Bucks Free Press

Sat, 08 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Plans lodged for up to 170 homes on Green Belt land on edge of Chesham
Plans for up to 170 homes on Green Belt land on the edge of Chesham have been submitted to Buckinghamshire Council.

Sat, 08 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Steven Broadbent: 'Our goal is to preserve Buckinghamshire’s unique character'
Whenever I speak with residents, I hear how much people value the character of their local area and how strongly they feel about protecting it.

Sat, 08 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Two drivers fined for exceeding 70mph limit on M4
A pair of drivers have been fined and given penalty points for exceeding the speed limit on the M4 near Maidenhead.

Sat, 08 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Anger boils over as Marlow residents challenge police over crime concerns
Frustration over anti-social behaviour in Marlow boiled over during a public meeting as residents accused authorities of failing to tackle repeat offenders.

Sat, 08 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Pokémon fans invited to trade cards at High Wycombe event
Pokémon Trading Card Game enthusiasts will have the chance to buy, sell and swap cards at a dedicated trade day in High Wycombe next month.

Sat, 08 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Pub given go-ahead to install 98-inch TV despite town council objections
Plans to install a 98-inch wall mounted TV to a Bucks pub have been given the go-ahead.

Sat, 08 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Listed: The lost pubs of High Wycombe and where they stood
From historic inns in the town centre to neighbourhood locals that served generations of residents, High Wycombe has seen dozens of pubs disappear from its streets over the years.

Sat, 08 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Beaconsfield head waiter wins top national hospitality award
Natalie Sherriff, head waiter at The Greyhound, was named an 'Achiever' in the Royal Academy of Culinary Arts’ Annual Awards of Excellence.

Sat, 08 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Double yellow lines to be introduced in Bucks town
Under the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, the council has proposed amendments to the Prohibition of Waiting, Loading, and Stopping, and On-Street Parking Places Order 2021.

Sat, 08 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Crazy Bear unveils party‑packed bank holiday weekend line-up
Crazy Bear in Beaconsfield's line-up includes bottomless brunch, drag bingo, and a pool party as it launches its new series of global dining experiences.

Sat, 08 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Grade I listed 12-bedroom stately home in Denham on sale for £45m
Denham Place, located in Denham, is a Grade I listed property that dates back to 1688.

Sat, 08 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Spacious High Wycombe period home with studio on sale for £1.15m
A High Wycombe five-bedroom home is now on the market at £1,150,000.

Sat, 08 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Norden Farm Kite Festival back with drummers, dance and artisan markets
The Norden Farm Kite Festival will take place at Boyn Grove Park (Punt Hill) on Sunday, August 30, from 12pm to 4pm.

Sat, 08 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Luxury six‑bed Beaconsfield house with pool and cinema listed at £4.5m
A detached Beaconsfield family house with a swimming pool is on sale for £4,500,000.

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 17:17:42 +0100
Parish council loses bid to protect Holmer Green footpath used by locals for decades
A parish council has lost its bid to have a footpath in Holmer Green officially recognised after residents reported walking along it for decades.

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 12:33:52 +0100
Future of free High Wycombe car park unclear as council seeks tenant
A free High Wycombe car park which currently generates no income is set to be marketed in a bid to find a tenant.

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Controversial plans for 80 homes on green belt branded 'unacceptable'
The Environment Agency has objected to controversial plans for up to 80 homes on green belt land in Flackwell Heath, warning that the development could pose an “unacceptable risk” to groundwater.

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 17:23:37 +0100
Three men sentenced for drug dealing after cops find cocaine worth hundreds of pounds
Three men have been sentenced for dealing cocaine in Aylesbury following a police investigation

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 15:45:01 +0100
LIVE - Emergency services responding to fire in Burnham
Fire crews are currently responding to a blaze in Burnham.

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 09:27:57 +0100
Future of UK high street giant in doubt as £7bn takeover talks at risk of collapse
The £7 billion bid by the Weston family to buy Boots is now at risk of collapsing, raising fresh uncertainty over the future of the pharmacy giant.

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Plans to protect stained glass window at historic Bucks Guildhall from vandalism
Plans have been lodged to protect a stained-glass window at High Wycombe’s historic Guildhall from vandalism.

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Faded road markings ‘making High Wycombe roads less safe’ as council hits back
Fading road markings in and around High Wycombe are making roads less safe, motorists have warned, but the council insists they are routinely monitored.

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
MP blasts Thames Water over Bucks leak ‘flowing for around a month’
Mid Buckinghamshire MP Greg Smith has become the latest person to criticise Thames Water over a leak which has allegedly been left flowing for nearly a month.

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 16:45:15 +0100
Clip 'n Climb High Wycombe reveals reason for sudden closure
The owners of Clip 'n Climb High Wycombe have revealed why the popular attraction suddenly closed its doors, leaving customers shocked and searching for answers.

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 16:00:00 +0100
'Steps being taken' to tackle Marlow anti-social behaviour after 71 per cent rise
Police and council officials have revealed new measures being used to tackle anti-social behaviour in Marlow after a 71 per cent increase in incidents since April.

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 15:42:54 +0100
Teenager suffers life-threatening injuries after crash involving car and bicycles
A teenager has suffered life-threatening injuries following a crash involving a car and two bicycles on a country road.

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 15:03:43 +0100
Mother-of-two overcomes family challenges to qualify from BNU
A mother-of-two who swapped running a beauty therapy business for a career on the NHS frontline has qualified as a midwife after overcoming significant challenges at home and in her studies.

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 14:55:56 +0100
Man, 27, charged with murder as police describe death as 'tragic incident'
A 27-year-old man has been charged with one count of murder.

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 14:43:11 +0100
Man, 35, who groomed girls on Snapchat found guilty of multiple sexual crimes
A 35-year-old is expected to face a lengthy prison sentence after being found guilty of multiple sexual crimes against children in Buckinghamshire.

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 12:30:00 +0100
Opening date revealed for Smyths Toys store at High Wycombe's Eden Shopping Centre
The opening date for High Wycombe's eagerly anticipated Smyths Toys Superstore has been revealed, with the retailer set to launch earlier than originally expected.

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 12:09:48 +0100
Hero Buckinghamshire bus driver honoured after helping save man's life
A bus driver working for a major Buckinghamshire operator has been recognised after helping a man who was threatening to take his own life.

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 10:36:55 +0100
Marlow pub REOPENS days after shock and sudden closure amid continued mystery
A popular Marlow pub which appeared to close for good at the start of August has made a surprise return.

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 08:18:23 +0100
Car '100 per cent destroyed' in huge fire along the M40
A car was completely destroyed in a fire on the M40 between Stokenchurch and High Wycombe.

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 07:48:27 +0100
Man, 28, caught driving without UK licence jailed for cocaine crimes
A drug dealer has been jailed as the result of a police operation in High Wycombe.

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 07:32:51 +0100
Reason given as multiple police officers spotted at High Wycombe Station
Police officers carried out proactive patrols across High Wycombe town centre as part of ongoing efforts to tackle crime.

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Shoplifter steals £350 of alcohol and household items from Sainsbury's
TARIQ HUSSAIN, 54 of MOUNT CLOSE  HIGH WYCOMBE, admitted to driving without wearing a seatbelt on Littleworth Road, High Wycombe on December 20 2024. He was fined £70 and ordered to pay a surcharge of £28 to be made in full by 27/08/2026.

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
'Watering down pubs': CAMRA criticism as Pheasant demolition starts
Campaigners have accused the Government of trying to "water down" protections for pubs as demolition work gets under way on one of High Wycombe's best-known former boozers.

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Councillors and residents rally behind child, one, injured in Wycombe window fall
Tributes and messages of support have been shared across High Wycombe after a one-year-old child suffered serious injuries in a fall from a window.

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 20:00:00 +0100
Tom Kerridge to host exclusive dining experience later this year
Marlow restaurant owner Tom Kerridge is set to host an exclusive dining experience at a Scottish hotel later this year.

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Hazlemere scout hut to educate children unable to attend mainstream school
Plans to use a Hazlemere scout hut as an alternative education centre for up to 30 children have been approved.

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Hazlemere voters return to polls for second parish council election in weeks
Hazlemere residents will return to the polls for the second time in weeks to choose a new parish councillor.

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 09:26:48 +0100
Safety recall warning at Home Bargains as shoppers told 'stop using immediately'
The Office for Product Safety and Standards are warning Home Bargains shoppers to “stop using a product immediately” after a safety recall was issued.

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Marlow theatre school celebrates success at All England Dance National Finals
A performing arts school has returned from a national competition with one of the most successful musical theatre medal hauls in the school's history.

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 09:27:19 +0100
Martin Lewis' simple guide to refunds, returns and the 'inviolable' Section 75 rule
Martin Lewis explains when you're entitled to a refund, how online and in-store returns differ and why Section 75 could help if something goes wrong.

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Popular BBC One programme visits Bucks recycling centre
A High Wycombe recycling centre has featured in the latest episode of a BBC programme that transforms unwanted items into new creations.

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 16:26:57 +0100
Motorists facing traffic on the M25
Good evening, welcome to our live coverage of delays on the M25 near Gerrards Cross.

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 11:21:37 +0100
Grass fire tore through 40% of field near Chesham road
Firefighters tackled a large grass fire that damaged 40 per cent of a field in Chesham.

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 20:00:00 +0100
'We were told to say goodbye': Celebrity football match to support brave Marlow boy
A celebrity charity football match is set to take place this weekend to raise funds for a Marlow youngster whose life changed dramatically after a sudden medical emergency.

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 16:00:00 +0100
New 'juice shop' set to open on High Wycombe High Street
A new juice shop is set to open in High Wycombe.

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 15:33:50 +0100
Date confirmed for when town's annual Christmas light switch on will take place
The date for this year's Marlow Christmas Lights Switch On has been confirmed.

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