Bucks Free Press
Thu, 01 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100Cars pile up dozens of parking tickets in High Wycombe as councillor demands action
Action has been demanded over car traders leaving vehicles in Wycombe’s car parks and on verges, with some collecting dozens of parking tickets.
Thu, 01 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100Max's Pottery: From a garden shed to a High Wycombe town centre studio
A new pottery studio has opened in High Wycombe town centre after its owner took a "leap of faith" and left behind a career in theatre to pursue a passion for ceramics.
Thu, 01 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100Wycombe roads named among county's biggest fine hotspots for yellow box junctions
Three of Buckinghamshire's five biggest yellow box junction hotspots are in High Wycombe, new figures have revealed.
Thu, 01 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100Council declines to rule on Wycombe supermarket makeover after shutter removal order
A Wycombe supermarket has been told the council will not determine its application for a makeover already carried out at its High Street store.
Thu, 01 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100The 40 most in-demand primary schools in Buckinghamshire
Admissions data has revealed the most in-demand primary schools in Buckinghamshire, with Abbey View Primary Academy topping the list. See the top 40.
Thu, 01 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100High Wycombe Polish supermarket begins transfer into High Street space
The relocation of a popular High Wycombe supermarket appears to be moving a step closer after branding for its new store appeared on the High Street.
Wed, 30 Sep 2026 20:00:00 +0100Buckinghamshire teenager celebrates BBC Proms performance
A 17-year-old composer from Chalfont St Giles has seen his music performed at the BBC Proms after winning the Upper Junior category of the BBC Young Composer Competition.
Wed, 30 Sep 2026 18:11:46 +0100Chesham man jailed for assault, theft and fraud by false representation offences
A Chesham man has been jailed following a police investigation.
Wed, 30 Sep 2026 12:30:00 +0100Change to opening hours at Buckinghamshire household recycling centres
Buckinghamshire household recycling centres will switch to winter opening hours from October 1, with sites open from 9am to 4pm until March 31, 2027.
Wed, 30 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100Really tight site’: Lorry plan approved beside nursery despite village objections
Plans to turn former farm buildings into light industrial premises have been approved despite objections over lorries using an access shared with a nursery.
Wed, 30 Sep 2026 16:00:00 +0100Pitch Perfect: Traveller site near High Wycombe approved despite objections
Plans for a traveller site just outside Wycombe have been approved despite objections.
Wed, 30 Sep 2026 17:21:11 +0100Air ambulance lands in green space near High Wycombe
An air ambulance landed in a green space just outside High Wycombe.
Wed, 30 Sep 2026 16:00:00 +0100Temporary closure announced at High Wycombe gym
High Wycombe gym-goers will face a brief disruption next month as The Gym Group prepares to give its Castle Street site a refresh.
Wed, 30 Sep 2026 16:00:00 +0100Frank Skinner lifts lid on Terry Wogan wig mystery
A long-running mystery surrounding the late Sir Terry Wogan has been solved after comedian Frank Skinner revealed the former Taplow resident wore three different wigs.
Wed, 30 Sep 2026 16:00:00 +0100High Wycombe Halifax closure pushed back amid Lloyds refurbishment works
Halifax customers in High Wycombe have been given a last-minute reprieve after the bank confirmed its High Street branch will remain open for a further two-and-a-half months.
Wed, 30 Sep 2026 15:36:02 +0100British Heart Foundation stock still inside closed High Wycombe shop
More than a month after the British Heart Foundation closed its High Wycombe charity shop for good, bags of donated items are still being cleared from the premises.
Wed, 30 Sep 2026 12:30:00 +0100Third TG Jones in Buckinghamshire to close as closing down sale starts
A prominent High Wycombe town centre store is set to close its doors, with giant "Store Closing Down" signs now displayed across its frontage.
Wed, 30 Sep 2026 11:42:49 +0100Sainsbury's and Argos issue recall warnings to UK shoppers over 'chemical risk'
These products were available from selected Sainsbury’s stores, the Tu website, and the Argos website.
Wed, 30 Sep 2026 08:56:25 +0100Bid to prosecute King Charles III reaches international court
A bid to prosecute King Charles III reached an international court before being thrown out
Wed, 30 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100Five-bedroom River Thames-side home on market for nearly £3 million
A five-bedroom house on the banks of the River Thames is on the market for nearly £3 million.
Wed, 30 Sep 2026 11:43:09 +0100Tesco apologises as supermarket shoppers offered full refund after safety recall
Tesco shoppers have been told to stop using a product after safety concerns sparked a recall across UK supermarkets.
Tue, 29 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100Wycombe councillor again questions whether town committee can represent residents
A High Wycombe councillor has renewed his criticism of the town committee, saying he believes its members lack the power to represent residents.
Tue, 29 Sep 2026 14:50:15 +0100Police release audio in connection with 'suspicious person' in High Wycombe
Police have released a piece of audio in connection with a 'suspicious person' in High Wycombe.
Tue, 29 Sep 2026 12:01:16 +0100Man, 22, arrested after police stop moped
A 22-year-old Brighton man was arrested in Aylesbury after Police stopped a red Honda moped.
Tue, 29 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100The most in-demand secondary schools in Buckinghamshire -full list
Data has revealed the most in-demand secondary schools in Buckinghamshire, with the full list of 36 included below.
Tue, 29 Sep 2026 20:00:00 +0100Amazon’s huge Iver data centre with 27 backup generators approved despite concerns
Amazon has won permission to build a huge data centre in Iver, complete with 27 backup generators, despite concerns about its impact on the surrounding landscape.
Tue, 29 Sep 2026 15:31:39 +0100Woman who died after Fiat 500 crash named as Buckinghamshire 18-year-old
An 18-year-old from Milton Keynes who died after a crash in Woburn has been named as Megan Durham as police continue their investigation.
Tue, 29 Sep 2026 09:19:55 +0100Residents fear 'gridlock' as 'Harry Potter filming' to close Bucks village centre
Latimer reighbours fear HBO Harry Potter filming will leave them stranded as it is set to block their village’s roads.
Tue, 29 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100High Wycombe Traveller site refused after councillors reject officers’ advice
A plan for a Gypsy and Traveller site on green belt land in High Wycombe has been refused despite planning officers recommending its approval.
Tue, 29 Sep 2026 20:09:00 +0100Planning applications withdrawn ahead of rule change that limits councillor scrutiny
Planning applicants are withdrawing proposals ahead of a rule change that could spare them from scrutiny by Buckinghamshire councillors.
Tue, 29 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100Ten takeaways participating in Buckinghamshire Council initiative
Five High Wycombe and five Aylesbury takeaways are participating in Buckinghamshire Council's Good Food Takeaway scheme, promoting healthier menu options for customers.
Tue, 29 Sep 2026 16:00:00 +0100Chesham Literary Festival launches two writing competitions
Chesham Literary Festival launches short story and stage play competitions, open October 1 to December 31, 2026, with winners announced March 1, 2027.
Tue, 29 Sep 2026 11:33:22 +0100Five arrested during police action day
A police operation targeting antisocial behaviour and knife crime led to five arrests and multiple seizures across Milton Keynes on Thursday, September 24.
Tue, 29 Sep 2026 16:15:00 +0100Chesham Motor Show announces 2027 return date
Chesham Motor Show has announced its return for 2027 after this year's event attracted crowds to the town centre.
Tue, 29 Sep 2026 20:00:00 +0100Bucks comedians among cast of Saturday Night Live UK
Buckinghamshire comedians Ania Magliano and Al Nash are among the stars of SNL UK, the British adaptation of the iconic American sketch comedy show.
Tue, 29 Sep 2026 05:01:00 +0100£2.75m Buckinghamshire home boasts smart technology and five bedrooms
A detached house with five bedrooms and state-of-the-art technology has gone on the market.
Tue, 29 Sep 2026 13:12:16 +0100Six new police dogs trained to detect drugs used for spiking
Six specially trained police dogs have joined Thames Valley Police to detect drugs linked to spiking offences and help keep revellers safe.
Tue, 29 Sep 2026 10:00:00 +0100We Do Mobility offers home safety solutions in Hemel Hempstead and Beaconsfield
Cold snaps, icy paths and darker evenings tend to expose the small fall risks that go unnoticed the rest of the year. For older residents and anyone living with reduced mobility, winter is often when the layout of a familiar home starts to feel less ...
Mon, 28 Sep 2026 16:00:00 +0100Marlow Studios names London 2012 delivery chief Sir John Armitt as its new chairman
The man who helped deliver the London 2012 Olympics has been appointed chairman of Marlow Studios as the film and television project moves into its next phase.
Mon, 28 Sep 2026 16:00:00 +0100New Buckinghamshire Wetherspoon set to open in December
JD Wetherspoon announces plans to open new pub in Amersham, The Wellers Entire, with opening date set for December 8.
Mon, 28 Sep 2026 12:30:00 +0100People's Emergency Briefing set to be shown in Flackwell Heath
A community screening of the People's Emergency Briefing is set to be held in Flackwell Heath.
Mon, 28 Sep 2026 11:00:25 +0100Police carry out 'day of action' targeting serious and organised crime across Bucks
Thames Valley Police seize cannabis, £985 cash and drug dealing paraphernalia in Aylesbury during a September 16 operation targeting organised crime in Bucks.
Mon, 28 Sep 2026 10:35:43 +0100Two vehicles seized after reported pony and trap racing on Buckinghamshire A-road
Police have responded to reports of pony and trap racing in Buckinghamshire, resulting in vehicles being seized and drivers being reported for offences.
Mon, 28 Sep 2026 16:19:35 +0100Amersham celebrates success at the Regional Bloom Awards
Amersham wins Best Town and Gold at RHS Thames and Chilterns in Bloom, with Memorial Gardens, Woodside Road allotment and community projects praised.
Mon, 28 Sep 2026 16:00:00 +0100Three Flackwell Heath schools join forces on parking plan after residents complain
Three Flackwell Heath primary schools are setting up a joint plan to address parking concerns and encourage safer journeys to school.
Mon, 28 Sep 2026 13:01:11 +0100Electrical students get behind-the-scenes tour of High Wycombe regeneration project
Buckinghamshire College electrical students visit Willmott Dixon’s Denmark Street regeneration site in High Wycombe, exploring construction careers and trades.
Mon, 28 Sep 2026 11:59:00 +0100Police release image after assault with injury at a Gerrards Cross hotel
Thames Valley Police has released an image of a man they believe may have 'vital information' that could assist their investigation into an assault with injury in Gerrards Cross.
Mon, 28 Sep 2026 16:00:00 +0100Liberal Democrat wins Chesham town council seat after independent councillor quits
Liberal Democrat Nazmeen Akhtar has won the Vale Ward by-election to Chesham Town Council with 245 votes.
Mon, 28 Sep 2026 11:28:20 +0100Police release CCTV image in connection with domestic incident
Police have released a CCTV image of a man they wish to speak to in connection with a domestic incident in Chalfont St Peter.
Mon, 28 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100Buckinghamshire pub crowned Food Pub of the Year at national awards
A Hazlemere pub has been recognised on the national stage after being named Greene King's Food Pub of the Year.