Bucks Free Press

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Milton Keynes could change course on regional mayor plans with a six-council proposal
Milton Keynes councillors will debate a proposal to change the council’s position and back a regional mayoral authority covering six council areas.

Sun, 11 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Old photos: Looking back to 100 years ago
THIS week we look back to see Wycombe as it was in 1926, a true market town. The photographs are all on the SWOP website www.swop.org.uk, and I have included the reference numbers in case you would like to take a look at an original image.

Sun, 11 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
New gym to open in Buckinghamshire town before the end of 2026
A new gym is set to open in Marlow later this year after fitness chain TrainMore confirmed plans to launch a club in the town.

Sun, 11 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Nostalgia: Folklore of ‘hidden shoes’, and pair found in Marlow
This article has been contributed by Jordan Cole, Collections Officer, Shoemakers Museum at Clarks Village, Street, Somerset. If you have any comments or suggestions relating to the article, please email me at deweymiked@aol.com, and I will forward t...

Sun, 11 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Over 50 years of friendship with Bensheim: Amersham's twin town
Bensheim, a market town 35 miles south of Frankfurt, has some similarities with its twin town of Amersham. Its historic old town contains carefully maintained, timbered, medieval buildings and whilst we have the Chilterns, Bensheim is surrounded by t...

Sun, 11 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
World Mental Health Day: Wycombe backs charity helping those with suicidal thoughts
Wycombe Wanderers teamed up with suicide prevention charity Cameron’s Companions for their World Mental Health Day fixture against Luton Town at Adams Park.

Sun, 11 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Local history: From Croydon Aviation to Cecil Smith in Buckinghamshire
LAST week’s Wycombe Nostalgia article, with the heading ‘The all but forgotten Furniture Factories of Wycombe’, told the story of how the chairmaking company of Cecil Smith was taken over by Croydon Aviation and Engineering Company (CAEC).

Sun, 11 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Emma Reynolds: 'Backing better NHS, housing and rail services for Wycombe'
Wycombe MP Emma Reynolds discusses investment in local NHS services, housing reforms and improvements to Chiltern Railways services.

Sun, 11 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Police urge public to secure social media and email accounts amid hacking rise
Thames Valley Police issue warning and advice to the public after a rise in email and social media hacking after 44,355 victims were hit last year.

Sun, 11 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Hazlemere home with planning permission for garage conversion on market
A four-bedroom detached family home on Grove Road in Hazlemere has gone on the market for £995,000.

Sun, 11 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Drivers urged to use this 'batch' trick to cut fuel costs
Repeated cold starts force an engine to warm up from scratch, burning extra petrol or diesel.

Sun, 11 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Subway announces plans that could see hundreds of new shops across UK
Subway is overhauling its restaurants with digital kiosks, an evening menu and plans to double store numbers.

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 16:55:05 +0100
19-year-old man dies after BMW leaves road in Gerrards Cross crash
19-year-old man dies after a white BMW leaves Windsor Road in Gerrards Cross on October 10. Thames Valley Police appeal for witnesses, dashcam footage and information.

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Codger column: 'Aye aye it's AI which might make us die, warn the analysts!'
PIC OF COUNTY HALL OR A ROBOT?

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 09:49:08 +0100
Aylesbury drug dealer jailed after trying to flee police
A drug dealer who tried to flee from police in Aylesbury has been jailed.

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Nostalgia: Vintage vehicles on and the stories which they reveal
There are a number of photographs on the SWOP website www.swop.org.uk which show vintage vehicles. Today I will tell the stories behind some of those photos.

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Nostalgia: Another fine view of the former Temple Mill
BACK in October 2017 Michael wrote on the Marlow Nostalgia page “Last year I was delighted to print a newly found picture of the former Temple Mill, just over a mile upriver from Marlow, and a place I have fond memories of, following a visit in conn...

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Old pics - The vintage cars which made its way onto Buckinghamshire's road
TOP: BFP:70113 – Actress Jean Carson toured the Gerrards Cross Community Association Fair in a 1909 vintage car. More than 2,000 visitors attended the fair. She arrived at the Memorial Centre by helicopter to officially open the event in July 1955.

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Charity shop thanks loyal customers as it prepares to celebrate 10th anniversary
A High Wycombe charity shop known for its distinctive vintage offering has thanked loyal customers for their support as it prepares to celebrate 10 years in the town.

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
The Bury, Church Street: A house at the heart of town
Standing beside St Mary’s Church at the historic eastern approach to Chesham, The Bury is one of the town’s most distinguished buildings. Its red-brick elevations, formal garden setting and surviving lodges belong chiefly to the early eighteenth ...

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
'I had nothing to lose' - Ex-BNU student lands place at famous New York acting school
A Bucks New University graduate who worked hospitality shifts to support herself while pursuing an acting career has secured a place at one of the world's most prestigious acting schools.

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Planning round-up: Flats in Wycombe, Amersham gym signs and Marlow Bottom games room
Three flats have been approved above shops in High Wycombe town centre despite warnings that future residents could face nighttime noise and sleep disturbance.

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 17:07:47 +0100
Blue Badge parking crisis - UK areas where disabled drivers face the biggest struggle
A new study has ranked UK council areas for Blue Badge parking challenges, after 87.4% of disabled badge holders said parking was a barrier.

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 16:28:26 +0100
Gavin and Stacey stars to reunite in new TV comedy drama series
The co-creators of Gavin and Stacey, James Corden and Ruth Jones, are set to reunite in a new eight-part Apple TV+ comedy drama series, set to premiere in 2027

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
The Planning View: 'Maybe it’s time for the town planning system to be reformed'
Never celebrate before it’s actually happened, but it looks as if there may be some good news this week.

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 09:34:11 +0100
The DVLA system that can help drivers overturn rogue driving fines
Official DVLA and police protocol launched for drivers hit by wrongful fines and cloned number plates. Here is how to cancel penalty charge notices.

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Victoria Wood’s Dinnerladies to bring laughs to Milton Keynes
A stage adaptation of the classic sitcom Dinnerladies is set to serve up laughs in Milton Keynes.

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 19:00:00 +0100
Jazz ensemble Fourcast to perform at Norden Farm
A line-up of acclaimed jazz musicians is set to perform at Norden Farm Centre for the Arts

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 16:03:00 +0100
Andrew Lloyd Webber’s iconic musical coming to Milton Keynes
Andrew Lloyd Webber’s musical Cats is hitting the road with a new UK and Ireland tour, including Milton Keynes.

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Bucks Free Press Camera Club: A Closer Look at Nature
From delicate petals to fascinating insects and autumn mushrooms, this week’s Camera Club celebrates the beauty often found in the smallest details.

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 10:38:16 +0100
Epstein survivors back Thames Valley Police in Andrew legal fight
Jeffrey Epstein survivors back Thames Valley Police as Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor challenges evidence from unlawful property searches in High Court probe.

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 09:33:21 +0100
UK speed limits explained and the road rules catching drivers out
A complete guide to UK speed limits featuring expert insights on van speed traps, street lights and camera leeway myths.

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 09:31:11 +0100
Bentley once owned by Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor sold at dealership
A Bentley once owned by Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has been sold at a dealership.

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Eight Buckinghamshire home on the market right now
If you are looking for a new home, Buckinghamshire has plenty to offer, with homes to suit every budget on the market.

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Support sought for Chiltern Rangers’ ambitious new community hub
Support is being sought for Chiltern Rangers' new community hub in High Wycombe, with residents invited to comment on plans before the deadline.

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
The recent planning applications submitted to Buckinghamshire Council
More than 40 planning applications have been submitted to Buckinghamshire Council over the past week.

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
New Buckinghamshire festival puts accessibility at forefront of live events
A new festival coming to High Wycombe this October will put accessibility first, giving visitors more choice over how they experience live events.

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 16:21:19 +0100
King Charles strips 5 more people of honours including former Royal Navy officer
His Majesty has now stripped the honours from 48 individuals since coming to the throne, including 5 new ones in October 2026.

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 09:32:28 +0100
UK homeowners warned doorstep pumpkins could trigger £5,000 fines
Property owners in England and Wales are being urged to inspect doorsteps and pathways before welcoming trick-or-treaters

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
High Wycombe Edwardian apartment with private terrace on sale for £400,000
A spacious apartment in High Wycombe is up for sale for offers over £400,000

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 16:00:00 +0100
West End favourite Cats coming to Milton Keynes
The Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre production of Cats will take to the stage at Milton Keynes Theatre.

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 16:06:19 +0100
Industrial work to cancel Chiltern trains between Stratford and Leamington
Passengers are being warned to expect disruption to rail services due to industrial action.

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Ofsted ratings published this year for 6 schools in and around Wycombe
The education watchdog’s new framework for inspections is starting to bite.

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Museum extends Anglo-Saxon exhibition due to visitor demand
The Saxons at Discover Bucks Museum in Aylesbury will now run until February 21, 2027.

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 12:30:00 +0100
The Ivy to host Halloween breakfast banquet with toys and treats for children
A Halloween breakfast banquet promises spooky delights for families to kick off their half-term celebrations in style

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 20:00:00 +0100
Buckinghamshire attractions among Britain’s best as award finalists announced
Odds Farm Park in High Wycombe and Thrift Farm in Milton Keynes have been shortlisted for prestigious National Farm Attractions Network awards.

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 16:54:16 +0100
Marlow’s historic obelisk undergoes restoration with overnight lane closures in place
Marlow’s Grade II listed obelisk is undergoing overnight restoration between October 7 and 16, with temporary lane closures and minor disruption expected.

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 12:35:58 +0100
Rising band who worked with Liam Payne reflects on singer's lasting impact
Midnight Til Morning, one of the breakout acts from Liam Payne's final TV project, say they would not be where they are today without the former One Direction star.

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Five trees damaged in fatal High Wycombe crash approved for removal over safety fears
Five trees damaged by fire following a fatal crash on Daws Hill Lane, High Wycombe, have been approved for removal, with replacement planting required.

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 14:19:50 +0100
Police appeal after 45-year-old woman 'struck' by vehicle
Thames Valley Police appeal after a woman, 45, was 'struck' by a vehicle in Milton Keynes. She sustained serious injuries to her left ankle.

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