Bucks Free Press

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
HSE processes safety concern over solar panels at former council office demolition
Demolition work is continuing at a former Buckinghamshire Council office complex after concerns were raised about dust and the handling of solar panels at the site.

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Speed cushions planned for High Wycombe road after councillor warns of nine crashes
Plans for speed-control measures and double yellow lines have been unveiled amid concerns over speeding and inconsiderate parking in High Wycombe.

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Road closures and traffic lights planned across Bucks this week
Buckinghamshire Council warns of road closures, temporary lights and overnight works from September 7 as its £120m highways programme continues countywide.

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Disqualified drug driver seriously injured passenger in crash near holiday park
He then had to be chased by an off-duty police officer after he ran off.

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Community groups offered grants of up to £20,000 to help prevent crime
Thames Valley groups can apply for up to £10,000 in Community Fund grants to prevent crime, tackle anti-social behaviour and improve safety by September 28, 2026.

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 09:38:07 +0100
Highway Code warning as drivers face £1,000 fines for parking outside their homes
Motorists not familiar with the Highway Code may be unaware of rule 248, which could see anyone parking on the road outside their home fined

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 09:38:29 +0100
Drivers warned of new police crackdown on roads with £1,000 fines
Drivers caught using incorrectly displayed number plates can be fined up to £1,000.

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 09:39:00 +0100
Aldi creates 120 jobs as new store opens every week in September
One new Aldi store has already opened, while three more are due to welcome shoppers this month.

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 10:00:00 +0100
Day care at Royal Star & Garter offers veterans a warm welcome in High Wycombe
Every weekday, veterans and their partners can join us for our Day Care Service at our beautiful Home on Hughenden Avenue.

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Six-bedroom High Wycombe home with swimming pool listed for £1.5m
The house, located on School Close, is described by Rightmove as having '5298sq ft of accommodation' spread across three floors.

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 17:31:37 +0100
Huge data centre complex unanimously backed near High Wycombe despite water concerns
Plans for a huge data centre complex on the edge of High Wycombe have been unanimously backed by councillors.

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 11:29:13 +0100
Police appeal for witnesses after robbery at High Wycombe shopping centre
Thames Valley Police appeal for witnesses after Eden Centre robbery in High Wycombe on September 5. Two people arrested as police investigation continues.

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 16:41:18 +0100
Police appeal after indecent exposure at junction of residential streets
Police are appealing for witnesses following an indecent exposure incident.

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 13:46:48 +0100
Wycombe MP labels Reform UK 'far-right' during TV interview
Wycombe MP Emma Reynolds has labelled Reform UK a “far-right” party and compared it to Germany’s Alternative for Germany (AfD).

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 20:00:00 +0100
'A rare and remarkable achievement' - Teacher starts 31st year at secondary school
A teacher who has spent three decades in the classroom at Sir William Borlase's Grammar School has begun his 31st year at the Marlow school.

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 16:52:38 +0100
Man, 50, arrested after 64-year-old suffers 'serious and life-threatening injuries'
An arrest has been made after a 64-year-old man was taken to hospital with ‘serious and life-threatening injuries’ following a High Wycombe crash.

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Residents invited to speeding meeting after boy, 12, suffers 'life-changing injuries'
Residents are being urged to attend a public meeting on speeding and road safety in Marlow following a crash that left a 12-year-old boy with life-changing injuries.

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 16:00:00 +0100
High Wycombe's James Corden lands role in hit Netflix crime drama
High Wycombe actor and television star James Corden is set to appear in the second season of Netflix's hit crime thriller Dept. Q.

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 16:00:00 +0100
High Wycombe food bank urges public to stop leaving donations outside shop
A High Wycombe food bank has urged people to stop leaving donations outside its premises after a growing number of items were dumped near the building when it was closed.

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 13:18:18 +0100
Marlow men among three due in court over alleged explosives and firearms conspiracy
Two men are due to appear in court later this month in connection with alleged explosives, firearms and terrorism offences.

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 12:32:50 +0100
Ricky Gervais puts £2.95m Buckinghamshire riverside home up for sale
Comedian Ricky Gervais has put his riverside Marlow home on the market for £2.95 million after revealing plans to marry long-term partner Jane Fallon following her cancer diagnosis.

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Air ambulance offers supporters chance to add names to helicopter
Thames Valley Air Ambulance invites supporters to add names to its helicopter for £150, raising funds for life-saving missions until October 31, 2026.

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 11:51:45 +0100
Body of High Wycombe man, 23, discovered following disappearance in Portugal
The body of a 23-year-old man from High Wycombe has been found following a major search operation in Lisbon, Portugal.

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 10:33:47 +0100
Man, 64, suffers 'life-threatening injuries' after being hit by car in High Wycombe
A 64-year-old man has ‘suffered life-threatening injuries’ after being hit by a car in High Wycombe.

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 09:29:52 +0100
Police to increase patrols around Jewish communities during High Holy Days
Thames Valley Police will increase armed and unarmed patrols around synagogues and Jewish communities during the High Holy Days from September 11 for security.

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Mum fined after being recorded driving 97mph on M40
Olivia Taylor-Ellingham, from Knutsford, fined £230 and given 5 penalty points for driving at 97mph on the M40 near Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire.

Sat, 05 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
ALL the planning applications made in Buckinghamshire last week
Among the new applications are plans for major residential schemes, garage conversions, rear extensions, and various alterations to both homes and public buildings.

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Grade II listed farmhouse with stables on market for £2m
Downley Farmhouse in Plomer Green Lane, Downley Common, was originally part of the West Wycombe Estate and is said to have 'many original features and beams'.

Sat, 05 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Barber shop allowed to stay despite traffic and road safety fears in High Wycombe
A barber shop which opened without formal planning permission has been allowed to remain despite concerns about traffic and road safety.

Sat, 05 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
New book explores work of famous Buckinghamshire author
A new book providing a deep dive into the work of Buckinghamshire author Terry Pratchett has been released.

Sat, 05 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Peoples Emergency Briefing set to be shown in Chesham
A film from the National Emergency Briefing is set to be shown in Chesham next month.

Sun, 06 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Equestrian farm with 20 stables and two homes on market for £2.25m
Set along a quiet country lane, Cobbles Farm & Equestrian Centre is being sold freehold with a guide price of £2,250,000.

Sat, 05 Sep 2026 10:16:48 +0100
Buckinghamshire history: Chilterns Crematorium marks 60th anniversary
THE Chilterns Crematorium, funded and managed by Buckinghamshire Council, was designed by architect Harold Orr to fit sensitively into the surrounding Chiltern landscape.

Sat, 05 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Knife-enabled crime down overall despite recent rise in Buckinghamshire
Police data has revealed that there have been 13.6 per cent fewer recorded knife-enabled crimes between August 2025 and July 2026 than there were during the previous 12 month period.

Sat, 05 Sep 2026 12:30:00 +0100
Over 100 people take part in photoshoot for charity calendar
More than 100 people have participated in a photoshoot for a charity calendar inspired by the film Calendar Girls, with organisers hoping it will raise funds for cancer support and research.

Sat, 05 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Couple engaged after pig helps with proposal at Buckinghamshire farm
A pig-loving couple got engaged with the help of a pig after a surprise proposal at Kew Little Pigs Farm in Amersham.

Sat, 05 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Asda wins permission for round-the-clock deliveries despite residents' noise concerns
Asda has been given permission to accept deliveries around the clock at its High Wycombe supermarket despite concerns from residents about noise and disturbance.

Sat, 05 Sep 2026 19:00:00 +0100
The Story of Guitar Heroes coming to Wycombe Swan
The Story of Guitar Heroes will visit Wycombe Swan on Sunday October 11 as part of its 10th anniversary tour.

Sat, 05 Sep 2026 12:30:00 +0100
Stunning close-up photos of insects across Buckinghamshire
Members of the Bucks Free Press Camera Club have showcased their wildlife photography skills with a stunning collection of close-up images capturing some of Britain's smallest creatures in remarkable detail.

Sat, 05 Sep 2026 10:50:24 +0100
Marlow History: First it was Heritage Day, then Weekend, and now Open Days
AN annual Heritage Open Day was first established in 1994, as England’s contribution to European Heritage Days.

Sat, 05 Sep 2026 10:11:52 +0100
Theft, vandalism, wood rot, Red Lion has suffered it all over the last 70 years
After the Red Lion Statue atop the portico in the High Street had received his remedial treatment, I took the opportunity to interview him. He told me “I am celebrating my seventieth birthday and when I look back I can see that I have led an eventf...

Sat, 05 Sep 2026 10:07:11 +0100
The Red Lion roars again - The process in fixing High Wycombe's iconic statue
Although the visible sign of deterioration in the Red Lion statue in the High Street was mainly that its tail had broken off, it was much more than that.

Sat, 05 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Sarah Green MP: "Planning is often seen as ‘boring’"
This week is ‘back to school’ across our county, writes Sarah Green, the Liberal Democrat MP for Chesham and Amersham.

Sat, 05 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Green Belt stables, secure van garage and protected tree feature in planning round-up
An eight-stable equestrian building in the green belt has been granted retrospective planning permission despite objections from three parish councils.

Sat, 05 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Police launch support group for colleagues affected by domestic abuse
Thames Valley Police has launched a new support group to help colleagues affected by domestic abuse.

Sat, 05 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Haribo bringing 'delicious' US sweets to UK in time for Halloween
Haribo has launched its first-ever Halloween-themed sour sweet in the UK, called Haribo Sour Bats

Sat, 05 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Warnings to shoppers at Tesco and Asda as products recalled in UK supermarkets
Shoppers at supermarkets across the UK, including Tesco and Asda, have been issued warnings this week as products were recalled by the FSA and OPSS

Sat, 05 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Martin Lewis warns households not to make costly energy mistake as prices rise again
Martin Lewis has issued advice to households on whether to fix energy bills now, as wholesale prices remain high and winter approaches.

Sat, 05 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Blue-badge parking slashed by almost two-thirds at new 20-storey Milton Keynes tower
Blue-badge parking at a planned tower of up to 20 storeys containing as many as 355 homes is to be slashed by almost two-thirds.

Sat, 05 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Why you've been washing your towels wrong all this time
Towels smelling musty? An expert reveals simple laundry mistakes to avoid and how to keep bath towels fresh, soft and fluffy for longer.

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