Bucks Free Press
Wed, 04 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000Plans to lower speed limit on A4128 from 40 to 30 mph
Plans to reduce the speed limit on the A4128 Wycombe Road by Buckinghamshire Council from 40mph to 30mph have attracted mixed views from residents.
Wed, 04 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000Pre-inquest review into the death of 'kind-hearted girl', 19, to take place this week
A pre-inquest review into the death of a 19-year-old woman is due to take place this week.
Wed, 04 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000Man crushed to death when working on cousin's van, inquest hears
A 63-year-old man from Aylesbury was crushed to death by his cousin's van in Chesham, an inquest opening has heard.
Wed, 04 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000Man found at bottom of stairs died from 'brain injury', inquest opening hears
A man who was found at the bottom of some stairs died from a ‘traumatic brain injury’, a pre-inquest hearing has heard.
Wed, 04 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000Nominations for youth community awards open ahead of civic celebration
Nominations for community youth awards have opened ahead of a Marlow's civic celebration.
Wed, 04 Feb 2026 09:08:32 +0000Murder probe as police search fields near Stoke Poges for missing man
Police have launched a murder probe and are searching fields to find a missing man in Stoke Poges.
Tue, 03 Feb 2026 16:23:50 +0000Chesham town trial introduces new traffic restrictions
Residents in Chesham are being asked for their views after a raft of traffic restrictions were introduced across the town centre under a Bucks council trial.
Tue, 03 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000Wycombe: Engineering director loses hours of sleep over legal agreement
A Wycombe engineering boss said a legal agreement, with Bucks Council, affecting his business has caused him to lose sleep.
Tue, 03 Feb 2026 12:30:00 +0000Bucks council green lights 'monster' data centre plan on county border
A major Wexham Road data centre has been given a green light by a Bucks local authority after it was consulted on plans.
Tue, 03 Feb 2026 11:23:39 +0000Homeowner's 8ft fence built without planning permission ordered to be removed
A Stoke Poges homeowner has been ordered by Bucks Council to tear down an 8ft fence built without planning permission.
Tue, 03 Feb 2026 07:10:15 +0000As it happened: Chiltern Railways cancellations amid overrunning works
All lines have now reopened following overrunning engineering works between Aylesbury (via Amersham) and London Marylebone, but trains running between these stations may still be cancelled and delayed.
Tue, 03 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000High Wycombe roads where you're most likely to get a parking fine
The roads in High Wycombe where most care is needed to avoid parking fines have been revealed, as fines totalling up to £2,782,570 were issued in the last year.
Tue, 03 Feb 2026 11:33:28 +0000Listed: All the roadworks taking place across Buckinghamshire this week
Roadworks are taking place across Buckinghamshire in the next week, residents have been warned.
Tue, 03 Feb 2026 08:55:18 +0000Flood alerts across Bucks with 17 'flooding is possible' warnings in place
The alerts state 'flooding is possible' and impact Marlow, Bourne End, Princes Risborough, and Aylesbury areas.
Tue, 03 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000High Wycombe actor, 22, makes Netflix debut in new season of Bridgerton
A High Wycombe actor has made his Netflix debut, appearing in the fourth series of Bridgerton which aired on January 29.
Tue, 03 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000Bucks film studios backs universal credit 'youth guarantee' for employment
A Pinewood Studios Iver has backed a scheme that would see young people lose universal credit benefits if they refuse to take up guaranteed offers.
Tue, 03 Feb 2026 16:00:05 +0000'Hello High Wycome' - Tesco spells town's name wrong ahead of grand opening
A major supermarket chain has apologised to a Buckinghamshire town after spelling its name wrong ahead of its grand opening.
Tue, 03 Feb 2026 11:07:15 +0000Residents told 'keep windows and doors closed' after car fire near homes
Residents were advised to keep windows and doors closed after a car fire in Chesham overnight.
Tue, 03 Feb 2026 10:57:39 +0000Urgent search underway for missing man with links to Buckinghamshire
An urgent search is underway to find a missing 25-year-old man who has links to Buckinghamshire.
Tue, 03 Feb 2026 10:48:24 +0000Speeds of up to 68mph recorded as police crack down on rule-breaking motorists
Speeds of up to 68mph have been recorded in an around High Wycombe as police crack down on rule-breaking motorists.
Tue, 03 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000Lorry driver found dead in house, inquest hears
A pre-inquest hearing into the death of a Chesham lorry driver has revealed he died as a result of ‘hanging’.
Tue, 03 Feb 2026 14:39:55 +0000IN PICTURES: Crowds descend on Wycombe to celebrate town's first ever 'weird' fest
High Wycombe was transformed into a stage of myth and legend on Sunday as the town for a 'weird and wonderful' festival.
Tue, 03 Feb 2026 14:20:50 +0000First Look: Stunning New Woodland Playground Coming to Waddesdon Manor
Families in Bucks looking for somewhere for the little ones to burn off some energy will be delighted to hear that a brand-new woodland play area is opening at Waddesdon Manor this year.
Mon, 02 Feb 2026 15:43:31 +0000'Carnival Queen', 21, was 'crushed by car' at student accommodation, inquest hears
A pre-inquest hearing into the death of a Buckinghamshire New University student has revealed she was crushed by her own car.
Mon, 02 Feb 2026 17:42:08 +0000New traffic restrictions proposed for 'unsafe' accident hotspot
Plans to introduce new traffic restrictions at an accident hotspot in Amersham have prompted a mixed response from residents.
Mon, 02 Feb 2026 13:21:52 +0000Land sale for data centre takes major step forward at Wycombe Air Park
Plans to sell land at Wycombe Air Park, owned by Bucks Council, to create a data centre have taken a step closer after film studio proposals were abandoned.
Mon, 02 Feb 2026 13:23:17 +0000High Wycombe bar set to close its doors for final time this month
The Snug bar in High Wycombe has announced that it will be closing its doors for the final time before the end of this month.
Mon, 02 Feb 2026 12:49:58 +0000RAF personnel anger after MOD closed Bridgerton filming location site
There is significant anger among RAF personnel about the closure of Halton House used as a filming location for Netflix Bridgerton family homse.
Mon, 02 Feb 2026 13:40:01 +0000Voyeurism probe launched after phone reported over café toilet door
A voyeurism probe has been launched after a female noticed a phone appeared to be filming her at Burnham Beeches Eco café.
Mon, 02 Feb 2026 07:25:46 +0000M25 traffic chaos after multiple incidents - as it happened
There was heavy traffic on the M25 anticlockwise in Buckinghamshire with half-hour delays following a broken down vehicle and two crashes
Mon, 02 Feb 2026 11:53:59 +0000Inquest to take place after missing woman's body found in High Wycombe
The inquest into the death of a High Wycombe woman who was reported missing is due to take place this month.
Mon, 02 Feb 2026 18:43:28 +0000Speeder banned from roads and must pay more than £700 after driving at 94mph on M40
A motorist has been banned from the roads and ordered to pay more than £700 after speeding at more than 90mph on the M40.
Mon, 02 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000Three-bedroom £525,000 family home with 'stunning views over countryside'
A newly-listed semi-detached home in Piddington has gone on the market
Sun, 01 Feb 2026 13:00:00 +0000Man caught with 'large knife' in on residential street
A Marlow man who was caught with a large knife on a residential street is among those who have been sentenced at High Wycombe Magistrates' Court
Sun, 01 Feb 2026 15:28:38 +0000Gang who terrorised family at home armed with weapons jailed
A gang who broke into a house armed with a baseball bat, claw hammer and an imitation firearm in a 'terrifying' burglary have been jailed.
Sun, 01 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000Jewel of an English village home on the market for £1.75m
A quintessentially English thatched cottage, which has previously graced the covers of Architectural Digest and US Vogue, is now on the market for £1.75m
Sun, 01 Feb 2026 17:23:58 +0000The 56p kitchen staple that will be your 'secret weapon' for cleaning bathroom walls
Clean your wall panels in your bathroom with this 56p product that will become your "secret weapon", according to an expert.
Sun, 01 Feb 2026 17:23:05 +0000Amazon Fire TV stick users urged to change one setting that can help reduce lag
If you want to reduce the lag on your TV when using an Amazon Fire TV stick, you should make a change to this setting
Sun, 01 Feb 2026 17:22:20 +0000Silent Witness Series 29 full cast list as BBC show relocates to new city
Vinette Robinson and Lydia Wilson will be among the guest stars joining the usual cast as Silent Witness returns for its 29th series on the BBC
Sun, 01 Feb 2026 14:52:51 +0000What is a Snow Moon? Sky gazers can see it in UK skies for one night only tonight
The night sky will see a full Moon tonight called the Snow Moon - here's why it will be in the sky, the exact time to expect it and how to see it.
Sun, 01 Feb 2026 12:30:00 +0000I asked 3 cleaning experts how to clean AirPods and this is what they recommended
AirPods are now a common item used by people throughout the UK, but what is the best way to clean them?
Sun, 01 Feb 2026 11:04:27 +0000The Masked Singer viewers think they 'definitely' know Moth's identity- do you agree?
Moth, on The Masked Singer, is thought to be Keisha Buchanan from the Sugababes.
Sun, 01 Feb 2026 10:08:35 +0000Gladiators viewers all say the same thing minutes into show
Gladiators viewers shared they thought Tyler looks like Roman Kemp in tonight's episode (January 31).
Sun, 01 Feb 2026 10:04:40 +0000What is the admin nights TikTok trend? How it could help your personal finances
Admin nights is a personal finance trend that has recently emerged on TikTok, but what is it and can it save you money?
Sun, 01 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000Vet issues urgent safety warning to cat owners over hidden dangers
Both indoor and outdoor cats face common winter risks requiring attention from pet owners.
Sun, 01 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000Poundland to close another 7 stores in the UK during February - see the full list
Poundland is set to shut another seven stores across the UK in February - see the full list.
Sun, 01 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000This little known HMRC Self Assessment tick box could get you a £2000 tax rebate
"Anyone saving into a personal pension or other ‘relief at source’ scheme can get higher rate relief – but only if they claim it," says former pensions minister
Sun, 01 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000Can someone use my driveway to turn around without permission? What to know
Can someone use my driveway to turn their car around without permission in the UK? Here is what the law says.
Sat, 31 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000Double yellow lines approved after obstructive parking concerns
Plans to introduce temporary double yellow lines along parts of a village road in South Bucks have been approved in a bid to tackle obstructive parking and improve safety.
Sat, 31 Jan 2026 11:47:43 +0000Murder-accused appears in High Wycombe court
A man accused of murdering his relative in Harwell, near Didcot, has appeared in court for the first time.