Bucks Free Press
Sat, 15 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100Huge M25 service station near Iver Heath approved despite ‘vital green lung’ warning
Plans for a huge motorway service area with almost 1,000 car parking spaces near Iver Heath have been approved despite warnings about its impact on residents and the environment.
Sat, 15 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100New mooring fees approved at popular Marlow park as income could almost quadruple
A popular Buckinghamshire park is set to introduce new fees for people using its riverside moorings.
Sat, 15 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100Nostalgia: The bitter feud that split the town of Chesham in 1866
Brother was set against brother; father against son; wives were afraid to go shopping because of the undercurrent of fear and threat of violence that permeated the town.
Sat, 15 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100High Wycombe Nostalgia: The bulldozers begin their work
The first slum-clearance programme in the district, and in the country according to Mr Frederick Skull, Hon. Curator of Wycombe Museum in 1934, was at West Wycombe in the early 1930s, after the village had been acquired by the National Trust in 1929
Sat, 15 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100Hollywood Bowl launches new Bowlingo glossary
A British-born Hollywood Bowl glossary puts a humorous twist on classic bowling talk.
Sat, 15 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100Discover the 'wonderful' Buckinghamshire garden centre with a 'brilliant' cafe
Haddenham Garden Centre in Aylesbury has earned praise for its brilliant cafe and wonderful range of plants.
Sat, 15 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100Five-bed High Wycombe home on sale for £1million
Located on Marlow Road in High Wycombe, a family home is on the market for £1 million.
Sat, 15 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100Young performers wanted for Wycombe Swan’s Peter Pan panto
Wycombe Swan is holding open auditions for its festive production of Peter Pan.
Sat, 15 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100Five-bedroom Buckinghamshire home with summer house listed for £1.7m
A Buckinghamshire property on Stylecroft Road, Chalfont St Giles, has been put on the market for £1,675,000.
Sat, 15 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100Joy Morrissey: I will keep fighting to protect the Green Belt from development
It has been wonderful to spend more time across our constituency, meeting residents, and celebrating the people and places that make our community so special.
Sat, 15 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100Why do so few people take part in the Local Plan consultation?
Just a couple of weeks ago, I gasped when I read that just 0.56% of people in England take the time to respond to their local Council’s consultations on their Local Plan. That’s less than one percent of us.
Fri, 14 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100Firefighters face heat stress as outdoor fires soar across Buckinghamshire
Firefighters have faced soaring demand and an increased risk of heat stress as prolonged dry weather increases the risk of fires across Buckinghamshire and Milton Keynes.
Fri, 14 Aug 2026 16:00:00 +0100Bucks Fire and Rescue shows progress in new independent inspection
Buckinghamshire Fire & Rescue Service has received six Good ratings in its latest independent inspection, with inspectors highlighting significant progress across the organisation.
Fri, 14 Aug 2026 15:28:20 +0100Police exploring 'all lines of enquiry' following Newton Longville explosion
Police have launched an appeal following the explosion in Newton Longville.
Fri, 14 Aug 2026 12:32:36 +010022 Bucks taxi and private-hire drivers stripped of licences over safety concerns
22 taxi and private-hire drivers had their licences revoked by Buckinghamshire Council in six months amid serious public-safety concerns.
Fri, 14 Aug 2026 11:50:31 +0100Bucks school marks tenth anniversary with 'exceptional' results
The Chalfonts Independent Grammar School is celebrating both its 10th anniversary and another year of "exceptional" International Baccalaureate (IB) results.
Fri, 14 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100Conservationists urge 'common sense' after fires started in woods
A Wycombe-based conservation group has urged people not to light fires or barbecues in public spaces as the number of wildfires recorded across England and Wales this year exceeds 1,000.
Fri, 14 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100M&S shares details about proposed foodhall in Bucks town after application
Marks & Spencer has shared details of plans for a new foodhall in Amersham after submitting a planning application to Buckinghamshire Council.
Fri, 14 Aug 2026 12:56:03 +0100Closure order obtained for property in Bucks following ASB reports
A closure order has been obtained for a property in Marlow following reports of anti-social behaviour.
Fri, 14 Aug 2026 11:02:25 +0100Kings Barbers new third shop appears to have opened
The third Kings Barbers shop appears to have opened in High Wycombe town centre.
Fri, 14 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100Poor harvests, financial pressure and mounting stress hit Buckinghamshire farmers
Farmers across Buckinghamshire are facing poor harvests, financial pressure and mounting stress as the prolonged dry weather takes its toll.
Fri, 14 Aug 2026 12:30:00 +0100Bucks comes 25th in list showing proportion of A-level entries awarded A or A*
Buckinghamshire has ranked 25th in the list for the local area of England with the largest percentage of A-level entries receiving the highest grades.
Fri, 14 Aug 2026 05:03:00 +0100Council refuses plans for 280-metre noise barrier beside A413 in Chalfont St Peter
Plans to build a 280-metre acoustic barrier beside the A413 in Chalfont St Peter have been refused.
Fri, 14 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100Accountancy firm's office boarded up as temporary closure announced
A TaxAssist Accountants branch in Beaconsfield has temporarily closed, with customers being redirected to the firm's High Wycombe office.
Fri, 14 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100Naturist club's swimming pool helps firefighters tackle huge farm fire
A naturist club near in Gerrards Cross helped firefighters battle a blaze at a neighbouring donkey farm after crews used its swimming pool as an emergency water supply.
Fri, 14 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100Man guilty of having XL Bully without muzzle and shoplifters appear in court
Here are the latest cases heard in High Wycombe and Slough Magistrates' Courts...
Fri, 14 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100New nursery with 'strong focus on the outdoors' confirms opening date
A new nursery centred around outdoor learning and nature-based education is set to officially open in Gerrards Cross next month.
Fri, 14 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100Planning round up: Wycombe gas facility, Chesham bleed kits and Marlow refurbishment
Plans have been lodged to create a gas training facility in High Wycombe.
Fri, 14 Aug 2026 14:50:12 +0100UK Government bans sale of disposable barbecues after sparking wildfires
The UK Government has temporarily banned the sale of disposable barbecues.
Fri, 14 Aug 2026 09:29:32 +0100Starbucks customers have days left before major Rewards change
Starbucks Rewards customers will need more Stars for free drinks, food and merchandise from September 3, 2026
Fri, 14 Aug 2026 09:27:46 +0100'Do not eat' recall warning as potentially fatal E.coli found in food item
Symptoms include severe diarrhoea, abdominal pain and occasionally HUS, a serious condition that can lead to kidney failure and can be fatal.
Fri, 14 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100Classic car show attracts hundreds of vehicles and visitors each year
A classic car show which started as a small community event has grown into an attraction drawing hundreds of vehicles and visitors to a Buckinghamshire village each year.
Fri, 14 Aug 2026 10:07:33 +0100Police sergeant warns why you should never do this one thing on the motorway
A police sergeant has warned about why you should never undertake on the motorway due to its potential dangers
Fri, 14 Aug 2026 10:34:20 +0100Virgin TV adds new free channel that customers 'won't find anywhere else'
Virgin TV customers can now enjoy a new streaming experience at no extra cost and it'll show tennis coverage you "won't find anywhere else", it says.
Fri, 14 Aug 2026 10:06:33 +0100Major fashion retailer returns to UK high street 7 years after closing all stores
Major fashion retailer Karen Millen has returned to the UK high street after closing all its shops in 2019.
Fri, 14 Aug 2026 10:05:46 +0100UK travel company enters liquidation after 10 years with no new bookings offered
Firefly Holidays offered high-quality trips to holiday villages, camping resorts, ski resorts and more across the likes of France, Spain and Italy.
Fri, 14 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100De Vere Latimer Estate appoints new general manager and sales director
Shaun Moor has been named general manager and Laura Bather director of sales at De Vere Latimer Estate, located near Amersham in Buckinghamshire.
Fri, 14 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100High Wycombe couple celebrate 65 years of marriage at care home
John Howard Spink, 80, and his wife Lyn marked their sapphire anniversary with a celebration at Shelburne Lodge care home in High Wycombe.
Fri, 14 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100Iran conflict drives up borrowing costs for UK small businesses, expert warns
Mark Barrie, head of debt advisory at UK accountancy firm Azets said the war in Iran is making it more expensive for SMEs to access finance.
Fri, 14 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100Tudor weekend bringing firepower and living history to Chiltern museum
A Tudor-themed weekend will take place at the Chiltern Open Air Museum, in the Chilterns countryside, on August 15 and 16 from 10am to 5pm.
Thu, 13 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100Row over planning delays leaves major Amersham hockey club expansion plans in doubt
A row has emerged over delays to plans for a major expansion of Amersham and Chalfont Hockey Club.
Thu, 13 Aug 2026 14:52:38 +0100Lamborghini and limousine among 15 vehicles seized in policing operation
Fifteen vehicles, including a Lamborghini and a limousine, were seized during a police operation targeting uninsured drivers in High Wycombe.
Thu, 13 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100Three inquests that opened at Beaconsfield Coroners' Court this week
Multiple inquests were opened at Beaconsfield Coroners’ Court on Monday, August 10.
Thu, 13 Aug 2026 17:01:00 +0100Councillor 'shocked' to learn of 'suspicious person' incident in Bucks town
A councillor has urged residents to remain vigilant after two men were arrested following a 'suspicious person' incident in Amersham.
Thu, 13 Aug 2026 17:16:00 +0100Charity says indecent exposure 'erodes women's sense of safety' after police appeal
Indecent exposure is a form of violence against women and girls which is “eroding women’s sense of safety, inclusion and belonging” in the community, a Buckinghamshire support-service leader has said after a police appeal for witnesses to an in...
Thu, 13 Aug 2026 16:00:00 +0100Bucks student secures place at Cambridge with five A*s
A St Mary’s School student is set to begin her studies at the University of Cambridge this autumn after achieving a remarkable five A*s at A-level.
Thu, 13 Aug 2026 07:56:21 +0100King Charles applauded as Dragons' Den star among 15 stripped of MBE
The UK monarch has been praised after stripping the honours of a number of individuals including a star of a Dragons' Den spin-off.
Thu, 13 Aug 2026 20:00:00 +0100RSPCA South Bucks says it is facing an 'animal rescue crisis'
An animal rescue charity has issued an urgent appeal for help as it faces unprecedented demand across Buckinghamshire.
Thu, 13 Aug 2026 15:58:16 +0100Thousands enjoy huge Caribbean food festival in High Wycombe
Thousands of people gathered in High Wycombe at the weekend for the return of the popular Taste of the Caribbean Food & Drink Festival.
Thu, 13 Aug 2026 15:39:51 +0100'I'm buzzing' - Father and son spotted embracing after successful A-Level Results Day
Royal Grammar School is celebrating another strong year of A-level success, with students achieving impressive results across a wide range of subjects and many securing places at their chosen universities.