Bucks Free Press

Wed, 20 May 2026 09:26:21 +0100
High Wycombe's Theo James reveals his favourite restaurant
Theo James has shared what his favourite restaurant in London is, and it's been called an "absolute gem".

Wed, 20 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Grammar school access plans spark debate among Wycombe councillors
Wycombe councillors have clashed over plans aimed at improving access to grammar schools for children in some of High Wycombe’s most deprived areas.

Wed, 20 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Green belt fury as plans for nearly 200 Beaconsfield homes spark backlash
Major plans to build nearly 200 homes on green belt land in Beaconsfield have sparked opposition.

Wed, 20 May 2026 09:51:23 +0100
James Corden calls one Gavin and Stacey episode 'very, very, very bad'
James Corden has named the one episode of Gavin and Stacey he can’t stand.

Wed, 20 May 2026 05:21:00 +0100
'Final warnings' issued in ongoing car meet crackdown in Buckinghamshire
Police have issued nearly 100 final warnings to individuals amid a crackdown on illegal car meets.

Wed, 20 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Award-winning hospital officially opened at Bucks-based hospital
An award-winning hospital garden has been officially opened.

Wed, 20 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Family's emotional plea to save beloved chihuahua Gus
A family's beloved chihuahua is in urgent need of life-saving surgery.

Wed, 20 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Wycombe fraudster sentencing for scamming £11k from victim
A Wycombe man has admitted to defrauding a woman out of more than £11,000 by falsely offering building services.

Tue, 19 May 2026 12:53:22 +0100
Wycombe 'overbearing' six-bed house row reignites as new plans submitted
A long running planning battle over an ‘overbearing’ six-bed house in Wycombe will continue to drag on as new plans have been submitted.

Tue, 19 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Part of Bucks golf course could be turned into 700-home estate
Hundreds of new homes could be built on part of a golf course in Bucks.

Tue, 19 May 2026 12:30:00 +0100
Lying nurse suspended after claiming pay for shift she didn't attend
A nurse has been suspended for one year after submitting false clinical records and a timesheet for a shift she did not work.

Tue, 19 May 2026 09:05:37 +0100
Advice to Bucks residents as another meningitis case reported at Thames Valley school
Another case of meningitis has been confirmed in the Thames Valley, according to an official letter from a junior school.

Tue, 19 May 2026 13:27:20 +0100
Wycombe man steals £2,820 bike from train station
A Wycombe man has been sentenced for stealing a bicycle worth nearly £3,000.

Tue, 19 May 2026 12:20:12 +0100
High Wycombe man admits attempting to arrange child sex offence
A  Wycombe  man has admitted attempting to arrange a child sex offence.

Tue, 19 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Aylesbury land with canal frontage for sale for £75,000
A stretch of  greenfield land has come up for sale along the Grand Union Canal.

Tue, 19 May 2026 19:15:57 +0100
WATCH: Two people filmed dumping four bags of rubbish in public space
People were caught on camera dumping rubbish in a public space after what appeared to be a birthday party.

Tue, 19 May 2026 18:10:04 +0100
'Heavy' police presence spotted outside High Wycombe supermarket
A heavy police and ambulance presence were spotted outside of a High Wycombe supermarket.

Tue, 19 May 2026 17:35:36 +0100
Man, 22, who tried to flee police is jailed for numerous drug crimes
A 22-year-old man has been jailed for numerous drug and driving offences.

Tue, 19 May 2026 17:19:07 +0100
Man jailed for six years after more than 400g of MDMA seized
A 38-year-old man has received a lengthy jail sentenced after pleading guilty to numerous drug charges.

Tue, 19 May 2026 16:00:00 +0100
New club lets children move from playing games to coding them
A new centre is giving children the chance to go from playing games to coding them.

Tue, 19 May 2026 15:45:38 +0100
Wycombe house raided as man arrested for allegedly smuggling in illegal migrants
A man has been arrested on suspicion of facilitating the arrival of 19 illegal migrants into the UK.

Tue, 19 May 2026 14:16:39 +0100
Major milestone reached in expansion of newly-built secondary school
Buckinghamshire Council has reached a key milestone in the expansion of The Kingsbrook School.

Tue, 19 May 2026 13:45:10 +0100
Man due in court charged with causing £2,000 damage at golf course
A man has denied causing more than £2,000 worth of damage at a golf course in Marlow.

Tue, 19 May 2026 12:49:04 +0100
NOS cannisters found as police sweep South Bucks parks in search of knives
Police and a council worker found items during safety sweeps in several parks.

Tue, 19 May 2026 09:30:48 +0100
Rare Beatrix Potter 50p coin selling for more than £40,000
A collection of rare Beatrix Potter 50p coins is listed for more than £40,000.

Tue, 19 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
'Raising an incredible amount' - Marlow firm raises £400k for charity at annual ball
A Marlow business has raised over £400,000 for charity at an annual ball.

Tue, 19 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Wycombe Wanderers make surprise appearance on popular BBC game show
Wycombe Wanderer made a surprise appearance in a recent episode of a popular BBC game show.

Tue, 19 May 2026 16:00:20 +0100
Petrol station beside A413 wins approval despite lighting concerns
Plans to reinstate a petrol station on the side of the A413 have been given the go-ahead.

Tue, 19 May 2026 08:39:32 +0100
Thames Valley Police kit saves lives in war zones
Thames Valley Police is repurposing items that no longer align with current UK policing requirements and donating them to support frontline workers in conflict-affected areas.

Tue, 19 May 2026 09:31:56 +0100
Is Halifax about to disappear? Lloyds breaks silence on shock claims
Reports suggested Halifax could stop taking new customers later this year before existing account holders are gradually moved to Lloyds Bank

Tue, 19 May 2026 09:33:04 +0100
Foreign Secretary warns of 'global food crisis' amid Strait of Hormuz closure
The Foreign Secretary said the world cannot wait any longer to reopen the Strait of Hormuz

Tue, 19 May 2026 18:24:00 +0100
'TV chef' arrested on suspicion of rape following 'incident' at London home
A man, reported to be a "TV chef", has been arrested on suspicion of rape.

Tue, 19 May 2026 13:01:06 +0100
Wycombe man accused of breaching restraining order
A Wycombe man has been accused of breaching a restraining order.

Tue, 19 May 2026 12:55:14 +0100
Photo shows aftermath of plane crash that left pilot and passenger seriously injured
The aftermath of the Wycombe plane crash has been shown in a new photo.

Tue, 19 May 2026 10:26:14 +0100
Image released after driver flees scene of High Wycombe crash in a taxi
Police have released an image of a man they believe may have information about a crash in High Wycombe.

Tue, 19 May 2026 07:55:57 +0100
Two people have plead guilty to burglary and fraud offences in Bucks
Two people have been convicted of burglary and fraud offences in Bucks.

Tue, 19 May 2026 09:40:26 +0100
Strictly hosting favourite updates rumours and says 'would love to do it'
Comedian Josh Widdicombe was asked if he'll be one of the two new Strictly Come Dancing hosts while on Good Morning Britain today (May 19).

Tue, 19 May 2026 09:39:04 +0100
Travellers warned of 6-hour waits at airport under new EU rules
Brits and other holidaymakers are being warned about more than six hours at airports in Portugal due to the EU's new entry/exit system (EES).

Tue, 19 May 2026 09:36:51 +0100
'Never say never' - ITV hit show could return after final episode in 2022
Star of ITV's Doc Martin, Martin Clunes, has teased that the show could return four years after its final episode.

Tue, 19 May 2026 09:35:10 +0100
Motoring Ombudsman offers advice on challenging a disputed car repair bill
The Motoring Ombudsman has published step-by-step advice for drivers questioning repair costs

Tue, 19 May 2026 09:31:51 +0100
Lloyds responds to Halifax 'disappearing' amid speculation over brand's future
Reports suggested Halifax could stop taking new customers later this year before existing account holders are gradually moved to Lloyds Bank

Mon, 18 May 2026 16:25:50 +0100
Plans under way to create neighbourhood plan to 'protect' town
Work on a proposal to create a neighbourhood plan aimed at helping protect High Wycombe is underway.

Mon, 18 May 2026 11:33:52 +0100
Village school to close for good after council approves shutdown
Little Marlow’s village school will shut its doors for good this summer after council leaders approved its closure.

Mon, 18 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Two Bucks midwives receive award for 'excellence' in maternity services
Two midwives have received an award for 'excellence' in maternity services.

Mon, 18 May 2026 20:00:00 +0100
Richest people in the South East named by Sunday Times
The family behind a Buckinghamshire based company have been named one of the richest in the southeast.

Mon, 18 May 2026 16:39:42 +0100
Children’s care home approved in High Wycombe despite residents’ objections
Plans to create a residential care home for children with emotional and behavioural difficulties in Wycombe have been given the go-ahead.

Mon, 18 May 2026 16:02:05 +0100
Man, 22, arrested following huge fight in Buckinghamshire town
A third person has been arrested after a knife attack and disorder involving around 30 people.

Mon, 18 May 2026 13:59:37 +0100
Targeted patrols carried out amid concerns over drugs in Buckinghamshire town
Police have addressed concerns about drug-related activity in Chesham and say tackling drug crime in the area remains a priority.

Mon, 18 May 2026 12:53:35 +0100
Two men charged with stealing three Land Rover Defenders
Two men have been charged following the theft of three Land Rover Defenders.

Mon, 18 May 2026 12:30:00 +0100
Bucks businesses named among the best in the county
Businesses in High Wycombe, Marlow, Amersham and Aylesbury have been named finalists in this years Muddy Stilettos Awards.

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