Bucks Free Press

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Homeowner ordered to demolish 'dominant' boundary wall built without consent
A Burnham homeowner has been ordered to demolish a “dominant” boundary wall built without planning permission.

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Bucks family share update on two-year-old girl battling cancer as £19k raised
A Marlow family have shared their relief, fear and gratitude to their community after receiving biopsy results for their two-year-old girl with cancer.

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Minister and MP visit Wycombe nursery to announce £200m SEND training fund
Bowerdean Nursery has received a visit from the Minister for Early Education as she announces a £200 million funding package.

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Bucks Photographer raises over £13,300 for hospice with calendar and roadshow
A Wooburn Green photographer's calendar and exhibition roadshow has raised over £13,300 for Thames Hospice in Maidenhead.

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
'A new record' - Over £100,000 raised in 2025 Santa Fun Run in Bucks town
An incredible £106,000 was raised for charity during the 2025 Santa Fun Run in Marlow.

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Beer brewed in Buckinghamshire officially placed in Parliament
Wycombe MP Emma Reynolds has championed a local business by securing a coveted guest ale slot in the House of Commons bar for Marlow’s Rebellion Beer Company’s flagship brew, Rebellion Overthrow. 

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Popular food festival returns to Buckinghamshire town
Numerous diners in South Buckinghamshire will be able march on nine of Marlow’s finest restaurants on April 28 to sample gourmet food on a mystery tour to raise money for charity.

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Bucks MP says every pub in constituency 'collapsing' in 'attack on countryside'
Beaconsfield's MP has called rising business rates on pubs an 'attack on the countryside' during a rural communities debate in parliament.

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Residents 'appalled' by decision to approved hundreds of new homes at Gomm Valley
Campaigners and residents have said they are “appalled” after councillors approved controversial plans for hundreds of new homes at Gomm Valley.

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 15:35:00 +0000
Royal visit to Thames Valley Air Ambulance after busiest ever year
The Duchess of Edinburgh has visited the Stokenchurch headquarters of Thames Valley Air Ambulance following its busiest year.

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 15:12:06 +0000
Historic Bucks pub put on the market for £2.6 million
A Bucks pub dating back to the Stuart period has been put on the market for more than £2.6 million.

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 14:56:19 +0000
Bucks woman arrested after 'unexplained death' of man in eighties
An Aylesbury woman has been arrested following the 'unexplained death' of a man in his eighties.

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 12:30:00 +0000
Amazon fulfilment centre in Bucks with 590 employees closure plan
Online giant Amazon is planning to close one of its fulfilment centres, offering workers in Milton Keynes the chance to transfer to another site.

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 17:44:07 +0000
Woman hospitalised and labrador injured after 'dangerous dog' attack on canal path
A woman has been hospitalised after she was attacked by a staffie while walking her dog.

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 07:43:48 +0000
Expect 'heavy rain' and possible flooding today, Met Office warns
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for heavy rainfall and possible flooding across the South East of England

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Full A&E for Wycombe Hospital still not on the cards as redevelopment begins
A full accident and emergency department is still not on the cards for Wycombe Hospital, despite continued calls from residents.

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 17:32:01 +0000
Firefighters from four stations tackle early morning blaze at house
Numerous fire engines rushed to a house just outside High Wycombe due to a fire.

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 13:56:36 +0000
Wycombe Christmas panto raised £14k for charity to help families facing hardship
Wycombe's Christmas pantomime has raised £14,000 for charity to help those facing financial hardship.

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 10:42:46 +0000
'A great shock' - Reaction as body of woman is found in river
A Datchet councillor has passed on his condolences and well wishes to the family of a woman who was found dead in the village’s stretch of the River Jubilee.

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Thief who stole medication and electronics worth £600 among those sentenced at court
A High Wycombe thief who stole medication and electronics worth £600 is among those who have been sentenced at the magistrates' court.

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Family photographer from Bucks town named in international top ten list
A Marlow photographer has been named top 10 Family photographers in the world by Fearless Photographers, a worldwide photography directory.

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 14:05:50 +0000
Historic High Wycombe council offices put on market despite pleas
High Wycombe’s historic council offices have been put on the market, opening the door to a major redevelopment of one of the town centre’s most prominent sites.

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 09:09:00 +0000
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Wed, 14 Jan 2026 12:43:36 +0000
Homeowner ordered to demolish unauthorised fence in enforcement notice
A Chalfont St Peter homeowner has been ordered to demolish a wall and gate built without planning permission.

Wed, 14 Jan 2026 00:38:00 +0000
Residents launch petition for free outdoor gym to improve fitness for all
Residents in Amersham have launched a petition calling for a free outdoor gym in the town, arguing that the cost of existing facilities puts regular exercise out of reach for many people.

Wed, 14 Jan 2026 19:50:58 +0000
Search continues for missing Bucks-linked woman after Lidl sighting
A search continues for a missing Beaconsfield-linked woman as police reissue an urgent appeal.

Wed, 14 Jan 2026 18:53:29 +0000
Duchess of Edinburgh visits England Hockey site in Bucks
The Duchess of Edinburgh showed off her hockey skills as she met the England Hockey teams in Bisham Abbey Marlow.

Wed, 14 Jan 2026 14:52:02 +0000
Call for unlicenced gambling sites action after 'brave and loving' man's death
A call for action has been made after an inquest into the death of a 'brave and loving' Wendover man Ollie Long.

Wed, 14 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Business owner: “It’s about raising more tax from a group small enough to ignore.”
A Bourne End shop owner has warned that soaring business rates could force independent retailers off the high street after his bill is set to rise fourfold in just three years.

Wed, 14 Jan 2026 16:00:00 +0000
Meet the High Wycombe cleaning business that has gone viral on social media
Online videos of a new High Wycombe business showcasing their talents have gone viral.

Wed, 14 Jan 2026 13:49:55 +0000
Bucks branch of franchise restaurant to remain open despite entering administration
High Wycombe’s TGI Fridays branch will remain open despite the business entering into administration.

Wed, 14 Jan 2026 11:35:07 +0000
Popular Buckinghamshire pub gets new hygiene score
A High Wycombe pub has passed its most recent hygiene inspection.

Wed, 14 Jan 2026 08:26:19 +0000
'Not everyone will be happy' - Cars taken off the road for parking offences
Several cars have been reported and seized by the police for illegally parking in High Wycombe.

Wed, 14 Jan 2026 07:58:46 +0000
Man, 46, apprehended in connection of Buckinghamshire murder from nearly 20 years ago
A man has been arrested in connection with a Buckinghamshire murder that occurred nearly 20 years ago.

Wed, 14 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
New Boots hearing clinic opens in shopping centre in Buckinghamshire town
A new Boots hearing clinic has opened in High Wycombe.

Wed, 14 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
'The pavements are not safe' - Concerns after people seen slipping on Wycombe street
A shop manager has described a street in High Wycombe as an ‘ice rink’ as several pedestrians, as well as one member of his staff, have suffered injuries from falling over in the icy conditions.

Wed, 14 Jan 2026 13:02:47 +0000
High Wycombe pizza takeaway plans to extend opening hours until 2am
Fireaway Pizza, High Wycombe pizza takeaway has applied to extend its opening hours until 2am.

Wed, 14 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Six-bedroom detached house set over four floors for sale in Penn
A six-bedroom detached house measuring more than 7,000 square feet is listed for sale on Manor Road, Penn, for £2,350,000

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 16:05:56 +0000
Council tax precept in High Wycombe could be frozen or cut next year
The council tax precept paid by High Wycombe residents for local services could be cut or frozen next year under draft budget plans.

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Plans progressing for James Corden to move to new home in Berkshire
Plans are still in the works for TV celebrity James Corden's brand new home in Berkshire three years after an application was approved in January 2023.

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 12:31:42 +0000
Marlow chapel could be demolished or refurbished under new plans by council
A century-old chapel at Marlow Cemetery could be demolished or brought back into use under plans now being considered by town councillors.

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Three year groups forced to relocate after school pipe burst damage
West Wycombe School has lost 'vital resources' after a pipe burst, forcing three year groups of students to leave their usual classes.

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 16:25:22 +0000
High Wycombe traffic after 'four or five cars' involved in crash on major road
Motorists are facing long delays around High Wycombe after multiple vehicles were involved in a crash on London Road

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 16:00:00 +0000
Thames Valley Police commissioner 'appalled' by gov funding decision
The commissioner said he is 'appalled' by the situation, and that TVP have only been allocated funding for four additional police officers

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 19:13:01 +0000
Witnesses encouraged to come forward following car crash near high street
A car has been involved in a crash in Marlow.

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 16:52:00 +0000
Body of woman in her 60s recovered from river
The body of a woman in her 60s has been recovered from a river near the Buckinghamshire Berkshire border, Thames Valley Police has confirmed.

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 12:29:08 +0000
Pub managers thank staff and customers as they say goodbye to business
The managers of a Buckinghamshire pub have said an emotional goodbye with a night of celebration.

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 10:59:41 +0000
Fines issued for speeding and illegal parking in Buckinghamshire town
Numerous motorists were given fines across High Wycombe for speeding and parking offences.

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 07:43:09 +0000
'Surreal moment' - Watch as Bucks rowers encounter whale in the Atlantic Ocean
Incredible footage shows a team of rowers, with two hailing from Buckinghamshire, coming face to face with whales in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean.

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 07:20:01 +0000
Man arrested and charged for allegedly stealing Pokémon cards from Bucks supermarket
A man has been arrested and charged on suspicion of shoplifting several Pokémon cards in Buckinghamshire.

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