Bucks Free Press

Sun, 05 Jul 2026 09:42:45 +0100
Several injured in large fight outside High Street village pub
Several people suffered injuries after a ‘large fight’ took place outside of a village pub.

Sun, 05 Jul 2026 09:18:13 +0100
Secondary school pupils raise over £400 for charity at summer fair
A summer fair has raised more than £400 for charity.

Sun, 05 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
GoFundMe for Bucks New Uni student who died in tragic driveway accident nears target
A fundraising appeal launched in memory of a Buckinghamshire New University student who died after being crushed by her own car is closing in on its target – despite not receiving a donation for more than two months.

Sun, 05 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Ex-Bucks New Unit student releases second book in sci-fi trilogy
A former Buckinghamshire New University student is preparing to release the second book in his science fiction trilogy inspired by his experiences of dyslexia and work in primary education.

Sun, 05 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Beaconsfield four-bed in New Town on sale for £1,050,000
A four-bedroom end of terrace house is on the market for £1,050,000.

Sun, 05 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Buckinghamshire teacher wins £25k to help develop 'escape rooms' app for students
A teacher from High Wycombe has developed a 'escape room' app to help students learn after winning funds from a national competition.

Sun, 05 Jul 2026 09:25:28 +0100
McDonald's to axe 'ultimate' £3.69 item from UK menus in the coming days
McDonald's is set to axe its Vanilla Matcha Frappé from UK menus on July 13.

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Homeowner ordered to demolish 'unsympathetic' Buckinghamshire building
A Marlow homeowner has been ordered to demolish an “unsympathetic” building that was built without planning permission.

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
5 places in High Wycombe to watch England vs Mexico
England are set to face Mexico on Monday, listed below are five pubs you can watch the game at.

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 16:44:30 +0100
Marlow Nostalgia: A much clearer look at that famous 1831 map
Michael Eagleton first published this article exactly ten years ago, when he wrote “Well, it has only become famous since a section of it was printed in this column around two (now 12) years ago.

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 16:38:42 +0100
Bradenham – the unspoiled village with 18 listed buildings
This week we continue our series of articles which consider the history of the local villages and take a look at Bradenham.

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 16:36:21 +0100
Nostalgia: Some of the links between Buckinghamshire and USA
THE American Declaration of Independence was signed 250 years ago on July 4, 1776. Although across the other side of the Atlantic, our area has many links with the USA. This article explains some of them.

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 14:31:02 +0100
The actor with Buckinghamshire links who attended Taylor Swift's £20million wedding
Hollywood star Hugh Grant was among the A-list guests at the wedding of pop superstar Taylor Swift and NFL player Travis Kelce in New York on Friday, July 3.

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 12:00:49 +0100
Keir Starmer says decision to quit as PM came during stay at Chequers
Sir Keir Starmer has revealed he decided to step down as Prime Minister while staying with his family at Chequers, Buckinghamshire's historic country retreat for serving prime ministers.

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Joy Morrissey MP: 'Confidence in the Government has collapsed'
With summer in full swing, I hope residents across Beaconsfield, Marlow and the South Bucks villages have been enjoying the sunshine and taking advantage of everything our local communities have to offer, writes the Conservative MP for Beaconsfield ...

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Council responds to concerns over 'completely overgrown' Bucks cemetery
A parish council has responded after residents raised concerns that parts of a Buckinghamshire cemetery had become overgrown and difficult to access.

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 12:30:00 +0100
Thames Hospice opens larger charity shop in Gerrards Cross
Thames Hospice marked the occasion in Gerrards Cross with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 10am on Friday, June 26, led by actress and television presenter Rosemarie Ford.

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 14:02:47 +0100
DWP unveils major workplace sickness policy overhaul as disability debate grows
The DWP wants employers to do more to keep disabled people in work. Campaigners say the challenge is balancing support with protecting workers' rights.

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Great Dragon Adventure to bring museum to life this summer
The Great Dragon Adventure will take over Aylesbury’s Discover Bucks Museum from July 22 to September 1.

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
'Blisteringly funny' comedian bringing new show to High Wycombe
Comedian Tom Stade is bringing his new show, Tom Stade: Rules, to Wycombe in October.

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
West End and Broadway star coming to Wycombe this year to kick off UK tour
John Barrowman is set to open his UK tour, My Life In Musicals, at the Wycombe Swan this autumn.

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Popular musical based on worldwide bestseller coming to Wycombe Swan
Dog Man: The Musical, based on the worldwide bestselling book series, is coming to the Wycombe Swan this October

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Marvin’s Marvellous Picnic to raise funds for Roald Dahl Nurses
A marvellous adventure is coming to a picnic blanket near you.

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Residents enjoy painting and pet therapy in open week
Cherry Tree House Care Home in Wendover opened its doors as part of Care Home Open Week, welcoming students, community groups, local businesses, volunteers and visitors.

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
The latest planning applications in Buckinghamshire
A summary of the latest planning applications submitted to Buckinghamshire Council in the week commencing June 22.

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
'Charming' Buckinghamshire market town among England's most underrated spots
Amersham has been named among England's most underrated towns - here's why.

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Classic car show returning to Chiltern Open Air Museum this month
Cars, motorcycles, and bicycles are set to descend on Chiltern Open Air Museum later this month for the annual Classic Vehicle Show

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Local composer's work to be transformed into cinematic film later this year
Matthew Wren's neo-classical ballet piece set to be recorded at Aylesbury's Waterside Theatre later this year.

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Buckinghamshire firm seeks licence to operate up to 15 vehicles from Marlow site
R Jameson Ltd has applied for a goods vehicle operator's licence for a site based in Marlow

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 04:00:00 +0100
IN THE DOCK: Malicious messages, shoplifting and violent disorder in Frogmoor
REHAAN Akhtar, 24, of Dashwood Avenue, High Wycombe, has been made subject to a community order after admitting failing to stop following a road traffic collision.

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 14:20:25 +0100
Drivers warned of £1,000 fines for doing this common gesture on UK roads
This gesture is common among drivers but it actually breaches the Highway Code, especially between certain hours of the day

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 14:19:28 +0100
KFC rival reveals major UK expansion with new restaurants
ChicKing, established in Dubai in 2000, now operates more than 475 restaurants across more than 45 countries.

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 14:03:34 +0100
Common driving mistake 94 per cent of motorists don't know can lead to fines
This common error many drivers make daily, which research shows 94% do not know can lead to fines.

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 13:34:46 +0100
M&S' Formula 1 fashion edit is here – the pieces to buy now before they sell out
M&S has unveiled its Formula 1-inspired summer fashion edit at Silverstone. Shop the best dresses, jackets and accessories before they sell out.

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 13:23:25 +0100
Lidl expands money-saving app feature to dozens more UK stores - full list
Lidl is expanding its Lidl & Go self-scanning app to 37 more UK stores, letting shoppers track spending and savings in real time as they shop.

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 13:20:49 +0100
Martin Lewis issues fresh warning after car finance compensation delay
Millions of drivers face a longer wait for car finance compensation after legal challenges forced the FCA to pause its £9.1bn redress scheme.

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 13:19:11 +0100
Shoppers 'devastated' as McVitie's discontinues sweet treat after 40 years on shelves
McVitie’s customers are disappointed after noticing its Milk Chocolate Iced Gems are no longer available despite an alternative being launched.

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 13:19:49 +0100
Beauty retailer will open 17 high street stores after closing 150 in 2025 - full list
Bodycare has confirmed it will open 17 new stores - here is the full list which includes an opening date for July.

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 13:16:53 +0100
Shoppers warned 'do not eat' sauce sold at Tesco and Sainsbury's due to recall
A sauce that's sold at Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Morrisons and Ocado has been recalled - what to do if you have bought it.

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 13:15:53 +0100
'Do not eat' warning issued as UK food wholesaler recalls pasta due to 'health risk'
A UK food wholesaler has recalled some pasta as the packaging does not declare all of its ingredients and poses a "possible health risk" to customers.

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 09:51:16 +0100
Two men charged after courier fraud incidents in High Wycombe and Oxford areas
Two men have been charged following a courier fraud incident in the High Wycombe and Oxford areas.

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Children forced to walk past discarded needles on drug-infested footpaths
Children are being forced to walk past discarded needles on High Wycombe footpaths used for drug dealing and drug taking.

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 10:19:42 +0100
Buckinghamshire bridge to close to traffic this weekend
A Bucks bridge will be closed overnight this weekend.

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 14:17:29 +0100
Bucks passengers facing delays after signalling system fault
Good afternoon, welcome to our live coverage of train delays between Amersham and Harrow-On-The-Hill due to a fault with the signalling system.

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 12:30:00 +0100
Visitors urged to leave cars at home and travel by bus to Henley Royal Regatta
Visitors are being urged to leave the car at home and take the bus to this year’s Henley Royal Regatta.

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 07:32:24 +0100
Multiple vehicles seized or clamped following police day of action
A police team has seized and clamped a number of untaxed vehicles as part of a targeted day of action in Wycombe.

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 07:16:29 +0100
Police say 78 e-bikes and e-scooters seized so far this year
A total of 78 e-bikes and e-scooters have been seized across High Wycombe, Aylesbury, and Chiltern and South Bucks so far this year.

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 07:07:58 +0100
Delays as overhead wire damage leaves some train lines blocked
Good morning, welcome to our live coverage of train delays between Milton Keynes Central and Rugby following overhead electric wire damage.

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Residents form 'vigilante' group as they claim Chesham has become 'lawless'
Chesham residents have set up a "vigilante" group to reduce speeding and dangerous driving in the town.

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
'He is deeply missed' - Finance manager found dead at Bucks home, inquest hears
A travel-loving Amersham man who was planning trips across the world in the weeks before his death has been remembered as a kind, thoughtful and caring person, an inquest has heard.

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