Bucks Free Press

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Calls are growing for something to be done about pollution in Thames at Marlow
Calls are growing for something to be done about pollution in the River Thames at Marlow.

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Did you know these famous people are buried around High Wycombe?
A round-up of some of the famous graves around the High Wycombe area.

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Angler lands UK's heaviest rod-caught carp in Chesham lake
An angler has made history after catching the UK’s heaviest rod-caught carp.

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Council orders homeowner to replant trees at Buckinghamshire house
A Stoke Poges homeowner has been ordered to replant trees by Buckinghamshire Council.

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Location confirmed for new toy shop which will open in Buckinghamshire town
The location of High Wycombe’s upcoming Smyths Toys Superstore inside the Eden Shopping Centre has now been confirmed.

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Mayor speaks out after underpass finally reopens
Mayor praises the reopening of a Chesham underpass after years of flooding issues.

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Marlow will not twin with Ukrainian city after councillors turn down plans
Marlow will not twin with the Ukrainian city of Trostyanets after town councillors turned down the plans.

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
High Wycombe MP praises volunteers' 'passion and diligence'
An MP has praised members of the public for giving up their time to help others.

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
New café to open in Buckinghamshire town next week
A new café is set to open its doors in Chesham next week, offering locals a fresh spot for coffee and light bites.

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Three applications in Bucks you need to know about
A bid for planning permission for an electricity substation at a farm in Marlow – which has already been built – has been lodged.

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Three applications in Bucks you need to know about
Plans to build a car port at a house in Chesham Bois have been refused.

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Young carers praised after winning community award
A group of young carers have been praised for their compassion and service after winning a community award.

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Two Buckinghamshire NHS nurses honoured with royal recognition
Two NHS nurses have been honoured with royal recognition.

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
The theatre and music programme helping to boost confidence of children
One Week, One Musical, which gives young people the chance to perform a full-scale musical in just one week is returning to Buckinghamshire

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Two music by candlelight shows with songs from Queen and Meatloaf coming to Wycombe
Two music by candlelight concerts are set to come to the Wycombe Swan later this year.

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Supercar driving experience launches in Wycombe
The Anytime 27 Mile Triple Supercar Driving Experience has launched at Wycombe Air Park, just in time for summer.

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Waddesdon Manor offering family-friendly activities and shows this summer
Waddesdon Manor is set to host a range of events this July and August

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 14:39:07 +0100
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor may be 'smuggled’ into Royal Family funeral today
The former prince, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, may be "smuggled" into a Royal Family funeral taking place in Oxfordshire today.

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
High Wycombe's crime hotspots revealed weeks after major police operation
Wycombe South has been revealed as the area of High Wycombe with the highest number of reported anti-social behaviour incidents.

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
'I was advised to avoid Wycombe town centre, and now I know why'
I WAS urged by my wife and a friend to write jolly comments and recollections in this column from my memory based on encounters in more than 40 years as a journalist.

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 16:28:49 +0100
Dealer jailed for supplying heroin and crack cocaine to 'exploit' vulnerable
A man has been jailed for dealing heroin and crack cocaine.

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Fan zone to show all England World Cup games launches in Buckinghamshire
Football fans in Marlow will soon be able to experience live England games on a big screen at a special community event.

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 12:26:46 +0100
The best places in Bucks to see King Charles' birthday flypast
King Charles the III birthday fly past will be visible from Buckinghamshire today.

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 09:48:22 +0100
In Pictures: People gather in Wycombe in solidarity with Kashmir
Members of Wycombe community gathered in Frogmoor in light of the recent conflict in Pakistan-administered Kashmir.

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Majority of drivers near school speeding, raising safety concerns data shows
Concerns are mounting over speeding traffic outside a South Bucks primary school, with new figures revealing the scale of the problem and prompting urgent calls for action.

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 18:58:16 +0100
'Did he just say that?' - Wycombe's James Corden called a 'w****r' on live TV
A World Cup broadcast moment involving High Wycombe-raised TV star James Corden has gone viral after a US pundit used a controversial insult live on air.

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
The 'amazing' and 'delicious' restaurant in Buckinghamshire's poshest town
The Beech House in Buckinghamshire's poshest town, Beaconsfield, has been described as "incredible".

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Much-loved 17th century pub reopens after two following new ownership
A much-loved Chesham pub has reopened its doors following an extensive refurbishment, marking a new chapter for a venue dating back to the 17th century.

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Chesham motor show reveals schedule and special guests
The schedule has been released for this year's Chesham Motor Show.

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Crimestoppers launches World Cup warning over potential 38 per cent rise in abuse
Crimestoppers has launched a national campaign ahead of the World Cup, urging the public to help tackle domestic abuse by recognising warning signs and sharing information anonymously.

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Laybys on A404 could close for 24 hours under new order
Laybys on the A404 may be set for 24 hours a day closures under a National Highways order

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 13:35:17 +0100
UK drivers issued urgent weekend warning as temperatures spike
UK drivers have been issued an urgent weekend warning with temperatures set to spike.

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 10:30:51 +0100
Emergency crews rush to serious crash in Chesham town
Emergency services rushed to the scene of a crash in Chesham on Friday evening.

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 09:23:38 +0100
Major fashion retailer returns to UK high street after closing all stores 6 years ago
Major fashion retailer Evans has returned to the UK high street in Yours Clothing stores after closing all its shops in 2020.

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Transport company wants to base three goods vehicles at Wycombe Air Park
Transport company Fosei Transports Ltd has applied for a good's vehicle operator's licence to use Wycombe Air Park

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
List of Buckinghamshire schools receiving funds to improve buildings
More than a dozen schools will benefit from funding designed to improve school buildings and create safer learning environments.

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
93-year-old care home resident speaks about lifetime of charity work
A 93-year-old care home resident has spoken about her lifetime of charity work and the value of giving back.

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 09:27:51 +0100
Aldi introducing new 62p rule at 250 UK supermarkets
Currently, more than 30 Aldi stores are already equipped with the new facilities, including locations in Diss, Eastbourne, Durham, and Yate near Bristol.

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 09:24:20 +0100
Born after this date? You could wait longer for your DWP State Pension
The state pension age is gradually rising from 66 to 67. Find out which birth dates are affected and when you'll become eligible for payments.

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
English Civil War re-enactment taking place this weekend
An English Civil War re-enactment is set to take place this weekend at Chiltern Open Air Museum

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Steam engines and classic vehicles to gather for rally in Buckinghamshire this month
Steam engines and hundreds of classic vehicles are set to gather for the Marsworth Steam and Classic Rally on June 21.

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Charity to stage hit 1980s musical at Aylesbury Waterside Theatre
Florence Nightingale Hospice Charity is bringing Fame The Musical to the Aylesbury Waterside Theatre this this summer.

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
South Central Ambulance Charity recruiting CPR advocates
South Central Ambulance Charity aims to equip the public with life-saving skills, including effective cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and the use of public access defibrillators.

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Bray bridleway to remain closed until the end of this month
A bridleway in Bray will remain closed to the public until June 28.

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Amersham’s Picnic in the Park to bring music, food and fun
Picnic in the Park will take place at King George V Playing Field on Saturday, June 20.

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Odds Farm Park to host roaring dinosaur weekends
Odds Farm Park near Beaconsfield is hosting dinosaur weekends throughout June, featuring prehistoric creatures including a Tyrannosaurus rex and a baby Triceratops.

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Stage star Julian Ovenden to return to Buckinghamshire this summer
Julian Ovenden will star in a new West End touring production of Cole Porter's classic musical High Society, arriving at Wycombe Swan in July.

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 12:32:22 +0100
Wycombe High street bank branch in town centre to close
Halifax has announced that its High Wycombe branch on High Street will close on September 30.

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 12:34:51 +0100
Spider-man paints St George's crosses on roundbabouts and crossings across Wycombe
St George’s crosses have been painted over roundabouts and pedestrian crossing’s in and around High Wycombe.

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 18:12:22 +0100
Drivers warned about 'urgent' gas repairs on major A-road
Drivers have been warned that 'urgent' gas works could impact traffic on a major A-road in Farnham Common

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