Bucks Free Press

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
'Patient safety' and green belt objections to 317-home business park redevelopment
Objections, including have been raised against plans to build 317 homes in a business park redevelopment into the green belt Stoke Poges.

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Six wildlife photos readers can't stop talking about - which one is your favourite?
For this week's Camera Club page, we have chosen more of your perfect photos of the wildlife in the area.

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Proposed developments in Bucks include HMO and 80-home scheme
HERE are the latest planning applications submitted to Buckinghamshire Council

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Home salon named finalist in five hair and beauty award categories
Shan’s Salon has announced it has been selected as a finalist in five categories at The UK Hair and Beauty Awards 2026.

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Man with 'flagrant disregard for people and property' damaged hospital wall
A man with a 'flagrant disregard for people and their property' has been jailed after damaging a wall belonging to Stoke Mandeville Hospital.

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Meet Quassi: the tiny Shetland foal stealing hearts at a family farm
Buckinghamshire's Odds Farm Park has welcomed a new arrival to its popular attraction.

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Success for guide dogs event at The Walnut Tree, Bourne End
A charity guide dog event has been hailed as a success with stalls, a raffle and auction all taking place.

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
He began as a brewer and ended up reshaping a town — the surprising legacy of one man
ON Marlow’s busy High Street in the late eighteenth century, the smell of malt, hops, and brewing ale would have been part of everyday life. Brewing was not a quaint sideline or local curiosity. It was a serious trade, tied to farming, transport, e...

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Fawlty Towers – The Play comes to Milton Keynes Theatre – how to get tickets
John Cleese’s riotous comedy is heading to the stage.

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Beaconsfield Edwardian house with annexe on market for £2,295,000
A Beaconsfield property on Ledborough Lane is on sale for £2,295,000.

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
'Concern' for Wycombe Rye Lido's future after operators enter administration
There is 'concern' for the future of the Wycombe Rye Lido after its operators Fusion Lifestyle entered administration this week.

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 17:05:14 +0100
Police seize car carrying four people
A car carrying four people was seized at Cherwell Services after being found without insurance.

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 16:09:28 +0100
Marlow being considered for new M&S location
Marlow has been included in a list of places Marks & Spencer is considering for new and renewed food stores.

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 12:54:36 +0100
Police issue warning after two cars stolen in Bucks
Police have issued a warning after two cars were stolen in Marlow.

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
High Wycombe uninsured driver ordered to pay more than £600
An uninsured driver has been ordered to pay more than £600 after getting caught in High Wycombe.

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Buckinghamshire county town named among England's 10 most underrated - This is why
Aylesbury has been named among England's 10 most underrated county towns in a list by The Telegraph.

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Primary schools across South Bucks recognised for work with parents
A group of primary schools around High Wycombe has been recognised for its work with parents after achieving a national accreditation for parent engagement.

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
'I couldn't believe it': teen celebrates after receiving offer from Cambridge
A Bucks schoolgirl is celebrating after receiving an offer to study at the University of Cambridge.

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
National Trust sites where you can see spectacular bluebell displays this spring
A carpet of blue is set to return this spring

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Family fun with Easter crafts at Bucks town spring festival
There was family fun at a Marlow Spring Festival with an artisan market, Easter crafts and a pop-up trail.

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Families and bands take to the stage at monthly Wycombe Sunday Jam
Bands and families took to the stage at Wycombe Ats Centre's monthly Sunday Jam this week.

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Museum exhibition explores why people settled in town for more than 2,000 years
Amersham Museum’s current temporary exhibition, Destination Amersham, explores why people have settled here for over 2,000 years.

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Pantomime awards announce line-up for glittering 2026 ceremony
Tickets are now on sale for one of the most glittering nights in UK theatre

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Equestrian property in Buckinghamshire village listed for £1.5m
A COUNTRY property with top-tier equestrian facilities is now on the market

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Major dance thriller brought back for first tour in over a decade
A major dance thriller is set to return to the stage as part of a 2026 UK tour

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Beaconsfield home in ‘golden triangle’ area for sale for £3,750,000
A Beaconsfield home on Gregories Road is for sale at £3,750,000.

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 18:37:03 +0100
Brits warned as costs of Easter staple sold in UK supermarkets soar in last 3 years
New analysis reveals that climate change has added £168 to the lamb bill of households that eat lamb regularly over the past three years.

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 18:35:58 +0100
Royal Mint reveals the 18 rarest Queen Elizabeth II coins still in circulation
These are the rare coins to look out for in your change, including a coveted Kew Gardens 50p and a selection of special alphabet 10p coins

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 18:35:19 +0100
Starbucks UK expansion premises 75 new stores in 2025 and 500 in 5 years
Starbucks is expanding in the UK, with 75 new stores opening this year and over 500 planned in the next five years

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 18:33:19 +0100
Millions of UK motorists issued speed camera warning over the Easter Bank Holiday
Millions of UK motorists are being warned of an increased risk of penalties this weekend.

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 18:30:23 +0100
Center Parcs ditches extremely popular family service at all UK holiday parks
A popular service at Center Parcs is about to be axed – and it’s going to make life trickier for parents.

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 18:28:14 +0100
When will Storm Dave hit the UK? Most affected areas with heavy snow and strong winds
Storm Dave is set to batter the UK across the Easter weekend with some parts of the UK affected more than others - here are the Met Office's predictions.

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 16:49:20 +0100
How to track Storm Dave as heavy snow and strong winds to hit UK this weekend
Parts of the UK will be hit by Storm Dave this weekend - here's how you can track the storm's location and severity.

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 16:48:32 +0100
When does I'm A Celebrity South Africa start? Lineup and how to watch series 2
I’m A Celebrity South Africa is back on our screens soon - here's how you can watch series two.

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 16:39:31 +0100
DWP State Pension Age change hits this week - and it could leave thousands struggling
A major change to the UK state pension is arriving within days, and experts warn many people may not be ready for the financial impact.

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 16:18:25 +0100
Millions risk missing this HMRC tax deadline – have you checked yours?
Time is running out to use your tax-free allowances. Experts reveal what you should do now to protect your money.

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 13:19:02 +0100
Aldi to look at 'damaging' packaging of children's product after customer complaint
The complaint said that the Aldi packaging could be potentially "damaging" for children

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 12:38:24 +0100
Nationwide new deals could add £347 cash to your account this year - here's how
Nationwide Building Society is launching new higher-rate ISAs but the housing market could soon feel the impact of global turmoil.

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 12:27:48 +0100
Fire TV Stick users left confused as 'random app' appears on device
An expert claims the app has been automatically installed onto your Fire Stick by Amazon themselves

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 12:25:56 +0100
Is it illegal to pick flowers in the UK? Law expert issues warning
Flower picking is covered under two acts of legislation: Under s4(3) of the Theft Act 1968; and The Wildlife and Countryside Act of 1981.

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 12:22:56 +0100
DVLA warning to drivers aged over 70 as they risk not being allowed to drive
The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DLVA) issued an alert to older drivers on social media.

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 11:57:46 +0100
Lakeland’s huge Easter sale is live - these are the deals people are rushing to buy
Lakeland is offering up to 25% off popular kitchen appliances including air fryers, slow cookers and stand mixers.

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 12:30:00 +0100
Section of Wycombe hotel set to be turned into six-bed HMO despite objections
A section of High Wycombe Clifton Lodge hotel is set to become an HMO after plans were approved by Bucks Council despite objections.

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Bucks Council permanently axes pedestrian only zone despite over 1k objections
Bucks Council has approved plans to permanently end 24-hour pedestrian-only zones in Chesham despite over 1000 objections to each of its proposals.

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Video shows what two Bucks towns could look like after a zombie apocalypse
A Facebook page that has shown what certain towns in UK would look like after a zombie apocalypse has made a video about High Wycombe.

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Housing association's tenant-led projects to bring fresh life to neighbourhoods
A series of tenant‑driven improvement projects is bringing fresh colour and life to neighbourhoods across High Wycombe, thanks to Red Kite Community Housing’s focus on community pride.

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 03:00:00 +0100
Comedian and musician backs Bucks bid for 2028 Town of Culture Award
Taskmaster creator and Chesham resident Alex Horne has backed the town’s official bid to become the UK Town of Culture 2028, as community leaders submit their application and wait to hear whether they have made it through to the next round.

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 03:00:00 +0100
PAPER PREVIEW: Worries over Wycombe Lido as company goes into administration
This week's Bucks Free Press is out on newsstands now - packed with dozens of local stories you won't be able to read anywhere else.

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 16:03:32 +0100
Bucks road works taking place this week as traffic increases over bank holiday
Roadworks are taking place across Buckinghamshire over the easter period, residents have been warned.

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Inquest due for motorcyclist who died after hitting a deer
An inquest is due to be held next week for a motorcyclist who died in hospital after hitting a deer on a rural road.

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