Bucks Free Press
Mon, 11 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100Buckinghamshire housebuilder given five-star score for 10th consecutive year
Bellway staff in Buckinghamshire have been praised for their “dedication and passion” after the housebuilder was named a five‑star homebuilder for the tenth consecutive year.
Mon, 11 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100Man given points for riding electric off-road motorbike without insurance
A man who was caught riding an electric off-road motorcycle without insurance is among those sentenced at High Wycombe Magistrates' Court.
Mon, 11 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100Dad lost seven stone after giving up garage meal deals and playing football
A dad has lost seven stone to “get rid of his beer belly” after adopting a “no food zone” diet and playing weekly football.
Mon, 11 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100The latest planning applications in Buckinghamshire
The latest planning applications being considered by Buckinghamshire Council
Mon, 11 May 2026 09:30:50 +0100London Road appears closed after reports of crash
London Rod in High Wycombe appears to be closed by Hammersley Lane.
Mon, 11 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100Dog crawl event coming to Berkshire village later this month
Cookham is set for its very first dog crawl later this month to coincide with the launch of dog walking business 4xPaws
Mon, 11 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100Big band concert to raise funds for Buckinghamshire based charity
A Big Band concert at Wycombe Swan on May 31 will raise funds for Buckinghamshire based charity
Sun, 10 May 2026 15:26:13 +0100Driver banned after woman suffered serious injuries in zebra crossing crash
A man has been banned from driving after seriously injuring a woman at a busy zebra crossing.
Sun, 10 May 2026 18:19:43 +0100Old Photos: When Mick Jagger and Brian Jones of the Rolling Stones came to Bucks
Wycombe had a particularly vibrant music scene in the 1950/60s. Many pop groups and rock bands who achieved national, and even international, fame appeared at the Town Hall, or the Blues Loft at the Nags Head pub opposite the Rye.
Sun, 10 May 2026 18:14:32 +0100Nostalgia: Ward Lock’s 1934 coverage of the Marlow area
TEN years ago, in May 2016, Michael published this page in his Nostalgia column. He wrote “Hopefully you won’t need to patronise Specsavers to read this week’s column, although possibly a magnifying glass might be useful.
Sun, 10 May 2026 18:06:47 +0100Nostalgia: The story of Whelpley Hill school, church and village hall
The village of Whelpley Hill near Chesham has a building which was a school, then a church and is now a house. This is the story…
Sun, 10 May 2026 17:59:40 +0100Nostalgia - The first-ever ‘Rock band’ to appear in High Wycombe
It is well known that in the 1960s Wycombe was a magnet for up-and -coming rock and blues bands, who played ‘gigs’ either at the Town Hall, or the Blues Club at the Nags Head pub opposite the Rye. For example, the Rolling Stones, whose music was ...
Sun, 10 May 2026 16:28:07 +0100Bucks hotel offers help with travel costs as fuel prices spike
Guests staying at the Compleat Angler in Marlow are being offered support with the rising cost of travel as fuel prices continue to impact household budgets.
Sun, 10 May 2026 15:52:21 +0100Perfume and cosmetics business registered in village officially dissolves
A wholesale perfume and cosmetics business which had its registered office in Flackwell Heath has been dissolved, according to records held at Companies House.
Sun, 10 May 2026 14:30:18 +0100Kebab shop receives new food hygiene rating after recent inspection
A High Wycombe kebab shop has received a new food hygiene rating following a recent inspection.
Sun, 10 May 2026 12:49:38 +0100Marlow 5 expected to have raised thousands for Motor Neurone charity
Thousands of pounds are expected to have been raised for the Chilterns branch of a motor neurone disease charity following an annual event.
Sun, 10 May 2026 12:03:02 +0100Runner admits 'it was a big surprise' after winning Marlow 5 race
The winner of the 2026 Marlow 5 admitted that he was “surprised” by the achievement and that he “wasn’t focusing on a time”.
Sun, 10 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100Planning round up: Wycombe conversion approved and Chalfont garage refused
Plans to convert a house in Wycombe into two flats have been given the green light.
Sun, 10 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100Our favourite bird photos this week from the Bucks Free Press Camera Club
For this week’s Camera Club spread, we have chosen six beautiful photos featuring brilliant birds across Bucks.
Sun, 10 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100High Wycombe fire: What we know so far one week after inferno
It has been one week since a devastating fire caused chaos in High Wycombe.
Sun, 10 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100High Wycombe road recently ravaged by fire had been used for fly-tipping
A High Wycombe street that was impacted by a huge fire was the site of fly-tipping.
Sun, 10 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100Top five pubs in Buckinghamshire according to Tripadvisor
Here are the top five pubs in Buckinghamshire according to TripAdvisor reviews.
Sun, 10 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100Laura Kyrke-Smith MP: ' I’m really excited about one new initiative'
When I’m out and about in Aylesbury and the villages, I speak to a lot of fellow parents about their worries for the next generation, writes the MP for Aylesbury Laura Kyrke-Smith.
Sun, 10 May 2026 11:20:16 +0100Wanted man arrested after police chase through gardens and over fences
A wanted man was taken into custody following a police chase.
Sun, 10 May 2026 11:08:59 +0100Keys, wallets and parcels among items left in vehicles as police crack down on thefts
House keys, wallets and parcels were among the items left in vehicles as police carried out a crackdown on thefts from cars.
Sun, 10 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100Music festival to return to Buckinghamshire this summer for birthday celebrations
Stowaway Festival is set to host a range of events when it returns for its 5th birthday celebrations this summer.
Sun, 10 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100See inside the £4.3m Buckinghamshire country home with a heated outdoor swimming pool
Chelsey House, a seven-bedroom country home in Buckinghamshire is on sale for £4.3m
Sun, 10 May 2026 11:34:32 +0100Over 6,000 Evri drivers urged to reject major deal after jobs lost
Over 6,000 Evri drivers have been urged to reject a major deal which 'falls short', after jobs were lost.
Sat, 09 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100Revealed: The areas in and around Wycombe with the highest crime rates
Crime figures released by Thames Valley Police have revealed the areas in and around Wycombe which recorded the highest number of offences in March 2026.
Sat, 09 May 2026 17:30:36 +0100Hotel group takes over management of Crowne Plaza hotels in Marlow and Reading
A hotel operator has taken over the management of two Crowne Plaza sites.
Sat, 09 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100The GP surgeries in and around High Wycombe not inspected for years revealed
Scores of GP surgeries in and around High Wycombe have gone years, and in some cases nearly a decade, without a Care Quality Commission inspection.
Sat, 09 May 2026 17:02:23 +0100Over 20 vehicles seized in Buckinghamshire town for being driven without insurance
Officers in High Wycombe have been cracking down on illegal driving as part of a focused operation targeting uninsured vehicles.
Sat, 09 May 2026 15:04:08 +0100Car once worth £75,000 picks up multiple tickets in Bucks town
A high-end Porsche has attracted attention in High Wycombe after racking up several parking tickets in a town centre car park.
Sat, 09 May 2026 12:53:49 +0100Amersham gets a mention on BBC's Have I Got News For You
Amersham made a surprise appearance in the latest episode of the popular TV show, ‘Have I Got News For You’.
Sat, 09 May 2026 11:42:30 +0100GoFundMe launched for gym used by Olympic twins after massive blaze
A gym used by a pair of British Olympic medal-winning twins has set up a GoFundMe page after the building was destroyed in a huge fire.
Sat, 09 May 2026 10:55:40 +0100Rape investigation shelved due to 'insufficient evidence' police confirm
A rape investigation in High Wycombe has been shelved to do a lack of evidence, the police have confirmed.
Sat, 09 May 2026 09:21:30 +0100Tess Daly and Vernon Kay to separate after 22 years of marriage
Beaconsfield celebrity couple Tess Daly and Vernon Kay have announced they will “separate amicably” after 22 years of marriage.
Sat, 09 May 2026 16:17:19 +0100Busy road near High Wycombe was closed after oil spill
A busy road near High Wycombe was closed off after an oil drum was knocked over.
Sat, 09 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100Bucks school celebrates Sir David Attenborough's 100th birthday
Pupils at a Bucks school celebrated Sir David Attenborough's 100th birthday with a day of animal hunts, eco art and nature discovery.
Sat, 09 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100Discover the 'perfect' riverside restaurant in Buckinghamshire with 'wonderful' food
Riverside Restaurant at Compleat Angler in Marlow has been described as "perfect" and "wonderful".
Sat, 09 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100Football legend to appear live at Adams Park for special event
Football fans are in for a treat as Kevin Keegan is set to take the stage at Adams Park in Wycombe for a special 'Evening With' event.
Sat, 09 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100Buckinghamshire New University to host town-wide Pride event
Buckinghamshire New University is set to host High Wycombe Pride 2026 this summer
Sat, 09 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100Bucks resident hosts dementia fundraiser in honour of late loved ones
A fundraiser in memory of loved ones is helping to support others in need.
Sat, 09 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100Family-friendly festival returning to Marlow later this month
The Pub in the Park festival is returning to Marlow in May, offering families a day out.
Sat, 09 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100Beloved 5k community fun run to return to Buckinghamshire later this month
Gerrards Cross Fun Run is set to return later this month, three years since the last event
Sat, 09 May 2026 13:04:58 +0100Baby donkey named in honour of Ricky Gervais after he donates £100,000 to charity
A donkey charity has named a newborn foal after Ricky Gervais after he donated £100,000 to help them with their work.
Sat, 09 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100See inside the 'impressive' Buckinghamshire residence on sale for £2m
Mentmore Lodge, a six-bedroom detached house in Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire, is on the market for £2 million.
Sat, 09 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100See the elegant £1.25m home with a lakeside setting
An 'elegant' lakeside home on Summerleaze Road in Maidenhead is currently on the market for £1.25m.
Sat, 09 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100How to see and take pictures of blossom in Buckinghamshire before it disappears
National Trust and CEW are offering advice on where to see and how to take pictures of blossom in Buckinghamshire before it disappears.
Sat, 09 May 2026 13:03:48 +0100Millions with Nationwide get new way to deposit cash at hundreds of locations
A new Nationwide change means you could pay in cash locally without going to a branch. Here’s what you need to know.