Bucks Free Press
Tue, 30 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100Wycombe MP calls for action on dangerous school parking and driving
High Wycombe's MP is calling for more action to tackle dangerous and inconsiderate parking and driving outside The Disraeli School.
Tue, 30 Jun 2026 09:36:01 +0100Paraglider rescued after becoming entangled in power lines and falling into lock
A paraglider had to be rescued from the River Thames after becoming entangled in power lines before falling into the water,
Tue, 30 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100Cllr calls for utility and highways to work together to end 'roadworks chaos'
A Buckinghamshire councillor is calling for utility companies and highways teams to work together to end “roadworks chaos”.
Tue, 30 Jun 2026 08:50:05 +0100Care home turns into England football fan zone for World Cup
Residents and staff are getting into the football spirit and cheering on their favourite teams.
Tue, 30 Jun 2026 07:44:10 +0100Buckinghamshire fan books last-minute World Cup trip after 'getting excited'
A Buckinghamshire football fan has revealed he booked a last-minute trip to the FIFA World Cup after getting caught up in the excitement of the tournament.
Tue, 30 Jun 2026 07:18:59 +0100Thousands of pounds in fines issued as fly-tippers caught by council
Fly-tippers caught dumping waste across Buckinghamshire have been ordered to pay thousands of pounds in penalties as the council continues its crackdown on environmental crime.
Tue, 30 Jun 2026 06:56:06 +0100Wellness network business in Bucks to offer free service from July
A wellness network that began in Beaconsfield is set to take its next step with the launch of a new platform designed to connect people with trusted local wellbeing support.
Tue, 30 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100Man wins £30,000 from Postcode Lottery despite ignoring victory message on holiday
An Aylesbury man who dismissed a message from the Postcode Lottery while relaxing on holiday has returned home to the surprise of a £30,000 windfall.
Mon, 29 Jun 2026 16:10:57 +0100Bucks Council orders landowner to rip up 'harmful' unapproved hardstanding
A Marlow landowner has been ordered to rip up “harmful” hardstanding which was installed without planning permission.
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 16:00:52 +0100Popular village pub near High Wycombe has been listed for sale
A village pub with more than a decade of success is up for sale.
Mon, 29 Jun 2026 12:05:07 +0100Teenage motorcyclist seriously injured after crash with car on Bucks road
A teenage motorcyclist has suffered serious injuries after a crash with a car.
Mon, 29 Jun 2026 11:54:04 +0100Boy hospitalised after being attacked in knife-point robbery
A teenage boy has been hospitalised after he was attacked in a knife-point robbery in a Buckinghamshire town.
Mon, 29 Jun 2026 08:35:10 +0100M25 traffic chaos with half-hour delays after crash - recap
There was heavy traffic on the M25 between J16 and J17 following an earlier crash
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 17:05:39 +0100Crashed car abandoned with airbags still deployed in Buckinghamshire countryside
A crashed car has been left abandoned on a country road between two Buckinghamshire villages.
Mon, 29 Jun 2026 15:56:09 +0100Sheds destroyed in huge fire along busy main road in High Wycombe
The emergency services were called to a High Wycombe garden fire which destroyed two sheds.
Mon, 29 Jun 2026 14:54:52 +0100Village children benefit as area's schools trust named among best in country
Pupils in Great Missenden are among those benefiting after a Buckinghamshire schools trust was shortlisted for a major national award.
Mon, 29 Jun 2026 13:14:18 +0100Three Bucks towns could face revitalise plans to help fill empty units and shops
Residents and businesses in High Wycombe are being invited to have their say on new proposals that could see vacant high street shops brought back into use through a new council pilot scheme.
Mon, 29 Jun 2026 12:42:02 +0100Takeaway which offers 'great portion sizes' seen giving away free drinks in heatwave
Members of staff from a fast food restaurant were seen giving free soft drinks to members of the public.
Mon, 29 Jun 2026 12:15:48 +0100Venue evacuated as patrols increased across Bucks towns for World Cup clash
A Buckinghamshire venue was evacuated at the weekend as police patrols were increased for England's World Cup match.
Mon, 29 Jun 2026 12:08:58 +0100High Wycombe British Heart Foundation shop could close as part of UK-wide cuts
Fears High Wycombe British Heart Foundation shop could close amid national review
Mon, 29 Jun 2026 11:33:34 +0100Dame Penelope Keith's links to Bucks as much-loved The Good Life actress dies aged 86
Dame Penelope Keith has died peacefully at her Surrey home aged 86.
Mon, 29 Jun 2026 10:44:53 +0100Motorists facing long delays at motorway lanes closed after crash
Multiple lanes have been closed on the M25 in Buckinghamshire after a crash
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 12:38:44 +0100Bucks residents urged to take extra precautions to protect against vehicle crime
Buckinghamshire residents are being urged to take extra precautions to protect against vehicle crime.
Mon, 29 Jun 2026 17:04:28 +0100Hydrant repairs disrupt two roads as work continues
Hydrant repair works are causing disruption across two Buckinghamshire roads as emergency utility repairs continue.
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 18:01:13 +0100Police appeal to find man who killed child in crash after failing to appear in court
A man who killed his infant daughter in a crash is wanted by police after failing to appear in court.
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
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 11:46:30 +0100The Good Life star and TV presenter Dame Penelope Keith dies aged 86
Dame Penelope Keith, who was known for her work on The Good Life and To the Manor Born, has died at the age of 86
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.