Bucks Free Press

Sat, 07 Nov 2026 09:38:07 +0000
Yellow fog warning in force across Buckinghamshire
Buckinghamshire is covered by a Met Office yellow fog warning, with visibility potentially falling below 100 metres and travel delays possible.

Sat, 07 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Pub group saves famous Buckinghamshire hotel after sudden closure
New owners have been announced at the Crazy Bear hotel in Beaconsfield, following the venue's shock closure last month.

Sat, 07 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Terminally ill man, 61, says years of ongoing housing problems left him 'broken'
A Marlow man living with terminal cancer has claimed years of housing problems have left him feeling as though “everything” in him has been broken.

Sat, 07 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Medieval ornament gets first ever display in Buckinghamshire for 150-year milestone
The Holy Thorn Reliquary, believed to have been created in the 14th century, goes on display for the first ever time in Buckinghamshire during Waddesdon Manor's 150th anniversary celebration.

Sat, 07 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Amersham woman urges people to join festive run after hospice cared for beloved mum
An Amersham woman is urging people to join the Rudolph Run after Rennie Grove Peace Hospice Care supported her mum and family.

Sat, 07 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
WWII veteran returns to historic Buckinghamshire estate ahead of Remembrance Day
A 100-year-old Second World War veteran has returned to a historic estate near Amersham where he worked as a teenager during the war, ahead of Remembrance Day.

Sat, 07 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Courtroom laughs and heartbreak: 40 years of stories from the press bench
ALL aspects of life are displayed in courts and I think I witnessed just about all there is from the press bench in hundreds of hours in 40 years of taking notes.

Sat, 07 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Planning roundup: Wycombe window, Marlow home refused, Amersham classrooms cleared
A Wycombe homeowner has been told to obscure the glass and restrict the opening of a second-floor window after Buckinghamshire Council said it caused direct overlooking of a neighbouring property.

Sat, 07 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
We usually object to plans – but this High Wycombe scheme won us over
“High Wycombe Society – you’re the people who go around objecting to other peoples’ planning applications” I heard recently.

Sat, 07 Nov 2026 10:02:30 +0000
Monty Don's final goodbye in full as he leaves Gardeners’ World after 23 years
Monty Don's final Gardeners' World episode from Longmeadow has aired, as he says goodbye to the BBC show after 23 years.

Sat, 07 Nov 2026 10:01:56 +0000
Walkers crisps and Rubicon drink recalled from UK supermarket shelves
Check affected Rubicon drink and Walkers snack box batches, allergy risks and refund advice from the Food Standards Agency.

Sat, 07 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Birds take centre stage in Bucks Free Press Camera Club
A kingfisher, sparrowhawk and magpie are among the birds featured in this week's Bucks Free Press Camera Club photographs.

Sat, 07 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Tesco launches Buckinghamshire food collection
A food collection scheme is being launched in Tesco stores in Buckinghamshire.

Sat, 07 Nov 2026 10:00:00 +0000
Veteran residentsat Royal Star & Garter High Wycombe mark Remembrance
On Sunday, 8 November, five veterans from our Home on Hughenden Avenue, were immensely proud to take part in the National Service of Remembrance at The Cenotaph.

Sat, 07 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Buckinghamshire author celebrates release of debut fantasy novel
Storm Bringer is the first book in a new series by Tig Wallace, who grew up in Beaconsfield and attended school in Amersham.

Sat, 07 Nov 2026 07:00:00 +0000
The Housemaid stage adaptation coming to Aylesbury next year
The Housemaid stage adaptation, based on Freida McFadden’s bestseller and Lionsgate film, is coming to Aylesbury Waterside Theatre.

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 12:15:53 +0000
New act revealed for Pub in the Park as huge names prepare for Marlow
The Amy Winehouse Band has been announced for Pub in the Park in Marlow, supporting Kaiser Chiefs at the 2027 festival.

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
High Wycombe shop’s 3am booze bid includes a Guinness twist
A High Wycombe convenience store is seeking permission to sell alcohol until 3am every day, and to change a licence condition covering some stronger beers and stouts.

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 16:36:38 +0000
Girl shouts for help as masked teen tries to lead her towards green space
A masked teenager allegedly tried to lead a girl towards a green space in Milton Keynes before running away when a member of the public appeared.

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 16:00:00 +0000
High Wycombe areas named Buckinghamshire's biggest crime hotspots in new figures
Two High Wycombe areas recorded more crime than anywhere else in Buckinghamshire in September, with 95 and 87 incidents recorded.

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 12:30:00 +0000
Plans submitted to transform Chesham commercial building into six new flats
Plans have been submitted to convert a commercial building in Chesham into six self-contained flats.

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 20:00:00 +0000
Chiltern Railways issues update to Bucks passengers ahead of strike action
Chiltern Railways says more than 90 per cent of services will run as usual during RMT industrial action on November 12.

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 12:30:00 +0000
New Indian restaurant opens in Bucks town 'where spice meets soul'
A new Indian restaurant opened in Wendover town centre this week, promising a venue where "spice meets soul".

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Alison Hammond and Chesney Hawkes join Taskmaster’s New Year Treat line-up
Taskmaster New Year Treat line-up announced: Alison Hammond, Chesney Hawkes, Francis Bourgeois, Maryam Moshiri and Rob Rinder will compete for Greg’s trophy.

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Councillors push for M&S Foodhall plans to go before committee
Councillors have raised Green Belt, traffic and town centre concerns over plans for a new M&S Foodhall on White Lion Road, Amersham.

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 20:00:00 +0000
Remembrance Sunday 2026: Services and parades across Buckinghamshire
Buckinghamshire will come together this weekend to honour the nation's war dead as Remembrance Sunday services and parades take place across the county.

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 20:00:00 +0000
'We did everything we could' - Pub closes six months after new management
The owners of a village pub have spoken of their heartbreak after being forced to close the business just six months after taking it on.

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 17:15:00 +0000
Buckinghamshire cocaine dealer jailed after e-bike drug deal
A cocaine dealer was jailed after he was spotted distributing illegal drugs while riding around Aylesbury.

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 16:00:00 +0000
Buckinghamshire hotel celebrates after being crowned champion at prestigious awards
Horwood House Hotel near Milton Keynes has been crowned Community Champion of the Year at the Buckinghamshire Business Awards.

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 16:00:00 +0000
150-home development plans in Bucks town draws opposition from parish council
Plans to build a new 150 home neighbourhood in Aylesbury have been heavily criticised by the region's parish council.

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 13:57:36 +0000
Popular curry bar located next to busy shopping centre handed new hygiene score
A popular High Wycombe food outlet has received a new food hygiene rating following its latest inspection.

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 11:11:54 +0000
Audi involved in crash dumped on pavement in quiet Buckinghamshire village
A crash-damaged car has been left abandoned on a pavement in Loudwater, prompting concerns from residents.

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 09:20:52 +0000
Men, 21 and 28, named as they are charged with the murder of ex-Marlow footballer
Two men have been charged with murder following the death of former Marlow footballer, Ezekiel Williams.

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 09:06:11 +0000
Tributes paid after councillor described as a 'dedicated public servant' dies
Tributes have been paid following the sudden death of an Aylesbury town councillor.

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 08:16:13 +0000
National Rail confirm no trains between two Buckinghamshire stations
Passengers travelling between Marlow and Bourne End are facing disruption today after all train services were suspended due to a points failure.

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 07:10:33 +0000
'I really love it here' - When Russell Brand turned on Marlow's Christmas lights
Following his conviction as a rapist and sex offender, here is when former Marlow resident and disgraced actor and comedian Russell Brand turned on the town’s Christmas lights.

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
'I wasn't mentally ready to give up' - Homeowner speaks out after house fire
A High Wycombe family who feared watching their "whole life savings go up in flames" have spoken of the terror after their house caught fire.

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Free rail travel to London offered to veterans and serving military personnel
Free rail travel to London is being offered to veterans and serving military personnel this Remembrance weekend.

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 23:23:38 +0000
High Wycombe History: The Co-operative movement in the town
FOR generations of High Wycombe residents, the Co-operative Society was more than a place to buy groceries. It was a movement built on mutual support, democratic ownership and the belief that ordinary working people could improve their lives by worki...

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 10:52:37 +0000
Thames Water 'will not' yet lift hosepipe ban after lower rainfall
A hosepipe ban affecting households across Reading and the Thames Valley will remain in place, Thames Water has confirmed.

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 11:07:49 +0000
Popular ITV show to return after 7 years away with 'glamorous' star set to host
Take Me Out is reportedly set to return to screens nearly seven years after it was axed from ITV.

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 10:58:13 +0000
Rare Cadbury chocolate returns to UK supermarket shelves after months away
The Cadbury Twirl Crispy Wafer, a bar originally from Australia, has been spotted in B&M stores.

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 10:33:17 +0000
Shoppers at Tesco, Sainsbury's, Asda, Lidl and more risking £100 parking fines
Drivers are urged to check supermarket parking signs after a warning that some car parks charge for parking outside opening hours.

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 10:16:18 +0000
BBC licence fee could change as Government makes major announcement on future plans
A petition calling for the BBC licence fee not to be extended to subscribers of rival streaming services has received a Government response, amid growing questions over how the broadcaster will be funded in future.

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 09:24:36 +0000
Memorial appeal for heroic World War II 'Ghost Patrol' soldiers
They were known as the ‘Ghost Patrol’ by opposing Italian forces because the unit often appeared suddenly out of nowhere in the deep desert

Thu, 05 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Wycombe homeowner told to remove wall or cut it to one metre by council
A wall and pillars erected without planning permission in High Wycombe must either be removed or reduced in height, Buckinghamshire Council has said.

Thu, 05 Nov 2026 16:00:00 +0000
Drivers face weeks of delays as major High Wycombe road closes for resurfacing
Drivers face weeks of disruption in High Wycombe as a major road closes overnight for resurfacing, with diversions in place.

Thu, 05 Nov 2026 17:42:29 +0000
Marlow footballer, 26, died of head injuries as murder investigation continues
A murder investigation into the death of a former Marlow footballer has revealed he died of a head injury.

Thu, 05 Nov 2026 16:00:00 +0000
Odds Farm Park to host music bingo and comedy nights near Beaconsfield this November
Odds Farm Park near Beaconsfield will host two adult-only entertainment nights this November, including music bingo and live comedy.

Thu, 05 Nov 2026 16:00:00 +0000
More than 10,000 speeding offences caught on Buckinghamshire roads
More than 10,000 speeding offences were detected by mobile and fixed cameras across Buckinghamshire during the first six months of 2026.

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