Bucks Free Press

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 08:40:58 +0100
Police work with council to tackle fly-tipping and antisocial behaviour hotspot
Police have worked with the council to clean up a spot known for fly-tipping and antisocial behaviour in High Wycombe

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Planning boss responds to 2,378-signature petition to reinstate public comments
Buckinghamshire Council’s planning boss has responded to a petition urging the council to renege on its decision to stop publishing planning comments.

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
'Best ever' Coke flavour returns to UK shelves 8 years after being discontinued
Vanilla Coca-Cola is back in stock and is now available exclusively at Iceland stores and online, after quietly disappearing from most retailers.

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 21:56:24 +0100
Man, 35, jailed for stealing £1.70 bottle of Coke from Tesco Express in High Wycombe
A HIGH Wycombe man has been sent to prison for stealing a £1.70 bottle of Coca-Cola from a Tesco Express branch.

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 21:47:31 +0100
Loudwater woman, 37, admits racially aggravated incident against a police officer
A LOUDWATER woman has admitted to a racially aggravated incident in High Wycombe.

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
'Absolutely hated': Bucks chief rejects blanket 20mph school speed limits
Blanket 20mph speed limits are 'absolutely hated' by residents and are being pushed for ideological rather than safety reasons, Buckinghamshire Council's transport chief has claimed.

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 16:21:48 +0100
20 vehicles ticketed by police after causing an 'unnecessary obstruction'
A total of 20 vehicles have received fixed penalty notices for causing an unnecessary obstruction on a High Wycombe road during a school sports day.

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 16:06:53 +0100
Wycombe £3k approved for artwork at bus station despite councillors' criticism
Plans to spend £3,600 on artwork at High Wycombe Bus Station have been approved despite criticism from councillors over whether it should be a priority.

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 14:45:28 +0100
Nearly 1,000 homes approved on greenbelt in Buckinghamshire town
A charity has been given permission to sell land for a major new housing scheme that could bring 975 homes to a Bucks town.

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 18:01:13 +0100
Police and council working on plan after 'ongoing' anti-social behaviour at park
Police officers are working with the council to tackle ongoing anti-social behaviour at a Bucks park.

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 12:48:10 +0100
Development stops suddenly as 'burial ground found' at Chilterns Shopping Centre
Questions are being asked about the future of High Wycombe's former Chilterns Shopping Centre after residents and traders reported seeing little or no activity at the site for several weeks.

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 11:17:32 +0100
Signage put up for High Wycombe's latest supermarket which is due to open this month
Fresh signage has appeared on the new Food Warehouse store in High Wycombe as preparations continue for the supermarket’s opening later this month.

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 10:43:11 +0100
Officer to face public misconduct hearing over systems misuse following conviction
A Thames Valley Police officer based at Aylesbury Police Station is set to face a public misconduct hearing later this month after being convicted of accessing police systems for a non-policing purpose.

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 08:26:31 +0100
Home care agency named as one of the best in the country for 2026
A home care company supporting residents across Chesham and the surrounding area has been named one of the top providers in South East England.

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 08:08:00 +0100
Signal fault at Buckinghamshire train station causes rush-hour delays
Rail passengers travelling towards London this morning are facing disruption after a signalling fault between Amersham and Rickmansworth.

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 07:48:18 +0100
Inquest to open into death of father, 49, killed in car crash
An inquest is due to open this month into the death of a man who was killed in a crash on the Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire border.

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 07:24:17 +0100
CCTV shows moment High Wycombe man is caught stealing from Tesco Express
CCTV footage showing a prolific shoplifter in action has been released by Thames Valley Police after a High Wycombe man was jailed for a series of thefts from a Tesco Express.

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Man was found dead in caravan at Bucks stables, inquest told
A man with a history of mental health issues and alcoholism was found dead inside his caravan, an inquest has heard.

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
'An important role in the High Wycombe community' - Café celebrates 10th anniversary
A High Wycombe community café is set to mark its 10-year anniversary with a boost after teaming up with a highways specialist to improve its facilities.

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 16:11:30 +0100
Sentencing Act will lead to more reoffending, warns commissioner
Thames Valley's Police and Crime Commissioner has warned the Sentencing Act will lead to more criminals reoffending because fewer offenders will be sent to prison.

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 13:46:19 +0100
What residents love most about living in and near High Wycombe
High Wycombe residents have been sharing what they love most about the town – and, despite some grumbles, many still say it’s the people, culture and setting that make it special.

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 12:00:35 +0100
'Satin Black' Lamborghini supercars spotted in Hazlemere
Lamborghini supercars turned heads in Hazlemere after a fleet of luxury vehicles was brought to the village last weekend.

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Buckinghamshire education trust shortlisted for national award
An education trust has been named shortlisted for a national award.

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 19:41:30 +0100
E-bikes and e-scooters seized as part of police crackdown
Police seized 12 e-scooters and two e-bikes in a crackdown on illegal use.

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Bucks shopping centre shortlisted for five awards
A shopping centre has been shortlisted for five awards.

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 18:08:01 +0100
AI assistant Bobbi transforms police contact with public
An AI-powered virtual assistant named Bobbi was launched in November 2025 by Thames Valley Police and Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary.

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 15:50:21 +0100
Kitchen firm to shut 15 stores around the UK in bid to prevent collapse
Magnet Kitchens has shared it will shut 15 stores around the UK in order to secure the group's future

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 21:09:51 +0100
Man, 21, appears at Wycombe Magistrates' Court acccused of raping girl, 13
A man has appeared at Wycombe Magistrates’ Court accused of raping a 13-year-old girl.

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 09:03:24 +0100
Black mastiff called Azlan at the centre of dangerous dog court case in High Wycombe
A black mastiff-type dog named Azlan is at the centre of a dangerous dogs case due to be heard at Wycombe Magistrates’ Court next week.

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 09:27:09 +0100
From difficult beginnings to teacher and a life rebuilt through determination
A man who experienced housing instability during his teenage years has spoken about the positive impact a youth charity had on his journey to independence.

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 18:59:45 +0100
Ex-soldier found guilty of rape and other sexual offences against three women
An ex-soldier has been found guilty at Oxford Crown Court of rape and other sexual offences against three women.

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 17:06:39 +0100
Police launch urgent search for missing 13-year-old schoolgirl
Police have launched an urgent search to find a missing 13-year-old schoolgirl who may be in Oxfordshire.

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Wycombe MP calls for action on dangerous school parking and driving
High Wycombe's MP is calling for more action to tackle dangerous and inconsiderate parking and driving outside The Disraeli School.

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 17:41:13 +0100
Paraglider 'potentially seriously' injured after crashing into the River Thames
The paraglider who crashed into the River Thames was taken to hospital with 'potentially serious injuries'.

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 13:17:32 +0100
Former Bucks resident Zoe Ball announces new move to Greatest Hits Radio
Bucks-raised radio presenter Zoe Ball is returning to the airwaves with a new weekday show.

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 09:36:01 +0100
Paraglider rescued after becoming entangled in power lines and falling into lock
A paraglider had to be rescued from the River Thames after becoming entangled in power lines before falling into the water,

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 19:54:07 +0100
Train passengers baffled after train driver 'forgets to stop at High Wycombe' station
Passengers on a train were left stunned after it accidentally missed a scheduled stop at High Wycombe, forcing dozens of travellers to double back on their journeys.

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 18:51:50 +0100
Police visit Bucks town as part of ASB Awareness Week
A neighbourhood police officer met with council staff to discuss anti-social behaviour (ASB) concerns in a Bucks town.

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 16:27:27 +0100
E-fit released of man who made inappropriate comments about a woman's clothing
Police have released an e-fit image after a man reportedly made inappropriate comments to a woman about her clothing.

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 16:53:17 +0100
Thames Valley Police to use motorbikes to catch speeding drivers
Thames Valley Police will soon use motorbikes to carry out speed enforcement on roads where traditional camera vans cannot easily operate.

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 14:53:36 +0100
Man jailed for stealing hundreds of pounds of goods from Tesco Express
A man has been jailed after stealing hundreds of pounds worth of goods from a Tesco Express in a series of shoplifting offences.

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 14:28:36 +0100
New bus ticket to make travelling to Heathrow and Gatwick easier and cheaper
A new airport travel ticket aims to make journeys to major airports easier and more affordable.

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 14:02:11 +0100
Caroline Flack's brother, 55, dead after being found unresponsive at home
Caroline Flack's brother has died after being found unresponsive at his UK home.

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 13:43:25 +0100
Three casualties after car collides with building on Bucks High Street
Firefighters rushed to the scene after a vehicle crashed into a building on a Buckinghamshire high street.

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Cllr calls for utility and highways to work together to end 'roadworks chaos'
A Buckinghamshire councillor is calling for utility companies and highways teams to work together to end “roadworks chaos”.

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0100
More than 2,500 people attend festival celebrating grammar school milestone
More than 2,500 people gathered in glorious sunshine on Saturday to celebrate a major milestone in Wycombe High School’s history at its 125th Anniversary Community Carnival.

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 12:47:05 +0100
Popular Buckinghamshire hotel unveils new brasserie following major transformation
A new restaurant and bar has opened at Crowne Plaza Gerrards Cross following a major refurbishment as part of ongoing investment at the hotel.

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 12:30:00 +0100
Five big plans in Bucks this month you need to know about
From major housing developments to large commercial schemes, here are five of the most significant planning applications submitted to or decided by Buckinghamshire Council this month.

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 11:59:48 +0100
Armed police seen as car chase ends with serious crash in High Wycombe
Two men have been arrested after a police pursuit ended in a serious crash on Lane End Road in High Wycombe on Sunday evening.

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 08:50:05 +0100
Care home turns into England football fan zone for World Cup
Residents and staff are getting into the football spirit and cheering on their favourite teams.

home