Bucks Free Press
Mon, 29 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100Concerns over future of high street as 20 shops stand empty
A high street is falling quiet as shop closures mount, with 20 units standing empty and businesses struggling to survive.
Mon, 29 Jun 2026 08:35:10 +0100M25 traffic chaos with half-hour delays after crash - live updates
There is heavy traffic on the M25 between J16 and J17 following an earlier crash
Mon, 29 Jun 2026 08:04:26 +0100Police concerned for welfare of missing boy, 15
Police are asking the public for help finding a missing teenage boy as they fear for his welfare
Mon, 29 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100Crowds enjoy ‘lovely’ day at Chesham motor show
'Lovely’ day as Chesham motor show draws crowds in the town centre.
Mon, 29 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100Bucks Free Press Camera Club: Sunrises and sunsets throughout the heatwave
A heatwave gripping Buckinghamshire has pushed temperatures well above seasonal averages, leaving fields parched and communities seeking relief.
Mon, 29 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100Bucks residents suggest replacements for car park site after closure
Residents have shared their visions for the future of the Easton Street car park site.
Mon, 29 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100Man caught with knife at Royal British Legion club among those sentenced at court
A man who was caught with a knife at the Royal British Legion club in Marlow is among those sentenced at High Wycombe Magistrates' Court.
Mon, 29 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100The latest planning applications across Buckinghamshire
A summary of the latest planning applications submitted to Buckinghamshire Council in the week commencing June 15.
Mon, 29 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100Dog-friendly push makes village more welcoming for four-legged visitors
Dog-friendly policies are on the rise in a village aiming to welcome four-legged visitors.
Mon, 29 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100Motown show coming to Wycombe this September for anniversary tour
The Magic of Motown is set to grace the stage of the Wycombe Swan for its 20th Anniversary Tour in September
Sun, 28 Jun 2026 14:48:55 +0100Smoke seen billowing into sky as firefighters race to Wycombe shed blaze
Three fire engines were reportedly called to West Wycombe Road following an apparent shed fire, with images showing smoke billowing into the air.
Sun, 28 Jun 2026 14:33:39 +0100Motorists facing 'severe' delays after reports of M25 crash
Good afternoon, welcome to our live coverage of traffic on the M25 following reports of an earlier crash.
Sun, 28 Jun 2026 16:42:42 +0100Schools to 'reopen' after forced closures due to extreme heat
Bucks schools are set to reopen after closing during the heatwave.
Sun, 28 Jun 2026 16:14:12 +0100Bucks GP warns popular weight loss jabs are not 'wonder drugs'
A Buckinghamshire GP has urged people considering weight-loss injections to think long-term before starting treatment.
Sun, 28 Jun 2026 10:46:36 +0100'Large quantities' of drugs seized in High Wycombe operations
Police in High Wycombe have assisted on a series of drugs operations, resulting in the seizure of large quantities of controlled substances.
Sun, 28 Jun 2026 10:23:08 +0100High Wycombe 'consistently one of the most patrolled towns' in Thames Valley
High Wycombe is consistently one of the most patrolled towns in the Thames Valley area, police say.
Sun, 28 Jun 2026 10:12:31 +0100Multiple fines issued after High Wycombe dispersal order
Police say a recent crackdown on anti-social behaviour has helped reclaim parts of the town centre for residents and families.
Sun, 28 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100Life in these Bucks villages will never be the same as more new housing is approved
I WANT to make jolly comments about things around Wycombe - but also sound gongs and hooters when I suspect likely big trouble ahead.
Sun, 28 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0100Bucks charity shop staff adapt to heat as other businesses close
A High Wycombe charity shop has remained open despite the UK’s record-breaking June heatwave, with staff adapting to extreme temperatures as other businesses shut their doors.
Sun, 28 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100Local men who fell in the first week of the Battle of the Somme
If you are not an early riser you might like to set your alarm clock to 7.15am when you go to bed on Thursday June 30. Why?
Sun, 28 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100110th anniversary of the Battle of the Somme and Endell Street Hospital
Continuing the commemoration of the start of the Battle of Somme on 1 July 1916, this week’s article tells the story of the remarkable women of the Women’s Hospital Corps (WHC), which was founded by two pioneering women doctors who lived at Penn....
Sun, 28 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100Lay-bys on A404 near Marlow and High Wycombe could close under new order
Lay-bys on the A404 near Marlow and High Wycombe could be closed when maintenance works take place
Sun, 28 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100Steven Broadbent Bucks Council leader: 'A year on, and more to come'
A year on, and more to come, writes Steven Broadbent, leader of Buckinghamshire Council.
Sun, 28 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100Bucks school assistant headteacher wins award for student confidence approach
An assistant headteacher has received recognition for driving forward a powerful approach to building student confidence.
Sun, 28 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100Discovery centre housing 250 chairs and with free entry to open in Wycombe next month
Wycombe Museum's new Chair Discovery Centre is set to open its doors to the public next month.
Sun, 28 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100Apprentice from Beaconsfield earns top student honour
A talented young electrician from Beaconsfield has been named the UK’s top learner.
Sun, 28 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100More than 5,000 adult learners celebrated at Buckinghamshire award ceremony
More than 5,000 adult learners have been celebrated by Buckinghamshire Council for their achievements through council-led education.
Sun, 28 Jun 2026 10:23:00 +0100What should replace this old and unloved car park in Wycombe?
I parked my car in the Easton Street car park, the first time that I visited High Wycombe.
Sun, 28 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100Strictly star bringing UK tour to Wycombe next year
Strictly Johannes Radebe is bringing his new show, Finally Home, to Wycombe Swan next year
Sun, 28 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100Musical family show featuring 100 local young people coming to Wycombe Swan in August
Local young people are set to perform The Addams Family at the Wycombe Swan later this summer.
Sun, 28 Jun 2026 15:26:37 +0100M&S Amelia Dimoldenberg summer collection sees third drop with everything under £60
Chicken Shop Date creator Amelia Dimoldenberg's M&S summer campaign just got another drop - and it's all £60 or less.
Sun, 28 Jun 2026 15:26:02 +0100TV licence fee warning as £180 charge could soar to £245 under current trend
The TV licence fee rises to £180 from April 2026, but new analysis suggests it could reach almost £245 a year by 2036 if inflation-linked increases continue.
Sun, 28 Jun 2026 15:25:34 +0100Is it illegal to pick flowers in the UK? Law expert issues warning
While gathering a handful of blooms may seem harmless, legal experts have warned that picking flowers
Sun, 28 Jun 2026 15:24:21 +0100'Do not eat' warnings to shoppers at Asda, Tesco, Sainsbury’s, M&S and more
The Food Standards Agency has issued several “do not eat” notices affecting items stocked across major supermarkets.
Sun, 28 Jun 2026 15:24:56 +0100Is it illegal to take pebbles from the beach? What the law says
A warning has been issued to beachgoers that removing natural materials like sand and stones from beaches is illegal
Sun, 28 Jun 2026 15:23:48 +0100Greggs launches two new summer menu items – and one is free if you know the trick
Greggs has launched a new Iced Blueberry Matcha and Strawberries & Cream Muffin. Here's how first-time app users can claim the £3.60 drink for free.
Sun, 28 Jun 2026 15:23:18 +0100AI trolleys launched in UK supermarket trial could be making you spend more
Morrisons began trialling the technology earlier this year at its Preston store, following Waitrose, which started its own pilot in Bracknell
Sun, 28 Jun 2026 15:22:46 +0100Martin Lewis reveals cheapest fixes available now as energy bills rise by 13 per cent
Martin Lewis has issued an urgent warning to anyone still on a standard variable tariff as the Energy Price Cap shoots up next week
Sun, 28 Jun 2026 15:22:09 +0100DWP issues response as thousands call for PIP rule change for 'dangerous condition'
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has responded to growing calls for changes to Personal Independence Payment (PIP) rules to make it easier for people with Type 1 diabetes to qualify for support.
Sun, 28 Jun 2026 15:20:11 +0100HMRC personal allowance changes for pensioners debated by MPs in parliament
Pressure is mounting to increase the HMRC personal allowance after MPs debated whether pensioners should avoid paying tax on their state pension.
Sun, 28 Jun 2026 15:19:30 +0100British tourists warned of £2,100 fine for wearing flip‑flops at this holiday hotspot
British holidaymakers are being warned they could face a £2,150 fine for wearing the wrong footwear in Cinque Terre National Park - see the rules.
Sat, 27 Jun 2026 18:28:16 +0100Pre-inquest into deaths of two men in A413 crash to open next week
A pre- inquest hearing for the deaths of two men who died in a car crash on the A413 at Gerrards Cross is set to be held next week.
Sat, 27 Jun 2026 12:33:39 +0100New High Wycombe service cuts costs by letting customers reuse their glasses frames
A High Wycombe entrepreneur is aiming to shake up the eyewear industry with a more sustainable approach to glasses.
Sat, 27 Jun 2026 16:34:42 +0100Bucks road partially closed due to 'urgent' Thames Water works
Traffic delays are 'possible' on a road in Bucks as urgent Thames Water repair works continue to fix a mains issue.
Sat, 27 Jun 2026 16:17:51 +0100Several Buckinghamshire roads to close next week
Motorists across Buckinghamshire are being warned of closures as a series of road improvement works continue into early July as part of the council’s long-term highways investment programme.
Sat, 27 Jun 2026 14:40:50 +0100Buckinghamshire passengers hit with train line disruption
Good afternoon, welcome to our live coverage of the train delays between South Ruislip and Aylesbury.
Sat, 27 Jun 2026 11:38:15 +0100High police presence as Henley Royal Regatta 2026 begins
Police said there will be a 'high presence' of officers as Henley Royal Regatta 2026 begins, after 15 arrests were made at the festival last year.
Sat, 27 Jun 2026 10:05:13 +0100Man arrested on suspicion of drug supply offences after car stopped
A man has been arrested on suspicion of drug supply offences after police stopped a car in Aylesbury.
Sat, 27 Jun 2026 10:35:52 +0100Police recover stolen goods and search five people during operation
A plain-clothes police operation targeting shoplifting and retail crime has led to multiple searches and the recovery of stolen goods in the Walton Court area of Aylesbury.
Sat, 27 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100New Pan-Asian street food takeaway Smokey Wok opens in High Wycombe
A new Pan-Asian street food takeaway has opened its doors in High Wycombe, bringing a fresh offering of bold flavours to Desborough Road.