Bucks Free Press

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Wycombe woman found dead in woods exactly one week after going missing, inquest told
A woman was found dead in a High Wycombe woods exactly a week after she went missing, an inquest has heard.

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Councillor carries out pothole patrol after winter damage to roads
A Buckinghamshire councillor for Stoke Poges has taken matters into his own hands by logging potholes around his ward.

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Wycombe: Former hotel to 23 bed HMO plan recommend for approval
Plans to convert a former Wycombe hotel into a 23-bed HMO are set to be approved despite residents’ concerns, at a Bucks council meeting.

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Buckinghamshire man caught with dozens of indecent images of children avoids jail
A Buckinghamshire man who was caught with dozens of indecent images of children has avoided jail.

Mon, 09 Feb 2026 12:30:00 +0000
Row after error leaves golf club with wrong colour nets near Princes Risborough
A row has broken out over the colour of netting at a Princes Risborough golf club, Whiteleaf Golf Club.

Mon, 09 Feb 2026 08:11:31 +0000
Opening date for new Aldi revealed with Olympian set to cut ribbon
The opening date for Amersham Aldi has been revealed, with an Olympian to cut the ribbon at its new store.

Mon, 09 Feb 2026 14:40:48 +0000
Controversial M40 service station pub empty and up for let after closure
The Beaconsfield M40 service station Wetherspoon pub has been sitting empty and is up for let following its closure last month.

Mon, 09 Feb 2026 13:46:14 +0000
'Predatory' paedophile jailed for over nine years for child sex offences
A 43-year-old Milton Keynes paedophile has been jailed for over nine years after sending sexual messages to what he believed was a child.

Mon, 09 Feb 2026 12:30:00 +0000
Objections raised amid six-bed HMO plan for three-bed High Wycombe home
Objections have been raised amid plans to turn a three-bed High Wycombe home into a six-bed rental house of multiple occupation (HMO).

Mon, 09 Feb 2026 11:57:35 +0000
Man arrested on suspicion of murder after woman, 33, found dead
A 33-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder amid an unexplained death probe after a woman was found dead in Milton Keynes.

Mon, 09 Feb 2026 07:39:44 +0000
Vehicles seized by police after A-road pony and trap racing reports
A413 Chalfont St Peter vehicles have been seized by police amid a response to pony and trap racing reports on a Bucks A-road.

Mon, 09 Feb 2026 07:12:10 +0000
As it happened: severe motorway traffic amid lane closures after crash
Two lanes are closed, and there is queueing traffic after a crash on M40 Southbound from J2 A355 (Beaconsfield) to J1a M25.

Mon, 09 Feb 2026 20:15:30 +0000
Red warning for property and road flooding on parts of Thames as Bucks alerts remain
Another flood alert has been issued for parts of Buckinghamshire as neighbouring residents have been told that properties could be flooded.

Mon, 09 Feb 2026 16:00:00 +0000
Former MP assistant downs pints in Bucks to support British pubs
A former assistant to a Tory MP has been downing pints across Bucks pubs as part of his mission to see off a beer in every constituency.

Mon, 09 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Wycombe MP: Defra ministers to stand by hunting trophy import ban despite US pressure
Defra ministers will stand by their commitment to ban hunting trophy imports in the face of US pressure to drop it, High Wycombe MP Emma Reynolds has said.

Mon, 09 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
High Wycombe's Eden Shopping Centre prepares for its 18th birthday
To celebrate the Eden Shopping Centre in High Wycombe turning 18 this year, a new campaign has been launched to commemorate its history.

Mon, 09 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Buckinghamshire firm wins huge £1.3 million telecom contract
Marlow-headquartered MLL Telecom has secured a new five‑year contract worth £1.3 million to continue providing managed network services for Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service.

Mon, 09 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Buckinghamshire woman diagnosed with 'invisible' cancer report finds
A Chesham woman has spoken about her experiences battling a rare form of cancer.

Mon, 09 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
M40 driver banned from roads for failing to comply with white line on motorway
An M40 driver who has been banned from the roads for failing to comply with solid white lines at junction 1 for Denham is among those at Wycombe's court

Mon, 09 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Home celebrates Burns Night with a hilarious memorial to haggis
Portobello Place care home in Chesham celebrates Burns Night with poetry, traditional Scottish food, music and dancing, honouring Robert Burns’ legacy.

Mon, 09 Feb 2026 04:00:00 +0000
'I am proud of my country’s products' - The independent home shop in this Bucks town
A business owner in Marlow has spoken about being ‘proud of her country’s products’ as she celebrates 18 months in her South Buckinghamshire shop.

Mon, 09 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
New networking group launches in town with 20 founding members
BNI Red Kites launches in Chesham, supporting business growth in Amersham, Berkhamsted & Tring through networking, referrals and collaboration. Join now.

Mon, 09 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
One of the final opportunities to visit Wycombe Mayor's Parlour at QVR site
The Mayor of High Wycombe will be holding an open day at his parlour later this month, offering one of the last chances for the public to visit before it is relocated by Buckinghamshire Council.

Mon, 09 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
New programme to speed up treatment for people at risk of heart attacks
Buckinghamshire NHS Trust launches Lipid Accelerator Programme with British Heart Foundation to speed up cholesterol treatment and prevent heart attacks and strokes.

Mon, 09 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Award-winning musical coming to Wycombe Swan for 10th anniversary
Everybody’s Talking About Jamie will visit Wycombe Swan in March 2027 for the 10th anniversary tour.

Mon, 09 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Smash-hit West End musical to play at Milton Keynes Theatre
Smash-hit comedy Legally Blonde The Musical is coming to Milton Keynes Theatre.

Mon, 09 Feb 2026 12:31:49 +0000
McDonald's on High Wycombe High Street is closed unexpectedly
Fast food fans hoping to pick up some lunch from McDonald's in Wycombe town centre this afternoon may be disappointed.

Mon, 09 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
New Aylesbury primary school hits major milestone
Orchard View Primary Academy in Aylesbury celebrates topping out as Buckinghamshire’s first Net Zero Carbon school.

Sun, 08 Feb 2026 12:30:00 +0000
Council criticised for 'frustrating' lack of decarbonisation progress
A resident has criticised Buckinghamshire Council for what she described as a “frustrating” lack of progress in decarbonising its buildings and vehicle fleet

Sun, 08 Feb 2026 18:08:22 +0000
War memorial covered in 'heavy moss, mould and grime' finally cleaned by volunteer
A High Wycombe business that went viral for cleaning road signs for free has received numerous praise for restoring a war memorial.

Sun, 08 Feb 2026 16:58:20 +0000
'Be Prepared' flood warnings in place for Bucks as properties 'possible to flooding'
There are three flood warnings in place in Buckinghamshire.

Sun, 08 Feb 2026 12:33:36 +0000
'The wait is over' - Date confirmed for when popular Buckinghamshire pub will reopen
A popular pub that suddenly closed at the start of 2025 is due to reopen this year.

Sun, 08 Feb 2026 11:49:27 +0000
Family 'constantly swerving death' after 'cursed' relative found Tutankhamun's tomb
A Beaconsfield woman has claimed that her family is "constantly swerving death” due to a curse after her ancestor helped discover Tutankhamen's tomb. 

Sun, 08 Feb 2026 11:04:50 +0000
Car that was being used to deliver pizzas in Buckinghamshire town seized
A car illegally used to deliver pizzas in South Buckinghamshire has been seized.

Sun, 08 Feb 2026 10:41:49 +0000
New restaurant that has 'friendly staff' receives first hygiene score
A restaurant that has recently opened in High Wycombe has received its first food hygiene score.

Sun, 08 Feb 2026 07:30:00 +0000
PAPER PREVIEW: Inside this week's Bucks Free Press (February 8)
A 'beautiful' woman who was studying in High Wycombe was crushed by a car while she was removing her belongings.

Sun, 08 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Weekly roadwork update - Which roads will be closed during the next few weeks?
Here are the roadworks that will impact Buckinghamshire over the next few weeks.

Sun, 08 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Food waste recycling expanding to flats in the south of Buckinghamshire
South Buckinghamshire residents living with communal bin collections are being asked to look out for new kitchen caddies arriving during February and March.

Sun, 08 Feb 2026 12:30:00 +0000
Stoke Mandeville to witness creation of Paralympic flame
Stoke Mandeville Stadium in Aylesbury will witness the creation of the Paralympic Flame on February 24.

Sun, 08 Feb 2026 16:00:00 +0000
Amersham singing knitter hints at talent show appearance
An Amersham TikTok knitter has hinted at applying for a TV talent show.

Sun, 08 Feb 2026 15:30:00 +0000
Two-year-old receives cancer award for emotional courage
Two-year-old Jaxon Fleming from Aylesbury wins Cancer Research UK Star Award after bravely battling rare brain cancer Ependymoma with major surgeries.

Sun, 08 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Sarah Green MP: Smart phones in schools
Most readers of this column will already be aware of the challenges that smartphones bring into the lives of children and young people today, writes Sarah Green, the Liberal Democrat MP for Chesham and Amersham.

Sun, 08 Feb 2026 12:30:00 +0000
Newborn lambs to arrive at Odds Farm Park for special half-term event
Odds Farm Park, near Beaconsfield, is launching its annual 'Love and Lambs' event, which promises visitors the chance to experience the magic of lambing season up close.

Sun, 08 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Brilliant Bucks blooms: camera club members capture fantastic flower pics
For this week’s Bucks Camera Club spread, we have chosen six photos of the fantastic flowers around us.

Sun, 08 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
ALL the planning applications made in Buckinghamshire
Here are the latest planning applications validated or decided by Buckinghamshire Council, featuring proposals ranging from home extensions and conversions, to tree works and telecommunications infrastructure upgrades.

Sun, 08 Feb 2026 16:00:00 +0000
Detective Chief Inspector Morse to make stage debut in Milton Keynes
Inspector Morse: House of Ghosts will make its stage debut at Milton Keynes Theatre.

Sun, 08 Feb 2026 16:00:00 +0000
Wildlife filmmaker Gordon Buchanan bringing celebrated tour to Wycombe
Wildlife filmmaker Gordon Buchanan is bringing his celebrated stage tour to High Wycombe.

Sun, 08 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Last-minute valentines gifts that she really wants, and none of them are flowers
For Valentine’s Day 2026, more shoppers are skipping predictable bouquets. Here are gift ideas for any budget she’ll actually want, and remember.

Sun, 08 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Six-bedroom home listed for £3.5m in Buckinghamshire's most 'desirable' town
A six-bedroom home has been listed on sale for £3,500,000 in Knotty Green, near Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire. Half Moon House sits on Penn Road on the edge of Buckinghamshire’s ‘most desirable’ town.

Sat, 07 Feb 2026 16:00:00 +0000
Wycombe woman spends 11 hours at Stoke Mandeville A&E waiting to be seen
A Wycombe woman spent almost 12 hours waiting to be seen at Stoke Mandeville accident and emergency department last week, one of the closest A&Es to High Wycombe.

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