Bucks Free Press
Tue, 31 Mar 2026 09:44:34 +0100'He showed no regard to the victim's welfare' - Selfish man, 28, jailed for blackmail
A from High Wycombe has been jailed for blackmail offences in Maidenhead.
Tue, 31 Mar 2026 08:47:30 +0100Café that has 'made a difference' in deprived area of Wycombe celebrates 10th year
A much‑loved Micklefield café is marking a major milestone this year as Hills Café celebrates 10 years at the heart of one of High Wycombe’s most deprived neighbourhoods.
Tue, 31 Mar 2026 07:21:40 +0100Russell Brand leaves Buckinghamshire home for US ahead of rape trail
Russell Brand’s trial over allegations of rape and sexual assault has been delayed until October.
Tue, 31 Mar 2026 07:06:01 +0100Poachers disrupted and vehicles seized during rural crime operation
A proactive rural crime operation saw officers comb farmlands and backroads across Buckinghamshire over the weekend, resulting in vehicle seizures, stop searches and disrupted poaching activity.
Tue, 31 Mar 2026 06:44:11 +0100Car ‘100 per cent destroyed’ in Great Missenden fire
A car was ‘100 per cent destroyed’ in a Great Missenden fire.
Tue, 31 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0100School students win national top prize in national competition
Five talented Year 10 students from Chesham Grammar School have beaten competition from across the country to win the top prize in this year’s Wickes Challenge, securing a £2,000 donation to transform an unused corner of their school into a dedica...
Tue, 31 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0100Community rocked as alleged firearm offence saw 'armed police and helicopter' called
A community has been rocked after an alleged firearm offence led to 'armed police and a helicopter' being called to a quiet suburb.
Tue, 31 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0100Bucks resident Vernon Kay tipped as favourite to replace Scott Mills
Vernon Kay has emerged as the favourite to replace Scott Mills on BBC Radio 2 after the breakfast show host was sacked over allegations relating to his personal conduct, according to a bookmaker.
Tue, 31 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0100WATCH: Numerous rats spotted outside busy railway station
Numerous rats have been spotted just outside High Wycombe Station.
Tue, 31 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0100Bucks charity ACTAsia celebrates 20 years
ACTAsia, founded in 2006 by Penn resident Pei Su, is dedicated to fostering empathy and compassion towards people, animals and the environment.
Tue, 31 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0100'Chatty tables' and day clubs tackling loneliness among older people
Buckinghamshire Council is backing a series of community projects aimed at reducing social isolation, particularly among older people.
Mon, 30 Mar 2026 16:33:47 +0100Traffic chaos in High Wycombe as part of busy junction closed near supermarket
Motorists are being warned of long delays in High Wycombe after a section of a busy junction was closed off.
Mon, 30 Mar 2026 13:22:38 +0100Delays as busy bridge between Bucks and Berks shut
Motorists are being warned of delays after a busy bridge between Buckinghamshire and Berkshire was closed.
Mon, 30 Mar 2026 12:56:22 +0100Man arrested over alleged knifepoint robbery at Bucks petrol station
A man has been arrested in connection with an alleged knifepoint robbery at a Buckinghamshire petrol station.
Mon, 30 Mar 2026 17:56:11 +0100Scott Mills' BBC sacking comes just two months after High Wycombe panto performance
Scott Mills’ sacking from BBC Radio 2 reportedly relates to allegations about a “historic relationship”.
Mon, 30 Mar 2026 16:50:38 +0100Queen Victoria Road site in High Wycombe sold to NHS Trust
A prominent High Wycombe town‑centre building has been sold to Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust, marking a major step forward in the regeneration of the Queen Victoria Road area.
Mon, 30 Mar 2026 16:00:00 +0100Pub honours much-loved landlady for 30 years in charge
Chesham’s longest‑serving landlady has been honoured for three decades at the heart of one of the town’s most cherished pubs.
Mon, 30 Mar 2026 16:00:00 +0100Town’s Conservation Area could be expanded for the first time in more than a decade
Residents in High Wycombe are being urged to have their say on fresh proposals that could see the town’s Conservation Area significantly expanded for the first time in more than a decade.
Mon, 30 Mar 2026 15:39:14 +0100Man, 41, arrested for alleged firearm, theft and knife crimes
A 41-year-old man has been arrested in connection with several crimes in a suburb of Beaconsfield.
Mon, 30 Mar 2026 13:06:12 +0100Fines handed out for parking offences in High Wycombe police crackdown
Fines have been handed out for parking offences in High Wycombe as part of a police crackdown in the town centre.
Mon, 30 Mar 2026 11:14:23 +0100Multi-award-winning rapper Skepta due to appear at High Wycombe court
A multi-award-winning rapper is due to appear at High Wycombe Magistrates Court for alleged drug-driving and speeding crimes.
Mon, 30 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0100Free art lecture at Buckinghamshire New University
Buckinghamshire New University is inviting the public to a free lecture, Mapping Memory with Participatory Art Practices, given by Professor Nela Milic.
Mon, 30 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0100University sets out a bold new framework for midwifery training
Buckinghamshire New University (BNU) has introduced a new framework for midwifery education in response to recent concerns about the state of UK maternity services.
Mon, 30 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0100University named finalist in nine categories at national awards
Buckinghamshire New University received recognition at the 2026 Student Nursing Times Awards.
Mon, 30 Mar 2026 12:41:30 +0100ITV's Susanna Reid absent from Good Morning Britain as presenter ‘takes a break’
This is why Susanna Reid isn't presenting Good Morning Britain on ITV1 today (March 30) as star reveals she is 'taking a break'
Mon, 30 Mar 2026 12:40:49 +0100Why have Easter egg adverts almost disappeared from TV this year?
There have been very few adverts featuring Easter eggs on TV this year, but why has that been the case?
Mon, 30 Mar 2026 12:39:52 +0100The best shrubs and perennials to get if you hate pruning according to experts
While pruning is needed for a number of plants in the spring period, there are also a few you can get if you want an easier option
Mon, 30 Mar 2026 12:38:35 +0100Emmerdale and Coronation Street schedule changes this week as soaps moved
Emmerdale and Coronation Street will see more schedule changes this week due to an England football match being aired on ITV1 on Tuesday, March 31.
Mon, 30 Mar 2026 12:37:24 +0100'Do not eat': turkey product recalled over potentially deadly bacteria
The disease-causing bacteria can survive and even grow under refrigeration and can cause Listeriosis
Mon, 30 Mar 2026 12:36:25 +0100How to stop your dog biting postman, according to Royal Mail
Royal Mail shares how Brits can stop a dog biting a postman or postwoman, including four-word warning sign after 2,000 attacks
Mon, 30 Mar 2026 12:35:41 +010012 tonnes of KitKats stolen from lorry as Nestle issues statement
Nestle said 12 tonnes of KitKat chocolate were stolen while in transit between the factory and their destination
Mon, 30 Mar 2026 12:02:09 +0100Scott Mills sacked by BBC Radio 2 over a 'personal conduct' allegation
BBC Radio 2 presenter Scott Mills has been sacked by the broadcaster due to an allegation surrounding personal conduct
Sun, 29 Mar 2026 12:30:00 +0100Fundraiser for boy, 3, fighting for life in hospital after being struck by car
The family of a High Wycombe boy is appealing for donations to support three-year-old Omar on his 'long and uncertain road to recovery'.
Sun, 29 Mar 2026 12:30:00 +0100Union train guard spat sees £1.3B Bucks-Oxford railway line gathering dust
A new 41 mile long railway line and station have not seen a single passenger despite being completed more than a year ago
Sun, 29 Mar 2026 11:35:00 +0100Plans for nursery at former dealership withdrawn over decision delay
Plans to turn a former motorcycle showroom into a children’s nursery have been withdrawn and the provider involved has decided to look elsewhere due to ‘continued uncertainty’ over the decision date.
Sun, 29 Mar 2026 07:00:00 +0100What is happening to car parking spaces in High Wycombe?
What about Easton Street Car Park in High Wycombe?
Sun, 29 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0100Marlow memories: Looking back on major demolitions past and present
Pre-eminent among Michaels many local history interests was the changing face of Marlow, particularly the sometimes difficult to understand need for a building to be demolished. This topic often featured in his Nostalgia articles and this week ...
Sun, 29 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0100Nostalgia: A look back at the Pilot Coach company
In tracing the history of the Pilot Coach company, as shown on the facing page, I have made extensive use of the companys advertisements in past editions of the Bucks Free Press newspaper.
Sun, 29 Mar 2026 10:21:02 +0100Beatrix Potter 50p coins listed for more than £40,000
A selection of rare Beatrix Potter 50p coins is listed for more than £40,000 on eBay.
Sun, 29 Mar 2026 17:55:00 +0100‘Outstanding areas of weakness’ at Royal Borough of Windsor Council
The Royal Borough’s internal audit plan for the next financial year shows there are ‘outstanding areas of weakness’ which will be looked into on a deeper level.
Sun, 29 Mar 2026 16:00:00 +0100Aylesbury school named Oracy Centre of Excellence
Bedgrove Junior School in Aylesbury, part of the Great Learners Trust, has been named a Voice 21 Oracy Centre of Excellence for its work in oracy education.
Sun, 29 Mar 2026 12:30:00 +0100Independent business owners celebrated at High Streets Convention
The Buckinghamshire High Streets Convention took place on Monday, March 16, delivered by Retail Revival.
Sun, 29 Mar 2026 12:30:00 +0100Rare piece of TV history to go on display at Roald Dahl Museum
Artwork from a 1986 Jackanory episode of George’s Marvellous Medicine, read by Rik Mayall, will go on display at the Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre in Great Missenden, Buckinghamshire.
Sun, 29 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0100Buckinghamshire hotel named Large Hotel Wedding Venue of the Year
Burnham Beeches Hotel in Buckinghamshire has been named Large Hotel Wedding Venue of the Year.
Sun, 29 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0100Peppa Pig announces exciting new live show and tour dates
Peppa Pig’s Big Family Show will arrive at the Wycombe Swan on April 4 and 5 as part of a UK and Ireland tour running until September 2026.
Sun, 29 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0100Campaign shines a light on thousands of children supporting others at home
A new campaign is shining a light on the children who care for others every day.
Sun, 29 Mar 2026 17:58:31 +0100Alan Titchmarsh shares the 7 plants that help birds to flock to your garden
Alan Titchmarsh has highlighted a number of plants that can help encourage birds to come into your garden
Sun, 29 Mar 2026 17:04:57 +0100The easy way to work out the best value supermarket deals in seconds
A maths expert has shared an easy tip to work out the best value supermarket deals in seconds, and not get fleeced
Sun, 29 Mar 2026 17:03:52 +0100The best garden shrubs and perennials you need to get if you hate pruning
While pruning is needed for a number of plants in the spring period, there are also a few you can get if you want an easier option
Sun, 29 Mar 2026 14:47:43 +0100Can you rescue an over-pruned hydrangea? What to do if you’ve cut too hard
Hydrangeas are plants that need to be pruned, but it is possible to go too far and cut them too hard. Here's what to do if that happens.