Bucks Free Press

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Council spent 'zero pounds' removing Operation Raise the Colours graffiti and flags
Buckinghamshire Council says it has spent no money removing St George’s Cross graffiti or flags associated with Operation Raise the Colours.

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 08:52:23 +0100
'Severe delays' on M25 as commuters stuck in slow traffic
'Severe delays' of nearly 20 minutes are being reported on the M25 by the Berkshire-Buckinghamshire border.

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 07:32:57 +0100
Young Scout camps 1,000 nights to raise £10,000 for hospice wins top award
A young Scout has been recognised with a national award.

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 07:16:23 +0100
Car crashes into bridge causing 'delays' to train lines, Chiltern Railways Confirms
Hello and welcome to this live blog. Delays are expected between Bicester North and Haddenham & Thame Parkway after a car has crashed into a bridge. We will bring more on this as we get it.

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 06:59:59 +0100
Man arrested on suspicion of drug and driving offences
A 26-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of drug-and driving-related offences in Aylesbury.

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Councillor calls for 'huge overhaul' of busy road over traffic woes
A High Wycombe councillor has warned that the “sheer weight” of traffic on one of the town’s busiest routes is contributing to mounting problems and has called on Buckinghamshire Council to invest in improvements.

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
A history into the Magic Roundabout in High Wycombe
For many drivers passing through High Wycombe, the Abbey Way Gyratory, better known locally as the “Magic Roundabout” is an unavoidable and often unforgettable experience.

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Boy, eight, from near High Wycombe joins Premier League club
A talented eight-year-old footballer from Wooburn Green has been snapped up by Fulham after an impressive rise through the grassroots game.

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
'It has become unsustainable' - Popular charity shop closes in Buckinghamshire town
An Oxfam charity shop in Chesham has closed after being hit by ongoing pressures facing the high street.

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Photos reveal progress inside new Wycombe home for Buckinghamshire Archives
New photos have revealed progress inside Buckinghamshire Archives new building in High Wycombe.

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Museum opens discovery centre with 250 chairs to the public
Wycombe Museum is opening its Chair Discovery Centre to the public for the first time.

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 08:09:50 +0100
The Buckinghamshire university graduate performing to thousands across the globe
A Buckinghamshire New University dance graduate is now performing to large crowds all over the globe.

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Shoplifting and parking issues affecting High Wycombe High Street businesses
Businesses on High Wycombe High Street have said they are facing multiple issues.

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Petition to reinstate ice cream vendor reaches nearly 1,000 signatures
A petition urging the council to reinstate a much loved ice cream vendor at The Rye has reached nearly 1,000 signatures.

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Astro pitch plans at farm thrown out over great crested newt concerns
Plans for an astro pitch at a Chesham farm have been thrown out after planners raised concerns about the impact on great crested newts.

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Listed: New branches announced for High Wycombe
Multiple businesses are set to open stores in High Wycombe.

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0100
New Aaron Taylor-Johnson film now available on Sky Cinema and NOW
A new Sky Original film starring Aaron Taylor-Johnson is now streaming on Sky Cinema and NOW.

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Vacant High Wycombe pub up for sale for £495,000
A vacant pub has been put up for sale.

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 14:50:34 +0100
Police referred to watchdog after fatal M4 crash
Thames Valley Police have been referred to Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) after a crash on the M4 resulted in the death of a man in his sixties.

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 11:47:39 +0100
Man dies and woman fighting for life after crash on M4
A man has died following a serious collision on the M4.

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 07:39:37 +0100
RECAP: Traffic delays following heavy traffic and flooding
A traffic collision and flooding have caused heavy traffic on the M40 near High Wycombe

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 07:23:17 +0100
Two and a half hour delay on M4 following serious crash-Live
A crash has been reported on the M4

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Major housing development moves forward with plan to protect reptiles
A major housing site will move forward under a plan designed to protect reptiles during development.

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 19:26:00 +0100
The best-kept secret in the UK? Incredible holiday park 'better than Center Parcs'
Set within 500 acres of rolling Pembrokeshire countryside, is Wales’ answer to Center Parcs.

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 17:07:30 +0100
Sex offender, 62, banned from using the internet admits to new child abuse charges
A Chalfont St Peter convicted sex offender has admitted to making a series of indecent images of children while banned from unsupervised internet use.

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0100
West Wycombe nursery granted approval to create play area on green belt land
A West Wycombe nursery has received planning approval for a play area on green belt land.

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0100
New parking enforcement service launched across the whole of Buckinghamshire
A new civil parking enforcement service has been launched across Buckinghamshire.

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 14:14:26 +0100
Oxford women due to be sentenced over assault on female victim
Two Oxford women are due to be sentenced at High Wycombe Magistrates’ Court after admitting an assault which caused actual bodily harm.

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 12:37:29 +0100
Regeneration plans continue as new apartments open in town centre
A town centre is being revitalised with fresh investment and new homes.

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 12:22:57 +0100
Police catch 18 drivers in High Wycombe roads crackdown
Eighteen drivers have been caught committing road offences during a police operation.

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 12:04:37 +0100
Town council to fly Pride flag for Pride Month
A Town Council is going to fly the pride flag in honour of Pride Month.

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 11:52:29 +0100
Man arrested on suspicion of drug offences after stop and search
A man has been arrested on suspicion of drug offences.

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 10:59:07 +0100
People fined after dumping household items in Bucks woods
Fly-tipping continues to be a problem across the Thames Valley, with waste recently dumped in two local green spaces.

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 09:54:22 +0100
RECAP: Emergency services respond to fire in Wexham
Emergency services have been called to a fire in Wexham, Slough

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Plea for guide dog volunteers as two puppy litters are born
Seven-week-old puppies are preparing to embark on a journey that could change someone’s life.

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 16:38:23 +0100
Holmer Green 87-home plan set to face further scrutiny
A meeting to rule on the appearance, landscaping, and scale of a nearly 90-home development in Holmer Green will take place next week.

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 14:06:44 +0100
Watch the moment police smash down door at Bucks property
A 63-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply class B drugs after police executed a warrant at a property in Amersham.

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 12:45:16 +0100
Women's safety event set to be held with police at The Rye in High Wycombe
A community walk focusing on women’s safety will take place on June 25, offering a chance to connect with female officers.

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Boutique hotel owners seek 'vital' extension to keep pub open
The owners of a hotel in Cookham Dean have submitted plans for a ‘vital’ extension to keep the inn viable in the future.

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 19:49:56 +0100
Delays 'possible' as emergency gas works continue on Bucks road
Motorists have been told delays are possible as works continue on Bucks road.

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 11:15:37 +0100
US fast food chain to rival McDonald’s confirms UK return after 17 years
A US Tex-Mex food chain is returning to the UK after it disappeared in 2009.

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 18:52:45 +0100
Bucks road closed after reports of overturned car
Good evening, welcome to our live coverage of the closure of Sheepridge Lane after a crash

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 17:56:33 +0100
Man hospitalised after being punched during robbery
A man 'required hospital treatment' after a robbery in Buckinghamshire.

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 14:49:01 +0100
Bucks Free Press regional editor to host meet-and-greet at Tesco this week
Bucks Free Press regional editor Andrew Colley will be meeting readers at Tesco in High Wycombe this Friday as part of a special community engagement event.

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
See inside the modern five-bedroom house set in secluded woodland
Skywood House in the Chiltern Hills is currently on sale for £2,995,000.

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Great Missenden churches to host first Christian literature festival
Great Missenden will be holding its first Annual Christian Literature Festival within the Churches of Great Missenden on Friday, June 21 and Saturday, June 22

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 16:29:21 +0100
Sir David Attenborough not slowing down at 100 as energy remains ‘strong as ever’
Sir David Attenborough is not slowing down on his passion for the natural world despite recently turning 100 years old.

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 16:28:00 +0100
Ryanair cuts flights to 19 airports across the UK and Europe - see the full list
Ryanair has cut flights to 19 airports across the UK and Europe recently due to rising costs - see the full list.

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 16:26:13 +0100
Major UK cycling company closes after 22 years as it enters administration
Major UK cycling company, Saddleback, is "no longer operational" after collapsing into administration.

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 16:25:14 +0100
Krispy Kreme giving away 26,000 free doughnuts this week - see when and how to claim
Krispy Kreme is giving away 26,000 free Original Glazed doughnuts across the UK on Friday (June 5) - here's how to get one.

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