Bucks Free Press

Tue, 10 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Six parking bays could go under High Wycombe cycle route plans
Six parking bays and trees could be removed under plans for new cycle tracks, paths and crossings between Hughenden Park and Temple End.

Tue, 10 Nov 2026 08:43:44 +0000
Buckinghamshire couple launch new educational 11-plus app
A family from Chalfont St Peter has created an educational app after struggling to find ways to help their own son prepare for Buckinghamshire's competitive 11-plus exam.

Tue, 10 Nov 2026 07:56:12 +0000
Woman's garden restored after losing 'substantial amount of money' from rouge traders
Police cadets and neighbourhood officers joined forces to help a Wendover resident who had fallen victim to rogue traders.

Tue, 10 Nov 2026 07:39:14 +0000
CCTV image released following shoplifting incident at Sainsbury's
A CCTV image has been released by police following a shoplifting incident at a supermarket in Marlow.

Tue, 10 Nov 2026 07:19:12 +0000
Residents told to 'leave a light on' after burglary is reported in affluent village
Police are investigating a burglary in Marlow Bottom and have urged residents to remain vigilant as the evenings grow darker.

Tue, 10 Nov 2026 07:03:44 +0000
Man given four-figure fine after fly-tipping in Buckinghamshire green space
 A fly-tipper has been ordered to pay a £1,000 fixed penalty notice after being caught on surveillance cameras dumping waste near Iver.

Tue, 10 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Medical cause of death revealed of man, 23, killed in open session at dirt track
A former youth footballer who was involved in a fatal motorbike crash died of a traumatic brain injury.

Tue, 10 Nov 2026 09:13:37 +0000
Beloved BBC presenter known for Ground Force dies at the age of 69
Ground Force presenter Tommy Walsh has died following a “long illness”, his agent has confirmed

Mon, 09 Nov 2026 15:50:19 +0000
High Wycombe air pollution reaches maximum level as warning issued
High Wycombe has been issued with a very high air pollution alert after monitoring stations recorded the highest possible level of 10 out of 10.

Mon, 09 Nov 2026 12:30:00 +0000
Only one in 10 Bucks police cases resulted in suspect being charged in September
Only 10 per cent of police outcomes recorded in Buckinghamshire in September resulted in a suspect being charged.

Mon, 09 Nov 2026 20:00:00 +0000
High Wycombe’s historic castle plagued by needles, arson and fly-tipping, rangers say
A historic High Wycombe castle is being plagued by fly-tipping, drug use and arson, its manager says.

Mon, 09 Nov 2026 20:00:00 +0000
Marlow triathlete becomes triple world champion two years after cancer diagnosis
Marlow triathlete Sarah Richardson has won three world titles in Madeira, just two years after being diagnosed with breast cancer.

Mon, 09 Nov 2026 20:00:00 +0000
Tories pick candidate for Aylesbury seat after Labour’s narrow 630-vote victory
The Conservatives have selected a businesswoman to try to reclaim Aylesbury, after Labour overturned a decades-long Tory hold at the last general election.

Mon, 09 Nov 2026 16:30:00 +0000
Family retailer opens giant store at popular Buckinghamshire shopping venue
A brand new Matalan store opened in Aylesbury Shopping Park this weekend.

Mon, 09 Nov 2026 12:48:30 +0000
Beaconsfield MP and Environment Agency object to Wycombe Wanderers plans
The Environment Agency recommends refusal over flood-risk concerns as Joy Morrissey urges Buckinghamshire Council to reject the plans.

Mon, 09 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Driver fined £923 and given eight points for careless driving on M4
Zara Manir fined £923 and given eight penalty points after admitting careless driving on the M4 eastbound between Maidenhead junctions 10 and 8/9 in Berkshire.

Mon, 09 Nov 2026 19:02:03 +0000
Urgent alert issued in Wycombe for high air toxin levels
WYCOMBE has been issued with the highest possible air pollution alert following days of fireworks and bonfires polluting the skies.

Mon, 09 Nov 2026 16:00:00 +0000
M40 disruption expected this week as drivers warned to plan ahead
M40 closures are planned in Buckinghamshire this week, with overnight restrictions affecting Beaconsfield and High Wycombe.

Mon, 09 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
New images show inside Crazy Bear hotel following sudden closure
New images have offered a glimpse inside the Crazy Bear hotel in Beaconsfield after urban explorers visited following its closure.

Mon, 09 Nov 2026 20:00:00 +0000
New plans for 60-home neighbourhood submitted by Buckinghamshire hamlet
Plans for a new housing project have been submitted to Bucks Council seeking approval for a 60-home development in Kimblewick.

Mon, 09 Nov 2026 20:00:00 +0000
Barmaid, 31, died from 'external and internal haemorrhages' after being stabbed
An inquest has officially opened into the death of a popular Buckinghamshire bar manager who was killed on holiday in Germany.

Mon, 09 Nov 2026 17:31:22 +0000
Man, 54, who fell from building while working suffered heart attack, inquest hears
A construction worker who fell from a two-storey building after suffering a heart attack died from a traumatic brain injury, an inquest opening has heard.

Mon, 09 Nov 2026 17:00:00 +0000
M40 crash causes Buckinghamshire resident Lorraine Kelly to miss TV show
Famous Buckinghamshire resident, Lorraine Kelly, was unable to present her long-running television programme on ITV after a four-vehicle crash on the M40.

Mon, 09 Nov 2026 16:00:00 +0000
Hundreds gather in Flackwell Heath for annual Remembrance Service
Nearly 500 people gathered for the annual Remembrance Service in Flackwell Heath, with young people among those taking part.

Mon, 09 Nov 2026 13:35:00 +0000
Police attend 'welfare incident' on Buckinghamshire railway line
Police officers were sent to attend a potential welfare incident by a train line within Aylesbury.

Mon, 09 Nov 2026 12:25:43 +0000
Identity of soldier on stolen WW1 memorial plaque in Chesham revealed
A rare First World War memorial plaque stolen from a Chesham café has now emerged as a tribute to a fallen soldier whose story was yet to be fully researched and shared with visitors.

Mon, 09 Nov 2026 11:50:00 +0000
Sexual assault reported in Slough alleyway after woman was touched in broad daylight
A woman was allegedly sexually assaulted while walking down an alleyway between Brands Road and Merlin Close in Langley.

Mon, 09 Nov 2026 11:00:19 +0000
Russell Brand 'moved £8.7m from company before rape trial', investigation claims
Russell Brand moved £8.7m from one of his companies before his rape trial, according to an investigation by The Sun, as he awaits sentencing.

Mon, 09 Nov 2026 09:36:35 +0000
Three people injured in early morning M40 smash as congestion of four miles reported
Motorists are facing delays of up to 90 minutes following a four-vehicle crash on the South Buckinghamshire stretch of the M40.

Mon, 09 Nov 2026 09:26:59 +0000
Men, 25 and 35 arrested for drug crimes as woman taken in for immigration offences
Two men have been arrested on suspicion of drug supply offences following a police operation in Aylesbury.

Mon, 09 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
In the dock: High Wycombe stalker among the most recent convicts in court
The most recent cases concluded at High Wycombe's Magistrates Court.

Mon, 09 Nov 2026 14:35:25 +0000
Russell Brand sentenced to more than 10 years for rape and sexual assaults
Former comedian and actor Russell Brand has been sentenced to more than ten years years after being found guilty of rape and sexual assault.

Mon, 09 Nov 2026 14:41:00 +0000
Russell Brand learns how long he will spend behind bars after sentencing
Russell Brand has learned how long he will spend behind bars after being convicted of raping a woman and sexually assaulting three others

Mon, 09 Nov 2026 09:42:48 +0000
Starbucks to create 7,500 UK barista jobs with 500 new coffee shops planned
Starbucks will create 7,500 UK barista jobs and open 500 coffee shops by 2031, targeting growth in the Midlands, north of England, Wales and Scotland.

Mon, 09 Nov 2026 09:39:54 +0000
The petrol station hack hiding in plain site that every driver should know
A dashboard arrow can help drivers find the fuel filler side, while forecourt tips cover wrong fuel, safety and pump etiquette.

Mon, 09 Nov 2026 09:36:45 +0000
Rare 50p Snowman coin sells for more than 350 times face value on eBay
The Royal Mint says mintage figures help establish a coin's rarity, and a low-mintage coin might sell for more than its face value.

Mon, 09 Nov 2026 09:33:01 +0000
Full list of every Lloyds and Halifax bank branch closing down
Lloyds and Halifax will close 250 UK bank branches in 2026 and 2027 as Lloyds Banking Group cuts its high street network amid online banking growth.

Sun, 08 Nov 2026 11:28:28 +0000
Firefighters rush to Chesham pub after reports of smoke
Firefighters from Chesham, Amersham and Beaconsfield were called to The Generals Arms after reports of smoke, but no fire was found.

Sun, 08 Nov 2026 09:16:58 +0000
High Wycombe marks Remembrance Sunday
Good morning and welcome to our live coverage of Remembrance Sunday in High Wycombe. We will be bringing you updates from the town throughout the morning as people gather to remember those who lost their lives in conflict.

Sun, 08 Nov 2026 05:30:00 +0000
The street names in Chesham that remember past military campaigns
Chesham street names recall Waterloo, the Crimean War, Khartoum and the Boer War, revealing the town’s military history ahead of Armistice Day on November 11.

Sun, 08 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Buckinghamshire cap confirmed as Government unveils homebuyer scheme
Buckinghamshire first-time buyers will be able to purchase new-build homes worth up to £430,000 under a new Government-backed housing scheme designed to help more people onto the property ladder.

Sun, 08 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Tom Kerridge introduces unlimited roast potatoes offer at popular restaurant
Marlow's celebrity chef Tom Kerridge is giving diners the chance to enjoy unlimited roast potatoes as part of a new month-long offer.

Sun, 08 Nov 2026 17:28:25 +0000
Police investigate reports of cannabis and NOS use in Marlow
Police are investigating reports of cannabis and NOS use near allotments in Marlow, with a vehicle identified as part of enquiries.

Sun, 08 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Joy Morrissey MP: 'Preserving our precious countryside remain central to my work'
Listening to residents and taking their concerns directly to Parliament is one of the most important parts of my role as your local MP, writes the Conservative MP for Beaconsfield Joy Morrissey.

Sun, 08 Nov 2026 16:00:00 +0000
Buckinghamshire pub reopens after £270k investment
The Burnt Oak in Milton Keynes has reopened following a £270,000 investment, with huge screens, a new sports concept and revamped beer garden.

Sun, 08 Nov 2026 15:03:52 +0000
Police release e-fit after indecent exposure incident
Police release e-fit of man they want to speak to in connection with an indecent exposure in Milton Keynes on July 13.

Sun, 08 Nov 2026 12:44:00 +0000
Buckinghamshire and Berkshire among areas facing yellow fog warning tonight
Buckinghamshire and Berkshire are among the areas covered by a yellow fog warning from 6pm tonight, with visibility potentially falling to 50 metres.

Sun, 08 Nov 2026 10:17:27 +0000
What red, purple, black and white poppies mean on Remembrance Day
Discover what red, purple, black and white poppies mean, from military remembrance to animals, diverse communities and peace in Britain.

Sun, 08 Nov 2026 20:00:00 +0000
Fifty Wycombe High students explore Iceland on school trip
Fifty Wycombe High School students travelled to Iceland over the October half-term, exploring its natural landscape and witnessing an erupting geyser.

Sun, 08 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Latest planning applications submitted to Buckinghamshire Council
Numerous planning applications have been submitted to Buckinghamshire Council over the past week.

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