Bucks Free Press
Mon, 20 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100Man caught with XL Bully among cases at court as dog could be put down
A man who was caught with an XL Bully in Marlow is among those who have been sentenced at High Wycombe Magistrates' Court.
Mon, 20 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100Bucks mayor takes on daily walking challenge to raise money for charity
Councillor Muryel Boulay began the challenge on April 9 after a planned sponsored walk was cancelled.
Mon, 20 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100Buckinghamshire film studio wins national award for sustainable travel
Buckinghamshire studio Pinewood Studios has won a national award for its commitment to sustainable transport.
Mon, 20 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100High Wycombe salon celebrates its first anniversary
High Wycombe salon, The Village Massage and Nails, located at Hughenden Gardens retirement village, has marked one year of business.
Mon, 20 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100Latest planning applications in Buckinghamshire
Below is a summary of all the most recent planning applications considered by Buckinghamshire Council.
Mon, 20 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100Buckinghamshire New University marks ten-year milestone
A university is marking 10 years of championing business success.
Mon, 20 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100Award-winning author launches new superhero children's book
Gerrards Cross-based Rashmi Sirdeshpande is launching her new picture book, Super Uma! this month.
Mon, 20 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100Early history of motorised vehicles used by the Buckinghamshire Police
A few weeks ago, I showed a picture of 12 open motor vehicles, and a motor cycle, all lined up to have their photograph taken. Each had a police officer standing beside it, the group were identified as the recently formed first Bucks Constabulary Mot...
Mon, 20 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100School reveals new sports facility for community use
Dair House School has unveiled new 2G astroturf, suitable for football, hockey, netball, and tennis.
Mon, 20 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100Schoolchildren scoop top prizes in painting competition
Ellie Hutchison, 10, and Harper O’Driscoll Dommett, 11, impressed judges at The Arts Society Chiltern & Chalfont’s Young Arts Painting Competition 2026.
Mon, 20 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100New family hub to open under council's Best Start in Life plan
Elmhurst Family Centre in Aylesbury has been designated as Buckinghamshire’s first Best Start Family Hub.
Mon, 20 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100The story of two overseas nurses who came to Amersham to work
This week’s article tells the story of two nurses who worked at Amersham hospital during WWII and the 1960s. Today, Amersham Hospital is a large community hospital which provides a range of out-patient clinics, imaging services and therapies. Howev...
Mon, 20 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100Historic Buckinghamshire house launches talks series to mark major anniversary
A historic house is launching a special lecture series to commemorate a major architectural anniversary.
Mon, 20 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100Young people to perform in The Addams Family at The Elgiva
RARE Productions, a youth musical theatre company, is bringing their latest show to The Elgiva in Chesham.
Mon, 20 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100Property with private paddock for sale for nearly £1.5m
Described as ‘an exceptional and versatile family home’, the property, on School Lane, Penn Street, Amersham, offers five bedrooms and is arranged over three floors.
Mon, 20 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100Universal Credit, Child Benefit and State Pension payment dates for May 2026
DWP benefits, pensions and Child Benefit could all be paid earlier than usual next month due to two upcoming bank holidays, on May 4 and May 25.
Mon, 20 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100Lakeland's 'secret' page packed with staples you'll never want to live without
Discover the hidden Lakeland Loves page shoppers swear by - packed with best-selling cleaning, kitchen and household essentials people buy again and again.
Mon, 20 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100Two benefits closing as 1.9m moved to Universal Credit
DWP confirms benefit closures with deadlines extended. See if your payments are affected and what you need to do.
Mon, 20 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100Fears of fresh benefit cuts after minister says 'it's got to come from somewhere'
Charities warn disabled people face “harmful” cuts after government bluntly signals welfare crackdown in radio interview.
Sun, 19 Apr 2026 10:38:57 +0100'Kind, caring' student suffered head injury in fatal motorcycle crash, inquest told
A student who was killed in a motorcycle crash near Beaconsfield died as a result of a head injury, an inquest opening has heard.
Sun, 19 Apr 2026 20:15:20 +0100Major delays on M40 near High Wycombe after multi-vehicle crash closes lanes
Motorists are facing major delays on the M40 near High Wycombe after a multi-vehicle crash
Sun, 19 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100Deer warning on rural roads after inquest into fatal crash
The director of a garage has warned about the dangers of deer on rural roads after an inquest into a fatal crash with a deer concluded.
Sun, 19 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100Fire service will 'aim to retain people' as engines scrapped and fire stations close
BFRS has said it will 'retain people wherever possible' as fire Stokenchurch and Great Missenden station closures begin.
Sun, 19 Apr 2026 17:45:59 +0100Man found with stab wounds after report of balaclava group putting person in vehicle
A man has been found with stab wounds after reports of a group of people wearing balaclavas putting a person in a vehicle.
Sun, 19 Apr 2026 15:05:29 +0100Man charged with rape after incident in Bucks town
A man has been charged with rape following an incident in a Buckinghamshire town.
Sun, 19 Apr 2026 13:58:31 +0100Over 200 cars expected as popular motor show returns to Bucks town centre
The Chesham Motor Show will return to Buckinghamshire with more than 200 vehicles expected along the High Street and in Lowndes Park.
Sun, 19 Apr 2026 18:24:36 +0100Gas and electricity isolated as firefighters respond to blaze in bedroom
Gas and electricity supply was isolated by firefighters after a fire broke out in a ground-floor bedroom.
Sun, 19 Apr 2026 15:34:26 +0100Busy road was closed off by police after crash saw person injured
A road was closed by police after a person was injured in a crash near High Wycombe.
Sun, 19 Apr 2026 14:46:44 +0100Plans revealed for up to 150 new homes on fields and woodland
Plans have been revealed to build up to 150 new homes in an area of fields and woodland.
Sun, 19 Apr 2026 15:23:08 +0100Car destroyed and another damaged after blaze on busy town road
One car has been destroyed and another has been damaged after a fire on a busy town road.
Sun, 19 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100Planning round up: Wycombe nail tec plans and Chesham flat conversion approved
Plans to use part of a house in Wycombe for nail technician services have been withdrawn.
Sun, 19 Apr 2026 13:19:46 +0100Drivers warned of delays as roadworks take place across Buckinghamshire
Motorists have been warned as roadworks take place across Buckinghamshire over the next week.
Sun, 19 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100Care home manager to take on London to Brighton cycle challenge
Chalfont Lodge manager Raj Boodhoo will ride the 54-mile London to Brighton cycle race on June 21 to raise funds for the British Heart Foundation (BHF).
Sun, 19 Apr 2026 19:28:45 +0100Police issue warning after stolen car bought on Facebook marketplace
Thames Valley Police said the buyer was left without the car and without the money they paid for it when the scam was discovered.
Sun, 19 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100Greg Smith MP: 'Dark clouds continue to form over our economy'
As I write this month's column, the sun has finally come out, and Spring has well and truly arrived. I hope everyone across Mid Buckinghamshire enjoyed a restful Easter and is ready for the stretch through to summer.
Sun, 19 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100Popular comedian brings new show to Wycombe Swan
The Pub Landlord is heading back out on the road, stopping off in Wycombe.
Sun, 19 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100New exhibition at Waddesdon Manor to open this April
A new permanent exhibition at Waddesdon Manor will soon be open to the public.
Sun, 19 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100Miracle piglet brings hope to Bucks farm after siblings lost in storm
The newborn, named Star, was the sole survivor of seven piglets born in severe weather at Kew Little Pigs Farm in Amersham, Buckinghamshire, on March 12.
Sun, 19 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100Seven-bedroom farmhouse with a pool on sale for £8,250,000
Blueys Farmhouse, located on Frieth Road in Marlow, is listed for sale at £8,250,000.
Sun, 19 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +010033,000 motorists have driving licences revoked for one particular reason
Nearly 33,000 British motorists have had their licences revoked or applications refused in the last four years after failing to meet legal eyesight standards.
Sun, 19 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100Martin Lewis warns car insurance prices set to rise again
Drivers are being warned after Martin Lewis revealed a little-known car insurance rule that means cheaper deals online may not apply to your renewal.
Sun, 19 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100UK driving licence rule change 'under review' after petition with 11,000+ signatures
The Department for Transport (DfT) has responded to calls to make a change to all standard driving licences in the UK.
Sun, 19 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100Are all-inclusive holidays worth it? I went to Crete to find out – 3 things I learned
Are all-inclusive holidays "worth it"? I visited Mirabello Bay Luxury Resort in Crete to find out, and these are the things I learnt.
Sun, 19 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100Aldi, Tesco, Sainsbury's and other UK supermarkets issue 'Do not eat' recalls
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has issued several “do not eat” warnings on food sold at major UK supermarkets including Aldi, Tesco, Sainsbury’s and Morrisons
Sat, 18 Apr 2026 19:27:02 +0100Police cordon off area outside High Wycombe train station
An area outside High Wycombe train station has been cordoned off by police.
Sat, 18 Apr 2026 16:00:00 +0100Developers must pay close to £160k for healthcare as 65 homes on farmland approved
Developers will pay close to £160,000 towards healthcare facilities as 65 homes on Stokenchurch farmland receive formal approval despite community objections.
Sat, 18 Apr 2026 11:54:32 +0100Suspected cocaine dealer arrest after police search Ford Focus on Bucks A-road
A suspected cocaine dealer has been arrested after police searched a Silver Ford Focus on a A41 Aylesbury.
Sat, 18 Apr 2026 11:42:58 +0100Man arrested after police chase BMW through multiple Bucks towns
A man has been arrested after a black BMW 3 Series convertible was chased through High Wycombe, Stokenchurch, Hambledon and Marlow.
Sat, 18 Apr 2026 10:58:57 +0100Plans withdrawn for changes to former mansion of Bucks-born three-time Oscar winner
Plans for changes to the former Hambleden, Bucks mansion of a three-time Oscar winner have been withdrawn.
Sat, 18 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100Tennis club that was on the brink of closure has been refused funding for lighting
A growing tennis and pickleball club that was on the brink of closure has been refused funding by councillors