Sam Riley

A Buckinghamshire cycling group aged 30 to 74 is undertaking a 380-mile ride from Land's End to The Bell pub in Princes Risborough to raise money for Macmillan Cancer Support. The riders expect to complete more than 30,000 feet of climbing before arriving on August 1, with the finish timed to coincide with the pub's two-day Festibell 2026 community festival. It is the group's second year undertaking the challenge, and many participants have been personally affected by cancer.

A five-bedroom detached family home in Chalfont St Peter is being marketed by The Frost Partnership for offers over £1.05 million. Set across three floors with 2,341 square feet of living space, the property includes multiple reception areas, a large kitchen and family room, en-suite bedrooms, parking and a rear garden. The article also describes Buckinghamshire’s expensive but resilient housing market, where sales activity remains subdued while rents continue to rise.

A four-bedroom character property on Burkes Road in Beaconsfield is listed for £2.25 million. Set on 0.6 acres, the home includes four reception rooms, two bathrooms and approximately 2,643 square feet of accommodation. Approved and proposed plans offer options to remodel and extend the existing house, build an additional dwelling, or redevelop the site into a property of up to 9,025 square feet. The listing highlights access to Beaconsfield rail services, the M40, local amenities and schools.

R S Transit Ltd has applied to add three goods vehicles and three trailers to its operating centre at Wycombe Air Park in Booker, Marlow. Nearby landowners and occupiers can submit written representations to the Traffic Commissioner, with copies sent to the applicant, by August 14.

A three-bedroom detached family home on Sycamore Road in Chalfont St Giles is being marketed for offers around £690,000. The freehold property has two bathrooms, two reception rooms, a south-facing enclosed garden, driveway parking and no onward chain. The article also describes Buckinghamshire’s housing market as stable but expensive, with modest price growth, relatively low transaction volumes and stronger rental growth, making housing less affordable for some households.

A first-floor, three-bedroom apartment in the Grade II listed Coleshill House near Amersham is being marketed for offers over £1.1 million. The property is one of eight apartments in the historic country house and retains period features including high ceilings, sash windows, decorative cornicing, panelling and an original fireplace. It includes two bathrooms, landscaped communal gardens, countryside views, a double garage, parking and cellar storage. The property has an EPC rating of D and is located between Amersham and Beaconsfield, with access to local amenities, schools, transport links and the Chiltern Hills.

A section of the B4447 The Pound in Cookham will remain closed 24 hours a day until August 23 to allow Cadent to replace a gas main. An alternative route has been established through Cookham and Maidenhead, and drivers are prohibited from using the closed section while signs are in place because the works may pose a danger to the public.

A Grade II listed, 17th-century thatched cottage in Quainton near Aylesbury is on the market for £625,000. The three-bedroom, 1,815-square-foot property retains period features including exposed beams, ledged doors, an inglenook fire and a log burner, while offering modern amenities, a south-facing garden, converted studio, workshop and parking. The village has local amenities and schools, with rail links to London Marylebone and the M40 within reach.

A 30 mph speed limit has been introduced along the full length of Quarry Wood Road and on a section of Bisham Road in Marlow. The order, made under the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 after consultation with the police, took effect on July 23, 2026, and was signed by Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead chief executive Stephen Evans on July 24. Challenges to the order can be submitted to the High Court by September 3, 2026.

High Wycombe athlete Stephen Ware won three gold medals at the 14th WUKF World Karate Championships in Cluj-Napoca, Romania, competing for Karate England. He triumphed in Inclusive Kata Ambulatory, Inclusive Kobudo Ambulatory and Inclusive Combat. Ware credited Snap Fitness’s Grassroots to Greatness programme with helping fund his training and international competition, following an earlier gold medal at the Karate England International Open Championships.

Found Festival will take place at the Claydon Estate from August 28 to 30, 2026, offering discounted adult and children’s day and weekend tickets to residents with MK18, HP18, HP17 and OX9 postcodes. The 2,000-capacity festival will feature music from Stornoway, The Felice Brothers and Elephant Sessions, comedy from Shappi Khorsandi and Kiri Pritchard-McLean, wellness activities, family entertainment, workshops, DJs and silent discos. Ticket holders will also receive free entry to Claydon House, while local partners, suppliers, schools and community organisations will be involved through partnerships, volunteering opportunities and donated tickets.

The award-winning musical Jersey Boys will run at Wycombe Swan in High Wycombe from August 24 to 29 as part of its 20th anniversary UK and Ireland tour. The production tells the story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons, featuring hits including “Sherry,” “Big Girls Don’t Cry,” “Walk Like a Man” and “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You.” Luke Baker will lead the cast as Frankie Valli, with the tour staged by original Broadway director Des McAnuff and choreographer Sergio Trujillo. The musical has won major theatre awards, accumulated 65 awards and been seen by more than 30 million people worldwide.

La Voix will perform her new show, La Voix Live, at Wycombe Swan in High Wycombe on March 24, 2027, as part of a UK tour. The production will combine live music, comedy and glamour, with a band accompanying La Voix. The tour will premiere at BEAM: Hertford on March 5 before visiting venues across the UK. Produced by Imagine Theatre, the show follows the success of her sold-out production The Show Isn't Over.

Buckinghamshire Council has received a wide range of planning applications across the county, covering residential extensions and new homes, commercial and agricultural developments, tree works, heritage alterations, telecommunications infrastructure, renewable energy, community sports facilities and changes of use. Notable proposals include seven flats through the conversion of Jupiter House in Wooburn Green, a 66-panel ground-mounted solar array near Cuddington, enhanced sports facilities at South Buckinghamshire Golf Course and Farnham Park Playing Fields, and several applications for new dwellings in areas including Little Chalfont, Chalfont St Peter and South Heath.

Buckinghamshire Council will revoke previous street trading regulations and designate every street in the county as a consent street from October 1. Street trading will therefore require council approval under regulations introduced following public consultation and governed by the Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1982.

Wingstop, operated by Lemon Pepper Holdings Limited, has applied for a premises licence to open at Unit 24 in Eden Shopping Centre, High Wycombe. The application seeks permission to sell alcohol from 11am to midnight daily, provide late-night refreshments, and operate until 2am from Thursday through Saturday. Buckinghamshire Council is accepting written representations until August 12.

The Rotary Club of High Wycombe marked its centenary with a dinner at Wycombe Town Hall attended by 245 guests. A film featuring James Corden, Martin O’Neill, Tom Kerridge and Mike Clare celebrated the club’s 100 years of service. President Martin Crook said the club needs new members from across High Wycombe to sustain its community work, following a Community Day at Adams Park as part of the year-long celebrations.

A four-bedroom detached house on Ruckles Way in Amersham is being marketed for £1.1 million. The freehold property has countryside views, gardens, a double garage, off-street parking, an EPC rating of D, and access to Amersham station, local amenities, and nearby schools.

Charter Place, a new apartment development in Beaconsfield New Town, has launched sales for one- and two-bedroom homes and a penthouse. The development offers town-centre access, private outdoor space, parking, contemporary specifications and sustainability features including heat pumps, electric-vehicle charging points and biodiversity initiatives. One-bedroom apartments start at £310,000, while two-bedroom homes start at £515,000. Developers and sales agents report strong early interest from local buyers and people relocating to Buckinghamshire.

High Wycombe care home worker Mark Iliffe will run the Windsor Half Marathon with his son Joe and colleagues Natalie Diamond and Taylor Thomson to raise money for Royal Star & Garter. The charity cared for Iliffe’s father, Frank, an RAF veteran who lived with dementia at its High Wycombe home for more than three years before his death in February 2025. Iliffe later joined the charity as a driver and wellbeing-team member, helping organise activities and outings for residents. The runners say encouragement from residents and the goal of supporting veterans and their families are motivating their training.

A three-bedroom Victorian split-level maisonette on Two Dells Lane in Chesham is being marketed for £450,000. The leasehold property spans three floors and includes original features, two bathrooms, a kitchen-breakfast room, private garden, driveway parking and views over farmland. Its EPC rating is E, and the asking price was reduced on 2 March 2026. The article places the listing in the context of Buckinghamshire’s subdued property transactions, modest annual price growth and rising rents.

Churchill Living will host a ‘Picnic on the Patio’ summer party for people over 60 and their families at Beeches Lodge in Burnham. The event will include live music, picnic food, ice cream, cocktails and garden games, while attendees can meet residents and learn about the development’s one- and two-bedroom retirement apartments.

Actor Nigel Havers will join Ben Miller, Lucy Foley and James Prichard at the Between the Covers Live! celebration of Agatha Christie at High Wycombe Swan on October 7. The event will mark 50 years since Christie’s death, featuring discussion of her books and influence on modern crime writing, behind-the-scenes stories, and signing sessions. Amanda Ross, creator and executive producer of the BBC series, will host, with tickets on sale.

Chiltern Open Air Museum will host its Britain at War event on August 8 and 9, featuring multi-period military reenactments spanning medieval Britain, the English Civil War, the Napoleonic era, the First World War and the Second World War. Visitors can explore living history camps, watch combat and firing displays, meet reenactors and attend a WWI Soldier School. World War Two exhibits will include ARP wardens, Women’s Voluntary Service displays, a Churchill impersonator, a Nissen hut with an RAF briefing room, and recreated military headquarters. Live music will be provided by Shannon the Vocalist on Saturday and Lissie Allsopp on Sunday.

A new Ace Places playing-card deck celebrating independent businesses and community landmarks is launching in St Albans, following earlier editions in Henley and Marlow. Created by entrepreneur Emma Sweet with illustrations by Nicola Metcalfe, each deck highlights 54 local entities and raises funds for charity. Expansion plans include future releases in Berkhamsted and Harpenden, supported by a franchising model developed with consultant Steve Eastaugh.

A refurbished six‑bedroom home on Mill Lane in Gerrards Cross is listed for offers over £2.25 million, featuring a large garden, modern kitchen and multiple reception rooms. The property is positioned near local amenities, including the railway station and a well‑regarded school. Market data from several property portals highlights Gerrards Cross as a high‑value area with above‑average prices and long selling times, reflecting strong demand but a selective market.

ZR Transport Services Limited has applied for a goods vehicle operator’s licence to run six lorries and a trailer from Wycombe Air Park in Booker. Local residents who believe the operation may affect their land use can submit written representations to the Traffic Commissioner within 21 days and must also notify the applicant. The closing date for comments is July 31.