Bucks Free Press

Sat, 29 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Alcohol licence application lodged for Amersham industrial unit
A wine distribution company has applied for a new premises licence after moving to a different unit within an Amersham industrial estate.

Sat, 29 Aug 2026 08:54:00 +0100
Arrest made after suspected cocaine found in vehicle
An Aylesbury man has been arrested on suspicion of drug supply offences after police stopped a car near Winslow.

Sat, 29 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
When I first met Tony Blair he was a nobody - and I gave him a hard time
RECENT uncertainty over the Burnham Government's future, and reports of Tony Blair's advice to Labour, set me remembering hurly-burly election weeks in Bucks in 1982.

Sat, 29 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
ALL the planning applications made in Buckinghamshire
Below is a summary of the most recent planning applications validated or decided by Buckinghamshire Council.

Sat, 29 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Discover the Buckinghamshire attraction where Roald Dahl's stories come to life
Visitors have described a museum dedicated to Roald Dahl as "amazing" and a place where "imagination can play".

Sat, 29 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Vikings to invade Chiltern Open Air Museum this Bank Holiday
Chiltern Open Air Museum will host a two-day Viking experience on Sunday, August 30, and Monday, August 31.

Sat, 29 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Whizz Fizz to bring free family fun to Eden Shopping Centre this weekend
Eden Shopping Centre will host the two-day Whizz Fizz event, taking place on Saturday, August 29 and Sunday, August 30.

Sat, 29 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
High Wycombe home near station listed for £450k
A three-bedroom property is in a quiet cul-de-sac on Colborne Road in High Wycombe is listed for sale at £450,000.

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 13:01:12 +0100
Drug supplier jailed after approximately £26,320 worth of cocaine found
A drug supplier police say distributed cocaine across Buckinghamshire has been jailed for five years.

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 08:16:59 +0100
Appeal launched after person attempted to gain entry to Beaconsfield property
Police have launched an appeal after a person attempted to gain entry to a property in Beaconsfield.

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 12:30:00 +0100
Wycombe's Food Warehouse handed new food hygiene score
A High Wycombe supermarket has been awarded the highest possible food hygiene rating following its latest inspection.

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 10:03:45 +0100
Live facial recognition vans set to come to Eden Centre next week
Live Facial Recognition (LFR) vans set to deploy to the Eden Centre next week.

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 09:51:35 +0100
High Wycombe man fined following incident in Marlow
A High Wycombe man has been fined following an incident in Marlow.

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 08:34:16 +0100
Special constabulary officers carry out fail to appear warrants operation
Police carried out a fail to appear warrants operation around Amersham and the High Wycombe area on Wednesday, August 26.

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Crime in Buckinghamshire decreased over 12 month period, police data shows
Police-recorded crime in Buckinghamshire fell slightly over the past year, according to the latest figures from Thames Valley Police.

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Heritage day with medieval battles and live music to be held next month
Families can enjoy everything from medieval battles to live music when Amersham Heritage Day returns to Old Amersham next month.

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Popular WWII cafe receives new hygiene score following inspection
A café and tea room in Chesham has been awarded a four out of five food hygiene rating following its latest inspection.

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 15:15:59 +0100
Police issue advice to tradespeople are rise in van break-ins
Police are urging tradespeople and van owners in Milton Keynes to take extra precautions following a rise in van break-ins.

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 13:32:49 +0100
Aylesbury and Amersham officers attend two vehicle crash
Police attended a two vehicle crash last night, August 27.

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 08:50:32 +0100
Seychelles Extravaganza event to bring food, music and culture to High Wycombe
Residents are being invited to a celebration of Seychellois culture at a community event in High Wycombe this weekend.

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Pizza restaurant awarded 'generally satisfactory' hygiene rating after inspection
A High Wycombe takeaway has received a new food hygiene score following its latest inspection.

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
NOS canisters and waste found at fly-tipping hotspot on country road
Residents have called for tougher action against littering and fly-tipping after dozens of nitrous oxide canisters were discovered at a known Buckinghamshire hotspot.

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
High Wycombe town centre 'evolving, not dying' as new businesses move in
High Wycombe's town centre is continuing to attract new investment despite several recent shop closures, with business leaders insisting the area is "evolving, not dying".

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 12:46:00 +0100
Candidates competing in upcoming Chesham Town Council by-election
Voters in Chesham's Vale ward will go to the polls next month to elect a new town councillor.

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 15:01:36 +0100
Police issue appeal following reported burglary
Police are appealing for information following a reported burglary.

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 06:00:00 +0100
New parking restrictions planned for Marlow to ease town's traffic issues
NEW parking and loading restrictions could be introduced across parts of Marlow in a bid to improve traffic flow through some of the town's busiest roads.

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Planning round-up: New shopfront, personal gym, and two dwellings
 Plans have been submitted for the installation of a new shopfront on Marlow High Street.

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 17:16:51 +0100
Residential street cordoned off following flooding
Good evening, welcome to our live coverage. A street has flooded in Downley follow earlier rain.

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Plans submitted for Chiltern Rangers' new High Wycombe hub
A conservation organisation has submitted plans for a new headquarters and community hub in High Wycombe.

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Residents urge for action over damaged street signs across High Wycombe
Residents and councillors have called on Buckinghamshire Council to do more to repair damaged street signs across High Wycombe, warning that neglected signage creates a poor impression of the town.

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 13:59:24 +0100
A roaring success: High Wycombe's iconic Red Lion statue finally restored
One of High Wycombe's most recognisable landmarks has finally been restored, bringing an end to years of deterioration and delighting residents across the town.

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 13:00:49 +0100
Travellers leave recreation ground hours after arrival near High Wycombe
Travellers who set up camp at a recreation ground in High Wycombe left the site just hours after arriving, Buckinghamshire Council has confirmed.

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 10:26:31 +0100
High Wycombe man's solo Boomtown trip inspires £2,000 fundraiser
A young man from High Wycombe has been overwhelmed by support after attending one of the UK's biggest music festivals alone and proving his worried sister wrong.

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 09:53:08 +0100
'We are very proud of her' - High Wycombe girl, 9, passes GCSE maths exam
A nine-year-old girl from High Wycombe has achieved an impressive academic milestone after passing her GCSE Mathematics exam while still in primary school.

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Driver handed £30 fine after Mercedes parked dangerously near busy junction
A driver was issued with a £30 fixed penalty notice after a Mercedes-Benz was parked dangerously near a junction in Marlow.

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
High Wycombe sees string of business closures amid changing high street landscape
From independent bakeries to charity shops, High Wycombe has seen a number of businesses close, relocate or announce closures during 2026.

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 11:46:26 +0100
Where you live in Bucks determines your life expectancy, new report finds
Where people live in Buckinghamshire could determine whether they enjoy more than a decade of extra healthy life, a new public health report has revealed.

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 11:30:54 +0100
Wycombe's unhealthy food environment laid bare in new report amid calls for action
HIGH Wycombe's unhealthy food environment has been laid bare in new health report which is calling for action.

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 20:00:00 +0100
Buckinghamshire NHS trust shortlisted for two HSJ Awards
Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust has been shortlisted in two categories at this year's HSJ Awards, recognising projects aimed at improving patient care and experience across the county.

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Military horses and royal pony welcomed to Horse Trust
Three former service horses with royal and military connections have begun their retirements at The Horse Trust in Buckinghamshire.

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 12:28:24 +0100
Met Office extends thunderstorm warning as heavy rain hits Berks and Bucks
Rain has rolled in and an hours-long thunderstorm warning comes into effect following a Met Office update.

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 09:28:44 +0100
World-famous pottery firm hosts closing down sale with items from £2
Denby has been around for 217 years but will close and enter new ownership after entering administration earlier this year.

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 09:28:19 +0100
Aldi shoppers now face a three-per-person limit on one popular item
Aldi is slashing its viral Le Grand Poulet Rosé Magnum to £9.99 – but shoppers face a three-bottle limit while stocks last.

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 09:29:06 +0100
Thousands could be caught by major DWP Universal Credit benefit shake-up
Charities warn proposed DWP changes to health-related Universal Credit for under-22s could push thousands of young people into poverty.

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 12:18:17 +0100
Firefighters surprise Wycombe care home with a special visit
RESIDENTS at a High Wycombe care home got a special visit from their local fire brigade – complete with the chance to see a fire engine up close.

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 12:13:00 +0100
Huge diesel spill at Beaconsfield roundabout caused nearly two weeks of disruption
A DIESEL spill at a busy Beaconsfield roundabout caused disruption for nearly two weeks after a lorry lost its trailer.

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 11:56:24 +0100
Wycombe Museum looking for new volunteers
Wycombe Museum is looking for new volunteer trustees to help guide the popular town attraction through its next chapter.

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 11:13:33 +0100
Double yellow lines could be introduced to stop street parking in High Wycombe
DOUBLE yellow lines could be introduced at five junctions in High Wycombe as part of plans to change parking restrictions in the town.

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 09:48:21 +0100
Person dies following incident near High Wycombe railway station
A person has died following reports of an incident near High Wycombe railway station, British transport Police has confirmed.

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 20:00:00 +0100
Buckinghamshire businesses crowned winners at Muddy Awards 2026
Businesses across Buckinghamshire have been recognised in the Muddy Stilettos Awards 2026, with a host of independent venues and organisations picking up top honours.

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