Bucks Free Press
Sat, 05 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100Knife-enabled crime down overall despite recent rise in Buckinghamshire
Police data has revealed that there have been 13.6 per cent fewer recorded knife-enabled crimes between August 2025 and July 2026 than there were during the previous 12 month period.
Sat, 05 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100Asda wins permission for round-the-clock deliveries despite residents' noise concerns
Asda has been given permission to accept deliveries around the clock at its High Wycombe supermarket despite concerns from residents about noise and disturbance.
Sat, 05 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100Green Belt stables, secure van garage and protected tree feature in planning round-up
An eight-stable equestrian building in the green belt has been granted retrospective planning permission despite objections from three parish councils.
Sat, 05 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100Police launch support group for colleagues affected by domestic abuse
Thames Valley Police has launched a new support group to help colleagues affected by domestic abuse.
Sat, 05 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100Haribo bringing 'delicious' US sweets to UK in time for Halloween
Haribo has launched its first-ever Halloween-themed sour sweet in the UK, called Haribo Sour Bats
Sat, 05 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100Warnings to shoppers at Tesco and Asda as products recalled in UK supermarkets
Shoppers at supermarkets across the UK, including Tesco and Asda, have been issued warnings this week as products were recalled by the FSA and OPSS
Sat, 05 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100Martin Lewis warns households not to make costly energy mistake as prices rise again
Martin Lewis has issued advice to households on whether to fix energy bills now, as wholesale prices remain high and winter approaches.
Sat, 05 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100Blue-badge parking slashed by almost two-thirds at new 20-storey Milton Keynes tower
Blue-badge parking at a planned tower of up to 20 storeys containing as many as 355 homes is to be slashed by almost two-thirds.
Sat, 05 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100Why you've been washing your towels wrong all this time
Towels smelling musty? An expert reveals simple laundry mistakes to avoid and how to keep bath towels fresh, soft and fluffy for longer.
Sat, 05 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100The Buckinghamshire attraction that hid one of Britain's biggest wartime secrets
Bletchley Park in Buckinghamshire has been described as "fascinating" by visitors.
Sat, 05 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100Four-bed High Wycombe home with four en-suites on sale for £515k
Arranged over three floors, the High Wycombe house is freehold and has a total of four double bedrooms, each with its own en-suite.
Sat, 05 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100Seven Buckinghamshire homes for sale from £265k to £900k
From a period terraced property to a detached family home, there are choices to match a range of budgets and preferences in Buckinghamshire.
Fri, 04 Sep 2026 16:15:08 +0100Man left in life-threatening condition after High Wycombe stabbing
A man is in a life-threatening condition after being stabbed in High Wycombe.
Fri, 04 Sep 2026 16:00:00 +0100Milton Keynes parking charges and penalties bring in nearly £15.8m in just one year
Parking charges, permits and penalties brought in almost £15.8 million for Milton Keynes City Council in just one year, new figures reveal.
Fri, 04 Sep 2026 17:17:06 +0100Two Bletchley shopping buildings set for demolition under £1.3m regeneration plans
Two prominent Bletchley shopping buildings are set to be demolished under £1.3 million plans forming part of the town centre’s regeneration.
Fri, 04 Sep 2026 17:22:00 +0100Man who sexually assaulted woman in High Wycombe jailed
Anthony Jones jailed for nine years on September 4 after sexually assaulting a woman in High Wycombe.
Fri, 04 Sep 2026 16:00:00 +0100Pizza restaurant granted premises licence allowing sale of alcohol and live music
A pizza restaurant in Little Chalfont has been granted a premises licence allowing it to sell alcohol and host live and recorded music.
Fri, 04 Sep 2026 12:30:00 +0100Data shows rise in Buckinghamshire recorded stalking offences
Crime stats reveal that there have been over 50 per cent more stalking offences recorded between April and July this year compared with the same period in 2025.
Fri, 04 Sep 2026 12:47:46 +0100Wagamama opens at Beaconsfield Services
Wagamama opened its first UK motorway service station restaurant at Beaconsfield Services on August 20, with a second site planned at Cobham Services.
Fri, 04 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100Amersham Town Council opens applications for new youth council for 14 to 19-year-olds
Amersham Town Council invites 14-19 year olds to apply for its new Youth Council. Applications close 19 October 2026 via the council website.
Fri, 04 Sep 2026 15:57:53 +0100Police release image of man they want to speak to following indecent exposure
Police have released an image of a man officers would like to speak to in connection with an indecent exposure investigation in Milton Keynes.
Fri, 04 Sep 2026 14:29:11 +0100Man, 21, jailed for numerous drug crimes in Buckinghamshire town
A man has been jailed after police discovered cocaine, cash and a mobile phone linked to drug dealing during a vehicle stop in Aylesbury.
Fri, 04 Sep 2026 13:53:45 +0100Floral tributes left at High Wycombe crash site after death of 19-year-old woman
Floral tributes have been left at the scene of a crash in High Wycombe where a 19-year-old woman lost her life.
Fri, 04 Sep 2026 12:30:00 +0100Country pub celebrates new hygiene rating after inspection turnaround
A Little Marlow pub has secured the highest possible food hygiene rating just weeks after being handed a one-star score.
Fri, 04 Sep 2026 11:05:38 +0100Repeat drug dealer jailed after police uncover cocaine, cannabis and knife
A repeat drug dealer from Aylesbury has been jailed for more than five years after police uncovered cocaine, cannabis, cash and a knife during two separate investigations.
Fri, 04 Sep 2026 10:21:59 +0100'A bright life that was taken' - MP's tribute to bar manager killed on holiday
A Buckinghamshire MP has described a popular bar manager who was killed while on holiday in Germany as a "bright life".
Fri, 04 Sep 2026 07:37:56 +0100Police appeal after possible stolen bike recovered
Police are appealing for help to identify the owner of a blue Scott bicycle believed to have been stolen in Marlow.
Fri, 04 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100Award-winning High Wycombe restaurant replaced by new kebab shop
A mystery remains over the future of a popular High Wycombe Caribbean restaurant after its former premises was taken over by a new food business.
Fri, 04 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100Wycombe fan joins national prostate cancer campaign inspired by Bill Turnbull
A Wycombe Wanderers supporter who was inspired by the late Bill Turnbull to speak openly about his prostate cancer diagnosis has joined a major national fundraising campaign.
Fri, 04 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100MP says 40mph limit outside Wycombe schools 'beggars belief'
High Wycombe MP Emma Reynolds has said it "beggars belief" that a stretch of Marlow Hill outside three schools remains subject to a 40mph speed limit.
Fri, 04 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100Major logistics park proposed beside M40 in Buckinghamshire
A major new logistics park could soon take shape in Denham.
Fri, 04 Sep 2026 09:25:21 +0100Aldi confirms all stores will close for 24 hours to give staff 'chance to rest'
All Aldi stores in the UK will close for 24 hours later this year, giving staff a "chance to rest".
Fri, 04 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100Parents up in arms as £28,000-a-year girls’ school announces plans to admit boys
Parents are up in arms over plans by a school charging nearly £28,000 a year to admit boys in a major change to its 152-year history.
Fri, 04 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100Man ordered to pay compensation after stealing food from Tesco and M&S
Here are the latest court cases heard in Slough and High Wycombe Magistrates' Court...
Fri, 04 Sep 2026 09:27:40 +0100Matt Lucas reveals health diagnosis as he speaks on it publicly for first time
Little Britain and Great British Bake Off star Matt Lucas has revealed a health diagnosis, speaking about it publicly for the first time.
Fri, 04 Sep 2026 09:25:41 +0100'Do not eat' warning issued to Tesco shoppers after 'health risk' recall
Tesco is warning customers not to eat one of its products which has been recalled due to a potential health risk.
Fri, 04 Sep 2026 09:26:08 +0100State Pension age rises to 67 - who will be hit hardest as retirement age goes up?
Millions face a longer wait for their State Pension as the age rises to 67 by 2028. Seven groups could be most at risk.
Thu, 03 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100Buckinghamshire's Youth Justice Support Team handed rating
Buckinghamshire’s Youth Justice Support Team (YJST) has been rated ‘Good’ following an inspection of work with children and victims.
Thu, 03 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100Parish council appeal after bid to protect decades-old Holmer Green footpath rejected
Little Missenden Parish Council has appealed against a decision not to officially recognise a footpath used by residents in Holmer Green for decades.
Thu, 03 Sep 2026 16:42:16 +0100Woman in late teens dies in High Wycombe crash
A teenager was killed in a horror crash on a High Wycombe road in the early hours of this morning.
Thu, 03 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100Campaigners hit back at epilepsy charity in row over 975-home Green Belt development
Campaigners fighting plans for almost 1,000 homes on green belt land have accused the Epilepsy Society of using “emotive language” as an increasingly bitter planning row continues.
Thu, 03 Sep 2026 09:49:53 +0100Village fete raises £11,852 for charity
A village fete has raised over £11,000 for charity.
Thu, 03 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100Eight-bedroom HMO plans for High Wycombe house hit planning setback in council ruling
Plans to turn a High Wycombe house into an eight-bedroom HMO have hit a setback after the council ruled the scheme needs planning permission.
Thu, 03 Sep 2026 20:00:00 +0100Thousands attend 164th Hazlemere Fete as annual event hailed a success
Thousands of people attended the 164th Hazlemere Fete over the August Bank Holiday weekend, with organisers describing the event as another major success.
Thu, 03 Sep 2026 20:00:00 +0100'A place where they can thrive' - Nearly 200 Year 7 students join Wycombe High School
A total of 192 Year 7 students have started their first term at Wycombe High School.
Thu, 03 Sep 2026 15:43:39 +0100Car overturns on its roof in crash along busy High Wycombe road
A car flipped onto its roof following a crash on a busy High Wycombe road, leading to a road closure and emergency services response.
Thu, 03 Sep 2026 13:15:26 +0100Buckinghamshire Archives to close as millions of records move to High Wycombe
Buckinghamshire Archives will temporarily close to the public next month as more than 800 years of the county's history is relocated to a new home in High Wycombe.
Thu, 03 Sep 2026 11:39:57 +0100Road to be closed for 'several hours' following crash in High Wycombe
A police cordon is in place on a High Wycombe road following a crash.
Thu, 03 Sep 2026 10:47:02 +0100Sports bar thanks customers for 'all the great times' as they confirm closure
A town centre pub in High Wycombe has announced it will permanently close later this month.
Thu, 03 Sep 2026 09:14:56 +0100Man, 22, arrested for alleged drug crimes in Buckinghamshire town
A man has been arrested after police stopped a car in Aylesbury and allegedly found Class A drugs.