Bucks Free Press

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Campaigners 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 05:00:00 +0100
Children'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 +0100
Safety 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 05:00:00 +0100
In 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 +0100
Wycombe 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 +0100
Young 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 00:01:00 +0100
Volunteer police officer recognised for going above and beyond
Special Constable Ben Gill, a tech consultant by day, has been named Special of the Year at the Thames Valley Police Federation Bravery Awards.

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Wycombe: Campaigners renew push for town council to gain more say
A renewed push is under way to create a High Wycombe town council, as campaigners seek to give the town its own voice.

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Marlow Bridge to close this weekend amid parking bay closures
Marlow Bridge will close again this weekend for cars, from 7am on Saturday, April 18, until 6am on Monday, April 20, to allow restoration work to take place.

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 10:05:30 +0100
Second sexual assault and robbery probe launched as another pensioner targeted
A second sexual assault and robbery investigation has been launched in the space of a week in a Buckinghamshire town.

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 16:29:21 +0100
Inquest opens into death of woman, 45, from Beaconsfield
An inquest has opened into the death of a woman from Beaconsfield.

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 10:52:29 +0100
Busy road near High Wycombe closed off for emergency works
A busy road near High Wycombe has been closed off for emergency works.

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 15:45:47 +0100
Photos show fire damage to bin in Amersham multi-storey car park
A melted bin can be seen in Amersham Multi-Storey car park after reports of a fire on Thursday, April 9.

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 10:00:11 +0100
Passengers warned after all lines blocked at London station
Passengers have been warned after all train lines to and from a London station have been blocked.

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 16:42:38 +0100
Volunteers pick up litter in Spring Common Clear Up
Volunteers picked up litter on the Chesham Bois Common last Saturday, at the annual Spring Common Clear Up.

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 15:50:19 +0100
Revealed: Number of Buckinghamshire Council employees who earn more than £100,000
New research has revealed the number of Buckinghamshire Council employees earning more than £100,000 a year.

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Equestrian barn plans approved near Marlow despite residents’ objections
Plans to change the use of an agricultural barn to a private equestrian mixed use have been approved, despite opposition.

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Gardening club held Spring show last Saturday
Hordes of people flocked to the Hazlemere Community Centre as a local gardening club's Spring Show returned for another year.

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 12:52:00 +0100
New senior leadership team appointed to lead Carrington Schools Federation
A new senior leadership team has been appointed to lead the Carrington Schools Federation.

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Bucks NHS Trust recognised nationally for tech drive in bid to boost patient care
Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust has been recognised nationally for its drive to use digital technology to improve patient care and free up staff time.

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Buckinghamshire-based garage joins Best Autocentres Group
A Buckinghamshire-based vehicle garage has joined the Best Autocentres Group.

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Buckinghamshire village post box transformed to celebrate new book
A post box at the end of a Buckinghamshire street has been decorated to celebrate the release of a new book from a nearby author.

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Former BFP editor prepares to launch debut book
The former editor of the Bucks Free Press is preparing to launch her debut book, Just Get Dressed.

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
New headteacher announced for Amersham school as head retires after 20 years
The Amersham School has announced the appointment of a new headteacher as its current head retires after 20 years in the role.

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 16:17:27 +0100
Monster trucks to perform at Bucks County Show
The bank holiday event, held at Penn House Estate, Beaconsfield, will see Big Pete, the world’s only real monster truck, perform.

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 10:39:45 +0100
Why we must call time on legal bullies and their SLAPPs
Today media outlets across the country are joining a Day of Action to call for the UK Government to include anti-SLAPP protections in the forthcoming King’s Speech.

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 15:11:03 +0100
'Extremely important' goats stolen while grazing at Bucks farm
A pair of "extremely important" and "much loved" goats have been stolen while grazing in fields at a Great Missenden farm.

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Buckinghamshire pothole reports treble as frustration grows over crumbling roads
Reports of potholes on Buckinghamshire’s roads have trebled after a wet winter, with crumbling roads leaving drivers facing delays and damage to their cars.

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 16:00:00 +0100
New boxing club facility with eight padel courts on green belt refused
Flackwell Boxing and Fitness Club's plans to build a new premises with eight new padel courts on Wooburn green belt land have been refused.

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 14:55:22 +0100
Appeal launched amid concern for welfare of missing Bucks 30-year-old
An appeal has been launched amid concern for the welfare of a missing 30-year-old from Aylesbury.

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 14:06:05 +0100
Sudden cardiac arrest training needed says coroner after teen Wycombe player's death
Coaches and referees should receive training to spot signs of sudden cardiac arrest, a coroner has after an inquest into Adam Ankers' death.

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 13:32:14 +0100
New 25,000sq ft M&S 'market-style' foodhall planned for field by A40 roundabout
A new 25,000 sq ft "market-style" M&S Foodhall with 280 car parking spaces is planned for a field by an A40 roundabout in Beaconsfield.

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 12:30:00 +0100
High Wycombe barber shop dissolves after under six months in business
Mr Barber Styling a High Wycombe barbershop has been dissolved after less than six months in business.

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 11:24:09 +0100
Hiding man hunted down by dog slapped with over two-year driving ban
A Milton Keynes man who abandoned his car and hid under a flight of stairs has been slapped with a driving ban after being hunted down by a dog.

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 08:51:24 +0100
Wycombe illegal window tints reported with four vehicles stopped until removal
Illegal window tints saw four vehicles stopped, reported and held until their removal in High Wycombe streets.

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 08:37:32 +0100
Shoplifting crackdown sees nine arrested in week including alleged national gang duo
An Aylesbury shoplifting crackdown has seen nine people arrested in a week, including a duo who are allegedly part of a gang targeting stores.

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 08:11:28 +0100
'Rapid' spread fire warning after blaze in Bucks fields
Images show firefighters tackling a blaze in Prestwood fields last week as warnings are issued about outdoor fires "spreading rapidly".

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 07:51:24 +0100
Speeding operation sees 17 drivers exceeding 30mph amid petition for 'safety' action
A speeding operation has seen 17 drivers exceeding a 30mph limit in one day at Monks Risborough.

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Wycombe mum to run London Marathon for son's 'life-changing' school
A Wycombe mum is taking on the London Marathon to raise money for Oak Bank School where staff have gone "above and beyond" for her autistic son.

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 13:00:09 +0100
Chesham couples appeal for extension refused by government inspector
Plans to add a rear dormer, rooflights and a loft conversion at a house in Chesham have been refused by a government inspector.

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 11:40:54 +0100
Firefighters attend multi-storey car park after reports of blaze in stairwell
Firefighters were called to a multi-storey car park after reports of a blaze in a stairwell.

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 17:29:03 +0100
Plans to build padel court at Harleyford Manor in Marlow
Plans to remove stockpiled building materials and replace them with a padel court have been submitted for Harleyford Manor in Marlow.

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 13:43:15 +0100
Firefighters from two counties attend flat fire as person treated by paramedics
A person has been treated for smoke inhalation after firefighters from two counties were called to a flat blaze.

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 09:17:05 +0100
In photos: Centuries old Beating the Bounds ceremony returns to High Wycombe
One of Wycombe’s longest-standing traditions returned last Saturday for the first time since 2023.

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 17:17:21 +0100
Bourne End star Lorraine announced as new ambassador for match funding charity
Bucks TV star, Lorraine Kelly has been announced as one of four new ambassadors for match funding charity, Big Give.

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0100
Forest Healthcare’s Woodlands Park celebrates perfect 10/10 rating
Forest Healthcare’s Woodlands Park celebrates perfect 10/10 rating.

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Edwardian country house built in 1902 goes on sale for £3.75m
Grayleigh, located in St Huberts Lane, Gerrards Cross, is being sold by Savills in Beaconsfield.

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 14:38:01 +0100
Developer and resident clash over refusal of battery site on Bucks green belt
A row has broken out over a decision to refuse plans for a new battery energy site near Holmer Green.

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 16:35:13 +0100
120 Bucks properties left without gas after water burst damages gas main
Approximately 120 properties have been left without gas after a burst water main damaged a gas main in Amersham.

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Increase in number of caravans in Bucks Council area new data shows
The number of Traveller caravans in the Buckinghamshire Council area has risen by 60 per cent over the past two years.

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