Bucks Free Press
Fri, 10 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100Private 500-acre estate seeks licence for alcohol and music until 2am
A 500-acre estate could soon be licensed for alcohol sales and late-night entertainment.
Fri, 10 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100In the dock: Bucks man fined for owning zombie style knife
The following cases have been heard in Wycombe magistrates...
Fri, 10 Jul 2026 08:58:53 +0100New podcast studio set to open in Buckinghamshire town
A new podcast studio is set to open in Beaconsfield, offering local people and businesses a professional space to record their own shows.
Fri, 10 Jul 2026 07:46:33 +0100Convenience store told to improve after getting low food hygiene rating
Marlow convenience store told improvement is necessary after food hygiene inspection
Fri, 10 Jul 2026 07:12:39 +0100Ann Widdecombe dies aged 78: Remembering her visits to Buckinghamshire
Former Conservative minister, television personality and Reform UK campaigner Ann Widdecombe has died aged 78.
Fri, 10 Jul 2026 06:36:49 +0100McDonald's drive-thru in Wycombe closes and won't reopen until the summer holidays
A McDonald’s drive-thru restaurant in High Wycombe has temporarily closed while it undergoes a major refurbishment.
Fri, 10 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100Councillors praise police response to alleged armed incident near community hub
Two High Wycombe councillors have praised Thames Valley Police for their swift response to a major incident at Handy Cross after reports of a weapon inside a vehicle.
Fri, 10 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100'I could have been dead' - Couple left terrified after overnight fire destroys garden
A Marlow couple say they were left fearing for their lives after a fire tore through the rear of their home in the early hours of the morning, in what residents believe is part of a growing anti-social behaviour problem in the town.
Fri, 10 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100Independent village gift shop celebrates 60 years in business
A much-loved Hazlemere shop is celebrating a major milestone this summer as it marks 60 years of serving generations of customers.
Fri, 10 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100Buckinghamshire students film famous faces for documentary film
Buckinghamshire students have been interviewing famous faces, including James Corden, for a short documentary film.
Fri, 10 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100Two authors to discuss book at Chorleywood event later this year
Martin & Daniel Sixsmith are set to discuss their book, Despots, which draws parallels between Trump's America and Putin's Russia, in Chorleywood
Fri, 10 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100Ms Lauryn Hill among acts set to perform at festival in Buckinghamshire next month
Diaspora Calling! will make its UK debut this August and will be headlined by Ms Lauryn Hill
Thu, 09 Jul 2026 17:01:12 +0100Fire engines responding to incident in High Wycombe
Good afternoon, welcome to our live coverage following reports of an incident in High Wycombe.
Thu, 09 Jul 2026 15:43:05 +0100'Exact' cause of a helicopter incident at Bucks aerodrome not found, report says
The exact cause of the 'loss of control' of a helicopter at a Bucks aerodrome could not be identified, report says.
Thu, 09 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100High Wycombe car park smells of urine and has graffiti-covered walls
Visitors to High Wycombe are being greeted by the stench of urine, filthy lifts and graffiti-covered walls at one of the town's biggest car parks.
Thu, 09 Jul 2026 07:25:39 +0100Man, 19, charged with murder of teenager after fatal stabbing
A teenager has been charged with murder following a fatal stabbing.
Thu, 09 Jul 2026 16:27:14 +0100Wycombe Wanderers donate surplus shirts to KitAid for communities across Africa
Wycombe Wanderers have donated a number of surplus shirts to KitAid, helping the charity continue its work providing football kits to some of the world’s poorest communities.
Thu, 09 Jul 2026 12:38:49 +0100Police end appeal for help to find man who was wanted
Police are no longer appealing for information to trace a man wanted in connection with thefts from multiple motor vehicles.
Thu, 09 Jul 2026 11:56:43 +0100Teenager, 19, who died after three-vehicle crash on M40 officially named at inquest
A 19-year-old woman who died following a three-vehicle collision on the M40 between High Wycombe and Loudwater has been formally identified at an inquest hearing.
Thu, 09 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100Ex-Met Police sergeant died after being struck by train, inquest hears
A former Metropolitan Police sergeant who struggled with mental health issues died after being struck by a train in Buckinghamshire, an inquest has heard.
Thu, 09 Jul 2026 12:54:28 +0100High Wycombe playground set to close for filming
A High Wycombe playground is set to close tomorrow (July 10) for filming.
Thu, 09 Jul 2026 14:37:04 +0100Community vigil set to take place near town to 'bear witness' to fencing off
A community vigil is set to take place at Finnamore Wood near Marlow later this month.
Thu, 09 Jul 2026 14:20:26 +0100Food Warehouse to open with one-off deals for early shoppers
The new High Wycombe Food Warehouse has set a date to open its doors.
Thu, 09 Jul 2026 13:48:42 +0100Big Sleepout fundraiser returns with exciting new twist
Wycombe Homeless Connection has announced the return of its annual Big Sleepout, with organisers promising the charity's biggest event yet thanks to the introduction of a new community festival.
Thu, 09 Jul 2026 12:30:00 +0100IN PHOTOS: Chesham Motor Show 2026 draws large crowds
Chesham town centre was packed with visitors on Saturday, June 28, as the Chesham Motor Show returned with displays, entertainment and special guests.
Thu, 09 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100Buckinghamshire village leading the way in becoming more dog-friendly
A village is leading the way in becoming a more welcoming place for dogs and their owners.
Thu, 09 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0100Buckinghamshire university climbs 23 places in national student rankings
Buckinghamshire New University (BNU) has soared up the National Student Survey (NSS) rankings, leaping 23 spots.
Thu, 09 Jul 2026 10:23:50 +0100'Total Eclipse of the Heart’ singer Bonnie Tyler dies aged 75
Welsh singer Bonnie Tyler known for hits Total Eclipse of the Heart and Holding Out for a Hero, has died aged 75.
Thu, 09 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0100Two university students win inaugural Arts Society bursary
Two university students have won the inaugural Arts Society West Wycombe bursary.
Thu, 09 Jul 2026 13:27:00 +0100Over 800 solar panels installed at motorway service area in Beaconsfield
The environmental impact of Beaconsfield Services is set to be reduced as 840 solar panels have been installed at the motorway service area.
Thu, 09 Jul 2026 08:56:48 +0100Pardon granted for woman buried in Amersham in landmark 70-year-old case
A conditional pardon has been granted for woman now buried in Amersham in a landmark case more than 70 years old.
Thu, 09 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100Prestwood four-bed with rural views on sale for £1,250,000
A detached four-bedroom house in Prestwood is on the market for £1,250,000.
Wed, 08 Jul 2026 20:02:56 +0100Bucks passengers facing train delays due to trespassers on railway
Good evening, welcome to our live coverage of delays and cancellations to services between High Wycombe and Gerrards Cross due to trespassers on the railway.
Wed, 08 Jul 2026 19:15:03 +0100Identity of victim in murder investigation confirmed
The identity of the victim in the ongoing Milton Keynes murder investigation has been confirmed by police.
Wed, 08 Jul 2026 18:16:10 +0100Bucks passengers face train delays after signalling system fault
Good evening, welcome to our live coverage of train delays due to a fault with the signalling system Saunderton and Beaconsfield.
Wed, 08 Jul 2026 16:20:00 +0100Inquest opens into death of loving father who died in tragic Princes Risborough crash
The medical cause of death of a man killed in a crash was a 'traumatic chest injury', an inquest opening heard.
Wed, 08 Jul 2026 14:41:07 +0100Marlow chef Tom Kerridge says ADHD diagnosis will help him support son
Marlow chef Tom Kerridge says ADHD diagnosis will help him support son.
Wed, 08 Jul 2026 13:55:33 +0100Police appeal after graffiti drawn on Bucks pharmacy
Police have released CCTV images of two people they want to speak to after graffiti was drawn on a Buckinghamshire pharmacy.
Wed, 08 Jul 2026 12:30:00 +0100Council’s communities boss has hails use of facial recognition cameras in Wycombe
Buckinghamshire Council’s communities boss has hailed the use of live facial recognition cameras in the Eden Centre.
Wed, 08 Jul 2026 20:00:00 +0100'Nobody could have foreseen the tragedy' - Man dies two weeks after 56th birthday
A Hazlemere man died in a tragic accident just two weeks after his 56th birthday and only days after beginning a plan to tackle his alcohol dependency, an inquest has heard.
Wed, 08 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0100How A Clockwork Orange actor who died in Buckinghamshire had just £13k to his name
Warren Clarke, the much-loved actor who spent his final years in Buckinghamshire and died in 2014, enjoyed one of the most recognisable careers on British television.
Wed, 08 Jul 2026 12:24:10 +0100High Wycombe corner shop fails recent food hygiene inspection
A corner shop in High Wycombe has failed a food hygiene inspection where they have been told that ‘improvement is necessary’.
Wed, 08 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100University law student, 40, on track for first while raising two infant children
A Buckinghamshire New University student is on track to achieve a First-Class law degree despite balancing her studies with raising a young child and coping with family medical emergencies.
Wed, 08 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100Extreme heat forces High Wycombe centre to cut back food menu
A High Wycombe community hub has temporarily reduced its menu as soaring temperatures make working conditions increasingly difficult for staff and volunteers.
Wed, 08 Jul 2026 18:28:25 +0100Four fire crews called to recycling centre in Buckinghamshire
Fire crews rushed to a Buckinghamshire recycling centre.
Wed, 08 Jul 2026 17:50:05 +0100Man wanted in connection with thefts from motor vehicles in Buckinghamshire
A man is wanted by police after a string of thefts from vehicles in Buckinghamshire.
Wed, 08 Jul 2026 17:40:11 +0100Update on repairs to historic Buckinghamshire bridge after heavy lorry damage
Progress on work to restore Marlow’s Grade I listed suspension bridge, which was damaged by heavy lorries, remains good, Buckinghamshire Council said.
Wed, 08 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100Wycombe strike action planned at school over reduced break times
Support staff at a Wycombe school are set to stage strike action this week in a dispute over what staff say are reduced break times.
Wed, 08 Jul 2026 17:43:03 +0100How many enforcement notices has Buckinghamshire Council issued?
Buckinghamshire Council issued 67 enforcement notices during 2025/26, according to its planning boss.
Wed, 08 Jul 2026 10:32:39 +0100When is Flying Ant Day 2026? Potential dates for natural phenomenon revealed
Flying Ant Day is likely to take place between July and August in 2026, but what are the potential dates?