Bucks Free Press

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
High 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 +0100
Man, 19, charged with murder of teenager after fatal stabbing
A teenager has been charged with murder following a fatal stabbing.

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Ex-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 05:00:00 +0100
Buckinghamshire 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 08:56:48 +0100
Pardon 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 +0100
Prestwood 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 +0100
Bucks 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 +0100
Identity 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 +0100
Bucks 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 +0100
Inquest 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 +0100
Marlow 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 +0100
Police 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 +0100
Council’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 +0100
How 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 +0100
High 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 +0100
University 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 +0100
Extreme 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 +0100
Four fire crews called to recycling centre in Buckinghamshire
Fire crews rushed to a Buckinghamshire recycling centre.

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 17:50:05 +0100
Man 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 +0100
Update 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 +0100
Wycombe 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 +0100
How 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 +0100
When 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?

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 09:59:23 +0100
Warning over ‘chilling’ speeds as UK drivers clocked at up to 167mph
Rod Dennis, RAC senior policy officer, said: "Our analysis shows some of the frankly chilling speeds some people are prepared to drive at"

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0100
ProCook's new High Wycombe store location confirmed
The location of a new ProCook store in High Wycombe has now been confirmed as the Eden Shopping Centre.

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 15:44:42 +0100
Food bank receives 30 crates of donations after appeal
One Can Food Trust, food bank based in High Wycombe has received a large donation to help support struggling families.

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 13:26:32 +0100
Hospital wards in Slough hit 35c during heatwave as fears raised about climate crisis
Hospital wards reached a sweltering 35 degrees during the latest heatwave, the trust running Wexham Park Hospital has said – and its board has pledged to work to be better.

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 11:40:05 +0100
What happens when a person is reported missing in Buckinghamshire?
READERS will be familiar with missing persons appeals – scarcely a week goes by without the Reading Chronicle publishing stories about someone who has disppeared in the area.

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Little Kingshill five-bed family home on sale for £2,200,000
A property, called Lister Lodge, is listed at £2,200,000, set in secluded grounds and is believed to date from 1908.

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 15:54:37 +0100
Fundraiser launched after school reportedly vandalised for three weekends in a row
A fundraising campaign has been launched to help replace equipment stolen from Manor Farm Schools after an alleged series of break-ins and acts of vandalism.

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 08:56:27 +0100
Passengers are delayed after an obstruction on the track blocks some lines
Good morning, welcome to our live coverage of train delays between Rugby and Milton Keynes Central due to an obstruction on the track.

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 17:27:38 +0100
Marlow secondary schools 'full' as data shows both over capacity
A Marlow councillor has claimed both of the town's secondary schools are “full”.

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Child cruelty and drug dealing among crimes committed in June in Bucks
A string of offenders have been sentenced for serious crimes including drug dealing and child cruelty.

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 12:47:08 +0100
National Trust property warns of moth caterpillars that can cause skin rashes
A National Trust property has warned of caterpillars which harm oaks and cause skin rashes.

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 12:12:06 +0100
Huge free event happening at Adams Park next weekend - for this special reason
A HUGE community celebration is set to take over Adams Park as High Wycombe marks a major milestone this summer - and everyone is invited.

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 12:04:07 +0100
Police continue to investigate major incident involving 'weapon' on Marlow Hill
An investigation is still on going after armed police responded to reports of a weapon in a vehicle in High Wycombe.

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 16:25:49 +0100
Wycombe plans to demolish house for 19 flats approved despite parking concerns
Plans to demolish a house on Marlow Hill in Wycombe and replace it with 19 flats have been given the go ahead,

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 11:33:46 +0100
Police issue warning after increase theft from motor vehicles in Wycombe area
Police are warning drivers in Wycombe to be vigilant following a rise in theft from motor vehicles.

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 07:03:21 +0100
Firefighters rush to three-storey flat block after kitchen fire
Firefighters tackled a blaze at a block of flats in High Wycombe on Saturday evening.

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
New homes plan for Bucks village leaves residents’ concerned over traffic
A plan to build 20 homes in Marlow Bottom has been backed by councillors despite villagers concerns over traffic.

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 19:52:44 +0100
21 years on: How the 7/7 bombings left a lasting mark on Buckinghamshire
Today marks 21 years since the July 7, 2005 London bombings, the deadliest terrorist attack on British soil since the Lockerbie disaster.

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 18:28:46 +0100
Two fires reported in two Buckinghamshire towns in just over 24 hours
Firefighters were called to two separate outdoor fires in Buckinghamshire over the weekend, with crews tackling a vegetation blaze in Chesham and a shed fire in Marlow.

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 17:51:10 +0100
Man, 28, jailed after pedestrian injured in unauthorised car meet
A man has been jailed after a pedestrian suffered serious injuries in a crash at an unauthorised car meet in Milton Keynes.

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 17:29:49 +0100
Inquest into 15-year-old's death following motorbike crash to resume this month
A second inquest opening into the death of a 15-year-old girl who was killed in a crash in Beaconsfield is due to take place later on this month.

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 14:46:47 +0100
Dramatic moment armed police surround car in Wycombe as gym goes on lockdown
A children’s gym has revealed that it put its building into “lockdown” after numerous armed police officers descended on a busy High Wycombe road.

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 12:09:49 +0100
Man, 28, found 'unanimously guilty' of rape given lengthy jail sentence
A 28-year-old man has been jailed for eight years after being convicted of rape.

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Bucks town centre flies St George's flag in show of support for England
Chesham Town Council has raised the St George’s Flag in the town centre to show support for England’s sporting stars.

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Bucks school announces closure of longstanding club
A Bucks school has announced the closure of a club that it has been running for 54 years.

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 17:36:20 +0100
Council responds to Elgiva rumours amid 'major £130,000 investment'
Chesham Town Council has said it remains “entirely committed” and supportive of the Elgiva theatre after online speculation.

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