Bucks Free Press
Sun, 25 Oct 2026 08:40:04 +0000Burglary suspects caught and charged after police chase ends in car crash
Two people have been charged with burglary after a police operation targeting retail crime led to the recovery of stolen goods.
Sun, 25 Oct 2026 08:14:34 +0000Amber weather warnings as Storm Boelo batters UK with 80mph winds
Amber weather warnings are in force as Storm Boelo brings strong winds and heavy rain to parts of the UK, just days after the first named storm of the season, Storm Austen, caused disruption across the country.
Sun, 25 Oct 2026 07:15:59 +0000Live updates: Multiple power cuts reported due to Storm Austen and Boelo
Hello and welcome to this live blog. Following Storms Austen and Boelo between Friday and Saturday, multiple areas across the Thames Valley have left without power. We will bring you all the updates as we get them.
Sun, 25 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0000Popular grammar school PE teacher with 'infectious energy' dies aged 45
Tributes have paid to a Buckinghamshire school teacher who has died following a period of illness.
Sun, 25 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0000Man, 23, killed in Flackwell Heath motocross crash formally named
A 23-year-old man who died after a motocross track in Flackwell Heath has officially been named in court.
Sun, 25 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0000Laura Kyrke-Smith MP: 'I’ve been getting to know our Prime Minister'
It’s a pleasure to be writing my latest column for BFP. Since my last contribution, I’ve been getting to know our new Prime Minister and making sure that the issues affecting Aylesbury and the villages are firmly on his radar.
Sun, 25 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0000Psychologist spends six hours inside Tower of London for paranormal investigation
A psychologist has spent six hours inside the Tower of London after dark for a paranormal investigation.
Sun, 25 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0000£2.395m home has six bedrooms and flexible living space
A period home on on Sycamore Road blending historic charm with modern living has gone on the market.
Sun, 25 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0000Have your say on proposed changes to Wooburn Green Conservation Area
Residents are being invited to have their say on proposed changes to Wooburn Green conservation area.
Sat, 24 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +010020mph zone proposed for 26 roads in Milton Keynes estate after safety concerns
Milton Keynes Council proposes a 20mph zone on 26 Browns Wood roads, linked to Old Farm Park. Residents can comment on the traffic plans by November 5.
Sat, 24 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100Buckinghamshire cottage featured in The Vicar of Dibley up for auction from £375k
A 17th-century cottage featured in The Vicar of Dibley is set to go under the hammer, with bidding starting at £375,000.
Sat, 24 Oct 2026 14:57:04 +0100Buckinghamshire food hygiene ratings: Every business rated two, one or zero in 2026
Dozens of food businesses across Buckinghamshire have received food hygiene ratings of two or below following inspections carried out by Buckinghamshire Council.
Sat, 24 Oct 2026 13:12:30 +0100Man in court accused of having ‘home-made lab’ to manufacture explosives
A Marlow man has appeared in court accused of having a “home-made laboratory” to manufacture improvised explosives in an affluent market town.
Sat, 24 Oct 2026 12:48:16 +0100New £20m primary school officially opens in Buckinghamshire town
A new £20 million primary school has officially opened in Aylesbury.
Sat, 24 Oct 2026 11:56:54 +0100Power outages continue as Storm Austen batters South East
Multiple unplanned power cuts have been reported across Berkshire and Buckinghamshire.
Sat, 24 Oct 2026 10:21:29 +0100Multiple fire engines seen in the centre of High Wycombe following kitchen blaze
A fire broke out at a property in High Wycombe.
Sat, 24 Oct 2026 12:20:42 +0100Road closed following crash between bus and car on quiet street
A collision involving a bus and a car led to an emergency response in Aylesbury.
Sat, 24 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100Planning roundup: Sauna plans at Netflix’s The Gentlemen filming location are refused
Netflix filming location sauna plans refused, four Marlow flats approved and an Amersham dental practice extension feature in this week’s planning roundup.
Sat, 24 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100Wetherspoon seeks smoking area change after customers light up outside Bucks pub
Wetherspoon wants a smoking area at The Chiltern in Beaconsfield to stay open after 9pm following feedback about customers smoking on the pavement.
Sat, 24 Oct 2026 19:00:00 +0100Molly Rainford to make stage debut in Pretty Woman musical at Milton Keynes
Pretty Woman: The Musical will arrive at Milton Keynes Theatre next spring as part of its UK tour.
Sat, 24 Oct 2026 16:00:00 +0100Tom Chambers joins cast of Before I Go To Sleep for UK tour stop in Milton Keynes
Before I Go To Sleep is set to take centre stage during its UK tour.
Sat, 24 Oct 2026 16:00:00 +0100Dog Man The Musical to make Aylesbury stage debut in three-day 2027 run
Dog Man The Musical will make its Aylesbury stage debut during a three-day run.
Sat, 24 Oct 2026 16:00:00 +0100Pianist to perform Einaudi’s best-known works at Marlow church
An acclaimed pianist is set to bring the music of Ludovico Einaudi to life at All Saints Church, Marlow this autumn.
Sat, 24 Oct 2026 16:00:00 +0100Christine Baranski and Richard E. Grant's West End comedy to hit cinemas worldwide
A West End comedy starring Christine Baranski and Richard E. Grant is heading to the big screen.
Sat, 24 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100Submit ideas for future use of Stoke Mandeville's long-vacant site
Organisations are being invited to submit ideas for the future use of a long-vacant Stoke Mandeville council site.
Sat, 24 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100Planning applications submitted to Buckinghamshire Council this week
Several planning applications have been submitted to Buckinghamshire Council over the past week.
Sat, 24 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100Farnham Common home on the market for £600,000
A spacious end-of-terrace home in Parsonage Lane has gone on the market.
Sat, 24 Oct 2026 04:00:00 +0100Eight Buckinghamshire homes on the market right now
The Buckinghamshire property market has plenty to offer right now with homes to suit every budget.
Sat, 24 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100Bucks Free Press Camera Club: Birds take centre stage
This week's selection from the Bucks Free Press Camera Club showcases birds through a series of striking photographs.
Sat, 24 Oct 2026 16:00:00 +0100Dog Man musical adventure coming to Aylesbury in 2027
Dog Man: The Musical will arrive at Aylesbury Waterside Theatre in 2027 as part of its UK tour.
Sat, 24 Oct 2026 16:00:00 +0100Marshall tour to fund improvements at grassroots music venues
The Made of Loud Tour, launched by Marshall, aims to improve independent venues across the country and strengthen the communities that sustain live music.
Sat, 24 Oct 2026 16:00:00 +0100Tony Blackburn bringing Sounds of the 60s to Milton Keynes
Tony Blackburn will take to the stage at Milton Keynes Theatre on Tuesday, June 29, as part of his 2027 live tour.
Sat, 24 Oct 2026 12:30:00 +0100Michelin-trained chef to lead new dining venture at Crazy Bear
Crazy Bear, located in Beaconsfield, has unveiled Fable as part of its latest evolution, offering a fresh dining experience under the guidance of head chef Pete Gray.
Sat, 24 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0100Public invited to shape safer walking and cycling links between Thame and Haddenham
The public are being invited to share their views on proposed walking, wheeling and cycling route options between Thame and Haddenham.
Fri, 23 Oct 2026 16:06:22 +0100Meghan Markle informed about child abuse images claims against father
Meghan Markle says she is “deeply distressed” by allegations involving father Thomas Markle Sr and child abuse images; the Met Police is making inquiries.
Fri, 23 Oct 2026 16:00:00 +0100All Bucks grammar schools named among England’s top 100 in Telegraph rankings
All 13 Buckinghamshire grammar schools have made The Telegraph’s top 100, with Dr Challoner’s Grammar School ranked seventh.
Fri, 23 Oct 2026 16:10:56 +0100Milton Keynes mayoral authority row as six-council proposal voted down
Milton Keynes councillors rejected a six-council mayoral authority proposal amid competing claims over investment and the city’s influence.
Fri, 23 Oct 2026 13:40:27 +0100'Call 999': Police seek prisoner, 31, who failed to return to open jail
Police appeal to find Feisal Saleh, 31, after he failed to return to HMP Springhill in Buckinghamshire following temporary release on October 21. Call 999.
Fri, 23 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100Driver disqualified for 24 weeks after failing to provide breath specimen
Here are the latest cases heard in Wycombe and Slough Magistrates' Court...
Fri, 23 Oct 2026 07:55:37 +0100Police investigate after items thrown at people in Marlow
Police are investigating after eggs, cream, glue and other items were reportedly thrown at members of the public in Marlow.
Fri, 23 Oct 2026 07:10:44 +0100Buckinghamshire closures as yellow weather warning issued - live updates
Good morning, welcome to our live blog. Here you will find all the latest updates for disruption around Buckinghamshire due to the weather.
Fri, 23 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100More information sought over traffic impact of new M&S
Highways officers have requested more information about the potential traffic impact of plans for a new M&S food store in Amersham.
Fri, 23 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100Marlow mum raises thousands after daughter's cancer diagnosis
Marlow mum Mia has spoken of the emotional moment her three-year-old daughter Frankie crossed a charity race finish line during cancer treatment.
Fri, 23 Oct 2026 17:04:27 +0100HUNDREDS of homes without power across multiple postcodes
Dozens of postcodes across the High Wycombe area have been hit by power cuts as strong winds from Storm Austen sweep across Buckinghamshire.
Fri, 23 Oct 2026 08:45:08 +0100Storm Austen: Hour-by-hour forecast for High Wycombe
See the hour-by-hour Met Office forecast for High Wycombe as Storm Austen brings heavy rain and wind gusts of up to 46mph
Fri, 23 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100Driver, 47, fined and banned from the roads after having cocaine in his system
A motorist has been banned from the roads after admitting drug-driving and insurance offences.
Fri, 23 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100'If you don't go, they'll go'- Managers' plea to customers as pub numbers decrease
Two Marlow hospitality managers have urged residents to support their local pubs and restaurants, warning communities could lose valuable social hubs and employment opportunities.
Fri, 23 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100One arrest made as illegal vapes, cigarettes and tobacco products seized
Thousands of pounds worth of illegal vapes, cigarettes and tobacco products have been seized across Buckinghamshire during a major enforcement operation.
Fri, 23 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100'We should not speculate' - Wycombe councillor urges calm after town centre stabbing
A High Wycombe councillor has urged residents not to speculate following a town centre stabbing that left a man seriously injured.
Fri, 23 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100New images show Smyths Toys is taking shape ahead of High Wycombe opening
Work is progressing on High Wycombe's new Smyths Toys Superstore, with fresh images showing the retailer is nearing completion ahead of its grand opening later this month.