Bucks Free Press

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 07:23:22 +0100
Stolen moped with false number plates found by police
A stolen moped, an arrest and anti-social behaviour were among incidents dealt with by neighbourhood police across South Bucks.

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
High Wycombe childcare club requires improvement following Ofsted visit
A High Wycombe childcare club has been told to improve safety procedures after an Ofsted inspection found concerns over mealtime and play safety.

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
£2,995,000 Beaconsfield home comes with pool, sauna and gym
A home with a swimming pool, sauna, and gym has been put on the market for £2,995,000.

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 16:01:48 +0100
Six community-made poppy wreaths to go on display at High Wycombe's Eden
Community-made poppy wreaths go on display at Eden High Wycombe from November 4, featuring schools, nurseries and local groups ahead of Remembrance Day.

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 16:15:00 +0100
Legendary music promoter returns to High Wycombe venue after decades-long hiatus
Friars High Wycombe is back after 43 years, with The Dung Beatles set to launch a new era of live music at Wycombe Town Hall.

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Thames Water warns drought pressure remains despite autumn rain
Thames Water is urging customers to keep saving water as reservoir levels remain low and a hosepipe ban continues following an exceptionally dry summer.

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 12:30:00 +0100
Mayor hails new High Wycombe bakery as ‘fantastic addition’ to town centre
High Wycombe Mayor celebrates the opening of 7th Heaven Bakery at Eden Shopping Centre, calling the new dessert café a fantastic addition to the town centre.

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 11:57:29 +0100
Police still searching for father convicted over baby’s death
A man sentenced to 15 years in prison for causing death by dangerous driving is still being sought by police.

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Mayor of Buckinghamshire town launches free breakfast for university students
Students at Buckinghamshire New University (BNU) are set to benefit from free breakfasts for the next eight weeks thanks to a new wellbeing initiative launched with support from the Mayor of High Wycombe.

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 11:26:25 +0100
Countryfile legend John Craven, 86, on 'challenges' after 'final wish' made
BBC Countryfile legend John Craven has opened up on "challenges" after previously sharing a "poignant final wish".

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 16:25:24 +0100
Drug dealer caught with cocaine jailed for two years
A drug dealer who was caught with cocaine intended for onward supply in Aylesbury has been jailed for two years.

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 11:27:08 +0100
Drivers warned they face fines for car heater mistake as cold weather arrives
Running a heater for a long time raises body temperature and lowers oxygen levels inside a car, reducing reaction times and concentration.

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 11:26:45 +0100
Fuel prices could fall as 30,000 drivers demand Budget action from Chancellor
More than 30,000 drivers join calls for a fuel duty cut and permanent freeze as campaigners urge the Chancellor to act in the October 28 Budget.

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 09:20:00 +0100
King Charles III strips 15 people of honours - check the full list
King Charles III has stripped 15 people of honours so far in 2026 - check the full list here.

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Six-bedroom house boasts 1.07 acres and private woodland
A six-bedroom Beaconsfield house is on the market for £2,999,950.

Sat, 17 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
‘Huge boost’ - Buckinghamshire attraction delighted by national award nomination
Odds Farm Park has described its national award nomination as a ‘huge boost’ and recognition of its team’s hard work.

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 11:26:19 +0100
PIP review warning as thousands of young people claim DWP benefits for anxiety
PIP figures reveal that 30% of recent claimants with anxiety disorders are aged 16 to 24, but a leading psychiatrist warns official statistics may not tell the whole story.

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 14:32:22 +0100
Little Mix star Leigh-Anne Pinnock unveils ‘Big Mix’ vinyl with Miranda Hart
High Wycombe-born Little Mix star Leigh-Anne Pinnock has received a special record after her Celebrity Traitors moment with Miranda Hart.

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 08:15:21 +0100
RECAP- Heavy traffic towards Wycombe after crash
There is very heavy traffic and delays on M40 London bound before J4 A404 / A4010 the High Wycombe Handy Cross Roundabout

Sat, 17 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
‘Legendary’ Buckinghamshire volunteer honoured for helping community
‘Legendary’ Buckinghamshire volunteer Dave Persaud has been honoured for his work tackling hunger, loneliness and food waste with FoodCycle.

Sun, 18 Oct 2026 12:30:00 +0100
History: The story behind Amersham’s twinning with Krynica-Zdroj
The street signs welcoming you to Amersham show that in addition to Bensheim, (Nostalgia 9 October) Amersham is also twinned with Krynica in Poland. The twinning was formalised in April 2002, and this is the story.

Sun, 18 Oct 2026 12:30:00 +0100
Old Photos: Images from yesteryear found in our archive
TOP: Men and women, some wearing a uniform, enjoying a drink on the stage, probably at the opening of the Needham Bingo Hall, Desborough Rd, in 1971.

Sun, 18 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Old Amersham food tours launched by TV creators and authors
Two Buckinghamshire food writers and television creators have launched a new walking tour business in Old Amersham.

Sun, 18 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Sarah Green MP: ‘We need practical action to ease pressure on households’
Parliament's return from recess marks the start of a busy autumn at Westminster, writes Sarah Green, the Liberal Democrat MP for Chesham and Amersham.

Sun, 18 Oct 2026 12:30:00 +0100
Eight Buckinghamshire homes up for sale right now
Buckinghamshire has plenty to offer with properties to suit all budgets.

Sun, 18 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Brian Conley to headline Funny Beeseness show in High Wycombe
Brian Conley will headline the first special Funny Beeseness show to High Wycombe.

Sun, 18 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
The planning applications submitted to Buckinghamshire Council this week
Planning applications have been submitted to Buckinghamshire Council, from housing developments to potential tree felling.

Sun, 18 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
House with six bedrooms, 2.8 acres and woodland on the market
A six-bedroom house with 2.8 acres of gardens and woodland has gone on the market for £4 million.

Sat, 17 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Buckinghamshire pool named among Britain’s best heated lidos
A Buckinghamshire outdoor swimming pool has been named among ten of the best heated lidos in Britain.

Sat, 17 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Aylesbury pantomime to raise funds for six charities
Aylesbury Waterside Theatre will be raising funds and awareness throughout the festive run of Sleeping Beauty.

Sat, 17 Oct 2026 14:32:31 +0100
Arrest after bomb disposal unit called to property amid 'suspicious substance'
A man has been arrested on suspicion of an explosives offence after a bomb disposal team was called to a Buckinghamshire street.

Sat, 17 Oct 2026 16:58:00 +0100
126 cannisters of NOS found in back of abandoned van
Thames Valley Police discovered 21 boxes of 126 NOS cannisters, totalling about £1,400 in street value, in the back of a van in Wycombe.

Sat, 17 Oct 2026 14:35:00 +0100
'All hell broke loose' at Theo James Netflix series filming in Bucks
The violence of the smash Netflix series The Gentleman reportedly spilled over into real life as Theo James was left 'shocked' by a fight on set.

Sat, 17 Oct 2026 12:48:00 +0100
Charity collectors without permission forced out by police
Charity collectors in Marlow were asked to leave the area after it was discovered they didn't have permission to take donations.

Sat, 17 Oct 2026 11:54:52 +0100
Bomb disposal unit attends as 'suspicious substance' found at property
A 100-metre cordon has been put in place after a suspicious substance was located at a property.

Sat, 17 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Planning round-up: Huge battery scheme, mast backup power and nine flats
A huge battery storage facility proposed for protected countryside does not require a formal Environmental Impact Assessment, Buckinghamshire Council has ruled.

Sat, 17 Oct 2026 12:30:00 +0100
Marlow History: When the Civil War came to town
MARLOW Society Local History Group organises monthly talks about the history of the surrounding area. In September, we were delighted to host Chris Whitehead, a local historian based in Hambleden.

Sat, 17 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Village pub react after being named as one of the best in the country
The husband-and-wife team behind a Hazlemere pub have spoken of their surprise and pride after it was named the best food-focused venue in Greene King's nationwide franchise network.

Sat, 17 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
New restaurant opens at popular Buckinghamshire hotel
A new restaurant has opened at the Crazy Bear hotel in Beaconsfield.

Sat, 17 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
New bakery officially opens inside busy shopping centre
A new bakery and dessert café has opened its doors at Eden Shopping Centre in High Wycombe.

Sat, 17 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Meet the 10-year-old High Wycombe drum and bass DJ
Meet Dex, the 10-year-old High Wycombe DJ with big ambitions to make his mark on the drum and bass scene.

Sat, 17 Oct 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Comedian returns to live touring at Wycombe Swan with new show
Comedian Susan Calman is returning to the stage after a decade away from touring, and will be at Wycombe Swan.

Sat, 17 Oct 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Tony Blackburn brings Sounds of the 60s Live to Milton Keynes in 2027
Broadcasting legend Tony Blackburn will bring his Sounds of the 60s Live show to Milton Keynes Theatre.

Sat, 17 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Dracula's Lair unveiled for Blenheim Palace Halloween attraction
Dracula will welcome visitors at Blenheim Palace's Halloween attraction.

Sat, 17 Oct 2026 12:27:00 +0100
Roald Dahl museum hosts The Twits activities for half term
The Twits will take centre stage at the Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre this October half term.

Sat, 17 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Bucks Free Press Camera Club: The beauty of autumn in Buckinghamshire
This week's selection from the Bucks Free Press Camera Club showcases the beauty of autumn through a series of striking photographs.

Sat, 17 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Beaconsfield mansion with six bedrooms on market with huge price tag
A Beaconsfield mansion with a huge price tag is on the market.

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Man, 20, jailed for carrying 'dangerous' hunting knife among latest in court
Wycombe and Slough Magistrates’ Court cases: drivers sentenced for careless, drug, drink and speeding offences, while assault and knife cases were also heard.

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
US giant’s High Wycombe offices to be demolished as redevelopment plans approved
Plans to demolish Johnson & Johnson’s High Wycombe offices and replace them with five industrial and distribution buildings have been approved.

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 20:00:00 +0100
'It is wonderful' - Pub comments after being named as one of the UK's best
Wetherspoon has spoken out after one of its Buckinghamshire pubs was named among the highest-rated in the UK.

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