Bucks Free Press
Sun, 18 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000Minster responds to criticism of cancelled 152-place SEN school plan
The Minister for Early Years Education has responded to the condemnation of the recent cancellation of a 152-place school plan for Bucks.
Sun, 18 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000Huge 17-acre site in Buckinghamshire sold for new development
One of the UK’s leading real estate investors has acquired a 17-acre site in Buckinghamshire to build a new best-in-class mid-box logistics development.
Sun, 18 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000Marlow: Century-old chapel could be refurbished and brought back to community use
A century-old chapel at Marlow Cemetery could be brought back into use under proposals now being explored by town councillors.
Sun, 18 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000Roadworks round up: roundabout, drainage and resurfacing works planned this week
Roundabout, drainage and resurfacing works are among the planned roadworks across Bucks in Iver, Marlow, and High Wycombe this week.
Sun, 18 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000Nostalgia - The first ‘Omnibus Service’ in High Wycombe
The word ‘bus’, referring to a vehicle loaded with people, is derived from ‘omnibus’, which is in fact both an adjective and a noun.. In Latin, omnibus simply means “for all.”
Sun, 18 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000Old photos from yesteryear - It was still the New Year party season
Back in the 1950s and 60s New Year parties were still taking place deep into the month of January. Here we show pictures of some examples, all of which come from the SWOP website www.swop.org.uk.
Sun, 18 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000Chesham: Volunteers pick up 17 bags of litter during first cleanup of the year
Volunteers from Chesham Environmental Group have collected 17 bags of litter during their first work party of the year, despite a small turnout.
Sun, 18 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000Bucks-based sauna company celebrates recognition by British Sauna Society
A Little Meadle-based sauna company has become the first in the region to be recognised by the British Sauna Society.
Sun, 18 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000Bucks primary school saving 137 litres of water daily after upgrades
Chenies Primary School is saving 137 litres of water every day after the installation of water-saving tap inserts and flush-saving devices.
Sun, 18 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000Planning round up: dropped kerb refused and extension approved
A Marlow homeowners bid for a certificate of lawfulness to extend a dropped kerb has been refused.
Sun, 18 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000New electric vehicles charging points installed at Buckinghamshire service station
New high-power changing points for electric vehicles have been installed at Beaconsfield Services.
Sun, 18 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000Who will be bringing The Choir of Man to visit Wycombe Swan this November
A musical phenomenon celebrating community and friendship is set to hit the stage at Wycombe Swan.
Sun, 18 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000Joy Morrissey MP: 'Protecting our Green Belt remains my top priority'
As I begin my first column of the year, I would like to wish everyone across Beaconsfield, Marlow and our South Bucks villages a very happy New Year, writes the Conservative MP for Beaconsfield Joy Morrissey.
Sun, 18 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000Hit musical with 'macabre, sick, twisted' plot coming to Wycombe
A hit musical is taking audiences behind the lines of one of World War II’s boldest deceptions
Sat, 17 Jan 2026 16:00:00 +0000'Strong and emotional' concerns for Lidl plan in residents' opposition
Amersham residents' association has opposed plans for a new Lidl in a former council building.
Sat, 17 Jan 2026 15:52:03 +0000Probe underway after men with alleged weapon 'kicked and banged' on door
An attempted burglary probe is underway after a group of men, believed to have been carrying a weapon, 'kicked and banged' a Pitstone door.
Sat, 17 Jan 2026 12:30:00 +0000Hospital car park closed as £20m redevelopment gets underway
A car park has closed at Wycombe Hospital as its £20 million new build redevelopment gets underway.
Sat, 17 Jan 2026 12:08:50 +0000Two Bucks parkruns cancelled after flooding on courses as one called 'unsafe'
A Marlow and Aylesbury parkruns were cancelled today after flooding made its course 'unsafe'.
Sat, 17 Jan 2026 10:47:40 +0000Drivers fined and van recovered in parking and anti-social behaviour crackdown
A stolen van has been recovered, and drivers have been fined in a police crackdown on anti-social behaviour and parking in Iver.
Sat, 17 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000Coroner to investigate death of man restrained by Bucks hospital security
Buckinghamshire coroner is investigating the death of an Amersham man, who was restrained by private security at Stoke Mandeville Hospital.
Sat, 17 Jan 2026 15:46:37 +0000Inquest hearing to take place into deaths of men killed in M40 crash
An inquest into the deaths of two men who died in an M40 crash in Oxfordshire near the Buckinghamshire border last year is set to take place in the coming months.
Sat, 17 Jan 2026 11:04:41 +0000Eden shopping centre arrests amid clampdown as shoplifted items recovered
Arrests have been made at Wycombe's Eden shopping centre amid police shoplifting clampdown operations.
Sat, 17 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000Wycombe council offices marketing feels like 'insult', say councillors
Councillors in Wycombe have criticised Buckinghamshire Council’s decision to put the town’s council offices on the market.
Sat, 17 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000The 'wonderful' and 'lovely' Buckinghamshire hidden gem cafe in West Wycombe
The Apple Orchard in West Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, has been described as a wonderful hidden gem cafe.
Sat, 17 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000Christian Aid to host Buckinghamshire event in January
Christian Aid supporters in Buckinghamshire will be hosting a fundraising event to help those in need later this month.
Sat, 17 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000Nostalgia - Saving and naming of Higginson Park
Higginson Park is a peaceful riverside park enjoyed by many Marlovians. Together with the bridge, it is one of Marlow’s greatest attractions for visitors. Do you know how it came into being and why it is called Higginson Park?
Sat, 17 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000Two homes planned on 'spacious' Beaconsfield plot branded 'overdevelopment'
Plans to split a Beaconsfield home into two properties have been branded “overdevelopment” by councillors and residents, but were backed in principle subject to further approvals.
Sat, 17 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000TV presenter's plea to Buckinghamshire residents about helping dogs
TV presenter Chris Packham has made an urgent appeal for dog lovers in Buckinghamshire.
Sat, 17 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000Numerous items fixed including guitar and lamp at repair café
A popular workshop that repairs items belonging to the public has returned for 2026.
Sat, 17 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000Child Bereavement UK snowdrop walk returning to Bucks park for 2026
An annual snowdrop walk for Child Bereavement UK is returning to a West Wycombe Park this February.
Sat, 17 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000Bucks links to Bible translators: 500th anniversary of English New Testament in print
2026 is the 500th anniversary of the first printed English New Testament. Buckinghamshire has many connections to translators of the Bible. This is the story…
Sat, 17 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000Dropped kerb plans in quiet Buckinghamshire village are given the green light
Permission has been granted to lower and widen a kerb along a Marlow Bottom street.
Sat, 17 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000Free AI lecture and what its future holds to take place at BNU campus in Wycombe
A free event looking at how artificial intelligence (AI) is evolving and what it could mean for the future is being offered to members of the public at Buckinghamshire New University (BNU).
Sat, 17 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000Big comedy night heads to town - here's who's taking part
The Brushwood Suite will bring an unforgettable comedy night to Princes Risborough in March.
Sat, 17 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000See inside 'unique' Marlow home on sale for over £2million
Exceptional six-bedroom detached home for sale in Marlow’s Shillingridge Park. Beechwood offers luxury living, woodland views, and top schools nearby. £2.35m.
Sat, 17 Jan 2026 18:32:10 +0000Gladiators fans have same complaint moments into new BBC series - do you agree?
It seems many Gladiators fans have the same complaint moments into the new BBC series tonight (January 17) - do you agree?
Sat, 17 Jan 2026 18:08:15 +0000Maya Jama breaks silence on ITV future after landing role on 'favourite' Netflix show
Maya Jama has spoken out about her future as host of ITV reality show Love Island for the first time since landing an acting role on Netflix series The Gentlemen.
Sat, 17 Jan 2026 18:01:29 +0000Universal Credit claimants' bank accounts can now be checked under new DWP powers
Anyone who claims Universal Credit can now have their accounts checked by their bank for the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) under new government powers.
Sat, 17 Jan 2026 18:00:45 +0000What is a Lasting Power of Attorney and how to apply as Martin Lewis says 'do it now'
Martin Lewis has been telling viewers why Lasting Power of Attorney is the most important thing they need to sort in their finances.
Sat, 17 Jan 2026 17:57:12 +0000Car expert warns of the commonly believed speed camera myth that could see you fined
For many years, many motorists have believed that there is a “10 per cent +2 rule” when it comes to speed cameras
Sat, 17 Jan 2026 17:51:38 +0000The rare Royal Mint coin that could be worth up to £500 as 9 rarest £2 coins revealed
The rare coin, which has previously been sold for more than £500, is still believed to be in circulation
Sat, 17 Jan 2026 17:49:28 +0000The Traitors contestant Jade left in tears after opening up about family tragedy
Jade was left in tears during Friday (January 16) night's episode of The Traitors (series 4) after opening up about the death of her mother and half-sibling.
Sat, 17 Jan 2026 17:44:26 +0000Claudia Winkleman reveals a first-ever The Traitors twist - what it means for players
Friday (January 16) night's episode of The Traitors ended with a twist, as host Claudia Winkleman revealed a show first - see what it is.
Sat, 17 Jan 2026 17:42:09 +0000When is Gladiators back on TV? What time to watch start of new series on the BBC
The new series of Gladiators (series 3) starts today (Saturday, January 17) on BBC One and BBC iPlayer - see what time to tune in.
Sat, 17 Jan 2026 17:38:28 +0000What time is The Masked Singer on tonight? When to watch new episode on ITV
Series seven of The Masked Singer UK continues tonight (Saturday, January 17) on ITV1 and ITVX, featuring special guest Ben Shephard - see what time to watch.
Sat, 17 Jan 2026 17:35:03 +0000Ant and Dec issue apology after deleting 'upsetting' video announcing new podcast
Ant and Dec issued an apology after deleting a post on Belta Box X and Instagram accounts announcing Hanging Out With Ant & Dec podcast
Sat, 17 Jan 2026 17:28:27 +0000Met Office forecasts more snow in the coming days - see exactly where and when
The Met Office and WX Charts have forecast more snow for the UK before the end of January - see where and when it will hit.
Sat, 17 Jan 2026 10:53:27 +0000I visited the happiest place to live in the UK that could make Paris quiver
Skipton on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales was named the happiest place to live in the UK. I visited the town to find out why.
Sat, 17 Jan 2026 10:51:10 +0000Can you beat the odds? Take this pub quiz and show off your knowledge
Think you're good at general knowledge? Take this week's pub quiz to see how you score.
Fri, 16 Jan 2026 12:52:26 +0000Council projects £27.3m shortfall in SEND funding despite uplift
Buckinghamshire Council is facing a £27.3 million shortfall in the part of its education budget that supports children with special educational needs and disabilities.