Bucks Free Press

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.

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 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
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 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 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.

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Experience Tudor history this Easter with festival and re-enactments
Tudor history will come alive with falconry and folk traditions during a special Easter event

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Wycombe foodbank warns 'many local families without basic food items' this Easter
As the Easter holidays begin, One Can Trust High Wycombe charity has warned that "many local families will go without basic food items" this year.

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 14:24:57 +0100
Arson probe launched after residents evacuated amid 5G mast blaze
An arson probe has been launched following an emergency evacuation after a fire was started on a Milton Keynes 5G mast.

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 13:37:50 +0100
Man 'found' walking on M40 jailed for life for ‘heinous and evil’ murder of partner
Aman 'found' walking on M40 near Wycombe has been jailed for life for the murder of his girlfriend who he suffocated by wrapping tape around her face.

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 12:39:14 +0100
Former Spanish teacher banned from teaching for 'serious sexual misconduct'
A former Great Marlow School Spanish teacher has been banned from the profession after "serious sexual misconduct".

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 12:09:20 +0100
Man left with broken nose after Wycombe car park five-person fight
A man has been left with a broken nose after a five-person fight at the Chilterns Shopping Centre car park in High Wycombe.

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:30:00 +0100
David Brent issues unexpected apology to Slough
David Brent has issued an unexpected apology to Slough - while offering his support for the town’s growing cultural ambitions.

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 17:38:27 +0100
'Investigative advice' given to Thames Valley Police amid Andrew Epstein-links probe
Prosecutors are “providing early investigative advice” to Thames Valley Police as they carry out their inquiries into Andrew’s links to Jeffrey Epstein.

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Charity shop opens at new location in busy shopping centre
A High Wycombe charity shop has opened in its new location.

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Primary school holds successful litter picking week
Pupils, families, staff and residents joined from the Curzon School in Amersham this week for a community litter pick that saw volunteers collect multiple bags of rubbish across the village.

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 13:19:04 +0100
Thames Valley Police sets out 'action plan' to tackle anti-social behaviour
Thames Valley Police has set out an "action plan" to tackle anti-social behaviour (ASB) across the region, including Oxfordshire.

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 12:02:48 +0100
Three men jailed after being spotted with knives in shopping centre
Three men have been jailed after they were seen with knives in a Milton Keynes shopping centre.

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 11:18:35 +0100
New feature to be included in the 2026 Pub in the Park event
Pub in the Park will return to Higginson Park this spring and this year’s festival will debut a brand‑new attraction celebrating books and storytelling.

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 11:01:15 +0100
Office workers collect 40 bags of rubbish in huge litter picking task in High Wycombe
Colleagues from Red Kite Community Housing rolled up their sleeves this week as part of the Great British Spring Clean, joining forces with local contractors to help tidy up residential areas in High Wycombe.

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 10:46:09 +0100
Drivers warned over exceeding 30mph limit in two Buckinghamshire villages
Police officers carrying out speed enforcement across South Bucks on Tuesday evening were “pleased” to find most motorists sticking to the 30mph limit.

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 08:50:40 +0100
Pre-inquest hearing into death of man, 48, fatally stabbed at his home, takes place
A pre‑inquest review hearing has taken into the death of a 48-year-old man who was fatally stabbed at his home in Milton Keynes.

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 08:09:47 +0100
Confirmed: New date changes for bin collection over the Easter break
Residents across Buckinghamshire are being reminded that bin collections will operate on a revised schedule over the Easter Bank Holiday weekend, with all Household Recycling Centres also switching to summer opening hours from April 1.

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 07:25:23 +0100
Man, 21, arrested on suspicion of several drug and motor-related crimes
A 21-year-old man from Hounslow has been arrested after officers stopped a vehicle in Aylesbury.

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 07:13:52 +0100
Man rescued from building following middle-of-the-day roof fire
A man was rescued and given treatment after being saved from a roof fire in Chalfont St Peter.

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Businesses raise concerns after mischief of rats filmed at train station
Local businesses in High Wycombe have raised their concerns after a mischief of rats was seen by the town’s railway station.

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
NHS plan to move into council building by 2027 following purchase
Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust plan to move into the Queen Victoria Road site in High Wycombe in 2027, after purchasing the building from Buckinghamshire Council.

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 14:46:45 +0100
Bucks rail warning as HS2 works lead to changes to services during bank holiday
Passengers travelling between Aylesbury and London via Great Missenden are being urged to plan ahead as HS2 work will mean changes to train services over the Easter bank holiday weekend.

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 13:42:38 +0100
Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust named one of the best places to work
Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust has been named one of the best places to work in the NHS, according to the latest staff survey.

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Flagship Beaconsfield site included in 15-year motorway partnership pact
Beaconsfield services at M40 Junction 2 is among the flagship locations covered by the agreements between Extra Motorway Service Area and WYE.

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 13:16:27 +0100
Trial date set for Bucks man charged with sexual assault after incident in Oxford
A trial date has been set at Oxford Crown Court for a man in his 60s charged with sexual assault.

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Artistic tribute to D-Day heroes to leave from Buckinghamshire to Normandy
A bon voyage convoy will leave from Waddesdon Manor on April 10, transporting an artistic installation to Normandy.

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
New action plan launched by Buckinghamshire Council after positive review
Buckinghamshire Council has launched a new action plan following a Corporate Peer Challenge by the Local Government Association (LGA) last autumn.

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:06:00 +0100
Council announces trial of 'self-healing potholes' thanks to 'smart AI tarmac'
Buckinghamshire Council has pledged tough action to tackle the county’s pothole crisis by trialling new “self-healing” road technology.

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Residents create comforting quilts for children in need
Haddenham Park Care Home held a sewing day where residents and volunteers gathered to create quilts for Project Linus UK.

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 17:58:41 +0100
Update on future of Wycombe Rye Lido as gym operator enters administration
Bucks Council has shared an update on the future of High Wycombe Rye Lido as the gym and pool's operator Fusion enters administration.

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 13:34:32 +0100
Aldi recruiting 40 new staff members across Buckinghamshire
Aldi is recruiting 40 new store colleagues across Buckinghamshire as part of a wider UK expansion.

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 11:10:49 +0100
Another energy bill 'shock' set to hit millions of households - Ofgem will confirm
UK energy bills could jump 18% to £1,929 from July, driven by rising wholesale costs and Iran conflict tensions, piling pressure on households.

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 11:09:22 +0100
Bill shock as costs rise from today April 1 - what is changing and how to save
Council tax water and broadband bills rise from April 1. See how much more you will pay and how to reduce your household costs.

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 11:08:20 +0100
New minimum wage rises in UK: How much will your pay increase by?
Millions of UK workers are getting a pay rise from April 1. Check the new minimum wage rates and make sure your employer is paying you correctly.

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 11:06:46 +0100
Kate Garraway forced to apologise after Dame Esther Rantzen blunder on GMB
Dame Esther Rantzen said a word that wasn’t appropriate “for breakfast television” with GMB's Kate Garraway having to apologise.

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 11:05:52 +0100
Fuel prices soar amid global disruption - cost to fill family car £100+
Petrol and diesel prices are rising fast, pushing fill-up costs above £100. See how much more drivers are paying.

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 11:04:48 +0100
Keir Starmer expected to give cost of living update as prices soar
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is expected to give an update to the country on the cost of living crisis amid concerns over increasing energy bills due to the Middle East conflict.

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 11:03:31 +0100
Shoppers call out 'ridiculous' reduced price of fresh fruit in supermarkets
Shoppers are not happy with small reductions in prices on fresh food at the likes of Sainsbury's and Tesco.

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 11:02:09 +0100
Major supermarkets warn of closures this Easter
Sainsbury’s, Asda, Lidl, Tesco, Aldi and Morrisons will all be closing stores over the Easter weekend - this is when they will be open

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 11:00:47 +0100
M&M's product recalled in UK over potential safety risk
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has issued a "do not eat" warning to shoppers who may have already purchased the M&M's product

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