Bucks Free Press

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
'Don't be a d***' - The advice given to Tom Kerridge before TV fame
Tom Kerridge has revealed the blunt four-word warning his wife gave him before he appeared on the BBC show that helped launch his television career.

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Pub explains circumstances behind one-star hygiene rating
The King's Head in Little Marlow has spoken out after being handed a one-star food hygiene rating, saying it was "naturally disappointed" with the result and explaining the circumstances surrounding the inspection.

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Nostalgia: The building that watched a village grow and grow and grow
TWO hundred years of paper makers, mill owners and an independent Victorian businesswoman – this story of one of Flackwell Heath’s oldest buildings has been researched by Darla Bante of the Flackwell Heath & Loudwater Local History Group, as ...

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Marlow Bridge: The bridge which helped shape town
Recently, Marlow Society organised its inaugural Commemorative Plaques of Marlow walk, celebrating some of the people, places and events that have helped shape the town.

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Eligible students can now book free MenB vaccinations online
The expanded service aims to protect more students from meningitis before they begin university or further education.

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
High Wycombe one-bed home on sale for £220k with no chain
A one-bedroom end-of-terrace house located on Park View Court, Eaton Avenue, in High Wycombe is listed at £220,000.

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
New 24-hour CPR event coming to Bucks and Berks
South Central Ambulance Service is inviting teams to take part in a 24-hour CPR awareness marathon across Reading, Oxford and Buckinghamshire.

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 10:01:41 +0100
Gardeners urged to complete 5 tasks in September before it's too late
As September arrives, gardeners are advised to complete a number of tasks to help prepare for the colder months of winter

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 09:38:16 +0100
World-famous furniture firm slashes prices on hundreds of products in 22 stores
IKEA's New Lower Prices scheme has been introduced at its 22 UK stores, which applies to plenty of furniture items

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 09:36:14 +0100
Restaurant launches secret menu for 3 items diners can try in its 145 UK venues
Wagamama has unveiled a secret menu hack that diners can add to three of its items

Sun, 30 Aug 2026 21:28:49 +0100
Major road in town centre closed due to fire
Emergency services were called to a busy street in Aylesbury Town Centre following reports of a fire.

Sun, 30 Aug 2026 17:58:53 +0100
Old photos: Looking back at the community life in this Buckinghamshire village
THE main nostalgia article traces the history of a building in the village of Flackwell Heath which is now divided into three dwellings, and its inhabitants, over the last 200 years.

Sun, 30 Aug 2026 17:48:33 +0100
History: Story of Brazil’s Sausages & Pies and the Ford Model T delivery van
Founded just after WWI, Brazil’s Sausages & Pies was one of Amersham’s largest employers by the 1930s with a fleet of 10 delivery vans and a six-ton lorry which was used to bring carcases of meat down from Smithfield. One of these early deliv...

Sun, 30 Aug 2026 15:22:50 +0100
M40 crash causes 40-minute delays near Buckinghamshire-Oxfordshire border
Motorists faced lengthy delays on the M40 after a crash near the Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire border.

Sun, 30 Aug 2026 11:21:35 +0100
High Wycombe rapper disappointed after set at Reading Festival is cancelled
Multi-award winning rapper Skepta has spoken of his disappointment after crowd safety concerns led to the cancellation of a planned performance at Reading Festival.

Sun, 30 Aug 2026 10:16:44 +0100
High Wycombe's Caribbean community unites for cricket celebration
High Wycombe's strong Caribbean links were on full display as members of the Barbadian and Vincentian communities came together for a day of cricket, culture and celebration.

Sun, 30 Aug 2026 09:16:54 +0100
PC Andrew Harper's killers will NOT be released early under new prison scheme
Thames Valley Police has welcomed confirmation that the killers of PC Andrew Harper will not be released early under changes to a controversial prison release scheme.

Sun, 30 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Tom Kerridge reveals what will never appear on menus at his Marlow restaurants
Tom Kerridge has revealed there is one type of food diners will never find at his Marlow restaurants.

Sun, 30 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Popular country pub receives low score after failing hygiene inspection
A popular country pub has been handed a low food hygiene rating following its latest inspection.

Sun, 30 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
The beautiful Bucks buildings that wouldn't be given planning permission today
Take a look around. There are some wonderful buildings near to where we live.

Sun, 30 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
In the frame: nature in action across the county as summer draws to a close
AFTER multiple heatwaves and a scorching summer unlike anything most of us have ever encountered, it appears summer is finally drawing to a close.

Sun, 30 Aug 2026 06:00:00 +0100
How a High Wycombe care home helped keep army veteran with beloved dog
Staff at the Royal Star & Garter care home in High Wycombe have stepped in to ensure a resident is not separated from his beloved dog.

Sun, 30 Aug 2026 05:22:00 +0100
Buckinghamshire school to mark 70th anniversary with music-filled festival
The Misbourne secondary school is marking its 70th anniversary with a music-filled festival.

Sun, 30 Aug 2026 05:03:00 +0100
Aldi reveals its bank holiday opening hours in Buckinghamshire
Aldi has announced its opening hours for Buckinghamshire over the upcoming August bank holiday.

Sun, 30 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Inside £1.25m six-bedroom family home for sale
A six-bedroom detached home near High Wycombe, featuring more than 4,500 sq ft of accommodation, is on the market for £1.25 million.

Sun, 30 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0100
Why Slough has been named 'one of UK's riskiest places to buy a home'
The SL postcode area, including Slough and Windsor, has been named one of the UK’s riskiest places to buy a home.

Sun, 30 Aug 2026 19:00:00 +0100
Dirty Dancing UK tour opens at Milton Keynes Theatre
Dirty Dancing – The Classic Story on Stage will begin its UK and Ireland tour at Milton Keynes Theatre.

Sun, 30 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
High Wycombe two-bed flat offered on shared ownership for £88k
A two-bedroom flat in Buckinghamshire is listed at £86,000 for a 40 per cent share.

Sun, 30 Aug 2026 13:19:23 +0100
World-famous ITV series set 'to return' after 7 years with brand new format
The X Factor is set to finally return to ITV after seven years, as reports suggest bosses have discussed bringing it back.

Sun, 30 Aug 2026 13:12:25 +0100
Cleaning expert reveals 65p bicarbonate hack to revive stained Tupperware
A cleaning expert has revealed a 65p hack for tackling stubborn stains on Tupperware.

Sun, 30 Aug 2026 13:11:34 +0100
The hidden boiler setting that could save you money without sacrificing heat
A simple tweak to your boiler could cut gas bills by nearly 10% without leaving you in the cold, according to experts.

Sun, 30 Aug 2026 12:56:46 +0100
Trigger Point full cast list for series 4 of ITV drama starring Vicky McClure
Vicky McClure is back as Lana Washington for series four of Trigger Point, which will be airing on ITV

Sun, 30 Aug 2026 12:40:01 +0100
The little-known law that means you can't refuse a neighbours access to your land
A little-known law could force homeowners to allow neighbours access to their land.

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 16:00:00 +0100
Tom Kerridge reveals he has 'no pension' despite building restaurant empire
Celebrity chef Tom Kerridge has revealed he has no pension despite building one of Britain's most successful restaurant businesses in Marlow.

Sat, 29 Aug 2026 13:06:09 +0100
Major delays on M40 due to car crash as one lane is closed
Hello and welcome to our live blog. A car crash has caused delays along the M40 on the Oxfordshire/Buckinghamshire border. We will bring you more on this as we get it.

Sat, 29 Aug 2026 12:15:39 +0100
Councillor praises residents after residential street hit by sudden flood
Residents on a Downley street joined forces to tackle significant flooding after torrential rain left parts of Garratts Way under water on Thursday afternoon.

Sat, 29 Aug 2026 10:22:52 +0100
Teacher banned from classroom after sending explicit Snapchat images to teenager
A primary school teacher has been banned from teaching after a misconduct panel found he sent sexually explicit images to a 15-year-old boy on Snapchat.

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 19:05:00 +0100
Philadelphia soul legends set to perform in Aylesbury
Soul legends The Stylistics will perform at Aylesbury Waterside Theatre in November.

Sat, 29 Aug 2026 19:05:00 +0100
Musical comedy based on Robin Williams film coming to Milton Keynes Theatre
Mrs. Doubtfire, the musical comedy, is heading to Milton Keynes Theatre as part of its first UK and Ireland tour.

Sat, 29 Aug 2026 19:00:00 +0100
Amersham poet turns painful coming-out journey into message of hope
Amersham poet myndstate has partnered with LGBTQ+ youth charity The Proud Trust to support its new national awareness campaign.

Sat, 29 Aug 2026 11:27:00 +0100
New disabled parking and yellow lines planned for Bucks village
A NEW disabled parking bay and double yellow lines could be introduced in Chalfont St Giles under proposed changes to parking restrictions.

Sat, 29 Aug 2026 11:10:29 +0100
Thousands join call to raise HMRC tax free Personal Allowance to £18,000
A petition calling for the £12,570 Personal Allowance to rise to £18,000 has attracted nearly 65,000 signatures.

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.

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