Bucks Free Press

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Full list of Buckinghamshire roadworks which are due to take place
Here is a full list of roadworks which are due to take place in Buckinghamshire in the coming days/weeks.

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Businesses confirm official merger in Buckinghamshire town
A High Wycombe organisation is at the heart of a major shake‑up in the UK’s building compliance sector after a national certification group completed a significant merger this month.

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
'This is absolutely heart breaking' - Tributes left for girl, 15, killed in crash
Numerous tributes have been left for a 15-year-old girl who was killed in a three-vehicle crash in South Buckinghamshire.

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Teenager caught with zombie knife at Bucks home among cases at court
A teenager who was caught with a zombie knife at his home is among those who have been sentenced at High Wycombe Magistrates' Court.

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Popular restaurant to become gallery space for Marlow Arts Trail 2026
A popular Marlow food spot is set to add a splash of colour to this year’s Marlow Arts Trail.

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Aldi supermarket hiring for 40 new roles across Buckinghamshire
Aldi has launched a major recruitment drive across Buckinghamshire, with 40 new store roles up for grabs as the supermarket continues its rapid UK expansion.

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Ex-transgender volunteer police officer and rapist 'a prolific abuser' and 'monster'
A sexual predator from Chesham, who was a volunteer police officer, sat silently in court as his two victims gave a blistering account of how he had harmed them.

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
ALL the planning applications made in Buckinghamshire
Here are the latest planning applications submitted in Buckinghamshire last week, including proposals for new dwellings, extensions, conversions, and ecological works.

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Luxury six-bedroom home in Marlow on sale at £2.5m
Marlow home, Mulberry House, located in Highfield Park, is on sale for £2.5 million.

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Shoppers warned 'do not eat' Walkers crisps sold at UK supermarkets due to recall
A six pack of Hot Honey Walkers crisps has been recalled as it may contain milk that is not declared in the ingredients on the packaging.

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
DWP issues Universal Credit update to millions of claimants saying 'help is at hand'
The DWP has issued an update about a Universal Credit change.

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Popular Spanish hotspots Tenerife and Lanzarote placed on warning list for tourists
British travellers have been issued a travel warning for major Spanish holiday hotspots this summer.

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Brits warned about 'very large house spiders' coming from renowned science expert
Brits have been issued a 'very large house spider' warning for the coming weeks.

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Millions of pet owners issued urgent spring warning after RSPCA say 'it can be fatal'
An animal welfare expert has warned people buying flowers for Mother’s Day this Sunday.

Sun, 15 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Chesham pub applies to open earlier to serve tea, coffee and food
A Chesham pub wants to start opening from 8am so it can serve tea, coffee and food to morning visitors .

Sun, 15 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Women injured by 'medical scandal' renew calls for compensation
Amersham MP Sarah Green hosted a Parliamentary event to mark International Women's Day.

Sun, 15 Mar 2026 16:59:21 +0000
Man, 39, arrested outside supermarket for numerous alleged crimes
A man has been arrested for several crimes following an incident in High Wycombe.

Sun, 15 Mar 2026 13:36:26 +0000
Motorway reopens after multi-vehicle crash on the M40
Delays of up to 40 minutes are expected due to a crash on the M40. Traffic is building between Handy Cross and Beaconsfield. More on this as we get it.

Sun, 15 Mar 2026 10:52:40 +0000
Eleven drivers stopped and given warnings along the M40
Eleven drivers were stopped and given tickets and warnings linked to dangerous driving along the M40.

Sun, 15 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Planning round-up: Wycombe and Amersham retrospective plans approved
Plans to build a granny annexe at a Wycombe home have been approved, despite work having already begun.

Sun, 15 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Miss Teen Buckinghamshire reaches finals in Blackpool
Buckinghamshire local, Leila Langdon, has reached the Grand Final of Miss Teen Great Britain 2026.

Sun, 15 Mar 2026 17:44:00 +0000
PICTURES: Mum in a million! Celebrating the 'very best' on Mother's Day
KINDNESS, endless love and support and among the reasons why Bucks Free Press readers have been paying tribute to their 'amazing mums'.

Sun, 15 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Nostalgia: Story of Chesham's long history of Methodism
Methodism in Chesham goes back to the mid-eighteenth century, but it is not one continuous history. This is the story…

Sun, 15 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Josh Widdicombe brings his new stand-up tour Not My Cup of Tea to Aylesbury
Josh Widdicombe is bringing his latest stand-up tour Not My Cup of Tea to the to Aylesbury Waterside Theatre on Saturday, March 14.

Sun, 15 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Luxury six-bedroom home in Bourne End’ on the market for £3.8 million
Bourne End property, 'The Aspen', is on sale in The Six Senses on Kiln Lane is on sale for £3.8m.

Sun, 15 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Elvis Presley tribute shows coming to theatres in Buckinghamshire
Elvis Presley fans are in for a treat this year with two tribute shows coming to Aylesbury Waterside Theatre and Milton Keynes Theatre in Buckinghamshire.

Sun, 15 Mar 2026 18:18:35 +0000
Primark shoppers 'fuming' as summer wardrobe essential sees price hike
Primark customers have spotted a price increase on a summer staple that has been sold in UK stores for years with some not happy about the change.

Sun, 15 Mar 2026 18:08:45 +0000
Can you watch the Oscars in the UK? What time it starts and best actor nominees
The Oscars 2026 will be broadcast tonight (March 15) - here's how you can watch the ITV show that's hosted by Celebrity Traitors star Jonathan Ross.

Sun, 15 Mar 2026 14:03:31 +0000
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle furiously hit out at claims she 'brainwashed' Prince
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have hit out at an author for 'constructing ever more elaborate theories' about the Royal Family.

Sun, 15 Mar 2026 13:58:15 +0000
Think you can read doctor’s handwriting? Try translating these 9 scribbles
Doctors are known for having handwriting that's difficult to read - see if you can read these scribbles.

Sun, 15 Mar 2026 13:58:48 +0000
Driving expert shares the one thing you need to do to nail parallel parking
Parallel parking involves parking your car parallel to the curb, and often has to be carried out while parking in between two stationary vehicles

Sun, 15 Mar 2026 13:53:02 +0000
Brits told 'buy your holiday Euros now' as Pound climbs to nine-month high
Experts say Brits heading to Europe should snap up holiday cash as the Pound hits a nine-month high against the Euro.

Sat, 14 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
New community care hub opens in High Wycombe
Buckinghamshire New University (BNU) in High Wycombe officially opened its Primary Care Training Hub on Friday, March 6.

Sat, 14 Mar 2026 13:51:11 +0000
Girl, 15, dies in motorbike crash as teenagers, 15 and 16, arrested
A 15-year-old girl has been killed in a three-vehicle crash in South Buckinghamshire.

Sat, 14 Mar 2026 11:03:49 +0000
PAPER PREVIEW: Adam Ankers 'not given immediate life support' after collapse
A Wycombe Wanderers academy player who died after collapsing during a match was not given immediate life support because neither the 999 call handler nor those on the pitch recognised the signs of cardiac arrest, a coroner has warned.

Sat, 14 Mar 2026 10:37:56 +0000
Driver who got licence four months ago given ticket on M40
A 19-year-old driver who has only held his licence for four months has been issued a ticket for allegedly driving recklessly along the M40 and for drug usage.

Sat, 14 Mar 2026 09:06:42 +0000
New emergency kits installed at key locations in town centre
High Wycombe town centre has strengthened its emergency provision with the installation of new public access bleed control kits, thanks to a joint initiative between Buckinghamshire Council and HWBidCo.

Sat, 14 Mar 2026 08:29:32 +0000
Supermarket to permanently close Buckinghamshire branch this spring
A Poundland supermarket in Buckinghamshire has announced that it will close permanently this spring.

Sat, 14 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Plans lodged to build 317 homes in Buckinghamshire village
Plans have been lodged to build 317 homes in Stoke Poges.

Sat, 14 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
The ‘lovely’ Buckinghamshire walk through a historic manor and charming woodlands
Hughenden Manor and Common Wood Circular takes you through a National Trust that has been called 'lovely'.

Sat, 14 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Marlow residents asked to help shape town's future
Marlow residents have been given a chance to comment on proposed development sites as part of the ongoing Buckinghamshire Local Plan process.

Sat, 14 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Emma Reynolds MP: 'International Women’s Day is a moment to celebrate'
As only the second female MP to represent Wycombe, and part of a historic Parliament where a record 40 per cent of MPs are women, International Women’s Day is a moment to celebrate the progress we have made in improving representation, Emma Reyno...

Sat, 14 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
How three local girls settled after marrying American G.I.s in WW2
In previous articles (January 30 and February 20) I have been telling the story of the local girls who were amongst the 60,000 or so British women who married American and Canadian military personnel (known as G.I.s) who were stationed in the UK from...

Sat, 14 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Nostalgia: Five photos which show community spirit around Booker
THIS week we take a look at the local area we know as Booker, which was originally a hamlet within the parish of West Wycombe. It is now in effect a suburb of High Wycombe, having no clear boundaries with the adjacent areas of Cressex, Castlefield an...

Sat, 14 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Joel Dommett bringing his new stand-up show to Aylesbury
Joel Dommett is coming to Aylesbury Waterside Theatre with a new show, Happy Idiot.

Sat, 14 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
The Royal Opera’s The Magic Flute comes to Chesham’s Elgiva
The Royal Opera’s production of Mozart’s The Magic Flute will be screened at The Elgiva in Chesham.

Sat, 14 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Luxury six-bedroom home in Beaconsfield on sale for £3.5m
Lavender House, situated in Gregories Farm Lane, Beaconsfield, is on sale with a guide price of £3,495,000.

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 12:29:43 +0000
NHS ICB says Wycombe A&E would risk 'destabilising other units'
Reopening an accident and emergency department in High Wycombe could “destabilise other units” and “see too few patients to operate safely”, according to the area’s NHS commissioning body.

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 16:55:37 +0000
World Yoga Festival applies for licence to host live music in Space Tent
World Yoga Festival organisers have applied for a premises licence for their four-day, alcohol-free event on the Culden Faw Estate, close to Marlow.

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 16:41:59 +0000
High Wycombe's Spindle and Thread reopens after £277k refurbishment
The Spindle and Thread pub in High Wycombe has reopened after a £277,500 refurbishment.

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