Bucks Free Press

Tue, 16 Dec 2025 08:04:33 +0000
Royal Mail's Thames Valley hub processed nearly 10 million parcels in one week
Incredible photos show inside a huge Royal Mail distribution hub in the Thames Valley, which is the size of six football pitches, where millions of Christmas packages are being shipped this week.

Tue, 16 Dec 2025 07:44:52 +0000
Famous Buckinghamshire building covered in 70 per cent smoke due to fire
A road was cordoned off in High Wycombe after a fire broke out at the town’s Old Town Hall.

Tue, 16 Dec 2025 07:17:56 +0000
Multiple people in hospital following 'fail-to-stop road traffic collision' incident
Several people have been taken to hospital with ‘serious injuries’ following a car crash in which one driver failed to stop at the scene.

Tue, 16 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Arrest made at popular restaurant in Bucks village following immigrant raid
A man has been arrested at a popular Chinese Malaysian restaurant for alleged immigration crimes following a raid during evening service.

Tue, 16 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Friend of young man who was stabbed to death is honoured after launch of charity
The friend of a young man who was stabbed to death has been honoured after launching a charity to reduce violence.

Tue, 16 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Plans for up to 150 homes on green space near Bucks village
Plans have been announced to build up to 150 homes as well as play areas and open spaces near a Bucks village.

Tue, 16 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
High Wycombe actresses star in two-hour special on Disney+
Two High Wycombe actresses have starred in a two-hour special on Disney+.

Tue, 16 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Huge five-bedroom townhouse up for sale in Gerrards Cross
A sprawling five-bedroom detached family home has gone on the market for £2,295,000 in Gerrards Cross

Mon, 15 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Wycombe driving test named 'easiest' in Bucks with highest centre pass rate
A new report ranks car High Wycombe driving test routes easiest in Buckinghamshire based on the average centre pass rate.

Mon, 15 Dec 2025 11:03:33 +0000
Manhunt after teenage girl 'touched inappropriately' while cycling
A manhunt has been launched after a teenage girl was touched inappropriately while cycling.

Mon, 15 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Man convicted of fraud after trying to use Nectar card to buy £500 worth of products
A man convicted of fraud after trying to buy items using a Nectar card in Bucks is among those at High Wycombe Magistrates' Court.

Mon, 15 Dec 2025 17:38:19 +0000
No arrests made after car is seen driving on the wrong side road
A car that was being driven on the wrong side of the road in Buckinghamshire has crashed near a dual carriageway.

Mon, 15 Dec 2025 16:48:32 +0000
'Your family are concerned for you' - Worries grow as girl, 14, is reported missing
Concerns are growing as a 14-year-old girl has been reported missing.

Mon, 15 Dec 2025 15:18:22 +0000
'It’s getting even more popular' - Reptile pet shop opens in Buckinghamshire town
An exotic pet shop that specialises in creatures such as tortoises, snakes and spiders, to name just a few, has officially opened in High Wycombe.

Mon, 15 Dec 2025 13:37:26 +0000
Fish and chip shop fails second food hygiene inspection in 12 months
A fish and chip shop in High Wycombe has failed its most recent hygiene inspection.

Mon, 15 Dec 2025 12:27:04 +0000
'A great shame' - Charity shop in town centre officially closes down
A nationwide charity that confirmed 90 of its stores will shut by the spring of 2026 has officially closed its High Wycombe branch.

Mon, 15 Dec 2025 11:30:36 +0000
More than 120 offences as police use unmarked HGV in motorway crime crackdown
More than 120 traffic offences have been identified after police took to the motorways in an unmarked HGV.

Mon, 15 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Thousands of small businesses praised for being at the heart of our community
Thousands of small businesses across Wycombe have been praised for being at the heart of the community

Mon, 15 Dec 2025 16:00:00 +0000
Bucks MP given tour of hospital to showcase physiotherapy work
Chesham and Amersham, MP Sarah Green recently toured Amersham Hospital.

Mon, 15 Dec 2025 13:13:01 +0000
Popular postie calls it a day after 35 years delivering to Bucks homes
A postman is hanging up his bag after more than 35 years delivering to homes near High Wycombe.

Mon, 15 Dec 2025 17:33:05 +0000
Thousands of shoppers attended popular Christmas late night shop event
Thousands of shoppers descended on Marlow as the town's popular annual Late Night Shopping event returned for 2025.

Mon, 15 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
The Bucks planning applications registered in the last week
Here are the latest planning applications validated by Buckinghamshire Council, including proposals for home extensions, site restorations, and amendments

Mon, 15 Dec 2025 12:30:00 +0000
Wycombe salon giving 'the Silent Treatment' with new unique appointment style
A High Wycombe salon has added a unique new hair appointment called ‘the Silent Treatment’ to its roster. 

Mon, 15 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Hospice charity raises £70,000 in 48 hours in Christmas funding drive
A hospice charity raised £70,000 in just 48 hours through the Big Give Christmas Challenge

Mon, 15 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Wildlife documentary maker sets tour that will come to Wycombe
Wildlife stories from the front lines will come to life on stage as a celebrated filmmaker heads out on tour

Mon, 15 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Grant funding of up to £10,000 made easier to apply for
A simplified process is making it easier for groups to secure funding

Mon, 15 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Five-bedroom Marlow home with attractive views set for sale at £1.45million
A five-bedroom detached house in the charming village of Marlow Bottom, Buckinghamshire, is listed for sale at a guide price of £1.45 million

Sun, 14 Dec 2025 14:43:52 +0000
Missing man may have travelled to Bucks say police amid urgent appeal
A missing man from Northampton who was last seen four days ago may have travelled to Milton Keynes, say police, amid an appeal.

Sun, 14 Dec 2025 10:23:32 +0000
Arrest after 100mph M40 Wycombe driver chased down by police helicopter
A helicopter chase has led to the arrest of a male caught driving over 100mph on the M40 near High Wycombe, he also failed a drugs wipe.

Sun, 14 Dec 2025 16:00:00 +0000
Conservation group records 96 per cent decrease in Barn Owl chick numbers
The number of barn owl chicks counted by Bisham conservation group dropped by 96 per cent this year from 108 chicks in 2024 to 4 in 2025.

Sun, 14 Dec 2025 15:37:12 +0000
Hanukkah synagogue patrols planned in Bucks say police after Sydney shooting
Hanukkah synagogue patrols are planned across Bucks, Berks and Oxfordshire, say police following a shooting at a Jewish event in Australia.

Sun, 14 Dec 2025 13:35:53 +0000
Search for man who made sexual comments to lone female at McDonald's continues
The search for a man who reportedly made sexual comments to a lone female at a Aylesbury McDonald's after an E-fit image was released.

Sun, 14 Dec 2025 12:30:00 +0000
Bucks NHS trust calling for facemask use amid flu outbreak
Wear a facemask to says Bucks NHS trust at Stoke Mandeville Hospital, Wycombe Hospital, and Amersham Hospital.

Sun, 14 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Bucks to receive over £9.5 million bus funding amid service revamp
Buckinghamshire is set to receive £9,547,266 as part of the Government’s landmark £3 billion investment to transform bus services across England.

Sun, 14 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Roadworks update: A-road resurfacing after fuel spill and bridge beam removals
Roadworks across Bucks this week include an A355, Beaconsfield resurfacing after a fuel spill and Marlow Bridge beam removals.

Sun, 14 Dec 2025 12:30:00 +0000
Buses to run in Buckinghamshire on Christmas Day for first time
Buses will run on Christmas Day in Buckinghamshire for the first time

Sun, 14 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Greg Smith MP: This Budget is not simply disappointing - it is a warning
In the run up to Christmas I'd hope to share a more positive message on the state of the UK's economy, writes the Conservative MP for Mid Buckinghamshire Greg Smith.

Sun, 14 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Planning round up: Beaconsfield sub-division and Little Chalfont sales suite
Plans to extend and sub divide a house in Beaconsfield have been approved.

Sun, 14 Dec 2025 13:33:12 +0000
Motorist banned from the roads after getting caught at 59mph on motorway
A Watchfield driver who was caught by an automatic camera at 59mph on the M4 near Earley has been banned from the roads.

Sun, 14 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Schoolboy's festive design to land on Prime Minister's desk
A school pupil’s festive design is set to land on the desk of the Prime Minister and hundreds of others

Sun, 14 Dec 2025 13:20:37 +0000
High Wycombe company director found dead at farm with gunshot wound
A company director was found dead at the entrance to a farm in Oxfordshire with a gunshot wound, an inquest heard.

Sun, 14 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Enchanted 'labour of love' woodland Christmas trail opens at Bucks farm
A magical new woodland Christmas trail has opened to spread festive cheer and raise funds for the centre’s Changing Lives Through Horses (CLTH) programme

Sun, 14 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Pop-up shop sprung up at university helping families in need
Families were welcomed to a special pop-up shop designed to help bring festive cheer to children

Sun, 14 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
A Christmas Carol event to bring Dickens' classic play to the countryside
Rackleys Barn will host a festive storytelling event as it opens its doors to the public for a performance of Charles Dickens's A Christmas Carol

Sun, 14 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Marlow students take part in inspiring workshop at secondary school
A Marlow school is helping students discover potential careers in the creative sector

Sun, 14 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Homecare provider launches 24/7 GP service for endless appointments
An Aylesbury homecare provider has launched a 24/7 virtual GP service to tackle appointment delays

Sun, 14 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Nostalgia: Cinderella’s coach and Amersham’s toy theatre
Amersham Museum holds around 12,000 items relating to the history of the town and its residents. From photographs to maps, lace to agricultural tools, the museum looks after a time-capsule of local stories. With the support of the Marie-Louise von Mo...

Sun, 14 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Retirement apartment developer in Aylesbury is best in the country
A retirement developer has been named the best in the country

Sun, 14 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Five-bedroom family home on sale for more than £1m
A spacious, five-bedroom detached family home in Penn, Buckinghamshire, has been listed for sale at a guide price of £1,175,000

Sun, 14 Dec 2025 16:00:54 +0000
British-born rabbi among victims killed in Bondi Beach shooting, police confirm
At least 12 people, including a British-born rabbi, have died after two gunmen targeted a Jewish celebration at Bondi Beach in Sydney, Australia

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