Bucks Free Press

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Restore Britain MP claims white British pupils have decreased at High Wycombe school
A British politician has thrust a High Wycombe school into the national spotlight after claiming the proportion of white British pupils has halved in a decade.

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0000
High Wycombe mayor joins volunteers at Poppy Appeal launch
The Mayor of High Wycombe joined volunteers supporting this year's Poppy Appeal during a visit to the Eden Centre.

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Inquest of woman, 19, who died in three-vehicle crash on M40 to resume this week
A further inquest hearing into the death of a 19-year-old woman who died following a crash on the M40 near High Wycombe is due to take place this week.

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Thousands of handmade poppies transform Bucks town ahead of Remembrance Day
Thousands of handmade poppies have once again transformed some of Marlow's most prominent landmarks into a striking tribute to fallen servicemen and women ahead of Remembrance Sunday.

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Beaconsfield duplex with terrace and media room listed for £2,150,000
A duplex apartment in Beaconsfield with a terrace and media room has been listed for £2,150,000.

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Beaconsfield home with five bedrooms on market for £2,000,000
A detached house in Disraeli Park, Beaconsfield is on the market for £2,000,000.

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 08:33:14 +0000
Man dies in three-storey flat fire in Wycombe
A man has died in a fire in a three-storey block of flats in High Wycombe.

Sun, 25 Oct 2026 14:13:31 +0000
Inquest opens after death of man, 59, who died along the M40
An inquest has opened after the death of a man on the M40 near the Oxfordshire border with Buckinghamshire.

Sun, 25 Oct 2026 11:03:54 +0000
Marlow's Mary Shelley: The woman behind Frankenstein
Mary Shelley was never far from a story.

Sun, 25 Oct 2026 11:00:46 +0000
Chesham Nostalgia: The fascinating history of Stanley Avenue
Stanley Avenue in Chesham is well known tree-lined street, where television personality Stephen Fry lived as a child. This is the story…

Sun, 25 Oct 2026 10:56:18 +0000
William Keen Ltd: The rise of a Wycombe chairmaking giant
HIGH Wycombe’s reputation as the chairmaking capital of Britain was built not only by famous names such as Gomme’s, Ercol, Glenister’s, and Nicholls & Janes, but also by dozens of smaller manufacturers whose products found their way into ho...

Sun, 25 Oct 2026 09:41:56 +0000
Section of M40 closed following 'serious' crash as one person is taken to hospital
A motorist was taken to hospital following a ‘serious crash’ at a busy M40 junction.

Sun, 25 Oct 2026 08:40:04 +0000
Burglary suspects caught and charged after police chase ends in car crash
Two people have been charged with burglary after a police operation targeting retail crime led to the recovery of stolen goods.

Sun, 25 Oct 2026 08:14:34 +0000
Amber weather warnings as Storm Boelo batters UK with 80mph winds
Amber weather warnings are in force as Storm Boelo brings strong winds and heavy rain to parts of the UK, just days after the first named storm of the season, Storm Austen, caused disruption across the country.

Sun, 25 Oct 2026 07:15:59 +0000
Live updates: Multiple power cuts reported due to Storm Austen and Boelo
Hello and welcome to this live blog. Following Storms Austen and Boelo between Friday and Saturday, multiple areas across the Thames Valley have left without power. We will bring you all the updates as we get them.

Sun, 25 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Popular grammar school PE teacher with 'infectious energy' dies aged 45
Tributes have paid to a Buckinghamshire school teacher who has died following a period of illness.

Sun, 25 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Man, 23, killed in Flackwell Heath motocross crash formally named
A 23-year-old man who died after a motocross track in Flackwell Heath has officially been named in court.

Sun, 25 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Laura Kyrke-Smith MP: 'I’ve been getting to know our Prime Minister'
It’s a pleasure to be writing my latest column for BFP. Since my last contribution, I’ve been getting to know our new Prime Minister and making sure that the issues affecting Aylesbury and the villages are firmly on his radar.

Sun, 25 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Psychologist spends six hours inside Tower of London for paranormal investigation
A psychologist has spent six hours inside the Tower of London after dark for a paranormal investigation.

Sun, 25 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0000
£2.395m home has six bedrooms and flexible living space
A period home on on Sycamore Road blending historic charm with modern living has gone on the market.

Sun, 25 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Have your say on proposed changes to Wooburn Green Conservation Area
Residents are being invited to have their say on proposed changes to Wooburn Green conservation area.

Sun, 25 Oct 2026 12:30:00 +0000
Schoolchildren invited on journey into space at free festival
The event is hosted by Milton Keynes Islamic Arts & Culture (MKIAC) and will take place at Centre:mk on October 20 and 21.

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
20mph zone proposed for 26 roads in Milton Keynes estate after safety concerns
Milton Keynes Council proposes a 20mph zone on 26 Browns Wood roads, linked to Old Farm Park. Residents can comment on the traffic plans by November 5.

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Buckinghamshire cottage featured in The Vicar of Dibley up for auction from £375k
A 17th-century cottage featured in The Vicar of Dibley is set to go under the hammer, with bidding starting at £375,000.

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 14:57:04 +0100
Buckinghamshire food hygiene ratings: Every business rated two, one or zero in 2026
Dozens of food businesses across Buckinghamshire have received food hygiene ratings of two or below following inspections carried out by Buckinghamshire Council.

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 13:12:30 +0100
Man in court accused of having ‘home-made lab’ to manufacture explosives
A Marlow man has appeared in court accused of having a “home-made laboratory” to manufacture improvised explosives in an affluent market town.

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 12:48:16 +0100
New £20m primary school officially opens in Buckinghamshire town
A new £20 million primary school has officially opened in Aylesbury.

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 11:56:54 +0100
Power outages continue as Storm Austen batters South East
Multiple unplanned power cuts have been reported across Berkshire and Buckinghamshire.

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 10:21:29 +0100
Multiple fire engines seen in the centre of High Wycombe following kitchen blaze
A fire broke out at a property in High Wycombe.

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 12:20:42 +0100
Road closed following crash between bus and car on quiet street
A collision involving a bus and a car led to an emergency response in Aylesbury.

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Planning roundup: Sauna plans at Netflix’s The Gentlemen filming location are refused
Netflix filming location sauna plans refused, four Marlow flats approved and an Amersham dental practice extension feature in this week’s planning roundup.

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Wetherspoon seeks smoking area change after customers light up outside Bucks pub
Wetherspoon wants a smoking area at The Chiltern in Beaconsfield to stay open after 9pm following feedback about customers smoking on the pavement.

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 19:00:00 +0100
Molly Rainford to make stage debut in Pretty Woman musical at Milton Keynes
Pretty Woman: The Musical will arrive at Milton Keynes Theatre next spring as part of its UK tour.

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Tom Chambers joins cast of Before I Go To Sleep for UK tour stop in Milton Keynes
Before I Go To Sleep is set to take centre stage during its UK tour.

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Dog Man The Musical to make Aylesbury stage debut in three-day 2027 run
Dog Man The Musical will make its Aylesbury stage debut during a three-day run.

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Pianist to perform Einaudi’s best-known works at Marlow church
An acclaimed pianist is set to bring the music of Ludovico Einaudi to life at All Saints Church, Marlow this autumn.

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Christine Baranski and Richard E. Grant's West End comedy to hit cinemas worldwide
A West End comedy starring Christine Baranski and Richard E. Grant is heading to the big screen.

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Submit ideas for future use of Stoke Mandeville's long-vacant site
Organisations are being invited to submit ideas for the future use of a long-vacant Stoke Mandeville council site.

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Planning applications submitted to Buckinghamshire Council this week
Several planning applications have been submitted to Buckinghamshire Council over the past week.

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Farnham Common home on the market for £600,000
A spacious end-of-terrace home in Parsonage Lane has gone on the market.

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Eight Buckinghamshire homes on the market right now
The Buckinghamshire property market has plenty to offer right now with homes to suit every budget.

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Bucks Free Press Camera Club: Birds take centre stage
This week's selection from the Bucks Free Press Camera Club showcases birds through a series of striking photographs.

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Dog Man musical adventure coming to Aylesbury in 2027
Dog Man: The Musical will arrive at Aylesbury Waterside Theatre in 2027 as part of its UK tour.

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Marshall tour to fund improvements at grassroots music venues
The Made of Loud Tour, launched by Marshall, aims to improve independent venues across the country and strengthen the communities that sustain live music.

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Tony Blackburn bringing Sounds of the 60s to Milton Keynes
Tony Blackburn will take to the stage at Milton Keynes Theatre on Tuesday, June 29, as part of his 2027 live tour.

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 12:30:00 +0100
Michelin-trained chef to lead new dining venture at Crazy Bear
Crazy Bear, located in Beaconsfield, has unveiled Fable as part of its latest evolution, offering a fresh dining experience under the guidance of head chef Pete Gray.

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Public invited to shape safer walking and cycling links between Thame and Haddenham
The public are being invited to share their views on proposed walking, wheeling and cycling route options between Thame and Haddenham.

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 16:06:22 +0100
Meghan Markle informed about child abuse images claims against father
Meghan Markle says she is “deeply distressed” by allegations involving father Thomas Markle Sr and child abuse images; the Met Police is making inquiries.

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 16:00:00 +0100
All Bucks grammar schools named among England’s top 100 in Telegraph rankings
All 13 Buckinghamshire grammar schools have made The Telegraph’s top 100, with Dr Challoner’s Grammar School ranked seventh.

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 16:10:56 +0100
Milton Keynes mayoral authority row as six-council proposal voted down
Milton Keynes councillors rejected a six-council mayoral authority proposal amid competing claims over investment and the city’s influence.

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