Bucks Free Press

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Mayor of Buckinghamshire town launches free breakfast for university students
Students at Buckinghamshire New University (BNU) are set to benefit from free breakfasts for the next eight weeks thanks to a new wellbeing initiative launched with support from the Mayor of High Wycombe.

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 09:20:00 +0100
King Charles III strips 15 people of honours - check the full list
King Charles III has stripped 15 people of honours so far in 2026 - check the full list here.

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Six-bedroom house boasts 1.07 acres and private woodland
A six-bedroom Beaconsfield house is on the market for £2,999,950.

Sat, 17 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
‘Huge boost’ - Buckinghamshire attraction delighted by national award nomination
Odds Farm Park has described its national award nomination as a ‘huge boost’ and recognition of its team’s hard work.

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 08:15:21 +0100
LIVE - Heavy traffic towards Wycombe after crash
There is very heavy traffic and delays on M40 London bound before J4 A404 / A4010 the High Wycombe Handy Cross Roundabout

Sat, 17 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
‘Legendary’ Buckinghamshire volunteer honoured for helping community
‘Legendary’ Buckinghamshire volunteer Dave Persaud has been honoured for his work tackling hunger, loneliness and food waste with FoodCycle.

Sun, 18 Oct 2026 12:30:00 +0100
History: The story behind Amersham’s twinning with Krynica-Zdroj
The street signs welcoming you to Amersham show that in addition to Bensheim, (Nostalgia 9 October) Amersham is also twinned with Krynica in Poland. The twinning was formalised in April 2002, and this is the story.

Sun, 18 Oct 2026 12:30:00 +0100
Old Photos: Images from yesteryear found in our archive
TOP: Men and women, some wearing a uniform, enjoying a drink on the stage, probably at the opening of the Needham Bingo Hall, Desborough Rd, in 1971.

Sun, 18 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Old Amersham food tours launched by TV creators and authors
Two Buckinghamshire food writers and television creators have launched a new walking tour business in Old Amersham.

Sun, 18 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Sarah Green MP: ‘We need practical action to ease pressure on households’
Parliament's return from recess marks the start of a busy autumn at Westminster, writes Sarah Green, the Liberal Democrat MP for Chesham and Amersham.

Sun, 18 Oct 2026 12:30:00 +0100
Eight Buckinghamshire homes up for sale right now
Buckinghamshire has plenty to offer with properties to suit all budgets.

Sun, 18 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Brian Conley to headline Funny Beeseness show in High Wycombe
Brian Conley will headline the first special Funny Beeseness show to High Wycombe.

Sun, 18 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
The planning applications submitted to Buckinghamshire Council this week
Planning applications have been submitted to Buckinghamshire Council, from housing developments to potential tree felling.

Sun, 18 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
House with six bedrooms, 2.8 acres and woodland on the market
A six-bedroom house with 2.8 acres of gardens and woodland has gone on the market for £4 million.

Sat, 17 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Buckinghamshire pool named among Britain’s best heated lidos
A Buckinghamshire outdoor swimming pool has been named among ten of the best heated lidos in Britain.

Sat, 17 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Aylesbury pantomime to raise funds for six charities
Aylesbury Waterside Theatre will be raising funds and awareness throughout the festive run of Sleeping Beauty.

Sat, 17 Oct 2026 14:32:31 +0100
Arrest after bomb disposal unit called to property amid 'suspicious substance'
A man has been arrested on suspicion of an explosives offence after a bomb disposal team was called to a Buckinghamshire street.

Sat, 17 Oct 2026 16:58:00 +0100
126 cannisters of NOS found in back of abandoned van
Thames Valley Police discovered 21 boxes of 126 NOS cannisters, totalling about £1,400 in street value, in the back of a van in Wycombe.

Sat, 17 Oct 2026 14:35:00 +0100
'All hell broke loose' at Theo James Netflix series filming in Bucks
The violence of the smash Netflix series The Gentleman reportedly spilled over into real life as Theo James was left 'shocked' by a fight on set.

Sat, 17 Oct 2026 12:48:00 +0100
Charity collectors without permission forced out by police
Charity collectors in Marlow were asked to leave the area after it was discovered they didn't have permission to take donations.

Sat, 17 Oct 2026 11:54:52 +0100
Bomb disposal unit attends as 'suspicious substance' found at property
A 100-metre cordon has been put in place after a suspicious substance was located at a property.

Sat, 17 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Planning round-up: Huge battery scheme, mast backup power and nine flats
A huge battery storage facility proposed for protected countryside does not require a formal Environmental Impact Assessment, Buckinghamshire Council has ruled.

Sat, 17 Oct 2026 12:30:00 +0100
Marlow History: When the Civil War came to town
MARLOW Society Local History Group organises monthly talks about the history of the surrounding area. In September, we were delighted to host Chris Whitehead, a local historian based in Hambleden.

Sat, 17 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Village pub react after being named as one of the best in the country
The husband-and-wife team behind a Hazlemere pub have spoken of their surprise and pride after it was named the best food-focused venue in Greene King's nationwide franchise network.

Sat, 17 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
New restaurant opens at popular Buckinghamshire hotel
A new restaurant has opened at the Crazy Bear hotel in Beaconsfield.

Sat, 17 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
New bakery officially opens inside busy shopping centre
A new bakery and dessert café has opened its doors at Eden Shopping Centre in High Wycombe.

Sat, 17 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Meet the 10-year-old High Wycombe drum and bass DJ
Meet Dex, the 10-year-old High Wycombe DJ with big ambitions to make his mark on the drum and bass scene.

Sat, 17 Oct 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Comedian returns to live touring at Wycombe Swan with new show
Comedian Susan Calman is returning to the stage after a decade away from touring, and will be at Wycombe Swan.

Sat, 17 Oct 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Tony Blackburn brings Sounds of the 60s Live to Milton Keynes in 2027
Broadcasting legend Tony Blackburn will bring his Sounds of the 60s Live show to Milton Keynes Theatre.

Sat, 17 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Dracula's Lair unveiled for Blenheim Palace Halloween attraction
Dracula will welcome visitors at Blenheim Palace's Halloween attraction.

Sat, 17 Oct 2026 12:27:00 +0100
Roald Dahl museum hosts The Twits activities for half term
The Twits will take centre stage at the Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre this October half term.

Sat, 17 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Bucks Free Press Camera Club: The beauty of autumn in Buckinghamshire
This week's selection from the Bucks Free Press Camera Club showcases the beauty of autumn through a series of striking photographs.

Sat, 17 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Beaconsfield mansion with six bedrooms on market with huge price tag
A Beaconsfield mansion with a huge price tag is on the market.

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Man, 20, jailed for carrying 'dangerous' hunting knife among latest in court
Wycombe and Slough Magistrates’ Court cases: drivers sentenced for careless, drug, drink and speeding offences, while assault and knife cases were also heard.

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
US giant’s High Wycombe offices to be demolished as redevelopment plans approved
Plans to demolish Johnson & Johnson’s High Wycombe offices and replace them with five industrial and distribution buildings have been approved.

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 20:00:00 +0100
'It is wonderful' - Pub comments after being named as one of the UK's best
Wetherspoon has spoken out after one of its Buckinghamshire pubs was named among the highest-rated in the UK.

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 17:25:55 +0100
Nostalgia: When going to the pictures really was Grand in Desborough Road
For recent generations who have grown up with multiplex cinemas, huge screens and surround sound, it can be difficult to imagine a time when neighbourhood picture houses were scattered through towns and were an important part of everyday community li...

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Landlady of award-winning pub says ASB 'will not happen again' after recent incident
The landlady of an award-winning Hazlemere pub has vowed that disorder seen outside the venue earlier this month "will not be happening here again".

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Buckinghamshire YouTuber poses for selfie with Prince William
A Buckinghamshire royal journalist has enjoyed a career-defining moment after posing for a photograph with Prince William while covering a major royal engagement in London.

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 12:50:48 +0100
Drug dealer jailed after being found in possession of cocaine and cannabis
A drug dealer who was found in possession of significant quantities of drugs after attempting to evade police has been jailed.

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 12:30:53 +0100
'Heartbreaking': Fundraiser launched to help five-month-old baby
A Gerrards Cross family is appealing for help to fund specialist treatment for their infant daughter after a condition affecting her neck movement led to concerns about the shape of her head.

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 12:30:00 +0100
Bucks grammar school named among England’s best in new ranking
Dr Challoner’s Grammar School has been named among England’s top 10 grammar schools by The Telegraph, scoring 40 out of 40.

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 10:50:11 +0100
Man, 30, jailed after conning women in their 80s out of thousands of pounds
A 30-year-old man has been jailed for fraud by false representation in High Wycombe and Oxford by conning two elderly women out of more than £5,000.

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
More fly-tipping in Buckinghamshire as waste dumped near single-track road
More fly-tipping has been reported in Buckinghamshire after a large quantity of waste was discovered dumped along a rural lane between High Wycombe and Marlow.

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Ex-mayor 'deeply saddened' after body of 49-year-old man is found in Wycombe
A former mayor of High Wycombe has sent his condolences to the friends and family of a 49-year-old man who was found dead in the town earlier this week.

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
‘We’re still worried’: Marlow resident speaks out on ongoing ASB issues
A Marlow resident says he remains worried about ongoing anti-social behaviour near his home despite interventions from Thames Valley Police and Buckinghamshire Council.

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 16:00:00 +0100
12 Bucks GP practices set to share a £325k funding boost
Is your GP surgery on the list? Twelve Buckinghamshire practices are set to share a £325,000 funding boost.

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 12:30:00 +0100
Thames Valley Police officer escapes dismissal after gross misconduct ruling
A Thames Valley Police officer has avoided dismissal and received a final written warning after a misconduct panel found gross misconduct.

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
High Wycombe residents could pay £73 a year to park under 24-hour parking permit plan
High Wycombe residents are being consulted on 24-hour parking permit proposals, with first permits listed at £73 a year. Have your say by October 23.

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Former Buckinghamshire family home transformed into £1.2m care facility
A former Buckinghamshire family home transformed into a £1.2m supported living facility has been listed for sale, offering flexible care use.

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