Bucks Free Press
Tue, 20 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000Community group raises more than £20,000 towards new children's playground
More than £20,000 has been raised towards a new inclusive early-years playground in Chesham’s Lowndes Park.
Tue, 20 Jan 2026 09:37:02 +0000Four fire engines rush to small village following reports of fire in house/flat
Several fire engines were called to a small village following reports of a house/flat fire.
Tue, 20 Jan 2026 07:45:35 +0000Weapons seized and arrests made in several early morning organised crime group raids
Weapons have been seized, and arrests have been made following a series of early morning raids across Buckinghamshire and Berkshire.
Tue, 20 Jan 2026 07:22:39 +0000'They may have vital information' - Image released after racially aggravated assault
An image has been released of a person who might have information regarding a racially aggravated assault in Chesham.
Tue, 20 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000'An accident waiting to happen' - 'Dangerous' zebra crossing not fixed after crash
A High Wycombe resident believes an ‘accident is waiting to happen' in the town after a zebra crossing that was damaged in a car crash around one year ago is still yet to be fixed.
Tue, 20 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000Padel club in Holmer Green applies for licence to sell alcohol
A padel club in Holmer Green has applied for a licence to sell alcohol until 11pm.
Tue, 20 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000HS2 completes civil engineering works on longest tunnel project in Buckinghamshire
Construction works on HS2’s longest tunnel have been completed.
Mon, 19 Jan 2026 16:00:00 +0000Global firm set to leave High Wycombe and merge offices in Maidenhead
US pharmaceutical giant Johnson & Johnson is set to leave its High Wycombe offices and relocate to Maidenhead.
Mon, 19 Jan 2026 12:30:42 +0000More development plans revealed for Wycombe Hospital
Further plans for development at Wycombe Hospital have been submitted as work begins on a new building at the site.
Mon, 19 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000Arrests made as new facial recognition cameras go live in High Wycombe
Live facial recognition cameras to try and catch wanted criminals in High Wycombe are now live.
Mon, 19 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000Bucks town Aldi set for 'low carbon' revamp after proposal approved
Plans for a 'low carbon' revamp at an Aylesbury Aldi have been approved.
Mon, 19 Jan 2026 13:48:21 +0000Man arrested on suspicion of failing to stop after crash on High Wycombe road
A man has been arrested on suspicion of failing to stop after a crash on a High Wycombe road.
Mon, 19 Jan 2026 16:00:00 +0000No charges made in early morning alleyway rape investigation
A police investigation is still ongoing following a High Wycombe rape that occurred nearly one year ago.
Mon, 19 Jan 2026 16:00:00 +0000University students raise money for charity by boxing in their boxers
A Seer Green resident has managed to raise nearly £600 for charity by taking part in a unique boxing match.
Mon, 19 Jan 2026 13:04:44 +0000Reason given as to why main road in Buckinghamshire town is closed
A High Wycombe road that closed due to electrical works is due to reopen this week.
Mon, 19 Jan 2026 11:34:04 +0000Man due in court after shop owner attacked and robbed
A man is due in court after the owner of a convenience store was attacked and robbed.
Mon, 19 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000Residents and shoppers share their views on Blue Monday - The UK's saddest day
The Eden Shopping Centre in High Wycombe is hoping to ‘put a smile on everyone’s face’ ahead of Blue Monday on January 19.
Mon, 19 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000Shoplifter who stole Gucci fragrances and coats ordered to pay £2,000 compensation
A High Wycombe shoplifter who stole Gucci fragrances and coats from John Lewis is among those to be sentenced at the magistrates' court.
Mon, 19 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000Chairwoman of Parish Council in Buckinghamshire confirms her retirement
A councillor has officially retired as chairwoman after nearly 20 years of service.
Mon, 19 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000Plans for six caravans on an amenity paddock to be used as 'holiday accommodation'
Plans have been submitted to change the use of an amenity paddock to leisure to allow six holiday caravans in Bledlow.
Mon, 19 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000List of planning applications made in Buckinghamshire last week
Here are all the planning applications made in Buckinghamshire last week
Sun, 18 Jan 2026 10:32:55 +0000Bucks motorway held and partially closed after car flipped in early hours
M40 Beaconsfield - Wycombe was partially closed in the early hours of this morning, January 18, after a car flipped.
Sun, 18 Jan 2026 15:53:13 +0000Arrest after van crash as police issue 'dangerous' conditions warning
An arrest has been made after a van crash on Galley Lane, Great Brickhill in the early hours of this morning, January 18.
Sun, 18 Jan 2026 12:30:00 +0000Bucks town station accessibility improvements delayed until at least 2029
A plan to make a Beaconsfield railway station more accessible with step-free routes has been delayed until at least 2029.
Sun, 18 Jan 2026 11:33:02 +0000Probe launched after men with large knife told man to 'sit' and stole cash
An aggravated burglary probe has been launched after four men, including one carrying a 'large knife' entered a property on a Milton Keynes cul-de-sac.
Sun, 18 Jan 2026 11:04:56 +0000Fire and rescue service issue warning after roads flooded in Bucks town
The fire and rescue service has issued a warning to drivers after roads flooded in Buckingham town last week.
Sun, 18 Jan 2026 16:00:00 +0000Former ambulance station set to be redeveloped as dental practice
A plan to redevelop a former Amersham ambulance station into an expanded dental practice has been approved.
Sun, 18 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000Minster responds to criticism of cancelled 152-place SEN school plan
The Minister for Early Years Education has responded to the condemnation of the recent cancellation of a 152-place school plan for Bucks.
Sun, 18 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000Huge 17-acre site in Buckinghamshire sold for new development
One of the UK’s leading real estate investors has acquired a 17-acre site in Buckinghamshire to build a new best-in-class mid-box logistics development.
Sun, 18 Jan 2026 19:00:00 +0000More of your stunning snaps as sunsets and sunrises shine in South Bucks
For this week’s Camera Club spread in the Bucks Free Press, we have more of your stunning snaps on the sunsets and sunrises across Buckinghamshire.
Sun, 18 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000Marlow: Century-old chapel could be refurbished and brought back to community use
A century-old chapel at Marlow Cemetery could be brought back into use under proposals now being explored by town councillors.
Sun, 18 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000Roadworks round up: roundabout, drainage and resurfacing works planned this week
Roundabout, drainage and resurfacing works are among the planned roadworks across Bucks in Iver, Marlow, and High Wycombe this week.
Sun, 18 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000Nostalgia - The first ‘Omnibus Service’ in High Wycombe
The word ‘bus’, referring to a vehicle loaded with people, is derived from ‘omnibus’, which is in fact both an adjective and a noun.. In Latin, omnibus simply means “for all.”
Sun, 18 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000Old photos from yesteryear - It was still the New Year party season
Back in the 1950s and 60s New Year parties were still taking place deep into the month of January. Here we show pictures of some examples, all of which come from the SWOP website www.swop.org.uk.
Sun, 18 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000Chesham: Volunteers pick up 17 bags of litter during first cleanup of the year
Volunteers from Chesham Environmental Group have collected 17 bags of litter during their first work party of the year, despite a small turnout.
Sun, 18 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000Bucks-based sauna company celebrates recognition by British Sauna Society
A Little Meadle-based sauna company has become the first in the region to be recognised by the British Sauna Society.
Sun, 18 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000Bucks primary school saving 137 litres of water daily after upgrades
Chenies Primary School is saving 137 litres of water every day after the installation of water-saving tap inserts and flush-saving devices.
Sun, 18 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000Planning round up: dropped kerb refused and extension approved
A Marlow homeowners bid for a certificate of lawfulness to extend a dropped kerb has been refused.
Sun, 18 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000New electric vehicles charging points installed at Buckinghamshire service station
New high-power changing points for electric vehicles have been installed at Beaconsfield Services.
Sun, 18 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000Who will be bringing The Choir of Man to visit Wycombe Swan this November
A musical phenomenon celebrating community and friendship is set to hit the stage at Wycombe Swan.
Sun, 18 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000Joy Morrissey MP: 'Protecting our Green Belt remains my top priority'
As I begin my first column of the year, I would like to wish everyone across Beaconsfield, Marlow and our South Bucks villages a very happy New Year, writes the Conservative MP for Beaconsfield Joy Morrissey.
Sun, 18 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000Hit musical with 'macabre, sick, twisted' plot coming to Wycombe
A hit musical is taking audiences behind the lines of one of World War II’s boldest deceptions
Sun, 18 Jan 2026 13:54:02 +0000EastEnders recasts character after 10 years as star joins soap following one-off ep
EastEnders confirms recast for Mark Fowler Jr as character returns to BBC soap after 10 years - see which star is heading to Walford
Sun, 18 Jan 2026 12:26:37 +0000BBC issues warning to The Apprentice after racist and sexist posts from contestant
The BBC has demanded the makers of The Apprentice tighten up the vetting process after racist and sexist posts were found on social media from a new candidate.
Sun, 18 Jan 2026 11:20:52 +0000UK travel company closes with all trips cancelled and no refunds - are you affected?
UK travel company Regen Central Ltd has ceased trading after entering liquidation, with all trips cancelled and no refunds - are you affected?
Sat, 17 Jan 2026 16:00:00 +0000'Strong and emotional' concerns for Lidl plan in residents' opposition
Amersham residents' association has opposed plans for a new Lidl in a former council building.
Sat, 17 Jan 2026 15:52:03 +0000Probe underway after men with alleged weapon 'kicked and banged' on door
An attempted burglary probe is underway after a group of men, believed to have been carrying a weapon, 'kicked and banged' a Pitstone door.
Sat, 17 Jan 2026 12:30:00 +0000Hospital car park closed as £20m redevelopment gets underway
A car park has closed at Wycombe Hospital as its £20 million new build redevelopment gets underway.
Sat, 17 Jan 2026 12:08:50 +0000Two Bucks parkruns cancelled after flooding on courses as one called 'unsafe'
A Marlow and Aylesbury parkruns were cancelled today after flooding made its course 'unsafe'.
Sat, 17 Jan 2026 10:47:40 +0000Drivers fined and van recovered in parking and anti-social behaviour crackdown
A stolen van has been recovered, and drivers have been fined in a police crackdown on anti-social behaviour and parking in Iver.