Bucks Free Press
Thu, 13 Mar 2025 05:00:00 +0000Gypsy-traveller pitches planned on ‘grey belt’ land by three families
Gypsy-traveller pitches are planned on ‘grey belt’ land by three families, who have submitted applications to Bucks Council.
Thu, 13 Mar 2025 05:00:00 +0000‘Tragedy’ as Bucks families no longer qualify for social housing under stricter rules
Stricter new rules for allocating social housing in Bucks have been branded a ‘tragedy’ for families who no longer qualify for a home.
Thu, 13 Mar 2025 05:00:00 +0000Planning application to build new flats are officially withdrawn
A planning application to have a four-storey residential building erected in New Denham has officially been withdrawn.
Thu, 13 Mar 2025 05:00:00 +0000Wycombe dad ‘appalled’ at moped drivers ‘terrorising’ street and ‘scaring’ children
A Wycombe dad has called for speed bumps on his street to stop it being ‘terrorised’ by moped drivers.
Thu, 13 Mar 2025 05:00:00 +0000Match-worn Wycombe Wanderers shirts donated to two charity shops
Numerous match-worn Wycombe Wanderers kits have been donated to charity shops across the area as part of an anti-waste scheme.
Thu, 13 Mar 2025 05:00:00 +0000Dangerous driver who damaged cars and injured another motorist among those at court
A dangerous driver who caused damage to cars in High Wycombe and injured another motorist is among those sentenced at the magistrates' court.
Thu, 13 Mar 2025 05:00:00 +0000Drink driver ordered to pay almost £1,500 after being caught on busy Bucks road
A drink driver has been banned from the roads and ordered to pay almost £1,500.
Thu, 13 Mar 2025 05:00:00 +0000New national insurance hike for employers could cost Buckinghamshire jobs
Buckinghamshire businesses have just four working weeks to mitigate the impact of the new 15 per cent employers' national insurance contributions (NIC) rate
Thu, 13 Mar 2025 05:00:00 +0000Businesses call for trade deal support to aid growth
Thames Valley mid-sized businesses are investing in innovation and product expansion despite facing significant challenges
Thu, 13 Mar 2025 05:00:00 +0000High Wycombe pantomime nominated for two awards
A popular pantomime in High Wycombe has been nominated for two awards
Thu, 13 Mar 2025 05:00:00 +0000Amersham repair café saves 26 items from going in the bin
Amersham repair shop has had a successful run at recent repairs, saving 26 items from landfill
Thu, 13 Mar 2025 05:00:00 +0000Housebuilder donates £1,000 to Haddenham football festival
A housebuilder has donated £1,000 to help a Haddenham football club's annual festival
Thu, 13 Mar 2025 05:00:00 +0000MP praises 'outstanding' careers guidance at school
Wycombe MP Emma Reynolds has praised the 'outstanding' careers guidance at Royal Grammar School
Wed, 12 Mar 2025 13:31:07 +0000Man, 21, admits dangerous driving after 100mph police chase through High Wycombe
A man who led police on a 100mph chase through High Wycombe has admitted dangerous driving.
Wed, 12 Mar 2025 11:11:43 +0000Man, 72, arrested after reports of teenage girl being sexually assaulted in park
A 72-year-old man has been arrested after reports of a teenage girl being sexually assaulted in a Bucks park.
Wed, 12 Mar 2025 05:00:00 +0000Beaconsfield Services ‘racers’ a risk to Odds Farm Park evening events, villagers say
Drivers ‘racing’ down narrow roads from car meets at Beaconsfield Services present a risk to visitors of a nearby farm, villagers have warned.
Wed, 12 Mar 2025 16:20:11 +0000E-fit released after teenage boy is sexually assault near alleyway
An e-fit of a man has been released following a sexual assault in Chalfont St Peter.
Wed, 12 Mar 2025 16:00:00 +0000Children hit by car at ‘dangerous’ 30mph Wycombe junction as dad calls for action
A Wycombe dad has called for a new pedestrian crossing to be created after his children were hit by a car in a ‘dangerous’ 30 mile per hour zone.
Wed, 12 Mar 2025 12:30:49 +0000Motorbike is stolen from driveway in small village
A motorbike has been stolen from a driveway in Monks Risborough.
Wed, 12 Mar 2025 09:35:55 +0000Care home and restaurant from the same town fail their food hygiene inspections
Two separate establishments in Princes Risborough, which includes a care home, have both received low food hygiene scores following their most recent inspections.
Wed, 12 Mar 2025 07:41:37 +0000Motorist reported for driving whilst on a disqualified provisional licence
Several motorists in north Buckinghamshire have been reported for numerous driving and drug crimes.
Wed, 12 Mar 2025 05:00:00 +0000Five of the most expensive Bucks houses on the market - and one is listed for £45m
A £45 million 12-bed mansion is among the most expensive houses currently on the market in Buckinghamshire.
Wed, 12 Mar 2025 05:00:00 +0000Revealed: Hundreds of XL Bullys given a certificate of exemption
Nearly 800 XL Bullys have been given a certificate of exemption in Buckinghamshire.
Wed, 12 Mar 2025 05:00:00 +0000Victorian property could be transformed from an office space to 11 separate flats
A planning application to turn an office building into 11 living spaces has been put forward.
Wed, 12 Mar 2025 15:21:10 +0000New timeline agreed as council draws up plans for development across Bucks
A new timeline for developing Buckinghamshire's Local Plan has been agreed.
Wed, 12 Mar 2025 14:13:43 +0000Drivers warned as M4 set to close for resurfacing
Drivers have been warned of an M4 closure near Slough for essential resurfacing
Wed, 12 Mar 2025 05:00:00 +0000Care home residents and nursery children spread joy together
A care home and nursery children joined forces to spread joy and positivity on Random Acts of Kindness Day
Wed, 12 Mar 2025 05:00:00 +0000Footbridge transformed by community art project
A footbridge in High Wycombe has been transformed by a community art project
Wed, 12 Mar 2025 05:00:00 +0000Pig farm wins two accolades at Thames Valley Awards
A popular miniature pig attraction has won two accolades at the Thames Valley Awards
Wed, 12 Mar 2025 05:00:00 +0000Buckinghamshire film nominated for prestigious award
A Buckinghamshire film has been nominated as a finalist at the Smiley Charity Film Awards
Wed, 12 Mar 2025 05:00:00 +0000Final retail offering opens at popular housing development
A new dentist has opened in a popular housing development
Wed, 12 Mar 2025 05:00:00 +0000Comedian Julian Clary to perform 'tsunami of smut' in Bucks
Julian Clary is set to bring his sell-out, Western-themed show, 'A Fistful of Clary,' to High Wycombe
Wed, 12 Mar 2025 05:00:00 +0000Local MP praises work of community charity
Wycombe MP Emma Reynolds has praised the work of a local charity
Wed, 12 Mar 2025 16:28:32 +0000Anger as Poundland stores possibly 'facing closure' amid 'challenging' landscape
Shoppers are angry after it emerged Poundland is set to be sold as it struggles to battle an "increasingly challenging" UK retail landscape.
Wed, 12 Mar 2025 14:09:28 +0000Royal Mail makes 'really important' change to postbox parcel delivery service
Royal Mail customers will now get proof of postage at postboxes when posting small parcels and packets.
Wed, 12 Mar 2025 14:08:41 +0000Gregg Wallace to make appearance on BBC's MasterChef later this year
Gregg Wallace will reportedly appear on BBC's MasterChef later this year in a series of unreleased episodes.
Wed, 12 Mar 2025 14:07:03 +0000Police send stark warning to UK dog owners after huge rise in thefts
An estimated 1,808 dogs were stolen across the UK last year – with French bulldogs now the most likely breed to be taken.
Wed, 12 Mar 2025 14:07:56 +0000Coronation Street star hints at return to ITV show after sudden exit
The star of ITV soap Coronation Street, Shelley King, has teased her return after her sudden recent exit.
Wed, 12 Mar 2025 14:06:14 +0000HMRC rule change to boost eBay, Vinted and other side hustles
Up to 300,000 people, including those with side hustles, will no longer need to file a Self-Assessment tax return
Wed, 12 Mar 2025 14:04:15 +0000Free Wills Month: Who can get a free will this March and how do you apply?
March is Free Wills Month, here's what you need to know and who is eligible to apply
Wed, 12 Mar 2025 14:03:23 +0000Martin Lewis: 'huge news' for millions of motorists due compensation
Martin Lewis has shared huge compensation news for anyone who has bought a car on finance
Tue, 11 Mar 2025 17:55:00 +0000Bucks faces 1,100 new homes, road, hotel and sports village after bidder chosen
A major new housing and leisure development is one step closer after a decision by Bucks Council.
Tue, 11 Mar 2025 16:49:00 +0000Firefighters battle van fire on hard shoulder of M40 as road closed
Firefighters rushed to a van fire on the hard shoulder of the M40 in the early hours of the morning.
Tue, 11 Mar 2025 16:06:00 +0000Bucks devolution deal to give county adult education and compulsory purchase powers
Bucks Council has agreed to press ahead with a devolution deal to give it new powers over adult education and compulsory purchases.
Tue, 11 Mar 2025 09:25:55 +0000Long delays at major High Wycombe roundabout as queues build on dual carriageway
Motorists are facing long delays on the A404 at Handy Cross Roundabout this morning
Tue, 11 Mar 2025 05:00:00 +0000Hazlemere badger killed next to Bellway site as company says it is protecting animals
Bellway has claimed it is ‘protecting’ badgers in Hazlemere after one was killed outside its building site.
Tue, 11 Mar 2025 05:00:00 +0000Bucks brewery asks for alcohol licence at site next to train station
A brewery has applied to Bucks Council for a licence to host music and serve alcohol at its offices.
Tue, 11 Mar 2025 18:15:33 +0000Indian restaurant with numerous positive online reviews receives low hygiene rating
A popular Indian restaurant has recently received a low food hygiene score following a recent inspection.
Tue, 11 Mar 2025 16:48:48 +0000KFC based in retail car park gets new food hygiene score
A KFC branch in High Wycombe that is situated near the town’s new McDonald’s has been given an up-to-date food hygiene rating.
Tue, 11 Mar 2025 16:00:00 +0000Residents react as train fares increase by nearly five per cent
Several Buckinghamshire residents have expressed their frustration after it was confirmed train fares have increased by nearly five per cent.