Bucks Free Press
Sat, 18 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100Tennis club that was on the brink of closure has been refused funding for lighting
A growing tennis and pickleball club that was on the brink of closure has been refused funding by councillors
Sat, 18 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100Landlords in Buckinghamshire will be offered support before new housing law
Landlords are being offered extra support with major changes to housing law.
Sat, 18 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100Bucks hotspot where asking rents have surged revealed amid wider price standstill
Iver has seen a price surge as average asking rents outside London hit a standstill in the early months of 2026, according to an index.
Sat, 18 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100Hazlemere: School requests funding for pupils whose families can't afford trips
Councillors at Hazlemere Parish Council have approved a £500 grant to support school trips for pupils whose families are unable to contribute towards the cost.
Sat, 18 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100Amersham resident to attempt world record at London Marathon
Tom, an Amersham resident, will be attempting to break the Guinness World Record for the fastest male marathon time in a cricket kit at the TCS London Marathon.
Sat, 18 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100New pottery painting café to open in Bourne End later this month
A new pottery painting café is set to open in Bourne End later this month.
Sat, 18 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100Most Buckinghamshire community centres under financial 'strain'
According to data from the Charity Commission for England and Wales, most Buckinghamshire charities operating community centres and village halls are under financial “strain”.
Sat, 18 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100Organisers celebrate success of town's inaugural Eid for Everyone event
Organisers have lauded the "wonderful celebration" at Chesham's first Eid for Everyone event.
Sat, 18 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +010070 year old Bourne End runner with sight loss to run London Marathon
Bourne End resident Blanche Morrissey, 70, who has impaired vision in both eyes, is going to run the TCS London Marathon later this month to raise money for Moorfields Eye Charity.
Sat, 18 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100Historic Bucks pub announces brand new guest apartment
The Green Man Apartment is a fully renovated, three-bedroom space located above the pub and designed to accommodate up to six people.
Sat, 18 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100Royal visit helps celebrate museum milestone
A landmark anniversary has been marked with a royal visit.
Sat, 18 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100Free weekly play sessions bring people together in Bucks town
Free weekly play sessions are bringing people together in High Wycombe.
Sat, 18 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100Tribute to global childhood favourite heading to Wycombe Swan
Fun For Little Ones – A Tribute to Ms Rachel will arrive in Wycombe Swan’s main auditorium on Monday, May 25.
Sat, 18 Apr 2026 06:15:00 +0100The highest rated pub in Buckinghamshire serving 'delicious' meals you have to visit
Ye Olde Swan is the highest-rated pub in Buckinghamshire on Tripadvisor. Find out why it's so loved.
Sat, 18 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100Bucks Camera Club members capture fantastic photos of furry and feathered friends
For this week’s Camera Club spread, we have chosen fantastic photos of bright, feathered and furry friends in Bucks.
Sat, 18 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100Home with links to Liberty store listed for £4,250,000
Pipers, in The Lee, Great Missenden, is connected to the Liberty family and the founder of the iconic Liberty store on Regent Street.
Sat, 18 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100New children's homes open to 'support young people and families'
Buckinghamshire Council has launched Coach House and Oakview in Aylesbury.
Fri, 17 Apr 2026 16:00:00 +0100'Business as usual' at lido following leisure firm's administration
An update has been provided on the situation at Wycombe Rye Lido, as Buckinghamshire Council says it’s “business as usual.”
Fri, 17 Apr 2026 09:10:00 +0100Police make arrest after 51 offences clocked on two motorways
Thames Valley Police made an arrest after 51 offences were clocked across the M40 and M25 motorways.
Fri, 17 Apr 2026 16:01:29 +0100Road traffic collisions in Thames Valley increased by more than 16%
There was a 16.45% increase in road traffic collision reports in the Thames Valley area between 2023 and 2025, according to data obtained by Accident Claims Advice through a Freedom of Information Request,
Fri, 17 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100Council hits back after Lib Dem victory claim - pedestrian zone may still be axed
Bucks Council says it will find another way to implement orders after Lib Dems claimed victory over plans to scrap Chesham's pedestrian-only zone.
Fri, 17 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100'Much loved' goats found 6.5 miles away from farm after urgent police search
A pair of "much loved" Great Missenden goats have been found 6.5 miles away from home after an urgent appeal was launched by police.
Fri, 17 Apr 2026 19:00:11 +0100Wycombe home spice company dissolves after six years
A Wycombe artisanal spice business has been dissolved after nearly six years in business.
Fri, 17 Apr 2026 16:00:00 +0100Mum feared dementia after forgetting son's birthday, but it was menopause
A mum from Maidenhead thought she had early onset dementia when she forgot her sons' names - but it turned out to be menopause.
Fri, 17 Apr 2026 14:18:49 +0100Police appeal after man exposes himself to woman in Wycombe
Police are appealing for witnesses after a man exposed himself in High Wycombe.
Fri, 17 Apr 2026 10:47:18 +0100Police carry out crash 'reconstruction'
Police have been spotted responding to an incident in High Wycombe town centre.
Fri, 17 Apr 2026 16:00:00 +0100Circus coming to Bucks town with tickets from £10
Cortex Circus will be coming to Amersham later this month with their new show ’BIZZAR’.
Fri, 17 Apr 2026 13:17:12 +0100Three arrested after police pursuit of stolen car with 'cloned' plates
Three men have been arrested after a police pursuit involving a stolen Jaguar in High Wycombe during the early hours of Thursday, April 16.
Fri, 17 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100Solar panels approved for GE Healthcare roof in Buckinghamshire
Plans to add 341 solar panels to the roof of GE Healthcare in Little Chalfont have been given the go ahead.
Fri, 17 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100Plans revealed to sell alcohol in John Lewis restaurant until 11pm
Plans have been submitted for a licence to sell alcohol at a restaurant inside John Lewis High Wycombe until 11pm.
Fri, 17 Apr 2026 10:13:21 +0100Seized car heading to court after driver's late-night McDonald's visit
A late-night fast food run ended with a car being seized for a string of motoring offences.
Fri, 17 Apr 2026 10:32:30 +0100UK Government draws up plans for possible food shortages amid Iran conflict
According to leaked documents, measures are being considered to address potential disruption to supplies of key goods
Fri, 17 Apr 2026 17:16:39 +0100Emergency road closure for Thames Water works "likely" to cause delays
An emergency road closure has been put in place on Oxford Road, Aylesbury, as Thames Water carries out repairs.
Fri, 17 Apr 2026 15:03:46 +0100Youth homelessness crisis deepens as need for independent living support highlighted
According to recent Centrepoint research, there are tens of thousands of 18 to 25-year-olds across the country facing homelessness.
Fri, 17 Apr 2026 13:18:02 +0100Concerns raised over Wycombe town centre street blighted by litter
Concerns have been raised about litter and dirt on a street in the centre of Wycombe which received a £3 million makeover.
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 11:28:40 +0100Wycombe Wanderers to warm up in schoolchildren's designs ahead of Blackpool game
Wycombe Wanderers will warm up in t-shirts designed by schoolchildren ahead of their fixture against Blackpool at Adams Park on Saturday.
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100Campaigners reveal new plans to create a High Wycombe Town Council
Plans to create a High Wycombe Town Council have taken a step forward, as councillors prepare to bring a motion to Buckinghamshire Council.
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 16:00:00 +0100Bucks MP says husband attacked by man with knife in stop-and-search increase call
A Beaconsfield MP has shared that her husband was attacked by a man with a knife, as she calls for an increase in stop-and-search powers.
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 14:14:58 +0100Ex-church warden’s murder conviction quashed
A former church warden who was jailed for life for the murder of a lecturer has had his conviction quashed at the Court of Appeal.
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 13:00:00 +0100'Tom Kerridge will be missed' - Raymond Blanc shares Pub in the Park 2026 sneak peek
"We will miss Tom Kerridge", says celebrity chef Raymond Blanc, as he gives the Free Press a sneak peek at the future of Pub in the Park 2026.
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100Children's playground in village to hold grand opening
Lane End Parish Council will be holding a Grand opening for a new children’s playground in the village, on May 22.
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100Safety barriers block footpath in Marlow over tree roots lifting pavement
A stretch of footpath on Pound Lane in Marlow has been closed due to the expanding roots of a tree in Higginson Park.
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 14:10:33 +0100Facial recognition vans to patrol high street next week
Mobile vans using live facial recognition will be deployed on Chesham High Street to spot suspects and deter crime.
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 13:54:47 +0100Police hand out more than 40 parking tickets in High Wycombe area
More than 40 parking tickets have been dished out to motorists in High Wycombe in a police road safety crackdown.
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100In the dock: Man jailed for assault after incident at Bucks nursing home
A man who was jailed for assault following an incident at Chalfont Lodge Nursing Home is among those who have been sentenced in High Wycombe.
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100Wycombe history celebrated and memorabilia on show at PATCH talks
Local history fans flocked to PATCH in High Wycombe last Friday, as the creators of Wyrd Wycombe hosted an evening of talks.
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100Young cancer patient Kaiden helps to raise thousands for children's charity
A young cancer patient has helped raise more than £3,500 for a children’s charity.
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 16:00:00 +0100Thames Valley Police boss urges for closure order extensions
Powers given to police to enforce closure notices on homes and properties "do not go far enough", a police boss has said.
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 19:55:41 +0100Man 'dragged' from Mercedes by police near train station
A man was reportedly 'dragged' from a Mercedes after police surrounded the car near High Wycombe train station
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 16:38:51 +0100IN PICTURES: TV chefs and influencers attend Pub in the Park launch event in Marlow
Celebrity chefs, food influencers and journalists gathered at Raymond Blanc's George and Dragon pub in Marlow on Wednesday night to celebrate the return of Pub in the Park.