Bucks Free Press

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
'Concern' for Wycombe Rye Lido's future after operators enter administration
There is 'concern' for the future of the Wycombe Rye Lido after its operators Fusion Lifestyle entered administration this week.

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
High Wycombe uninsured driver ordered to pay more than £600
An uninsured driver has been ordered to pay more than £600 after getting caught in High Wycombe.

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Buckinghamshire county town named among England's 10 most underrated - This is why
Aylesbury has been named among England's 10 most underrated county towns in a list by The Telegraph.

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Primary schools across South Bucks recognised for work with parents
A group of primary schools around High Wycombe has been recognised for its work with parents after achieving a national accreditation for parent engagement.

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
'I couldn't believe it': teen celebrates after receiving offer from Cambridge
A Bucks schoolgirl is celebrating after receiving an offer to study at the University of Cambridge.

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
National Trust sites where you can see spectacular bluebell displays this spring
A carpet of blue is set to return this spring

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Family fun with Easter crafts at Bucks town spring festival
There was family fun at a Marlow Spring Festival with an artisan market, Easter crafts and a pop-up trail.

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Families and bands take to the stage at monthly Wycombe Sunday Jam
Bands and families took to the stage at Wycombe Ats Centre's monthly Sunday Jam this week.

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Pantomime awards announce line-up for glittering 2026 ceremony
Tickets are now on sale for one of the most glittering nights in UK theatre

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Museum exhibition explores why people settled in town for more than 2,000 years
Amersham Museum’s current temporary exhibition, Destination Amersham, explores why people have settled here for over 2,000 years.

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Equestrian property in Buckinghamshire village listed for £1.5m
A COUNTRY property with top-tier equestrian facilities is now on the market

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Beaconsfield home in ‘golden triangle’ area for sale for £3,750,000
A Beaconsfield home on Gregories Road is for sale at £3,750,000.

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Major dance thriller brought back for first tour in over a decade
A major dance thriller is set to return to the stage as part of a 2026 UK tour

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 12:30:00 +0100
Section of Wycombe hotel set to be turned into six-bed HMO despite objections
A section of High Wycombe Clifton Lodge hotel is set to become an HMO after plans were approved by Bucks Council despite objections.

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Bucks Council permanently axes pedestrian only zone despite over 1k objections
Bucks Council has approved plans to permanently end 24-hour pedestrian-only zones in Chesham despite over 1000 objections to each of its proposals.

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Housing association's tenant-led projects to bring fresh life to neighbourhoods
A series of tenant‑driven improvement projects is bringing fresh colour and life to neighbourhoods across High Wycombe, thanks to Red Kite Community Housing’s focus on community pride.

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Video shows what two Bucks towns could look like after a zombie apocalypse
A Facebook page that has shown what certain towns in UK would look like after a zombie apocalypse has made a video about High Wycombe.

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 03:00:00 +0100
Comedian and musician backs Bucks bid for 2028 Town of Culture Award
Taskmaster creator and Chesham resident Alex Horne has backed the town’s official bid to become the UK Town of Culture 2028, as community leaders submit their application and wait to hear whether they have made it through to the next round.

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 03:00:00 +0100
PAPER PREVIEW: Worries over Wycombe Lido as company goes into administration
This week's Bucks Free Press is out on newsstands now - packed with dozens of local stories you won't be able to read anywhere else.

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 16:03:32 +0100
Bucks road works taking place this week as traffic increases over bank holiday
Roadworks are taking place across Buckinghamshire over the easter period, residents have been warned.

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Inquest due for motorcyclist who died after hitting a deer
An inquest is due to be held next week for a motorcyclist who died in hospital after hitting a deer on a rural road.

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 10:12:51 +0100
Enquiries underway after stray dog found by police in woodland
Enquiries are underway after a stray dog was found by police in a woodland between Kingston Blount and Stokenchurch.

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Band to perform its first-ever headline show in the area
A band is set to perform its first-ever headline show

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Hundreds take part in Buckinghamshire youth summit
Around 160 young people from across the county took part in the fourth annual Bucks Youth Summit in Buckinghamshire.

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Danesfield House Hotel hosting Easter celebration
Danesfield House Hotel, on Henley Road, is hosting an Easter celebration.

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 11:23:34 +0100
Young fighter from Chesham wins first championship title
Kaiden Bolton, a 15-year-old fighter from Chesham, won his first championship at the AFSO 4 Nations Championship over the weekend.

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Approved plan for nature reserve to enable 2,875 new residents despite objections
An approved Little Marlow Park plan for wetland could enable the building of over 750 new homes for 2,875 new residents despite objections.

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Work underway at underpass closed for years amid 'flooding' and safety fears
Work has "finally begun" to reopen a Chesham underpass after around 6 years of closure amid flooding ,with a spring pouring into it.

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Popular pub closes for almost four weeks for major refurbishment
A pub in Amersham has temporarily closed for almost four weeks for a major refurbishment ahead of a planned reopening later this month.

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Policeman 'let arrested man drink alcohol' while in police custody
A policeman allegedly let a suspect drink alcohol while he was under arrest.

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 20:00:00 +0100
Restaurant needs 'major necessary improvement' after failing hygiene inspection
A High Wycombe restaurant that serves Far East cuisine has failed a hygiene inspection.

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 16:36:48 +0100
Dramatic image shows car engulfed in flames on busy motorway near High Wycombe
A car was spotted on the M40 near High Wycombe engulfed in flames.

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Councillor praises students for litter picking in Buckinghamshire town
A Marlow councillor has praised several locals who were seen litter picking in the town.

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 14:47:32 +0100
The Buckinghamshire dog whose action‑movie YouTube clip has thousands stunned
Buckinghamshire Cavalier King Charles Spaniel “Louie the Dog,” also known online as “Agent Louie,” has gone viral with a slick “action stunt” video.

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 14:46:14 +0100
CCTV images released after 'racial abuse' is 'shouted' at couple in shopping centre
CCTV images have been released of four men who might have information regarding a racially aggravated public order in High Wycombe.

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 14:27:36 +0100
Popular World War II café which closed set to return in new location
A World War II café that shut in High Wycombe because of financial difficulties is due to reopen in a new location.

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 12:27:02 +0100
Man, 33, could face deportation after being jailed for Buckinghamshire drug crimes
A man who was found guilty of drug crimes and possession of criminal property in Aylesbury has been jailed.

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 10:57:49 +0100
People divided over ‘drab’ Buckinghamshire house – What do you think?
A four-bed house in Milton Keynes has divided opinion online - with one commenter describing as the 'drabbest' house they had ever seen.

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 08:43:36 +0100
School uniform shop moves to new location inside busy shopping centre
A primary and secondary school uniform shop has moved locations in High Wycombe.

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Man with minor epilepsy thanks Booker Airfield for once-in-a-lifetime opportunity
A lifelong aviation enthusiast has paid tribute to the people and experiences that shaped his love of flying at Booker Airfield, calling it his “second home”.

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Disused phone boxes in Buckinghamshire town put to new use
Two disused telephone boxes in Marlow are set for a new lease of life after being bought and refurbished by Marlow Town Council.

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Resident 'threatened' by car garage staff after raising concerns about parking
Thames Valley Police said officers have been called to Motortek, on West Wycombe Road, and were working with Buckinghamshire Council and the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) following complaints about vehicles parked in an anti-social manne...

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 13:44:59 +0100
MP meets parents to discuss challenges they face within SEND system
High Wycombe's MP has met with parents and carers as part of the governments plans to reform SEND provision.

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
High Wycombe drug driver who was caught on M6 among cases heard at court
A drug driver from High Wycombe who was caught on the M6 in Cumbria is among those who have appeared at the town's magistrates' court.

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 15:47:28 +0100
Easter 2026: Church services happening in Wycombe this weekend
Churches across High Wycombe and the surrounding villages are opening their doors over Easter weekend, with a rich programme of services marking the most important dates in the Christian calendar.

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 15:32:22 +0100
Children's author returned to their roots during World Book Week
A Little Chalfont children’s author returned to her Buckinghamshire roots to inspire young readers during World Book Week.

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Buckinghamshire council launches new growth fund
Buckinghamshire Council has launched a new fund aimed at boosting the county’s economy and is inviting organisations to put forward project ideas.

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Buckinghamshire teacher celebrates 20 years of inspiring language learners
A Buckinghamshire teacher is celebrating 20 years of inspiring children to learn French in schools across the Aylesbury area.

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 15:21:48 +0100
'Game changer': Opticians Donate Bright Vests to Make Children Safer
Children in Chesham are stepping out more safely after receiving high-visibility vests from a local opticians.

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Seventeen students complete one-term quantum computing course at school
Seventeen Year 12 students at Beaconsfield High School have completed a one-term introductory course in quantum computing, placing the school among the first in the UK to offer such a programme.

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