Bucks Free Press
Sat, 03 Oct 2026 09:38:33 +0100Full closure order obtained for Buckinghamshire address
A full closure order has been obtained for an address in the Aylesbury Vale area.
Sat, 03 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100Former Apprentice contestant joins Bucks New University
A former contestant on The Apprentice has enrolled at Bucks New University in High Wycombe despite admitting the move has brought back difficult memories from her own time in higher education.
Sat, 03 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100Planning round-up: Drive-thru and EV charging hub proposed at Handy Cross in Wycombe
Plans for a new drive-thru and electric vehicle charging hub at Handy Cross have been submitted to Buckinghamshire Council.
Sat, 03 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100Village school seeks to demolish and rebuild hall after extensive rot found in walls
A village school wants to tear down and rebuild its hall after discovering extensive rot in its floors and walls.
Sat, 03 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100Greg Smith MP: ‘I will fight plans to house asylum seekers at MOD Bicester’
Just over the Oxfordshire border, Piddington has made the headlines voting to leave the United Kingdom over the Government’s plans to house over 1,250 illegal immigrants at MOD Bicester Site A. Whilst Piddington has captured the media spotlight,...
Sat, 03 Oct 2026 05:01:00 +0100National Trust unveils spooky half-term trails for children
Spooky adventures and magical creatures are set to bring stories to life for children this October.
Sat, 03 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100Strictly star Karen Hauer joins cast for show in Milton Keynes
Several stars are set to dazzle in a classic musical coming to Milton Keynes.
Sat, 03 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100Six-bedroom High Wycombe house with countryside views listed for £1.1 million
A six-bedroom house in High Wycombe on the edge of a picturesque village is on the market.
Sat, 03 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100All the planning applications made in Buckinghamshire over last week
In total, 43 applications have been listed on the Buckinghamshire Council planning portal.
Sat, 03 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100Agatha Christie’s legacy celebrated in star-studded live literary event
A live literary event at Wycombe Swan is set to celebrate the legacy of the world’s best-selling novelist.
Sat, 03 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100Bucks Free Press Camera Club: Buckinghamshire's changing skies
This week's selection from the Bucks Free Press Camera Club showcases the Buckinghamshire sky through a series of striking photographs.
Fri, 02 Oct 2026 13:12:30 +0100'Absolutely horrible' - Couple 'saddened' as fire destroys Grade II listed building
A Chesham family have said they are “saddened” by the destruction of one of the town’s oldest buildings following a fire which police are now treating as suspected arson.
Fri, 02 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100Man jailed for using another person's bank card in £47 fraud
Wycombe Magistrates’ Court cases include drink-driving bans, fraud imprisonment, cocaine possession, theft and court order breaches involving seven defendants.
Fri, 02 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100Bucks MP welcomes ‘King of the North’ to Chequers before issuing MOD Bicester warning
A Buckinghamshire MP has welcomed new Prime Minister Andy Burnham to his country residence in the county, before warning him about plans for an asylum centre near the border.
Fri, 02 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100Plans to turn closed High Wycombe pub into a convenience store are blocked by council
Plans to turn a closed High Wycombe pub into a convenience store have been blocked after the council ruled its loss as a community facility had not been justified.
Fri, 02 Oct 2026 17:56:41 +0100'He could come after me' - Victim speaks out over abuser's early prison release
A woman who endured years of abuse at the hands of her ex-husband says she will be living in fear after learning he is set to be released from prison early.
Fri, 02 Oct 2026 17:42:53 +0100Section 60 order put in place after teenager stabbed - two people arrested
A Section 60 order has been placed In Milton Keynes after a teenage boy was stabbed in the shoulder.
Fri, 02 Oct 2026 16:43:14 +0100Man, 45, jailed after raping woman who returned home from night out
A 45-year-old man has been jailed after being convicted of raping a woman following a night out.
Fri, 02 Oct 2026 14:10:28 +0100GALLERY: Images of 17th century Grade II listed Chesham building destroyed in fire
Police officers remain at the scene of a devastating fire in Chesham which has completely destroyed a Grade II listed building.
Fri, 02 Oct 2026 08:20:03 +0100Man, 82, to appear in court after being charged with child sex crimes
An 82-year-old man has been charged with sexual assault.
Fri, 02 Oct 2026 07:58:11 +0100Woman, 26, arrested after handgun allegedly seen in Buckinghamshire town
Armed police were called to an industrial estate in Marlow following reports of a woman being seen with a handgun.
Fri, 02 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100Pizza Express restaurant on busy Buckinghamshire high street gets new hygiene score
Pizza Express in Marlow has received a new food hygiene rating following its latest inspection by Buckinghamshire Council.
Fri, 02 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100High Wycombe and Marlow pubs earn place in prestigious Good Beer Guide 2027
A pub in High Wycombe and another in Marlow have secured places in the latest edition of the Good Beer Guide, which celebrates the best venues for cask ale across the country.
Fri, 02 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100'It blights our neighbourhoods' - Councillor slams ongoing fly-tipping issues
A Buckinghamshire councillor has spoken out over fly-tipping in High Wycombe after fresh incidents were reported in his ward.
Fri, 02 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100Empty High Wycombe shop could become a Polish deli selling alcohol from 7am every day
An empty shop on High Wycombe’s High Street could become a Polish delicatessen selling beer, spirits and liqueurs from 7am every day.
Fri, 02 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100International business to open in High Wycombe ahead of Christmas run in
Christmas preparations are getting under way at the Eden Shopping Centre in High Wycombe, with fragrance retailer Yankee Candle set to open a festive pop-up store ahead of the busy seasonal shopping period.
Fri, 02 Oct 2026 12:35:08 +0100Milton Keynes flats face cladding replacement as three-year grassland compound lodged
Combustible cladding at a Milton Keynes apartment complex is to be replaced under a scheme proposing a construction compound on public grassland for around three years.
Fri, 02 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100Up to five homes planned for green belt field on the edge of Flackwell Heath village
Up to five homes could be built on a green belt field on the edge of Flackwell Heath under plans.
Fri, 02 Oct 2026 17:02:17 +0100Milton Keynes police station upgrades approved with new entrances and parking changes
A series of changes and upgrades to Milton Keynes police station have been given the green light.
Fri, 02 Oct 2026 09:29:28 +0100Urgent warning to parents over baby sleeping bags after 50 UK recalls
Childcare providers, carers and families have been instructed not to buy or use the items for unsupervised sleep in cots or cribs.
Fri, 02 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100Steel firm given go-ahead at village depot despite fears over noise and heavy lorries
A steel fabrication business has been given the go-ahead to move to a village depot despite fears over noise and heavy lorries using a driveway between homes.
Fri, 02 Oct 2026 09:30:14 +0100Driver who followed Highway Code felt like they 'cheated the world' as debate rages
The motorist sparked debate across the r/drivingUK community on Reddit after using an empty lane before a road closure.
Thu, 01 Oct 2026 14:03:25 +0100New Hush store set to open on Marlow High Street this year
Premium womenswear brand Hush has selected Marlow for one of its first full-price stores, with the new shop due to open later this year.
Thu, 01 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100Cars pile up dozens of parking tickets in High Wycombe as councillor demands action
Action has been demanded over car traders leaving vehicles in Wycombe’s car parks and on verges, with some collecting dozens of parking tickets.
Thu, 01 Oct 2026 16:00:00 +0100Amersham teenager who was four years behind in maths aims for higher GCSE exam
An Amersham student who was working four years behind in maths is now considering taking the higher-tier GCSE exam after dramatically improving her confidence and ability.
Thu, 01 Oct 2026 13:40:40 +0100Buckinghamshire youth football clubs invited to feature in newspaper supplement
Children’s football clubs from across Buckinghamshire are being invited to take part in a special newspaper showcase celebrating grassroots sport.
Thu, 01 Oct 2026 12:47:15 +0100Huge fire tears through former solicitors' office in the early hours of the morning
A huge fire tore through a former solicitors' office in Chesham during the early hours of Thursday morning, prompting road closures and a major emergency service response.
Thu, 01 Oct 2026 12:30:00 +0100High Wycombe church among 19 groups to receive share of £725,000 support fund
A frequently-visited High Wycombe church is among 19 organisations across Buckinghamshire set to receive a share of more than £725,000 to help residents facing cost-of-living pressures.
Thu, 01 Oct 2026 12:17:26 +0100House regularly reported for anti-social behaviour given closure order
A resident involved in months of anti-social behaviour has been evicted from a property in Bourne End after police secured a closure order.
Thu, 01 Oct 2026 11:52:45 +0100Stolen mopeds found and recovered after being spotted by 'eagle-eyed' resident
Two stolen mopeds were recovered after being spotted being ridden through Denham at the weekend.
Thu, 01 Oct 2026 11:49:22 +0100Jobs lost as UK high street chain shuts 19 more stores amid plans to close 150 sites
TG Jones, formerly known as WH Smith, has been forced to shut more stores, affecting locations across the country.
Thu, 01 Oct 2026 10:01:30 +0100Free suicide prevention training launched in Buckinghamshire town
A free suicide prevention training programme is being offered in Marlow as part of efforts to raise awareness and equip people with the skills needed to support those who may be struggling.
Thu, 01 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100Max's Pottery: From a garden shed to a High Wycombe town centre studio
A new pottery studio has opened in High Wycombe town centre after its owner took a "leap of faith" and left behind a career in theatre to pursue a passion for ceramics.
Thu, 01 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100Wycombe roads named among county's biggest fine hotspots for yellow box junctions
Three of Buckinghamshire's five biggest yellow box junction hotspots are in High Wycombe, new figures have revealed.
Thu, 01 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100Council declines to rule on Wycombe supermarket makeover after shutter removal order
A Wycombe supermarket has been told the council will not determine its application for a makeover already carried out at its High Street store.
Thu, 01 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100The 40 most in-demand primary schools in Buckinghamshire
Admissions data has revealed the most in-demand primary schools in Buckinghamshire, with Abbey View Primary Academy topping the list. See the top 40.
Thu, 01 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100High Wycombe Polish supermarket begins transfer into High Street space
The relocation of a popular High Wycombe supermarket appears to be moving a step closer after branding for its new store appeared on the High Street.
Thu, 01 Oct 2026 13:24:00 +0100Grade II listed Bucks home with literary links hits the market
A Grade II listed home with links to a Buckinghamshire author has gone on the market for a guide price of £2 million.
Thu, 01 Oct 2026 12:30:00 +0100High Wycombe's Leigh-Anne Pinnock set for Celebrity Traitors debut
Viewers will see Buckinghamshire-born singer Leigh-Anne Pinnock enter Ardross Castle tonight as the new series of BBC hit show Celebrity Traitors begins.
Thu, 01 Oct 2026 11:48:48 +0100Tesco apologises as horrified mum claims she found 'worms' in roast chicken
She said she saw two worm-like creatures and described the chicken, purchased from Tesco, as "filthy" and covered in seeds.