Bucks Free Press

Mon, 04 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Call for council to reverse 'retrograde' decision on planning comments
MPs and councillors are renewing calls for Buckinghamshire Council to revisit its controversial decision to stop publishing public comments on planning applications.

Mon, 04 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Serial High Wycombe shoplifter among cases heard at town's court
A serial High Wycombe shoplifter who admitted 11 counts of theft is among those who have been sentenced at the town's magistrates' court.

Mon, 04 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Council issues update on road closures amid ongoing county-wide roadworks
Road closures and traffic management measures are planned across Buckinghamshire

Mon, 04 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Mayor praises emergency response after huge fire in High Wycombe
The Mayor of High Wycombe has praised the emergency services for their quick response after several buildings were damaged by a huge fire.

Mon, 04 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
The latest planning applications in Buckinghamshire
The latest planning applications being considered by Buckinghamshire Council

Mon, 04 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
High Wycombe apartment on the market for £275,000
A two-bedroom apartment in High Wycombe is on the market for £275,000.

Mon, 04 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Thrilling tribute to 'King of Pop' coming to Wycombe Swan this summer
A thrilling tribute to Michael Jackson is coming to Wycombe Swan in August

Mon, 04 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Pop up reuse shop to feature at Amersham Environment Day
A POP-up shop showcasing the power of reuse will be on display at a community event

Mon, 04 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Children's art competition launched to celebrate countryside
Countryside charity, CPRE Buckinghamshire,  is inviting children to participate in its art competition as part of its 2026 centenary celebrations.

Sun, 03 May 2026 12:29:27 +0100
Bank Holiday car boot sale to take place in Buckinghamshire
An Buckinghamshire car boot sale is gearing up for its second big event of the Bank Holiday weekend on Monday.

Sun, 03 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Town centre car park set for closure and demolition
A "deteriorated" multistorey car park in High Wycombe is set to close and be demolished

Sun, 03 May 2026 15:54:29 +0100
Man, 43, arrested on suspicion of 'arson' in connection with town centre fire
A man has been arrested on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life after firefighters spent hours battling a blaze in the town centre

Sun, 03 May 2026 13:05:51 +0100
In pictures: Smoke rises from large fire as emergency services rush to the scene
Residents were advised to keep their windows and doors closed to avoid the smoke, which photos showed rising in a thick plume over the town

Sun, 03 May 2026 11:43:48 +0100
'No casualties': fire service issue update on town centre blaze
The fire service has issued an update on the fire on Desborough Road, High Wycombe

Sun, 03 May 2026 10:46:49 +0100
Residents evacuated as seven fire crews fight town centre fire
Residents were evacuated from their flats early this morning as half a dozen fire crews battled a blaze in High Wycombe town centre

Sun, 03 May 2026 09:45:14 +0100
Firefighters battle town centre blaze - as it happened
Fire crews battled a fire at a commercial garage on Desborough Road in High Wycombe

Sun, 03 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Nostalgia: Time, town & tradition: Marlowmemories from Richard Bailey
For Richard Bailey, Marlow is not just where he lives. It is where his story begins and continues to unfold.

Sun, 03 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Planning round up: Two homes refused, extension withdrawn and conversion plan
Plans to build up to two houses in the Hughenden Valley have been refused.

Sun, 03 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Buckinghamshire neighbourhoods with the best access to parks revealed
A new study has revealed the Buckinghamshire neighbourhoods with the best access to parks.

Sun, 03 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
More line-ups announced for 2026 retro festival this summer
Rewind Festival have announced two more line-ups alongside its main stage performances that will take place this summer

Sun, 03 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Sarah Green MP: 'Pony and trap racing has been an issue for too long'
Pony and trap racing has been an issue for too long, writes Sarah Green, the Liberal Democrat MP for Chesham and Amersham.

Sun, 03 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Three-bedroom house in High Wycombe on sale at £900,000
A three-bedroom house is for sale on Brands Hill Avenue, High Wycombe, listed at £900,000.

Sun, 03 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Strictly star returning to Wycombe theatre for 2026 Christmas pantomime
A Strictly star returning to the Wycombe Swan to star in the theatre's 2026 Christmas pantomime.

Sun, 03 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Stand-up star bringing brand-new tour to Wycombe next year
Comedy enthusiasts are in for a treat in January 2027 as comedian Paul Smith brings his biggest tour ever to the Wycombe Swan.

Sun, 03 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Amersham launches tallest sunflower contest at town's Climate Action Day
The planting gun was fired at the weekend for this year’s Amersham tallest sunflower competition.

Sun, 03 May 2026 16:25:41 +0100
Coronation Street viewers call murder reveal ‘a mess’ after Betsy Swain's discovery
After Friday night's (May 1) dramatic episode on Coronation Street, viewers have called the murder reveal a 'mess' while others said it was 'rushed'

Sun, 03 May 2026 16:24:31 +0100
Shoppers 'gutted' as Kellogg's cereal sold at Tesco and Sainsbury's discontinued
Kellogg’s has discontinued a popular breakfast cereal and one shopper said they are "gutted" to see it leave supermarket shelves.

Sun, 03 May 2026 16:17:09 +0100
Who made it through the second Britain's Got Talent semi-final for 2026?
Britain’s Got Talent viewers saw two more acts progress to the final of the show after the second semi-final tonight (May 2).

Sun, 03 May 2026 16:16:24 +0100
SNL UK fans hail ‘best episode of the series’ so far as Sky show 'finds its stride'
SNL UK fans have hailed this weekend's show (May 2) on Sky One, hosted by Amy Lou Wood, as 'best episode of the series yet'

Sun, 03 May 2026 16:15:02 +0100
Are summer holidays at risk from jet fuel crisis? Transport Secretary issues update
Brits going abroad this summer may fear disrupted travel plans amid the jet fuel shortages -Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander issues latest update.

Sun, 03 May 2026 16:10:23 +0100
Spotify rolls out major change this month to help users spot real artists in 'AI era'
Spotify is rolling out a major change for users over the next few weeks - human artists will be given a 'Verified' badge to separate them from AI artists

Sun, 03 May 2026 16:09:51 +0100
Gardener used £1.20 fridge staple hack to save his roses from ‘most serious’ disease
Find out how a gardener used a £1.20 full fat milk hack to save his rose plants from black spot - one of the 'most serious' diseases

Sun, 03 May 2026 16:01:21 +0100
Celebrity Traitors star Miranda Hart teases castle ‘dare’ after fan request
Comedian Miranda Hart could carry out a 'dare' after a fan requested her to feature her iconic galloping move in the Celebrity Traitors castle.

Sun, 03 May 2026 13:21:04 +0100
Lidl customers 'so sad' as supermarket confirms major change to loyalty rewards app
Lidl has announced a major change to its loyalty rewards app from May 5 as Coupon Plus to be replaced by Plus Points - what it means for shoppers

Sun, 03 May 2026 13:14:10 +0100
Brits warned summer flights could change under new UK airline rule to save jet fuel
UK travellers warned their summer flights could change under a new temporary airline rule, as plans to save jet fuel revealed by the government

Sat, 02 May 2026 11:46:41 +0100
ITV bringing back iconic show after 28 years away with popular TV star set to host
ITV is bringing back the iconic Name That Tune gameshow for the first time in over two decades - with Alison Hammond fronting it.

Sat, 02 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Wycombe: Barriers and lights left on busy road when no workers present
Motorists faced delays on Amersham Hill in High Wycombe this week, with concerns raised about roadworks continuing to disrupt traffic even when no workers were present.

Sat, 02 May 2026 16:40:59 +0100
Police dispersal order in place to combat pony and trap racing on A-roads
A police dispersal order is in place on the A40 and the A413 after reports of pony and trap racing near Gerrards Cross

Sat, 02 May 2026 14:26:40 +0100
Bus stop vandalised with white paint as police search for teen
Police are searching for a teen caught on CCTV after an Edgcott bus stop was vandalised with white paint

Sat, 02 May 2026 12:09:31 +0100
Motorcyclist 'seriously injured' in hit-and-run crash
A motorcyclist was hospitalised after a hit-and-run crash in Buckinghamshire

Sat, 02 May 2026 11:36:56 +0100
RECAP: M4 partially closed by car fire
The M4 was partially closed between J8 and J10 following a car fire

Sat, 02 May 2026 11:22:54 +0100
Driver arrested after cocaine found hidden in Coca-Cola can
High Wycombe police arrested an Audi driver after finding cocaine hidden in a Coca-Cola can

Sat, 02 May 2026 15:39:10 +0100
Wycombe's home match against Rotherham halted due to medical emergency
Wycombe Wanderers’ final match of the season against Rotherham United was temporarily suspended due to a medical emergency.

Sat, 02 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Nostalgia - The Tragic story of ArthurTyrwhitt Drake’s fob
Amersham Museum holds around 12,000 items relating to the history of the town and its residents.

Sat, 02 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Luxury Buckinghamshire hotel reaches final of national award
A luxury Buckinghamshire hotel is celebrating after being named a finalist in one of the hospitality sector’s leading marketing awards.

Sat, 02 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Residents praised for embracing food waste recycling
Buckinghamshire council has extended food waste recycling to more than 25,000 flats with communal waste collections across the county between October and March.

Sat, 02 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
This 'beautiful' Buckinghamshire lake has been named among UK's most 'spectacular'
Black Park Lake in Buckinghamshire has been named among UK's most 'spectacular'

Sat, 02 May 2026 11:45:00 +0100
OLD CODGER COLUMN: Cones everywhere across Wycombe, we've had enough
OLD codgers have many tales and this week I write about a "not funny" hoax and cones galore like little daleks across the Wycombe and Beaconsfield districts.

Sat, 02 May 2026 11:06:41 +0100
Hidden pension gap hits mums hardest - but here's how to claim from HMRC
A delay to a system designed to restore lost National Insurance credits has sparked anger, with many mothers still facing gaps in their state pension records.

Sat, 02 May 2026 10:15:42 +0100
Five people arrested by Thames Valley Police officers
Five people have been arrested by Thames Valley Police in just four days amid a major crackdown.

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