Bucks Free Press
Fri, 24 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100Dozens of baby baskets assembled for families in need at Buckinghamshire event
Dozens of baby baskets filled with newborn essentials have been assembled for families in need.
Fri, 24 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100Work to start on huge new Bucks housing development
Buckinghamshire Advantage, a company owned by Buckinghamshire Council, has signed a partnership agreement with Barratt Redrow.
Fri, 24 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100Lamb brings 'animal mischief' to care home
A care home was filled with “animal mischief” and delight during a visit from a lamb.
Fri, 24 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100Licence application submitted to make Beaconsfield services restaurant 24 hours
A premises licence application has been submitted to the council for a premises licence for the new German Donner Kebab at Beaconsfield Services.
Thu, 23 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100Sainsbury's Wycombe 'cruel' pigeon nets prompt calls for removal
Shoppers at Sainsbury's in High Wycombe are calling for what they describe as “cruel pigeon nets” to be removed from the supermarket’s car park.
Thu, 23 Apr 2026 15:42:53 +0100Skepta facing drug driving trial after allegedly driving 'recklessly' in Wycombe
Grime artist and Wycombe resident, Skepta was pulled over after driving 'recklessly' before being arrested on suspicion of drug driving, a court has heard.
Thu, 23 Apr 2026 13:24:58 +0100M&S proposal divides locals as some call plan 'terrible idea'
The proposed M&S in Amersham has sparked controversy, with locals arguing against the plans.
Thu, 23 Apr 2026 18:18:20 +0100Skepta cleared of High Wycombe drug driving allegations due to 'lack of evidence'
Grime artist and Bucks resident, Skepta has been cleared of drug driving due to a lack of evidence following an incident on London Road in 2024.
Thu, 23 Apr 2026 16:00:00 +0100Woman looking for answers on Imperial Chemical Industries
A woman exposed to asbestos as a child is appealing for answers after being diagnosed with the same asbestos-related cancer that her brother died from.
Thu, 23 Apr 2026 15:16:21 +0100Buckinghamshire care home staff and residents 'over the moon' with recognition
Staff and residents at Buckinghamshire care home are 'over the moon' at being recognised for the home's commitment to delivering standout services for residents.
Thu, 23 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100Care home resident takes dream ride in pink Lamborghini through countryside
It’s not every day you take a spin in a pink Lamborghini.
Thu, 23 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100Appeal launched to restore 100-year-old war memorial
A village war memorial aims to be restored in time for its centenary in 2028.
Thu, 23 Apr 2026 15:35:40 +0100The mysterious closure of supermarket cafes across Wycombe (and beyond)
FOR decades, the supermarket café has been a humble and unassuming space that wears many hats. A meeting place for friends, somewhere to escape during the weekly shop, or even a convenient place to spend an hour working.
Thu, 23 Apr 2026 13:56:09 +0100Cause of A413 closure confirmed as 'minor' crash
The cause of the A413 closure on Tuesday has been confirmed.
Thu, 23 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100Delays in the planning and land charges are stalling property sales in county
Delays in the council’s planning and land charges department are stalling property sales in Amersham and Chesham Bois, a councillor has claimed.
Thu, 23 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100Wycombe thief was caught with saw, bolt croppers, pliers and screwdriver
A High Wycombe thief who was caught with a saw, bolt croppers, pliers and a screwdriver is among those sentenced at the magistrates' court.
Thu, 23 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100Bucks town submits bid for UK Town of Culture 2028
Another Buckinghamshire town has submitted its bid for UK Town of Culture 2028, following High Wycombe’s entry.
Thu, 23 Apr 2026 11:08:26 +0100Police carry out day of action in Buckinghamshire town
Police have carried out a day of action in High Wycombe East, targeting issues raised by the community, including parking, speeding, and anti-social behaviour.
Thu, 23 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100Beaconsfield MP vows to oppose plans for M&S Foodhall on green belt land
Beaconsfield’s MP Joy Morrissey has pledged to oppose plans to build a M&S Foodhall in the town.
Thu, 23 Apr 2026 15:03:32 +0100Driver banned from the road and fined almost £1,000 after cocaine found in system
A motorist who was caught with cocaine in his system has been banned from the roads and must pay almost £1,000.
Thu, 23 Apr 2026 16:35:33 +0100Former Thames Valley policeman denies sexually assaulting officer
A former Thames Valley Police firearms officer accused of sexually assaulting a female officer in a cocktail bar has said she “seemed completely happy”, a court heard.
Thu, 23 Apr 2026 16:19:49 +0100Police target Wycombe and Chesham in crackdown on town centre crime
A multi-agency operation led by Thames Valley Police and Buckinghamshire Council has targeted retail crime and anti-social behaviour in Buckinghamshire town centres through a series of coordinated enforcement days.
Thu, 23 Apr 2026 14:31:45 +0100Football club launches sessions for girls with special educational needs
A football club is making the game more accessible for girls with special educational needs through new funding.
Thu, 23 Apr 2026 11:42:42 +0100Russell Brand reflects on sexual past in interview ahead of upcoming trial
Russell Brand has reflected on his sexual past at the height of his fame in an interview with a US journalist.
Thu, 23 Apr 2026 10:58:09 +0100Firefighters respond to smoke in Chesham flat
Fire crews were called to a flat in Chesham earlier this week.
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100Wycombe: Pride swells as town bids to be named Town of Culture
Pride is building across High Wycombe as the community throws its support behind a bid to become the UK’s next Town of Culture.
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 16:07:02 +0100Historic pub to reopen under new ownership after two-year closure
A historic pub is preparing to reopen its doors after a two-year closure.
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 13:32:00 +0100Seer Green runner to run London Marathon to support mum with Parkinson's
A runner from Buckinghamshire is taking on the London Marathon to raise money for Parkinson's disease, a condition her mother lives with.
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 16:00:00 +0100Milton Keynes cat survives swallowing 37 hair bobbles
A cat from Milton Keynes has survived after swallowing 37 hair bobbles and part of a plastic bag.
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 16:00:00 +0100Wycombe: Plans to create new padel courts in the Rye refused over heritage concerns
Plans to convert disused tennis courts at Wycombe Rye into new padel courts have been refused over heritage concerns.
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 15:43:19 +0100Two 15-year-olds arrested after teenager seriously injured in fight
Two 15-year-old boys from Milton Keynes have been arrested and released on police bail after a fight.
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 14:32:58 +0100New headmistress announced after leader of prep school retires
A new headmistress has taken the helm at a Buckinghamshire prep school.
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 13:56:55 +0100Nursing home rated 'good' after failings identified by CQC during previous visit
A nursing home has been rated good after making significant improvements.
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100M&S propose new 20,000 sqft food hall in Bucks
Marks & Spencer have proposed a new M&S food hall in Amersham.
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 13:14:32 +0100Bucks community rallies with '26' challenge to fund new church space
A community has rallied together to walk, create and bake in a bid to fund a new church space for a Bucks village.
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 11:07:56 +0100Farmer warns family-run Bucks business could be lost over firearms laws
A farmer near Slough has warned he could lose his family-run business if proposed changes to gun licensing laws are introduced.
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 17:54:18 +0100Fishing enthusiast reunited with £1,500 of lost equipment
Thames Valley Police Milton Keynes have reunited a fishing enthusiast with more than £1,500 worth of stolen fishing equipment, nine months after it was taken during a vehicle theft.
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 16:19:41 +0100Former West Ham star and Bucks resident Michail Antonio facing driving ban
A former Premier League footballer and Beaconsfield resident is facing a driving ban after failing to tell police who was driving his Lamborghini.
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 15:57:34 +0100LETTER: Buckinghamshire Council is destroying south Bucks - and now M&S is too
Dear Editor,
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 14:27:44 +0100Pony and trap ban on A413 and A40 to come into force this month
A ban on pony-and-trap on the A413 and A40 is set to come into force at the end of the month.
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100Row breaks out over SEND service funding after Bucks boost of more than £4.1m
A row has broken out over SEND service funding after Buckinghamshire council received over £4.1m from the government.
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 16:00:00 +0100Bucks school receives multiple 'Expected standard' grades in recent Ofsted report
A Buckinghamshire school has received multiple ‘Expected standard’ grades in a new Ofsted report, after a previous inspection noted improvements were needed.
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 18:20:59 +0100Busy road closed off by police after crash - Motorists told to 'avoid area'
Police have closed off the A413 in Amersham after a crash, and are warning motorists to avoid the area.
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 16:00:00 +0100South Bucks Jewish group has had to become more “secretive” about where it meets
A Jewish group in South Buckinghamshire says it has had to become more “secretive” about where and when it meets.
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100Wycombe councillor frustration over temporary traffic lights holding up town
A Wycombe councillor has bemoaned the impact of temporary traffic lights, warning they are causing delays and disruption across the town.
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 12:30:00 +0100Plans to completely refurbish 'ageing' Wycombe fire station to be brought forward
Plans are being brought forward to completely refurbish the ‘ageing’ High Wycombe station.
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100Wycombe Tesco Express to undergo refurbishment after rat allegations
The Tesco Express on Hatters Lane is closed to undergo a complete refit.
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 16:00:00 +0100Ex-RAF veteran takes on 910-mile electric motorbike challenge
A former squadron leader is gearing up for a 910-mile challenge to help support veterans and their families.
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 12:30:00 +0100Villagers launch campaign to save historic village pub
A campaign launched to save a historic village pub is gathering momentum and catching the eye of local celebrities.
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100Thousands sign petition calling for public ownership of water companies
Tens of thousands of people have signed a petition calling for the government to hold a referendum on returning the UK's water companies to public ownership