Bucks Free Press

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Marlow: Demand for cleaner water as state of Thames is described as 'insane'
Frustration is mounting over the state of the River Thames in Marlow, as councillors demand cleaner water.

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Drink driver caught at Wycombe McDonald's among cases heard at court
A High Wycombe drink driver who was caught in a McDonald's car park is among those who have been sentenced at the magistrates' court.

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Sight impaired marathon runner raises more than £7,000 for eye charity
A marathon runner raised more than £7,000.

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Men's mental heath football club launched in Bucks
A new football group is offering men a supportive space to connect and talk.

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 08:23:15 +0100
LIVE - Lane closed after crash in High Wycombe
A lane has been closed following a crash on he M40 at junction 4 in High Wycombe.

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 07:43:18 +0100
Police rescue four cows obstructing road after multi-vehicle crash
Police rescued four cows on the loose on the A421 following a multi-vehicle crash in Buckinghamshire.

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 07:10:10 +0100
Four arrests made and knives seized in Wycombe
Police have made multiple arrests and seized drugs and knives during a day of action targeting drug dealers in High Wycombe.

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Care home resident gets wish to see Wycombe Wanderers
A care home resident has had his long-held wish come true thanks to a football-themed day out at a Wycombe Wanderers game. .

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:40:45 +0100
Marlow Mayor and councillor clash over ‘criminal’ climate inaction remark
A tense debate unfolded at a Marlow Town Council meeting after a councillor challenged the Mayor to explain what laws were being broken following a claim it was “criminal” not to act on climate change.

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Parking on double yellow lines near schools is 'an accident waiting to happen'
Councillors have warned that parent parking around schools in Buckinghamshire is “an accident waiting to happen.”

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 12:46:07 +0100
Wycombe petrol station extension plans refused despite work already underway
Plans to revamp a Wycombe petrol station with extra pumps have been thrown out, even after work had already started.

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 09:39:50 +0100
Urgent search underway to find missing 81-year-old man near High Wycombe
An urgent search is underway to find a missing 81-year-old man near High Wycombe.

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Planning bid to install solar panels on roof of Bucks Garsington studios
A planning application has been submitted for the installation of solar panels on the roof of Garsington Studios in Buckinghamshire

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 18:59:38 +0100
Police recover stolen van with false number plates in Cadsden
A stolen van has been recovered by police after it was found parked on false plates in the Cadsden area.

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 18:50:36 +0100
Police respond to drug activity concerns in Wycombe
Police are responding to concerns about drug-related activity in High Wycombe, with Thames Valley Police naming the issue a "key priority."

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 18:35:49 +0100
Firefighters called to large barn fire in Bucks
Firefighters are tackling a barn fire in Buckinghamshire containing timber and tools.

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 12:30:00 +0100
Concerns raised over grammar school's mobile phone policy
Concerns have been raised over a High Wycombe school's new phone policy.

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 14:51:55 +0100
Group of Bucks schoolchildren set to appear on BBC Countryfile this weekend
A group of schoolchildren are set to appear on BBC Countryfile this weekend.

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 12:14:14 +0100
Drivers warned as emergency works carried out on two major Bucks roads
Motorists have been warned as emergency works are carried out on two busy Bucks roads.

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:31:34 +0100
Partial line-up announced for Pride High Wycombe celebration
Pride is coming to High Wycombe.

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 15:50:38 +0100
High Wycombe runner who took on London Marathon raised thousands for charity
A heartfelt cause inspired a runner to lace up her trainers and take on one of the world’s most famous races.

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 14:26:23 +0100
Passengers warned as no trains to run over bank holiday weekend
Passengers are being advised to check their journeys ahead of planned rail disruption this bank holiday weekend.

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 14:10:53 +0100
Students design logos to show off art heritage as town bids for culture title
A new logo designed by a university student to represent Chesham's art heritage will soon be seen across the county.

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 17:09:10 +0100
High Wycombe businesses can now enter for the 2026 Buckinghamshire Business Awards
Entries are now open for the 2026 Buckinghamshire Business Awards, with Businesses across High Wycombe invited to put themselves forward

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:36:44 +0100
This is why police helicopter was seen flying near High Wycombe overnight
Police have confirmed when and why a police helicopter was seen over Wycombe last night.

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 09:45:36 +0100
Bucks passengers facing train delays
Passengers in South Buckinghamshire are facing train delays after a train broke down

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Inspector overturns council demolition order on Buckinghamshire homeowner's patio
A Hazlemere homeowner has had an order to demolish a raised patio they were accused of building without permission overturned by a government inspector.

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 12:30:00 +0100
Flackwell Heath: Plans for up to 80 homes spark fury among residents
Plans to build up to 80 homes off Heath End Road in Flackwell Heath have sparked opposition from residents.

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 10:14:52 +0100
Wycombe man arrested on suspicion of exposure and voyeurism after woman flashed
A High Wycombe man has been arrested on suspicion of exposure and voyeurism after a woman was flashed while she walked her dogs.

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 23:19:25 +0100
Major search and rescue operation after reports of missing man
A major search and rescue operation is ongoing after reports of a missing man.

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 16:48:05 +0100
Marlow: Demolition of former church approved despite housing plan being rejected
Plans to demolish a former church in Marlow Bottom have been given the go-ahead.

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 15:41:40 +0100
Update given after police called to schoolchild hit by car on residential street
The previously reported incident, involving a schoolchild who was hit by a car, has been confirmed as 'minor' road traffic collision (RTC) by police.

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 14:28:48 +0100
Motorbike rider could face points after 'track racing' motorcycle driven on roads
A motorbike rider could be given points and a fine after police pulled over a motorcycle that was set up for track racing.

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 13:40:35 +0100
Firefighters attend mobility scooter fire in High Wycombe
Firefighters were called to put out a mobility scooter fire in High Wycombe.

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 14:12:11 +0100
Van in 'extremely poor condition' pulled over with insecure load and broken brake
A van in an 'extremely poor condition' was pulled over by police with an insecure load, broken handbrake and no working brake lights.

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
'Amazing and generous' man was found dead at Wycombe property, inquest told
An 'amazing and generous' man was found dead at a High Wycombe property, an inquest has heard.

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Refurbishment plans for High Wycombe McDonald's restaurant approved
A fast-food chain restaurant will be refurbishing one of its High Wycombe branches after planning was approved.

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Meet the magician who is captivating audiences across Bucks with illusions
A magician has been captivating audiences across Buckinghamshire with impromptu street performances.

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 15:52:17 +0100
McDonald’s workers in Buckinghamshire invited to join legal claim
Young employees working at McDonald's restaurants in High Wycombe and the surrounding Buckinghamshire area are being invited to join a growing legal claim over allegations of unsafe and hostile working environments.

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 13:14:48 +0100
Man in his 30s dies at scene after three-vehicle collision
Police are appealing for witnesses after a fatal crash in Milton Keynes.

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Village school could shut this summer due to dwindling pupil numbers
Little Marlow’s village school could shut its doors for good this summer, as council leaders prepare to make a final decision on its future.

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 12:39:43 +0100
PC drove on wrong side of road at 60mph before fatally striking woman, court told
A police officer responding to an emergency call was driving on the wrong side of the road at 60mph when he fatally struck a woman, a court has head.

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 12:30:00 +0100
Council backs down on enforcement notice issued to Bucks homeowner
Buckinghamshire Council has withdrawn an enforcement notice which ordered a homeowner to demolish a “dominant” outbuilding that was built without permission.

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 17:51:33 +0100
LIVE - Trains cancelled between Maidenhead and Marlow
Trains between Maidenhead and Marlow have been cancelled due to disruption.

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 12:38:37 +0100
Wycombe: End of the road for Easton Street car park as closure date set
Wycombe’s Easton Street multi-storey car park is set to close for the final time on Monday, May 4.

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 15:49:45 +0100
Police dogs deployed in Buckinghamshire during proactive policing
A police drugs dog helped Thames Valley Police officers identify drug-related offences last week.

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 14:44:33 +0100
Burnham Beeches apologises to drivers after PCN errors
Burnham Beeches car park has been mistakenly sending fines visitors due to a software error.

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 13:25:27 +0100
Wycombe police inspector faces misconduct hearing after driving without insurance
A High Wycombe police inspector is facing a misconduct hearing after allegations of driving without insurance.

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:15:24 +0100
Nightclub owner 'devastated' as business 'completely destroyed' in blaze
The owner of the Bletchley nightclub has released a statement after a fire broke, leading to an arson arrest being made.

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
High Wycombe fraudster was caught with 'imitation firearm' in High Street
A High Wycombe fraudster who was caught with an 'imitation firearm' is among those who have been sentenced at the magistrates' court.

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