Bucks Free Press
Thu, 21 Jul 2022 07:29:59 +0100Teenager dies in Stony Stratford bus crash
A teenager has died following a crash involving a motorbike and a bus.
Thu, 21 Jul 2022 05:31:00 +0100Newlife High Wycombe: Opening date for Eden store is revealed
A new fashion store that sells high street brands at "rock bottom prices" all while helping charity is going to open at the end of the month.
Thu, 21 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100High Wycombe driver broke limit on A40 London Road
A High Wycombe driver who was caught speeding on the same road on three consecutive days has been disqualified.
Thu, 21 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100McDonald's to launch new rewards scheme allowing customers to get free food
McDonald’s has revealed as revealed it’s to make a major change this week.
Wed, 20 Jul 2022 19:00:00 +0100Wooburn Moor fire leaves homes without power nearby
'A major incident' declared as fires wrecked havoc on hottest day
Wed, 20 Jul 2022 17:42:30 +0100Milton Keynes Sports Direct: Whitney Franks denies soliciting murder
The trial continues
Wed, 20 Jul 2022 16:30:00 +0100Person in hospital and cats missing after Buckland Cattery fire
A person has been taken to hospital and four cats are missing after a fire at a cattery yesterday.
Wed, 20 Jul 2022 19:01:00 +0100Sappers Field Wooburn sink hole: Work could start next month
Work to fill in a massive cavern that opened up in the middle of a field popular with dog walkers could finally get underway next month – after being fenced off for nearly two and a half years.
Wed, 20 Jul 2022 17:42:55 +0100Melted A4010 Bradenham Road to be fixed overnight on July 21
A busy road that melted in the extreme temperatures the county suffered this week is set to be repaired overnight tomorrow - but there is a warning to drive slower or avoid it completely until then.
Wed, 20 Jul 2022 13:34:35 +0100Protesters on M25 causing severe delays in Buckinghamshire
Drivers on the M25 travelling through Buckinghamshire are experiencing severe delays due to protesters on the motorway.
Wed, 20 Jul 2022 09:00:00 +0100Police uncover two brothels in Aylesbury Vale
Police have uncovered two brothels in a Buckinghamshire community as part of a crackdown on crime against women.
Wed, 20 Jul 2022 13:40:32 +0100Denham scrapyard and workshop destroyed in huge fire
Firefighters rushed to a huge fire in Denham yesterday after huge billowing smoke was seen coming from the site.
Wed, 20 Jul 2022 13:56:54 +0100Robberies linked to Milton Keynes Facebook Marketplace pages
Several robberies that have taken place between April and July this year are believed to have been linked, according to Thames Valley Police.
Wed, 20 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100Bucks bin collections: Council leader provides update
Extra bin crews have been working over the weekends to catch up with collections after major disruption saw stinking piles of rubbish building up in the streets.
Wed, 20 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100Cinquieme High Wycombe: Popular restaurant goes up for rent after closing 'until further notice' last month
A popular High Wycombe restaurant that opened at the end of 2020 and had become a firm favourite among locals has gone up for rent - after closing "until further notice" last month.
Wed, 20 Jul 2022 16:29:00 +0100Abbey Barn Lane realignment plans are scrapped because of escalating costs
A plan to carry out a major overhaul of a busy High Wycombe road that would get rid of a traffic “pinch point” amid the building of hundreds of homes has been scrapped – because costs are “escalating”.
Wed, 20 Jul 2022 13:29:47 +0100Storm weather warning issued in Buckinghamshire by Met Office
A thunderstorm warning has been issued in Buckinghamshire by the Met Office.
Wed, 20 Jul 2022 13:19:41 +0100Crystal Palace's former chief executive joins Wycombe
Wycombe Wanderers have confirmed the appointment of Phil Alexander as the club’s senior advisor.
Wed, 20 Jul 2022 09:00:00 +0100Bucks woman stole over £70-worth of chocolate from Co-op
A Bucks woman who stole more than £70-worth of chocolate has been sentenced.
Wed, 20 Jul 2022 19:30:01 +0100Liz Truss profile: All you need to know about the woman who could replace Boris Johnson
The former Foreign Secretary finished in the top two places after five rounds of voting by Tory MPs
Tue, 19 Jul 2022 14:54:23 +0100Fire at High Wycombe Wooburn Moor industrial site
Bucks Fire and Rescue Service has declared a major incident following multiple fires across Bucks and Milton Keynes.
Tue, 19 Jul 2022 19:00:00 +0100Amersham pub reopens after big refurbishment
The pub's new garden is perfect for enjoying the summer.
Tue, 19 Jul 2022 16:30:00 +0100Chilterns three peaks walking challenge returns
Chilterns walk event challenges hikers for good cause.
Tue, 19 Jul 2022 15:16:00 +0100A4010 melting: Transport for Bucks issues update
Transport for Bucks has issued an update on the melting A4010 today amid record-breaking heat.
Tue, 19 Jul 2022 13:53:05 +0100Lord Williams's School's warning after reports pupils may gather at dangerous Chinnor Quarry to swim
A school has urged parents to make sure their children do not visit a dangerous quarry to swim amid reports groups of pupils are planning to head there this week.
Tue, 19 Jul 2022 13:38:02 +0100Heatwave: Bucks woman shares £2 hack to lower home temperature
A Bucks woman has shared her genius one-minute foil blanket hack that has reduced her home’s temperature by up to four degrees - and costs only £2.
Tue, 19 Jul 2022 11:30:00 +0100Covid-19 infections: Pensioner's worry about visiting High Wycombe
A pensioner says shopping in High Wycombe is difficult because an "alarming number of people" are now "apparently unworried" about catching Covid-19.
Tue, 19 Jul 2022 11:00:26 +0100A4010 Bradenham Road near West Wycombe melts in the sun
A busy A-road linking West Wycombe and Princes Risborough is melting amid scorching hot temperatures.
Tue, 19 Jul 2022 08:54:05 +0100Vandals smash Thame estate agents
Vandals smashed the windows of a Thame estate agents last night.
Tue, 19 Jul 2022 08:28:21 +0100Milton Keynes school forced to close by travellers on field
A school was forced to shut after travellers pitched 30 caravans on its playing field.
Tue, 19 Jul 2022 06:00:00 +0100Marlow 5G mast plans for corner of Bobmore Road and Little Marlow Road
A 5G mast could be built on the corner of a busy Marlow road close to a pub and a school if new plans are given the go-ahead.
Tue, 19 Jul 2022 07:00:00 +0100Extinction Rebellion protest against planned Marlow movie studio because there's 'no need for films on a dead planet'
Extinction Rebellion members with white face paint and signs around their necks held a silent protest against plans for a huge new movie studio in Marlow - because there is "no need for films on a dead planet".
Tue, 19 Jul 2022 19:00:00 +0100PennFest 2022: Music festival returns this weekend - everything you need to know
PennFest is returning to Bucks this weekend - promising an epic line-up of music and entertainment for all the family.
Tue, 19 Jul 2022 12:08:19 +0100Police hunting Milton Keynes machete motorcyclists
Police are hunting for two suspects following an incident involving machetes in Milton Keynes.
Wed, 20 Jul 2022 13:50:55 +0100High Wycombe rough sleeper suffering heat exhaustion is given emergency accommodation - amid rise in people on the streets
A rough sleeper suffering from heat exhaustion on the streets of High Wycombe on the hottest day of the year has been given emergency accommodation.
Tue, 19 Jul 2022 09:43:31 +0100Man jailed for raping 12-year-old girl he befriended on social media - and police believe there could be more victims
A man who raped a 12-year-old girl after befriending her on social media has been jailed for nine years - but police think there could be more victims in Buckinghamshire.
Tue, 19 Jul 2022 16:30:00 +0100Stunned Burnham resident sees rare albino badger in their garden
A stunned Burnham resident captured a rare sight on camera in the early hours of the morning - an albino badger.
Tue, 19 Jul 2022 14:40:58 +0100Sean Norbert Anyanwu: Tributes to teen who died at Bray Lake
The 16-year-old boy who tragically died in the Bray Lake drowning yesterday (18/7) has been named in an emotional tribute by loved ones.
Tue, 19 Jul 2022 10:53:57 +0100Weather: Thunderstorms to follow heatwave, Met Office warns
The Met Office have issued a yellow alert, warning residents of potential flooding, cancellations to transport services and power cuts.
Tue, 19 Jul 2022 09:25:10 +0100Driver fined for ignoring stop sign on A4 Bath Road
A man has been ordered to pay hundreds of pounds after he was caught ignoring a road sign.
Tue, 19 Jul 2022 15:49:17 +0100Cox Green School: Headteacher's tribute to ‘kind hearted boy’ after tragic lake death
The headmaster of Cox Green School has paid a heart-felt tribute after a year 11 pupil died after getting into difficulty in Bray Lake yesterday (18/7).
Tue, 19 Jul 2022 12:07:57 +0100Stoke Poges mosque: Emergency services respond to incident
EMERGENCY services are responding to an incident in Stoke Poges this afternoon.
Mon, 18 Jul 2022 19:00:00 +0100Sports Direct Milton Keynes: Woman 'put murder hit on love rival'
She denies the accusation
Mon, 18 Jul 2022 19:00:00 +0100Cressex Business Park BID gets the backing of companies on industrial estate
Businesses in Cressex Business Park in High Wycombe have backed major overhaul plans that will see £1 million invested to resolve some big problems – including a lack of parking, “appalling” litter and long traffic queues at rush hour.
Mon, 18 Jul 2022 17:43:13 +010016-year-old boy dies in Maidenhead after getting into difficulty
There has been another tragedy involving water as a 16-year-old boy dies in Maidenhead after getting into difficulty on the hottest day of the year.
Mon, 18 Jul 2022 11:40:17 +0100Buckinghamshire weather: Heatwave to hit scorching 36C today - Monday
Latest updates from across Buckinghamshire as the Met Office issues its first ever red warning of extreme heat.
Mon, 18 Jul 2022 10:57:21 +0100Beaconsfield crash: Six injured in smash near M40
Several people have been seriously injured following a crash in Beaconsfield.
Mon, 18 Jul 2022 14:27:15 +0100Balaclava group attack taxi driver in Bletchley
A group of men attacked a taxi driver and smashed their cab in a serious assault.
Mon, 18 Jul 2022 11:30:00 +0100The face of 'lunatic' driver who killed Sarah Jacobs in Buckingham crash
The face of the "lunatic" driver who killed his girlfriend in a horrific Bucks crash has been revealed.
Mon, 18 Jul 2022 16:31:00 +0100Man v Food star Adam Richman praises Bel and The Dragon in Cookham as 'one of the greatest finds'
Man v Food star Adam Richman has praised a Cookham eatery as "one of the greatest finds" after a weekend visit.