Local Headlines

Bucks Free Press | News

Bucks Free Press News

Wed, 13 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Marlow councillor quits as town faces possible by-election
A Marlow Town councillor has resigned, triggering a vacancy on the council.
original article

Wed, 13 May 2026 12:08:15 +0100
Trains delayed at High Wycombe after trespassers spotted on line
Train journeys were delayed at High Wycombe due to trespassers on the railway line.
original article

Wed, 13 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
‘Enough is enough’: Bucks parents demand social media ban for kids
More than 3,000 people across Buckinghamshire have signed a petition calling for the social media age limit to be raised to 16.
original article

Wed, 13 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Planning bid to rebuild historic cottages and add two new homes near barrows
A planning application has been submitted for the rebuilding of historic cottages in Bucks, with the addition of two new semi-detached homes.
original article

Wed, 13 May 2026 12:00:20 +0100
Police officer fined over £2000 for breaching data protection
A police officer has been fined more than £2,000 for breaching data protection.
original article

Wed, 13 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Pub on sale for more than £750,000
A pub property has been listed for sale for more than £750,000.
original article

Wed, 13 May 2026 10:39:32 +0100
New mayor of High Wycombe announced
A new Mayor of High Wycombe has been announced.
original article

Wed, 13 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
'You’re coming up with positive solutions' - Men's mental health walks to take place
A men’s mental health group born out of personal struggle is continuing to grow, offering support to hundreds of men every week through simple “walk and talk” sessions, with one being based in High Wycombe.
original article

Wed, 13 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
'Disappointing and unacceptable' - Councillor hits out at High Wycombe fly-tipping
A councillor has said the increase in fly-tipping along a High Wycombe street is ‘disappointing’, calling the behaviour ‘unacceptable’.
original article

Wed, 13 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Buckinghamshire school secures second place in national competition
A school team has been named runner-up in a major national debating competition.
original article

Wed, 13 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
New Cake Shed is due to open in Buckinghamshire town this month
A new Cake Shed will open in the Amersham and Little Chalfont area.
original article

Wed, 13 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Bucks photographer recalls 20 years capturing Hollywood stars at Cannes
An award-winning photographer has shared his memories of two decades spent capturing celebrities and royalty through his lens.
original article

Wed, 13 May 2026 12:33:50 +0100
Man who drove to Beaconsfield after killing cousin found guilty
A man who drove to Beaconsfield after killing his cousin has been found guilty.
original article

Wed, 13 May 2026 11:30:35 +0100
Facial recognition vans to be in Bucks town next week
Live Facial Recognition (LFR) vans will be operational in Bucks next week.
original article

Wed, 13 May 2026 11:36:22 +0100
Emergency services called after muntjac deer trapped in swimming pool
A muntjac deer that was trapped in a swimming pool had to be rescued by firefighters.
original article

Wed, 13 May 2026 11:18:02 +0100
Emergency services manage traffic after house fire
Traffic was managed by emergency services as firefighters battled a house blaze.
original article

Wed, 13 May 2026 09:23:33 +0100
Drivers warned of £4,700 fines if they ignore these unusal rules
Drivers could face fines of up to £4,700 for little-known motoring offences according to Highway Code rules
original article

Wed, 13 May 2026 09:19:36 +0100
Everything you need to know about Hantavirus symptoms and how it spreads
The UKHSA plans to bring 10 currently isolating individuals to the UK from the UK Overseas Territories of Saint Helena and Ascension Island.
original article

Wed, 13 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Fury over plan for two homes on £2m Gerrards Cross street
A bid to build two homes on a Gerrards Cross street, where the average house price is £2 million, is set to be decided by councillors after being “called in”.
original article

Wed, 13 May 2026 14:07:00 +0100
Warning issued by wildlife hospital after hedgehog found injured in garden
A Buckinghamshire wildlife hospital is warning the public about the dangers that gardening can pose to wildlife.
original article

Wed, 13 May 2026 13:51:46 +0100
Motorist caught by automatic camera at 61mph on motorway handed points and fine
A London driver who was caught by an automatic camera at 61mph on the M4 near Burghfield has been handed points and a fine.
original article

Wed, 13 May 2026 12:30:00 +0100
Woodley primary school praised for 'impeccable' pupils in recent Ofsted report
Rivermead Primary School in Woodley has been praised in a recent Ofsted report.
original article

Tue, 12 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
New 'Listening Bench' unveiled in Lowndes Park
A new 'Listening Bench' has been unveiled in Lowndes Park.
original article

Tue, 12 May 2026 08:46:44 +0100
Man sustains 'life-changing injuries' after being hit by train
A UK man has sustained 'life-changing injuries' after being hit by a train between London and Reading.
original article

Tue, 12 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Beaconsfield café seeks licence to serve alcohol until 9pm
A Beaconsfield café is hoping to secure a licence to serve alcohol and play music until 9pm.
original article

Tue, 12 May 2026 12:33:08 +0100
Council seeks permanent approval for homeless flats in Burnham
Buckinghamshire Council has applied for planning permission to retain a two-storey block of 12 flats in Burnham, which have already been built.
original article

Tue, 12 May 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Road closures announced ahead of town centre festival
Road closures have been announced ahead of FrogFest Xtra.
original article

Tue, 12 May 2026 12:30:00 +0100
Arriva announces changes to some Bucks bus routes
Arriva have announced they will be making changes to expand routes from Bucks.
original article

Tue, 12 May 2026 16:30:00 +0100
Investment opportunity in Market Square, Amersham
A Grade II listed investment opportunity has come to market in the heart of a historic town.
original article

Tue, 12 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Where to park for Pub in the Park in Marlow
Pub in the Park is coming to Marlow later this week, do you know where you are parking?
original article

Tue, 12 May 2026 12:52:26 +0100
Tributes paid to former mayor who 'never shied away from controversy'
Tributes have been paid following the death of a former mayor of Marlow and a well‑known figure in the town’s civic and business life.
original article

Tue, 12 May 2026 10:37:10 +0100
'I heard the word cancer and my world paused' Buck's mum's strange symptoms
April was Bowel Cancer Awareness Month and with cases among the under-50s on the rise, the disease is no longer one that only affects the elderly.
original article

Tue, 12 May 2026 09:55:53 +0100
Leisure centre launches initiative calling for old and unwanted bicycles
A recycling initiative is giving unwanted bikes a new life by sending them to communities in need.
original article

Tue, 12 May 2026 07:22:34 +0100
Buckinghamshire village launches new summer event to save popular pub
A community has launched a new summer event to bring residents together.
original article

Tue, 12 May 2026 07:01:36 +0100
Four youths detained in poaching incident in Buckinghamshire village
Four youths suspected of pheasant poaching were detained by police after an incident in the Hambleden area.
original article

Tue, 12 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Plans for floodlit 3G football pitch at Wycombe school submitted
Plans to build a new 3G football pitch at Highcrest Academy in High Wycombe have been submitted.
original article

Tue, 12 May 2026 16:26:54 +0100
More than 100 offences identified as police crackdown on driving offences
Road police cracked down on dangerous driving during a recent week of action.
original article

Tue, 12 May 2026 11:26:27 +0100
Two men arrested after cannabis found at airport
Two men have been arrested after cannabis was found at an airport.
original article

Tue, 12 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Grade II* listed country house with ties to former PM up for sale
A historic Grade II* listed country house with ties to a former British prime minister is up for sale in Downley.
original article

Tue, 12 May 2026 10:24:48 +0100
New study finds four-day working week would half obesity
A four-day working week could slash obesity rates and improve the health of workers across High Wycombe and beyond, according to new research presented at a major international conference.
original article

Tue, 12 May 2026 12:27:51 +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.
original article

Tue, 12 May 2026 16:06:44 +0100
Beloved children's character to speak for first time in 40 years
BBC Children In Need mascot Pudsey Bear will break his silence in a short film to help raise awareness of children's mental health.
original article

Tue, 12 May 2026 16:03:44 +0100
Five countries boycotting Eurovision 2026 and why they are not taking part
There are 35 countries taking part in Eurovision 2026, with five boycotting the contest this year. Here is who and why they are not competing.
original article

Tue, 12 May 2026 16:00:24 +0100
Passengers transferred to hospital after virus outbreak on cruise
Twenty British nationals, one German national who is a UK resident, and one Japanese passenger from the MV Hondius are now under observation
original article

Tue, 12 May 2026 15:56:36 +0100
Lloyds and Halifax to offer new £5,000 deposit mortgage for first-time buyers
Lloyds is launching a new mortgage allowing first-time buyers to buy homes with a deposit as low as £5,000 in 98% mortgage deal.
original article

Tue, 12 May 2026 15:54:35 +0100
Co-op to open 24 new stores before end of June 2026
Co-op has revealed the full list of 24 new and refurbished stores opening across Britain by June 2026, including London, Yorkshire, Scotland and the Midlands.
original article

Tue, 12 May 2026 15:52:20 +0100
Greggs customers frustrated by fresh round of price rises
Greggs has raised prices on several products, leading some to claim it is losing its reputation for affordability.
original article

Tue, 12 May 2026 15:48:39 +0100
Popular holiday hotspot to fast-track British tourists amid airport disruption
UK tourists travelling to a popular holiday hotspot will be fast-tracked as airports face disruption.
original article

Tue, 12 May 2026 15:45:35 +0100
NHS teams up with Morrisons in new battle against cancer
Cancer awareness messages will soon appear in bathrooms as part of a new scheme from Morrisons.
original article

Tue, 12 May 2026 15:44:21 +0100
Greggs to open only international shop at airport this month
Greggs is set to open its first international store since 2008 at Tenerife South Airport, where a Spanish Omelette Roll will be available to buy
original article

Last updated by System Admin on 27th August, 2018