Bucks Free Press

Tue, 05 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
New study links higher radon exposure with cancer risk
Higher radon exposure has been linked to more than double the risk of lung cancer, according to a landmark UK study.

Tue, 05 May 2026 08:52:14 +0100
Driver fined for dumping boxed vegetables in small village
A hefty fine has been issued to a driver who fly-tipped boxed up vegetables in a small village.

Tue, 05 May 2026 07:46:15 +0100
Woman, 30, financially 'feels like a student' despite earning £35k a year
A 30-year-old earning £35,000 says she “financially feels like a student again” after being forced to move back in with her parents following redundancy.

Tue, 05 May 2026 07:18:03 +0100
Three arrested after police catch men lifting manhole covers
Three men have been arrested after police caught them lifting manhole covers in High Wycombe during the early hours of the morning.

Tue, 05 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Horse Trust announces sad loss of 'wonderful' Martha
A beloved horse who touched the lives of many has passed away.

Mon, 04 May 2026 16:40:25 +0100
Driver penalised after failing to comply with road markings
A driver has been reported for failing to comply with zig-zag road markings in Marlow.

Mon, 04 May 2026 14:53:56 +0100
Wycombe police issue closure order on Marlow home
Police have sealed a property in Marlow following reports of anti-social behaviour in the area.

Mon, 04 May 2026 10:21:47 +0100
Ferrari seized in Wycombe after failing checks
A Ferrari has ben seized by police in High Wycombe after its owner failed to comply with the law.

Mon, 04 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Call for council to reverse 'retrograde' decision on planning comments
MPs and councillors are renewing calls for Buckinghamshire Council to revisit its controversial decision to stop publishing public comments on planning applications.

Mon, 04 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Serial High Wycombe shoplifter among cases heard at town's court
A serial High Wycombe shoplifter who admitted 11 counts of theft is among those who have been sentenced at the town's magistrates' court.

Mon, 04 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Council issues update on road closures amid ongoing county-wide roadworks
Road closures and traffic management measures are planned across Buckinghamshire

Mon, 04 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Mayor praises emergency response after huge fire in High Wycombe
The Mayor of High Wycombe has praised the emergency services for their quick response after several buildings were damaged by a huge fire.

Mon, 04 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
The latest planning applications in Buckinghamshire
The latest planning applications being considered by Buckinghamshire Council

Mon, 04 May 2026 18:25:02 +0100
Desborough Road video shows police at scene of blaze
Footage from a fire in the town centre of Wycombe shows two police cars on scene, while plumes of smoke can be seen billowing from buildings.

Mon, 04 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
High Wycombe apartment on the market for £275,000
A two-bedroom apartment in High Wycombe is on the market for £275,000.

Mon, 04 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Thrilling tribute to 'King of Pop' coming to Wycombe Swan this summer
A thrilling tribute to Michael Jackson is coming to Wycombe Swan in August

Mon, 04 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Children's art competition launched to celebrate countryside
Countryside charity, CPRE Buckinghamshire,  is inviting children to participate in its art competition as part of its 2026 centenary celebrations.

Mon, 04 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Pop up reuse shop to feature at Amersham Environment Day
A POP-up shop showcasing the power of reuse will be on display at a community event

Mon, 04 May 2026 17:08:04 +0100
The genius water bowl hack that will clean your entire oven in less than 20 minutes
Tired of taking forever to clean an oven? Well, now an ingenious hack has been revealed that can clean it in just 20 minutes.

Mon, 04 May 2026 17:06:39 +0100
Households urged to avoid making one mistake when cleaning kitchen surfaces
A few cleaning experts have recommended avoiding overusing cleaning sprays when wiping down kitchen surfaces

Mon, 04 May 2026 13:53:23 +0100
Update after Sir Alex Ferguson hospitalised after falling ill at Old Trafford
Sir Alex Ferguson was taken to hospital after falling unwell at Old Trafford ahead of Manchester United’s clash with Liverpool.

Sun, 03 May 2026 12:29:27 +0100
Bank Holiday car boot sale to take place in Buckinghamshire
An Buckinghamshire car boot sale is gearing up for its second big event of the Bank Holiday weekend on Monday.

Sun, 03 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Town centre car park set for closure and demolition
A "deteriorated" multistorey car park in High Wycombe is set to close and be demolished

Sun, 03 May 2026 15:54:29 +0100
Man, 43, arrested on suspicion of 'arson' in connection with town centre fire
A man has been arrested on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life after firefighters spent hours battling a blaze in the town centre

Sun, 03 May 2026 13:05:51 +0100
In pictures: Smoke rises from large fire as emergency services rush to the scene
Residents were advised to keep their windows and doors closed to avoid the smoke, which photos showed rising in a thick plume over the town

Sun, 03 May 2026 11:43:48 +0100
'No casualties': fire service issue update on town centre blaze
The fire service has issued an update on the fire on Desborough Road, High Wycombe

Sun, 03 May 2026 10:46:49 +0100
Residents evacuated as seven fire crews fight town centre fire
Residents were evacuated from their flats early this morning as half a dozen fire crews battled a blaze in High Wycombe town centre

Sun, 03 May 2026 09:45:14 +0100
Firefighters battle town centre blaze - as it happened
Fire crews battled a fire at a commercial garage on Desborough Road in High Wycombe

Sun, 03 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Nostalgia: Time, town & tradition: Marlowmemories from Richard Bailey
For Richard Bailey, Marlow is not just where he lives. It is where his story begins and continues to unfold.

Sun, 03 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Planning round up: Two homes refused, extension withdrawn and conversion plan
Plans to build up to two houses in the Hughenden Valley have been refused.

Sun, 03 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Buckinghamshire neighbourhoods with the best access to parks revealed
A new study has revealed the Buckinghamshire neighbourhoods with the best access to parks.

Sun, 03 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Sarah Green MP: 'Pony and trap racing has been an issue for too long'
Pony and trap racing has been an issue for too long, writes Sarah Green, the Liberal Democrat MP for Chesham and Amersham.

Sun, 03 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
More line-ups announced for 2026 retro festival this summer
Rewind Festival have announced two more line-ups alongside its main stage performances that will take place this summer

Sun, 03 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Three-bedroom house in High Wycombe on sale at £900,000
A three-bedroom house is for sale on Brands Hill Avenue, High Wycombe, listed at £900,000.

Sun, 03 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Strictly star returning to Wycombe theatre for 2026 Christmas pantomime
A Strictly star returning to the Wycombe Swan to star in the theatre's 2026 Christmas pantomime.

Sun, 03 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Stand-up star bringing brand-new tour to Wycombe next year
Comedy enthusiasts are in for a treat in January 2027 as comedian Paul Smith brings his biggest tour ever to the Wycombe Swan.

Sun, 03 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Amersham launches tallest sunflower contest at town's Climate Action Day
The planting gun was fired at the weekend for this year’s Amersham tallest sunflower competition.

Sun, 03 May 2026 16:25:41 +0100
Coronation Street viewers call murder reveal ‘a mess’ after Betsy Swain's discovery
After Friday night's (May 1) dramatic episode on Coronation Street, viewers have called the murder reveal a 'mess' while others said it was 'rushed'

Sun, 03 May 2026 16:24:31 +0100
Shoppers 'gutted' as Kellogg's cereal sold at Tesco and Sainsbury's discontinued
Kellogg’s has discontinued a popular breakfast cereal and one shopper said they are "gutted" to see it leave supermarket shelves.

Sun, 03 May 2026 16:17:09 +0100
Who made it through the second Britain's Got Talent semi-final for 2026?
Britain’s Got Talent viewers saw two more acts progress to the final of the show after the second semi-final tonight (May 2).

Sun, 03 May 2026 16:16:24 +0100
SNL UK fans hail ‘best episode of the series’ so far as Sky show 'finds its stride'
SNL UK fans have hailed this weekend's show (May 2) on Sky One, hosted by Amy Lou Wood, as 'best episode of the series yet'

Sun, 03 May 2026 16:15:02 +0100
Are summer holidays at risk from jet fuel crisis? Transport Secretary issues update
Brits going abroad this summer may fear disrupted travel plans amid the jet fuel shortages -Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander issues latest update.

Sun, 03 May 2026 16:10:23 +0100
Spotify rolls out major change this month to help users spot real artists in 'AI era'
Spotify is rolling out a major change for users over the next few weeks - human artists will be given a 'Verified' badge to separate them from AI artists

Sun, 03 May 2026 16:09:51 +0100
Gardener used £1.20 fridge staple hack to save his roses from ‘most serious’ disease
Find out how a gardener used a £1.20 full fat milk hack to save his rose plants from black spot - one of the 'most serious' diseases

Sun, 03 May 2026 16:01:21 +0100
Celebrity Traitors star Miranda Hart teases castle ‘dare’ after fan request
Comedian Miranda Hart could carry out a 'dare' after a fan requested her to feature her iconic galloping move in the Celebrity Traitors castle.

Sun, 03 May 2026 13:21:04 +0100
Lidl customers 'so sad' as supermarket confirms major change to loyalty rewards app
Lidl has announced a major change to its loyalty rewards app from May 5 as Coupon Plus to be replaced by Plus Points - what it means for shoppers

Sun, 03 May 2026 13:14:10 +0100
Brits warned summer flights could change under new UK airline rule to save jet fuel
UK travellers warned their summer flights could change under a new temporary airline rule, as plans to save jet fuel revealed by the government

Sat, 02 May 2026 11:46:41 +0100
ITV bringing back iconic show after 28 years away with popular TV star set to host
ITV is bringing back the iconic Name That Tune gameshow for the first time in over two decades - with Alison Hammond fronting it.

Sat, 02 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Wycombe: Barriers and lights left on busy road when no workers present
Motorists faced delays on Amersham Hill in High Wycombe this week, with concerns raised about roadworks continuing to disrupt traffic even when no workers were present.

Sat, 02 May 2026 16:40:59 +0100
Police dispersal order in place to combat pony and trap racing on A-roads
A police dispersal order is in place on the A40 and the A413 after reports of pony and trap racing near Gerrards Cross

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