Bucks Free Press
Wed, 29 Jul 2026 09:38:35 +0100Manhunt continues for inmate who absconded from prison
Thames Valley Police are still appealing for help to find a man who has absconded from HMP Springhill near Grendon Underwood.
Wed, 29 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100Officers to visit schools regularly in crackdown on illegal parking
Parking enforcement officers have been asked to regularly visit areas around schools as part of efforts to tackle illegal and inconsiderate parking across Buckinghamshire.
Wed, 29 Jul 2026 09:35:18 +0100Farmer helps firefighters tackle fire in the open
Chesham firefighters were called to fire in the open yesterday, July 28.
Wed, 29 Jul 2026 07:48:30 +0100WATCH: Multiple vehicles clamped, fined and seized in Bucks town
Over 50 vehicles were either seized, clamped or fined following a huge enforcement operation in Chesham.
Wed, 29 Jul 2026 07:30:26 +0100Car '100 per cent destroyed' in fire along quiet country road
A car was destroyed after catching fire in Gerrards Cross on Sunday afternoon.
Wed, 29 Jul 2026 07:13:35 +0100KFC restaurant in affluent town receives new hygiene score
A KFC restaurant in Amersham has passed its most recent hygiene in section.
Wed, 29 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100Unsolved woodland murder reaches 20th year as police issue fresh appeal
Police have renewed their appeal for information on the 20th anniversary of the murder of a young woman whose body was found in woodland near Wooburn Green.
Tue, 28 Jul 2026 12:53:20 +0100£80,000 redevelopment scheme unveiled to overhaul popular playground
Hazlemere Recreation Ground’s playground could be completely overhauled under an £80,000 redevelopment project.
Tue, 28 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100Day-centre transition ‘hugely successful’ despite families’ anxiety over closures
A senior councillor has called the transition following Buckinghamshire’s day-centre closures “hugely successful”, despite the upheaval experienced by users and families.
Tue, 28 Jul 2026 14:08:11 +0100Police appeal after man missing from Bucks town
A 34-year-old man has been reported missing from Amersham, with police now appealing to the public for information.
Tue, 28 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100Loudwater office must remove brightly coloured cladding after planning appeal fails
A Loudwater accountancy firm has been unsuccessful in its bid to retain brightly coloured cladding installed on its offices without planning permission.
Tue, 28 Jul 2026 20:00:00 +0100Major occupier eyes Marlow office building left empty for more than four years
A council-owned office building that has stood empty for more than four years could be refurbished after a major occupier expressed interest in moving in.
Tue, 28 Jul 2026 13:13:15 +0100Pub to temporarily close due to management changes
The Stag Pub and Kitchen in Flackwell Heath has announced it will be closing for five days while it undergoes management changes.
Tue, 28 Jul 2026 08:44:15 +0100Man remains at large after absconding from prison in Bucks
Police have refreshed an appeal for help finding a man who absconded from HMP Springhill near Grendon Underwood.
Tue, 28 Jul 2026 08:04:24 +0100Man arrested after police stop black BMW in Buckinghamshire town
A man has been arrested after police stopped a black BMW in Aylesbury.
Tue, 28 Jul 2026 20:00:00 +0100Show on Chesham lorry driver who killed 23-year-old in crash goes viral
A television programme focusing on a Chesham lorry driver who caused a fatal motorway crash while distracted by a mobile phone has attracted almost 500,000 views after being uploaded to YouTube.
Tue, 28 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0100From High Wycombe closure to Chesham comeback for Air Raid Shelter café
A year after closing the doors to his High Wycombe café, businessman Chris Miller says taking a step back from work helped him rediscover what mattered most and ultimately led him to a new beginning in Chesham.
Tue, 28 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0100Detective haunted by unsolved disappearance 40 years on
A former Buckinghamshire detective who helped lead the hunt for missing estate agent Suzy Lamplugh says her disappearance still haunts him 40 years on.
Tue, 28 Jul 2026 12:46:34 +0100Third pre-inquest date set for ex-Bucks resident and One Direction singer Liam Payne
A third pre-inquest review into the death of former One Direction star Liam Payne is set to take place later on this year.
Tue, 28 Jul 2026 12:40:49 +0100Five charged with fraud and money laundering in 'romance fraud' investigation
Five people, one of them from Carterton, have been charged in the investigation.
Tue, 28 Jul 2026 12:05:50 +0100New South Asian takeaway set to open in High Wycombe
A new South Asian takeaway is set to open in High Wycombe, replacing a restaurant which closed suddenly earlier this year.
Tue, 28 Jul 2026 07:34:01 +0100Car seized after being seen performing drifts at service station car park
Police have seized a vehicle after a driver was caught drifting in a car park during a car meet at Beaconsfield services.
Tue, 28 Jul 2026 07:21:11 +0100How eight volunteer officers helped tackle crime in Bucks over the weekend
Volunteer police officers contributed nearly 100 hours of frontline support across the county between Thursday and Sunday, July 23 to 26.
Tue, 28 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100New images show work continuing inside former Chilterns Centre
New images from inside High Wycombe's former Chilterns Centre appear to show work continuing at the site ahead of its major redevelopment.
Tue, 28 Jul 2026 12:30:00 +0100Buckinghamshire wildlife hospital pays tribute to Bill Oddie after his death
A Buckinghamshire wildlife hospital has paid tribute to Bill Oddie following the death of the broadcaster and conservationist.
Tue, 28 Jul 2026 07:47:07 +0100Joint partner water safety event held in Bucks village
A joint water safety event was held by police, the fire service and Buckinghamshire Council.
Tue, 28 Jul 2026 12:30:00 +0100Swiss chocolatier to open shop in Buckinghamshire this month
Swiss chocolatier Lindt is set to open a new store in a Buckinghamshire shopping centre.
Tue, 28 Jul 2026 11:29:33 +0100Drivers urged to report shoppers at Aldi, Asda, Tesco, Lidl & more over car park rule
Drivers are being urged to report fellow motorists who may break car park rules at Tesco, Asda, Sainsbury’s and other major UK supermarkets.
Tue, 28 Jul 2026 17:19:51 +0100James May talks TV reunion with Jeremy Clarkson and Richard Hammond
James May has talked about a potential TV reunion with fellow Top Gear and Grand Tour stars Jeremy Clarkson and Richard Hammond.
Tue, 28 Jul 2026 17:18:19 +0100Top Gear star Richard Hammond fined after police tracked him to £2m home
Richard Hammond, who lives in Abergavenny, has been fined nearly £1,000 for a pair of speeding offences.
Tue, 28 Jul 2026 11:32:55 +0100400,000 A&E visits for minor eye conditions could be avoided, research reveals
New analysis by the Association of Optometrists (AOP) suggests that between 62% and up to 78% of eye-related A&E visits could be managed in community services.
Tue, 28 Jul 2026 11:30:02 +0100Coronation Street star on emotional final scenes as they leave ITV soap after 3 years
Claire Sweeney, who has played Cassie Plummer on the ITV soap since 2023, has opened up on her emotional final scenes.
Tue, 28 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100Three-bed Victorian cottage in High Wycombe on sale for £500,000
A three-bedroom semi-detached house on Cromwell Road is being offered for £500,000.
Tue, 28 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100Victorian apartment in Buckinghamshire currently on the market for £450,000
A Victorian apartment in Chesham is currently on sale for £450,000
Mon, 27 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0100Future approved for former day centre as plans to let building agreed
A former adult day centre in High Wycombe could become a specialist educational facility for young people at risk of exclusion after councillors approved plans to let the site.
Mon, 27 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0100Chesham councillor quits after claiming he was ‘excluded’ from key council talks
An independent councillor has resigned from Chesham Town Council after claiming he was excluded from important discussions and could no longer represent residents effectively.
Mon, 27 Jul 2026 12:35:03 +0100TV star and conservationist Bill Oddie dies aged 85
Wildlife presenter and Goodies star Bill Oddie has died at the age of 85.
Mon, 27 Jul 2026 08:21:35 +0100Out of control bonfire spreads to field and damages neighbouring property
Firefighters had to step in after a bonfire got out of control in Iver Heath, Buckinghamshire
Mon, 27 Jul 2026 07:43:29 +0100Police dispersal order in place after report of youths with weapons
There is currently a police dispersal order in force across High Wycombe town centre following reports of armed youths
Mon, 27 Jul 2026 16:49:06 +0100Crash leaves section of busy High Wycombe petrol station shut
A petrol station in High Wycombe has been partially cordoned off after a crash damaged part of the forecourt.
Mon, 27 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0100BNU pays tribute to librarian remembered for her smile, warmth and compassion
Buckinghamshire New University has paid tribute to a long-serving member of staff who was remembered for her "smile, compassion, and ability to make people feel valued and supported".
Mon, 27 Jul 2026 15:35:23 +0100Royal Mail workers defend suspended postman after dog death
Royal Mail workers have defended a postman who has been suspended from work after he kicked a dog which allegedly caused its death.
Mon, 27 Jul 2026 14:08:40 +0100'Quite concerning': Councillor reacts to nitrous oxide dump in High Wycombe
A Buckinghamshire councillor has described the dumping of dozens of apparent nitrous oxide canisters on a High Wycombe street as "quite concerning".
Mon, 27 Jul 2026 12:54:36 +0100Beaconsfield Service Station REOPENS after crash involving lorry
Beaconsfield Service Station is currently closed following a crash with a lorry. No time frame has been given on when things will resume back to normal.
Mon, 27 Jul 2026 12:30:00 +0100Morrisons reveal time frame on closed car park for EV chargers installation
Morrisons has revealed that work affecting part of its High Wycombe car park is expected to last a few months.
Mon, 27 Jul 2026 11:03:04 +0100National restaurant chain to close ALL sites include three in Buckinghamshire
A Brewers Fayre restaurant near High Wycombe is set to close as part of a major nationwide overhaul.
Mon, 27 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100New president takes over at Inner Wheel Club of Marlow
The Inner Wheel Club of Marlow marked the start of a new chapter at its AGM and handover meeting on July 14.
Mon, 27 Jul 2026 10:05:59 +0100UK facing fourth heatwave this week as Met Office forecasts temperatures over 30C
The prolonged hot weather is raising fresh fears of wildfires across the country and placing further strain on emergency services and public health.
Mon, 27 Jul 2026 10:20:35 +0100Wildlife presenter and comedian Bill Oddie dies aged 85
Wildlife presenter and comedian Bill Oddie has died aged 85, as his agent paid tribute to the "intelligence and wit" of “Britain’s “best-loved birder”.
Mon, 27 Jul 2026 10:04:09 +0100Burnham warns NHS will ‘collapse’ unless social care is reformed
The Prime Minister said the health service would not be able to meet basic standards until the social care system was properly addressed.