Bucks Free Press
Fri, 17 Apr 2026 09:10:00 +0100Police make arrest after 51 offences clocked on two motorways
Thames Valley Police made an arrest after 51 offences were clocked across the M40 and M25 motorways.
Fri, 17 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100'Much loved' goats found 6.5 miles away from farm after urgent police search
A pair of "much loved" Great Missenden goats have been found 6.5 miles away from home after an urgent appeal was launched by police.
Fri, 17 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100Council hits back after Lib Dem victory claim - pedestrian zone may still be axed
Bucks Council says it will find another way to implement orders after Lib Dems claimed victory over plans to scrap Chesham's pedestrian-only zone.
Fri, 17 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100Plans revealed to sell alcohol in John Lewis restaurant until 11pm
Plans have been submitted for a licence to sell alcohol at a restaurant inside John Lewis High Wycombe until 11pm.
Fri, 17 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100Solar panels approved for GE Healthcare roof in Buckinghamshire
Plans to add 341 solar panels to the roof of GE Healthcare in Little Chalfont have been given the go ahead.
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 11:28:40 +0100Wycombe Wanderers to warm up in schoolchildren's designs ahead of Blackpool game
Wycombe Wanderers will warm up in t-shirts designed by schoolchildren ahead of their fixture against Blackpool at Adams Park on Saturday.
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100Campaigners reveal new plans to create a High Wycombe Town Council
Plans to create a High Wycombe Town Council have taken a step forward, as councillors prepare to bring a motion to Buckinghamshire Council.
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 16:00:00 +0100Bucks MP says husband attacked by man with knife in stop-and-search increase call
A Beaconsfield MP has shared that her husband was attacked by a man with a knife, as she calls for an increase in stop-and-search powers.
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 14:14:58 +0100Ex-church warden’s murder conviction quashed
A former church warden who was jailed for life for the murder of a lecturer has had his conviction quashed at the Court of Appeal.
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 13:00:00 +0100'Tom Kerridge will be missed' - Raymond Blanc shares Pub in the Park 2026 sneak peek
"We will miss Tom Kerridge", says celebrity chef Raymond Blanc, as he gives the Free Press a sneak peek at the future of Pub in the Park 2026.
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100Children's playground in village to hold grand opening
Lane End Parish Council will be holding a Grand opening for a new children’s playground in the village, on May 22.
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100Safety barriers block footpath in Marlow over tree roots lifting pavement
A stretch of footpath on Pound Lane in Marlow has been closed due to the expanding roots of a tree in Higginson Park.
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 14:10:33 +0100Facial recognition vans to patrol high street next week
Mobile vans using live facial recognition will be deployed on Chesham High Street to spot suspects and deter crime.
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 13:54:47 +0100Police hand out more than 40 parking tickets in High Wycombe area
More than 40 parking tickets have been dished out to motorists in High Wycombe in a police road safety crackdown.
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100In the dock: Man jailed for assault after incident at Bucks nursing home
A man who was jailed for assault following an incident at Chalfont Lodge Nursing Home is among those who have been sentenced in High Wycombe.
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100Wycombe history celebrated and memorabilia on show at PATCH talks
Local history fans flocked to PATCH in High Wycombe last Friday, as the creators of Wyrd Wycombe hosted an evening of talks.
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100Young cancer patient Kaiden helps to raise thousands for children's charity
A young cancer patient has helped raise more than £3,500 for a children’s charity.
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 16:00:00 +0100Thames Valley Police boss urges for closure order extensions
Powers given to police to enforce closure notices on homes and properties "do not go far enough", a police boss has said.
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 19:55:41 +0100Man 'dragged' from Mercedes by police near train station
A man was reportedly 'dragged' from a Mercedes after police surrounded the car near High Wycombe train station
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 16:38:51 +0100IN PICTURES: TV chefs and influencers attend Pub in the Park launch event in Marlow
Celebrity chefs, food influencers and journalists gathered at Raymond Blanc's George and Dragon pub in Marlow on Wednesday night to celebrate the return of Pub in the Park.
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 00:01:00 +0100Volunteer police officer recognised for going above and beyond
Special Constable Ben Gill, a tech consultant by day, has been named Special of the Year at the Thames Valley Police Federation Bravery Awards.
Wed, 15 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100Wycombe: Campaigners renew push for town council to gain more say
A renewed push is under way to create a High Wycombe town council, as campaigners seek to give the town its own voice.
Wed, 15 Apr 2026 16:00:00 +0100Marlow Bridge to close this weekend amid parking bay closures
Marlow Bridge will close again this weekend for cars, from 7am on Saturday, April 18, until 6am on Monday, April 20, to allow restoration work to take place.
Wed, 15 Apr 2026 10:05:30 +0100Second sexual assault and robbery probe launched as another pensioner targeted
A second sexual assault and robbery investigation has been launched in the space of a week in a Buckinghamshire town.
Wed, 15 Apr 2026 16:29:21 +0100Inquest opens into death of woman, 45, from Beaconsfield
An inquest has opened into the death of a woman from Beaconsfield.
Wed, 15 Apr 2026 10:52:29 +0100Busy road near High Wycombe closed off for emergency works
A busy road near High Wycombe has been closed off for emergency works.
Wed, 15 Apr 2026 15:45:47 +0100Photos show fire damage to bin in Amersham multi-storey car park
A melted bin can be seen in Amersham Multi-Storey car park after reports of a fire on Thursday, April 9.
Wed, 15 Apr 2026 10:00:11 +0100Passengers warned after all lines blocked at London station
Passengers have been warned after all train lines to and from a London station have been blocked.
Wed, 15 Apr 2026 16:42:38 +0100Volunteers pick up litter in Spring Common Clear Up
Volunteers picked up litter on the Chesham Bois Common last Saturday, at the annual Spring Common Clear Up.
Wed, 15 Apr 2026 15:50:19 +0100Revealed: Number of Buckinghamshire Council employees who earn more than £100,000
New research has revealed the number of Buckinghamshire Council employees earning more than £100,000 a year.
Wed, 15 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100Equestrian barn plans approved near Marlow despite residents’ objections
Plans to change the use of an agricultural barn to a private equestrian mixed use have been approved, despite opposition.
Wed, 15 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100Gardening club held Spring show last Saturday
Hordes of people flocked to the Hazlemere Community Centre as a local gardening club's Spring Show returned for another year.
Wed, 15 Apr 2026 12:52:00 +0100New senior leadership team appointed to lead Carrington Schools Federation
A new senior leadership team has been appointed to lead the Carrington Schools Federation.
Wed, 15 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100Bucks NHS Trust recognised nationally for tech drive in bid to boost patient care
Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust has been recognised nationally for its drive to use digital technology to improve patient care and free up staff time.
Wed, 15 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100Buckinghamshire village post box transformed to celebrate new book
A post box at the end of a Buckinghamshire street has been decorated to celebrate the release of a new book from a nearby author.
Wed, 15 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100Former BFP editor prepares to launch debut book
The former editor of the Bucks Free Press is preparing to launch her debut book, Just Get Dressed.
Wed, 15 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100Buckinghamshire-based garage joins Best Autocentres Group
A Buckinghamshire-based vehicle garage has joined the Best Autocentres Group.
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100New headteacher announced for Amersham school as head retires after 20 years
The Amersham School has announced the appointment of a new headteacher as its current head retires after 20 years in the role.
Wed, 15 Apr 2026 16:17:27 +0100Monster trucks to perform at Bucks County Show
The bank holiday event, held at Penn House Estate, Beaconsfield, will see Big Pete, the world’s only real monster truck, perform.
Wed, 15 Apr 2026 10:39:45 +0100Why we must call time on legal bullies and their SLAPPs
Today media outlets across the country are joining a Day of Action to call for the UK Government to include anti-SLAPP protections in the forthcoming King’s Speech.
Tue, 14 Apr 2026 15:11:03 +0100'Extremely important' goats stolen while grazing at Bucks farm
A pair of "extremely important" and "much loved" goats have been stolen while grazing in fields at a Great Missenden farm.
Tue, 14 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100Buckinghamshire pothole reports treble as frustration grows over crumbling roads
Reports of potholes on Buckinghamshire’s roads have trebled after a wet winter, with crumbling roads leaving drivers facing delays and damage to their cars.
Tue, 14 Apr 2026 16:00:00 +0100New boxing club facility with eight padel courts on green belt refused
Flackwell Boxing and Fitness Club's plans to build a new premises with eight new padel courts on Wooburn green belt land have been refused.
Tue, 14 Apr 2026 14:55:22 +0100Appeal launched amid concern for welfare of missing Bucks 30-year-old
An appeal has been launched amid concern for the welfare of a missing 30-year-old from Aylesbury.
Tue, 14 Apr 2026 14:06:05 +0100Sudden cardiac arrest training needed says coroner after teen Wycombe player's death
Coaches and referees should receive training to spot signs of sudden cardiac arrest, a coroner has after an inquest into Adam Ankers' death.
Tue, 14 Apr 2026 13:32:14 +0100New 25,000sq ft M&S 'market-style' foodhall planned for field by A40 roundabout
A new 25,000 sq ft "market-style" M&S Foodhall with 280 car parking spaces is planned for a field by an A40 roundabout in Beaconsfield.
Tue, 14 Apr 2026 12:30:00 +0100High Wycombe barber shop dissolves after under six months in business
Mr Barber Styling a High Wycombe barbershop has been dissolved after less than six months in business.
Tue, 14 Apr 2026 11:24:09 +0100Hiding man hunted down by dog slapped with over two-year driving ban
A Milton Keynes man who abandoned his car and hid under a flight of stairs has been slapped with a driving ban after being hunted down by a dog.
Tue, 14 Apr 2026 08:51:24 +0100Wycombe illegal window tints reported with four vehicles stopped until removal
Illegal window tints saw four vehicles stopped, reported and held until their removal in High Wycombe streets.
Tue, 14 Apr 2026 08:37:32 +0100Shoplifting crackdown sees nine arrested in week including alleged national gang duo
An Aylesbury shoplifting crackdown has seen nine people arrested in a week, including a duo who are allegedly part of a gang targeting stores.