Council’s new offices in High Wycombe is going “very well”, according to a senior councillor.

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