Bucks Free Press

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
List of roadworks planned to hit roads in the coming weeks
Here is the latest round of roadworks, which are due to take place in the coming weeks.

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Planning round up: school vents, scouts hall and Wycombe extension
Plans to extend a house in High Wycombe have been approved.

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
'Chaos' - Residents raise concerns over planning application
Residents in Chalfont St Peter have expressed their concerns regarding a planning application which could cause ‘chaos’ in the village.

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Golf club captain raises over £17k for Parkinson's charity
Harewood Downs Golf Club captain has raised over £17,000 for a Parkinson's charity after a year of fundraising events.

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Joy Morrissey MP: 'Standing up for our Green Belt '
It has been a busy and productive month in Parliament, as I continue to champion the issues that matter most to residents across Beaconsfield, Marlow and our South Bucks villages, writes the Conservative MP for Beaconsfield Joy Morrissey.

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Take a look back at Marlow’s lampshade-making factory
In the Marlow Nostalgia page on January 30 I showed a picture from the SWOP website www.swop.org.uk of colourfully decorated lampshades. This had the caption ” This large number of lampshades are displayed at the house called ‘Brackendale’, whe...

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Casting call for Buckinghamshire youngsters to star in West End classic
Youth musical theatre company RARE Productions will be bringing Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat to the stage at Stantonbury Theatre.

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Mindbender Derren Brown coming to Wycombe Swan Theatre
Derren Brown is bringing his mind-bending illusions back to High Wycombe from April 28 to May 2

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Soul legends The Stylistics to perform in Aylesbury
Soul legends The Stylistics are set to perform at the Aylesbury Waterside Theatre as part of their latest UK tour.

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Luxury five-bedroom detached house for sale in Farnham Common
A Farnham Common five-bedroom house is on the market for £2,249,000 on Templewood Lane.

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Two of Britain's most iconic sporting legends coming to Adams Park
Sir Geoff Hurst and Frank Bruno are set to appear in High Wycombe as part of a new series of 'An Evening With' events at Adams Park.

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
How to make the most of your HMRC ISA allowance before the 2026 deadline
The ISA deadline is almost here. Discover how to maximise your savings and Stocks & Shares ISAs before the April 6 2026 reset.

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Calls for more to be done on 'pothole hell' as anger at Bucks council grows
Councillors across Buckinghamshire have condemned the state of the county’s roads and are calling for more to be done.

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
New facilities plans approved for hospital after asbestos buildings demolition
A new two-storey therapies and outpatient treatment centre has been approved amid ongoing demolition at Stoke Mandeville Bucks hospital.

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Mattress dumped outside of High Wycombe charity shop blocks entrance
Fly‑tipping continues to blight parts of High Wycombe after a mattress was dumped outside a charity shop in the town centre.

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
The 'picturesque' chocolate box village among best place to live in Buckinghamshire
The village of Chalfont St Peter was previously named among the best places to live in Buckinghamshire. Find out why.

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Stowaway Music Festival returns to Buckinghamshire farm for fifth year
Stowaway Festival is returning with a full line-up of music, activities, and entertainment at Blackpit Farm, Stowe, Buckinghamshire.

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Take a look back at the history of High Wycombe's Red Lion hotel
MANY readers will have fond memories of Wycombe’s Red Lion Hotel, which for centuries played an important part in the social affairs of the town.

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Nostalgia: The remarkable woman who had extraordinary war-time career
March is International Women’s Month and this year we are looking at Lady Ranfurly. My thanks go to Keith Fletcher who personally interviewed Lady Ranfurly’s daughter Lady Caroline Simmonds about her mother’s remarkable life. Lady Caroline supp...

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Award-winning pig farm to host 'adults-only festival' later on this year
Kew Little Pigs is swapping family days for festival flair this summer as it launches its first adults‑only weekend on the outskirts of Old Amersham.

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Ian Stone announces new dates for ‘Looking for the Wow’ tour
Ian Stone will now take his tour ‘Looking for the Wow’ to Aylesbury due to popular demand.

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Bucks Camera Club members capture beautiful bright skies pics
For this week’s Bucks Camera Club spread, we have chosen six photos of beautiful bright skies.

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Seven bedroom period mansion on the market for £3 million
A Beaconsfield mansion is on sale for £3 million. Oldbury House, a stunning residence dating back to 1907.

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Fly-tipping hits record high with 109,015 incidents across South East
Farmers are bearing the brunt of rising fly-tipping.

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 18:30:00 +0000
Gogglebox fans shocked by appearance of previously unseen character on the show
Aunty Margaret has been discussed many times by sisters Ellie and Izzi on Googlebox, and viewers almost got a glimpse of her

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 18:16:45 +0000
Labour MP Josh Simons resigns as Cabinet Office minister as statement issued
Labour MP Josh Simons has resigned as a Cabinet Office minister, saying he had “become a distraction from this Government’s important work”.

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 18:00:00 +0000
The tailors tale - How history & heritage drive tailored and bespoke clothing
Tom Wharton of Cirencester’s Barrington Ayre creates bespoke, British-made suits and garments, reviving Cotswold tweed and dressing sports and music stars.

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 17:11:09 +0000
People urged to avoid making one mistake when pruning hydrangeas in their garden
Plenty of people have hydrangeas in their garden, but some experts have warned against making one mistake when pruning them

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 17:03:57 +0000
All of the golden buzzers given out by judges on Britain's Got Talent 2026 so far
Each of the four judges, plus hosts Ant and Dec, has one opportunity per series to press the gold and send an act through to the semi-finals.

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 16:50:07 +0000
Bridgerton fans shocked by 'startling' revelation of a new Lady Whistledown
Bridgerton Series 4 on Netflix revealed that an unknown person had taken up the mantle of Lady Whistledown, and fans are trying to guess their identity

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 16:45:02 +0000
BBC 'overjoyed' to confirm award-winning hit TV show will be turned into a film
The BBC has confirmed Ghosts will return with its own film - Ghosts: The Possession of Button House.

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 14:16:42 +0000
Brits issued £26,000 garden fence warning this spring - how to avoid hefty penalty
Yell is urging homeowners to understand the rules now and avoid facing hefty penalties.

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 14:14:17 +0000
Water bills are rising again but these 7 simple changes could save you £300
You can’t switch water supplier, but you can lower your bill. Experts share 7 practical ways to save money in 2026.

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 14:02:47 +0000
Shoppers warned to wear 'masks and gloves' to dispose of recalled toy due to asbestos
Breathing in high volumes of asbestos over a long period of time can cause asbestosis, which makes breathing difficult and enlarges the heart

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 13:56:45 +0000
This five-second trick can make your home 10C warmer at no extra cost
Natural sunlight can increase room temperatures by as much as 10 degrees, significantly reducing the need to turn on the heating.

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 13:30:00 +0000
Brits urged to check their change as rare £1 coin sells for more than £300
The 2018, which features Queen Elizabeth II on the front and the Nations of the Crown design on the reverse, was minted with an error

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 12:16:06 +0000
Sleep expert reveals 7 top tips to help make getting out of bed easier
The NHS stresses the importance of making time for daylight during the winter months

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 12:15:13 +0000
Ryanair passenger avoids hefty baggage charge with this simple trick
A spokesman for Ryanair said the passenger had booked a basic fare ticket that entitled them to carry one small personal bag onboard.

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 12:13:54 +0000
14 ways to make your Amazon Fire TV Stick run like new and avoid a replacement
There are a few simple tricks you can try to make your Amazon Fire TV Stick feel as good as new every single time you use it.

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 12:11:36 +0000
DVLA £1,000 fine warning ahead of change coming to UK roads this weekend
The DVLA have warned not following the rules could result in a failed MOT and a £1,000 fine

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 16:11:36 +0000
Lib Dem group leader criticised after Olney reference in budget debate
The leader of the Liberal Democrat group on Buckinghamshire Council was mocked during a budget debate after repeatedly referencing a town that does not fall under the council’s control.

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 12:50:58 +0000
Industrial units get green light despite residents concerns
Plans to build two new industrial units at an estate in Marlow Bottom, have been approved despite residents concerns.

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Pinewood Studios £1bn expansion plans approved for five storey high data centre
Plans for a new £1 billion data centre close to the world-famous Pinewood Studios site, have been approved.

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 16:00:00 +0000
Update on £21m National Film and Television School expansion as construction begins
The National Film and Television School (NFTS) has shared an update on its £21 million expansion in Beaconsfield as it breaks ground at the site.

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 13:43:07 +0000
'Jaws of life' used by firefighters to free trapped man at M40 crash scene
Firefighters used 'jaws of life' to rescue an injured man after he was trapped following an M40 crash between High Wycombe and Stokenchurch.

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 13:18:18 +0000
Man in 20s seriously injured in head-on car smash which closed M40 for hours
A man in his twenties is seriously injured in hospital after a crash which saw the M40 closed near Wycombe and Stokenchurch for hours overnight.

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 12:30:00 +0000
Bucks vulnerable adults support charity closes after 30 years
A Bucks charity that supports vulnerable adults and young people has closed after 30-years in operation across Wycombe, Aylesbury and Chesham.

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 08:06:14 +0000
PAPER PREVIEW: Bucks Free Press newspapers, February 27
With the Bucks Free Press set to hit the stands this morning (February 27), here's a preview of what's inside your newspaper.

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 07:31:53 +0000
M40 reopened after multi-vehicle crash closure with major emergency response
At 1.09am this morning, Feburary 27, the M40 northbound closed between J4 High Wycombe and J5 Stokenchurch, after a multi-vehicle crash.

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 07:12:10 +0000
As it happened: motorway partially blocked after crash involving lorry
M25 in Bucks is partially blocked due to a crash with a lorry involved on the M25 anticlockwise after J16 (M40 Interchange).

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