Bucks Free Press
Fri, 27 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000MP accepts £3,200 trip from pro-Israel lobby group
The Conservative MP for Mid Buckinghamshire accepted a visit to Israel and Palestine worth an estimated £3,200 funded by a pro-Israel lobbying group, it has emerged
Fri, 27 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000High Wycombe Tesco thief among cases heard at court
The following cases have been heard at High Wycombe Magistrates' Court...
Fri, 27 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000Wedding photographer ranked one of the best in the UK wins award
A Buckinghamshire wedding videographer has been named among the very best in the country after winning the Videography category at the Guides for Brides Customer Service Awards 2026.
Fri, 27 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000Local boys make history as they become national champions in football
The Davenies Under 13 football team in Beaconsfield etched their names into school history on Friday, March 20 with a thrilling victory in the ISFA Bowl Final at the Hertfordshire FA Stadium to become national champions.
Fri, 27 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000Marlow Sixth Form student wins Judith Fletcher Memorial Henley Arts Trail prize
A Marlow student has been recognised with one of the Henley Arts Trail’s most meaningful honours after being named this year’s winner of the Judith Fletcher Memorial Prize.
Thu, 26 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000Popular Irish pub in Bucks could undergo layout changes
A popular Irish pub in High Wycombe could undergo layout changes after new plans were submitted to Buckinghamshire Council.
Thu, 26 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000Cressex traffic delays spark calls for action as 25,000 vehicles use estate daily
Traffic around Cressex Business Park is causing regular delays for drivers, businesses and residents, councillors have heard.
Fri, 27 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000Mystery surrounds Tesco accused of rats and stink as reopening date not confirmed
Mystery surrounds a Hatters Lane High Wycombe Tesco Express after the supermarket refused to share a reopening date following its closure.
Fri, 27 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000Marlow Studios do not know if project will 'be hell for 20 years like HS2', cllr says
Marlow Studios does not know if its project will 'be hell for 20 years like HS2', a town councillor has claimed.
Thu, 26 Mar 2026 12:40:34 +0000Crews filming new BBC comedy starring Rob Brydon at Bucks town record shop
A new BBC comedy series Bill's Included starring Rob Brydon has started filming at The Record Shop in Amersham.
Thu, 26 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000Antenna used to help report crime will need to be moved as car park to be demolished
An antenna used to help report crime in High Wycombe will need a new home because the car park it sits on is due to be demolished.
Thu, 26 Mar 2026 15:37:22 +0000Police arrest man for domestic abuse after car chase from Reading to Henley
Thames Valley Police said the man, aged 25, was arrested on suspicion of domestic abuse offences, dangerous driving and driving whilst disqualified
Thu, 26 Mar 2026 08:23:05 +0000Traffic chaos on M25 after multi-car crash - live updates
There are severe traffic delays on the M25 clockwise, with reports of a multi-car crash
Thu, 26 Mar 2026 11:22:25 +0000Greens accuse Tories and Reform of 'stoking up division and hatred' over asylum plan
The Chiltern Green Party has criticised both Marlow and Beaconsfield Conservative MP Joy Morrissey and Burnham Reform councillor Cole Caesar for adding ‘fuel to the fire’ regarding potential plans to house asylum seekers in Farnham Royal.
Thu, 26 Mar 2026 10:10:34 +0000Arrest made after flats which could house asylum seekers is vandalised
One person has been arrested on suspicion of criminal damage in Farnham Royal.
Thu, 26 Mar 2026 09:21:08 +0000Why was a section of High Wycombe Bus Station cordoned off by police?
An explanation has been given as to why a section of High Wycombe Bus Station was cordoned off by the police.
Thu, 26 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000Scouts take to the Chilterns in huge hiking challenge
Over 1,000 Cubs, Scouts, Explorers and adult volunteers took to the Chiltern Hills this weekend for Buckinghamshire Scouts’ annual Endurance events, one of the county’s largest youth hiking challenges.
Thu, 26 Mar 2026 09:26:41 +0000The little-known HMRC hack that could unlock £2,000 per child and how to claim
More than 542,000 UK families are already saving on childcare costs. Here’s how Tax-Free Childcare could cut your bill by up to £2,000 a year per child.
Thu, 26 Mar 2026 09:24:59 +0000Major high street chain reveals plans for 70 new UK stores creating 2,000 jobs
The high street chain is now planning to increase the number of stores from 230 to 300.
Thu, 26 Mar 2026 09:24:18 +0000Highway Code warning as drivers face £1,000 fines for parking on own street
Motorists not familiar with the Highway Code may be unaware of rule 248, which could see anyone parking on the road outside their home fined
Thu, 26 Mar 2026 19:06:51 +0000Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor visits new home with pet dog and protection officer
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has been spotted visiting his new home on the Sandringham Estate with one of his seven dogs and a protection officer.
Thu, 26 Mar 2026 17:26:53 +0000Building work starts for new six-storey Wycombe Hospital
A HISTORIC groundbreaking ceremony has marked the start of a major new chapter for Wycombe Hospital, as construction begins on a landmark six-storey building that will transform healthcare for thousands of Buckinghamshire residents.
Thu, 26 Mar 2026 16:42:01 +0000What happened when I went an evening without my phone
ON Wednesday evening, leaving the office in a rush after a busy day, I had a sudden, sinking realisation. I'd left my phone behind.
Thu, 26 Mar 2026 11:23:21 +0000M4 speeding: Man accused of driving at 87mph sees offence withdrawn
A speeding charge against a Slough man was withdrawn at Slough Magistrates' Court on October 2, 2026.
Thu, 26 Mar 2026 10:19:00 +0000Slough flashmob set to take over the town this weekend in bid for UK Town of Culture
Slough is set to come alive this weekend as residents are being urged to take to the streets in a spectacular flashmob - the latest show of community spirit behind the town's bold bid to be crowned UK Town of Culture 2028.
Thu, 26 Mar 2026 09:54:30 +0000Slough children celebrate World Book Day 2026
Children across Slough brought their favourite fictional characters to life this World Book Day, with pupils donning everything from wizard robes to superhero capes in a colourful celebration of storytelling.
Thu, 26 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000Judo centre praised for its growing impact and community reach
High Wycombe Judo Centre was visted by Emma Reynolds MP on March 20, so she could learn about the centre’s expanding programme.
Wed, 25 Mar 2026 20:00:00 +0000ANPR camera scheme in Wycombe town centre 'not working' as hoped
An ANPR camera scheme in High Wycombe town centre is “not working” as hoped for traders, a business chief has warned.
Wed, 25 Mar 2026 15:39:18 +0000Wycombe: Parking enforcement signs vandalised at business park
Parking enforcement signs at a High Wycombe business park are being repeatedly vandalised, leaving bosses unable to tackle antisocial parking.
Wed, 25 Mar 2026 10:58:33 +0000Three fire engines called after car bursts into flames on motorway
Three fire engines were called after a car burst into flames on the M40 motorway near Watlington in Oxfordshire.
Wed, 25 Mar 2026 16:00:00 +0000Is High Wycombe High Street dying? Cllr raises concerns at meeting
High Wycombe’s high street is under pressure from shop closures, rising costs and changing shopping habits, but business leaders say there are still signs of confidence in the town centre.
Wed, 25 Mar 2026 19:30:06 +0000Concern for welfare of Wycombe-linked missing 15-year-old as appeal launched
There is concern for the welfare of a missing High Wycombe-linked teenager as police launch a missing person appeal.
Wed, 25 Mar 2026 18:22:01 +0000Bucks Council to decide fate of Wycombe town centre offices listed for sale at £5m
Buckinghamshire Council is preparing to press ahead with the sale of its historic offices on Queen Victoria Road in High Wycombe.
Wed, 25 Mar 2026 17:52:48 +0000Attempted robbery probe launched after group of males attack biker on bridge
An attempted robbery probe has been launched after a group of males allegedly attacked a biker on a The Bridge in Tyringham.
Wed, 25 Mar 2026 14:56:00 +0000Full list of Bucks schools set to ban smartphones as 68 announce collective action
The full list of the 68 Bucks schools set to ban smartphones in one of the largest collective actions on the issue in the UK has been revealed.
Wed, 25 Mar 2026 15:51:28 +0000Image released by police in Bucks town thefts investigation
An image has been released by police amid a Marlow theft probe.
Wed, 25 Mar 2026 19:46:02 +0000Gritters setting out as Bucks road surface temperature 'expected to drop below zero'
Gritters are setting out on Bucks roads as the highways authority expects road surface temperatures to drop below freezing overnight, March 25.
Wed, 25 Mar 2026 22:04:05 +0000Section of High Wycombe Bus Station cordoned off by police
A section of High Wycombe Bus Station has been cordoned off by the police.
Wed, 25 Mar 2026 16:00:00 +0000Brazilian jiu-jitsu club with café opens in new High Wycombe location
A Brazilian jiu-jitsu arena that boasts a café has opened in a new location in High Wycombe.
Wed, 25 Mar 2026 15:56:55 +0000New Bucks Wetherspoon pub gets highest first hygiene score
A Wetherspoon pub which opened in Beaconsfield earlier this year has received its first hygiene score.
Wed, 25 Mar 2026 14:56:00 +0000Major collective action as 68 schools to ban smartphones impacting thousands of kids
Sixty-eight schools across Wycombe, Chesham, Amersham. Bucks have announced plans to ban smartphones.
Wed, 25 Mar 2026 12:30:00 +0000Renowned Knightsbridge restaurant to stage three-day residency at Bucks pub
Marlow will welcome a rare culinary takeover next month when renowned Knightsbridge restaurant Dinings SW3 stages a three‑day residency at The Oarsman on Spittal Street.
Wed, 25 Mar 2026 10:31:20 +0000Balfour Beatty Group Limited pleads not guilty after worker died at nuclear site
An infrastructure has pleaded not guilty to health and safety offences following the death of a work at one of their nuclear sits.
Wed, 25 Mar 2026 08:58:27 +0000A mixture of rain and sun in the Thames Valley as Spring edges closer
Residents across Buckinghamshire and Berkshire can expect highs of around 8°C with rain and sunny spells expected.
Wed, 25 Mar 2026 08:44:05 +0000Uninsured driver who abandoned car at police station gets six points and fine
Officers were called to an unusual obstruction at Taplow Police Station on Sunday morning after a vehicle was found abandoned in front of the station’s entry and exit gates.
Wed, 25 Mar 2026 08:16:41 +0000WATCH: Driver handed hefty fine for littering along busy road
A driver has been given a hefty fine after they were caught littering along a busy road on the Berkshire-Buckinghamshire border.
Wed, 25 Mar 2026 07:53:33 +0000Teenage girl 'grabbed' and nearly had clothes removed in day time sexual assault
An investigation has been launched after teenage girl was sexual assaulted in Buckingham.
Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000MP blasts 'utterly unacceptable' asylum housing plan in small village
Beaconsfield and Marlow MP Joy Morrissey has vowed to fight “tooth and nail” to prevent a block of flats in her constituency from being used to house asylum seekers.
Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000Over 500 sign petition to stop block of flats being used to house asylum seekers
Over 500 people have signed a petition to stop a block of flats along the Berkshire-Buckinghamshire border from being used to house asylum seekers.
Wed, 25 Mar 2026 11:36:24 +0000Pub in the Park unveils line-up for its line-up for food and music this May
Marlow is preparing for another major influx of visitors as Pub in the Park returns to Higginson Park from 14–17 May, bringing what organisers describe as one of its biggest culinary and music line-ups to date.