House 2 Home, which replaced Primark, is closing. Signs are up, but the closing date is not yet confirmed. High Wycombe Shop Closing After Taking Over Former Primark Unit House 2 Home opened on November 17, 2024. It sat on Church and Castle Streets’ corner. The Free Press got photos of closing signs. The shop…
High Wycombe police charge 35 after 40 arrests in shoplifting crackdown following business complaints. Shoplifting Charges Filed After Wycombe Crackdown: 35 Face Justice Police addressed shoplifting in High Wycombe, which occurred between November and December 2024. Police engaged in over 90 talks with businesses, focusing on items stolen from shops. As a result of these…
Simon Vince-Bundy, 52, died from acute alcohol toxicity. Family seeks better alcoholism support after his death. High Wycombe Dad Dies: Alcohol Poisoning Claims Life of Kind Man Simon Vince-Bundy, called Vincey, died last year. He was 52. The death happened August 31 at a hotel. He used to manage content at Sky. Vincey lived in…
Readers share memories of High Wycombe, including school days, local experiences, and work at Wycombe Marsh Paper Mill. Wycombe Memories Shared by Bucks Free Press Readers Joan attended the ‘Old Tech’ for three happy years. Miss Roberts, the headmistress, set high standards. She expected pupils to bring no shame to the school. The class was…
Buckinghamshire invests £120 million in road repairs. The project spans four years, with over 320 projects this year. Buckinghamshire Roads to Be Repaired as Part of £120 Million Project The county invests £120 million in road repairs. This project spans four years. Buckinghamshire Highways handles the work. They are resurfacing roads and fixing footpaths. Over…
A 41-year-old man was jailed for five years after pleading guilty to firearm possession in High Wycombe. High Wycombe: Man Gets Five Years After Gun Find on John North Close Last year, police arrested Nathaniel Simmons. He had been intimidating people. He used what seemed like a firearm. These incidents happened last year in late…
Inquiry into Marlow Film Studios concludes as final arguments are presented online. A decision is expected from Angela Rayner. Marlow Film Studios Inquiry Nears End Decision Expected Soon Katie McDonald will wrap up her film studio inquiry soon. Parties will present their final arguments online. Dido Property Limited wants to build the studios. Buckinghamshire Council…
Local shops are facing frequent theft, impacting their business. Owners share their struggles and call for more support. High Wycombe Businesses Report Constant Shoplifting Issues Two teens stole drinks from a Londis in January. CCTV footage showed them taking items without paying. This clip went viral on social media in February. Jeanie Lamba manages the…
New CCTV cameras are installed in Wycombe and Bucks for enhanced security using crime data. Buckinghamshire CCTV Upgrade Receives £868k Investment Boost New cameras are now working in High Wycombe. Buckinghamshire Council announced this news. The council will install more cameras soon, replacing older cameras with digital ones. Many new cameras offer a 360-degree view,…
A stunning six-bedroom home in Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, featuring large gardens, ample parking, and close to rail links to London. Wycombe: Spacious Six Bedroom Country House ‘Brambles’ Now on the Market This house is called Brambles. The owners have loved it for over twenty years. They’ve made it much bigger since then. Now, the home is…