Bucks Free Press

Thu, 21 May 2026 07:50:52 +0100
Man, 28, accused of stalking and coercive behaviour in High Wycombe
A man is set to appear at crown court accused of controlling behaviour, stalking and strangulation in High Wycombe.

Thu, 21 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Education bosses speak out after closure of Bucks village school approved
Education bosses have spoken out after the closure of Little Marlow’s village school was approved by council leaders following a dramatic fall in pupil numbers.

Thu, 21 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Two Buckinghamshire pubs named among UK's best for outdoor dining
Two Buckinghamshire pubs have been named among the best places in the country for outdoor dining, as new figures show a growing appetite for eating and drinking outside.

Thu, 21 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Residents 'shocked' after violence broke out in streets and man attacked with knife
Residents have said they are shocked after a man was attacked with a knife in the early hours of the morning.

Thu, 21 May 2026 09:49:44 +0100
M4 speed camera: Driver's 68mph conviction scrapped by court
A Berkshire driver who was clocked at 68mph on a variable speed stretch of the M4 has had his conviction scrapped and the case withdrawn.

Thu, 21 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Man who was caught with knife on busy Bucks road among those sentenced at court
A man who was caught with a knife on a busy Bucks road is among those who have been sentenced at High Wycombe Magistrates' Court.

Thu, 21 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
PHOTOS: Thousands attend Pub in the Park in Marlow last weekend
Pub in the Park Marlow was attended by hundreds last weekend.

Wed, 20 May 2026 09:26:21 +0100
High Wycombe's Theo James reveals his favourite restaurant
Theo James has shared what his favourite restaurant in London is, and it's been called an "absolute gem".

Wed, 20 May 2026 11:27:44 +0100
Man arrested after young woman targeted in attempted park robbery
A man has been arrested after an attempted robbery that saw a woman in her twenties targeted in High Wycombe.

Wed, 20 May 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Wycombe councillors claim regeneration information was “kept secret”
Councillors in Wycombe have claimed information about regeneration proposals for the town’s “Eastern Quarter” is being “kept secret” from elected representatives.

Wed, 20 May 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Buckinghamshire man banned from driving after drug found in system
A man has been banned from driving after being caught behind the wheel with drugs in his system.

Wed, 20 May 2026 14:34:40 +0100
Man released under investigation after M40 crash killed teenage motorcycle passenger
A man has been released under investigation after the death of a 19-year-old woman on the M40 near High Wycombe.

Wed, 20 May 2026 13:05:07 +0100
Burnham flats already built win approval despite Green Belt concerns
Plans to retain a two-storey block of 12 flats in Burnham, which has already been built, have been given the green light.

Wed, 20 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Grammar school access plans spark debate among Wycombe councillors
Wycombe councillors have clashed over plans aimed at improving access to grammar schools for children in some of High Wycombe’s most deprived areas.

Wed, 20 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Green belt fury as plans for nearly 200 Beaconsfield homes spark backlash
Major plans to build nearly 200 homes on green belt land in Beaconsfield have sparked opposition.

Wed, 20 May 2026 13:31:35 +0100
M40 traffic as lane shut near High Wycombe after crash
Good afternoon, welcome to this live blog. A lane has been closed on the M40 northbound from Junction 2 (Beaconsfield) to Junction 3 (Loudwater) after a crash.

Wed, 20 May 2026 12:55:59 +0100
FrogFest 2026 billed as biggest, most exciting festival yet in High Wycombe
High Wycombe’s popular FrogFest is set to return this weekend with an expanded line-up for 2026, promising two days of live music, entertainment and family fun in the town centre.

Wed, 20 May 2026 10:31:10 +0100
Chip shop owner pleads for support as'traditional fish and chips are closing'
A long-standing chippy is calling on the community to support National Fish & Chip Day and protect a "fresh, nutritious meal."

Wed, 20 May 2026 09:51:23 +0100
James Corden calls one Gavin and Stacey episode 'very, very, very bad'
James Corden has named the one episode of Gavin and Stacey he can’t stand.

Wed, 20 May 2026 05:21:00 +0100
'Final warnings' issued in ongoing car meet crackdown in Buckinghamshire
Police have issued nearly 100 final warnings to individuals amid a crackdown on illegal car meets.

Wed, 20 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Award-winning hospital officially opened at Bucks-based hospital
An award-winning hospital garden has been officially opened.

Wed, 20 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Family's emotional plea to save beloved chihuahua Gus
A family's beloved chihuahua is in urgent need of life-saving surgery.

Wed, 20 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Wycombe fraudster sentencing for scamming £11k from victim
A Wycombe man has admitted to defrauding a woman out of more than £11,000 by falsely offering building services.

Wed, 20 May 2026 17:05:44 +0100
Women whose bodies were found in Brighton sea named as sisters from near Uxbridge
The women whose bodies were recovered from the sea in Brighton are confirmed to have been from near Bucks.

Wed, 20 May 2026 15:42:09 +0100
Indecent exposure incident reported at Bucks shopping centre
A man exposed himself at a Buckinghamshire shopping centre, according to police reports.

Wed, 20 May 2026 19:24:50 +0100
Two men on motorbike force entry into Tesco fuel station
Police are appealing for witnesses following a burglary at a Tesco fuel station.

Wed, 20 May 2026 16:41:14 +0100
Police scanned 11,580 faces in single Bucks operation
A man wanted for stalking has been arrested following a live facial recognition operation in Aylesbury.

Wed, 20 May 2026 12:44:10 +0100
When hit series Ludwig season 2 will be shown on the BBC
Fans of BBC detective drama Ludwig, starring David Mitchell, are anxious to find out when season 2 episodes will be screened

Wed, 20 May 2026 18:54:03 +0100
Dozens of police and forensic officers seen after incident on Wycombe street
Police and forensic teams have been spotted on Arnison Avenue after an incident.

Wed, 20 May 2026 18:09:18 +0100
Police appeal for information about missing 14-year-old boy
Police are appealing for information about a missing boy.

Wed, 20 May 2026 15:20:52 +0100
Popular UK charity shop chain to close more stores this month
Barnado’s, which operates more than 500 stores UK-wide, is shutting more stores this month, following a series of closures across the country.

Tue, 19 May 2026 12:53:22 +0100
Wycombe 'overbearing' six-bed house row reignites as new plans submitted
A long running planning battle over an ‘overbearing’ six-bed house in Wycombe will continue to drag on as new plans have been submitted.

Tue, 19 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Part of Bucks golf course could be turned into 700-home estate
Hundreds of new homes could be built on part of a golf course in Bucks.

Tue, 19 May 2026 12:30:00 +0100
Lying nurse suspended after claiming pay for shift she didn't attend
A nurse has been suspended for one year after submitting false clinical records and a timesheet for a shift she did not work.

Tue, 19 May 2026 09:05:37 +0100
Advice to Bucks residents as another meningitis case reported at Thames Valley school
Another case of meningitis has been confirmed in the Thames Valley, according to an official letter from a junior school.

Tue, 19 May 2026 13:27:20 +0100
Wycombe man steals £2,820 bike from train station
A Wycombe man has been sentenced for stealing a bicycle worth nearly £3,000.

Tue, 19 May 2026 12:20:12 +0100
High Wycombe man admits attempting to arrange child sex offence
A  Wycombe  man has admitted attempting to arrange a child sex offence.

Tue, 19 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Aylesbury land with canal frontage for sale for £75,000
A stretch of  greenfield land has come up for sale along the Grand Union Canal.

Tue, 19 May 2026 19:15:57 +0100
WATCH: Two people filmed dumping four bags of rubbish in public space
People were caught on camera dumping rubbish in a public space after what appeared to be a birthday party.

Tue, 19 May 2026 18:10:04 +0100
'Heavy' police presence spotted outside High Wycombe supermarket
A heavy police and ambulance presence were spotted outside of a High Wycombe supermarket.

Tue, 19 May 2026 17:35:36 +0100
Man, 22, who tried to flee police is jailed for numerous drug crimes
A 22-year-old man has been jailed for numerous drug and driving offences.

Tue, 19 May 2026 17:19:07 +0100
Man jailed for six years after more than 400g of MDMA seized
A 38-year-old man has received a lengthy jail sentenced after pleading guilty to numerous drug charges.

Tue, 19 May 2026 16:00:00 +0100
New club lets children move from playing games to coding them
A new centre is giving children the chance to go from playing games to coding them.

Tue, 19 May 2026 15:45:38 +0100
Wycombe house raided as man arrested for allegedly smuggling in illegal migrants
A man has been arrested on suspicion of facilitating the arrival of 19 illegal migrants into the UK.

Tue, 19 May 2026 14:16:39 +0100
Major milestone reached in expansion of newly-built secondary school
Buckinghamshire Council has reached a key milestone in the expansion of The Kingsbrook School.

Tue, 19 May 2026 13:45:10 +0100
Man due in court charged with causing £2,000 damage at golf course
A man has denied causing more than £2,000 worth of damage at a golf course in Marlow.

Tue, 19 May 2026 12:49:04 +0100
NOS cannisters found as police sweep South Bucks parks in search of knives
Police and a council worker found items during safety sweeps in several parks.

Tue, 19 May 2026 09:30:48 +0100
Rare Beatrix Potter 50p coin selling for more than £40,000
A collection of rare Beatrix Potter 50p coins is listed for more than £40,000.

Tue, 19 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
'Raising an incredible amount' - Marlow firm raises £400k for charity at annual ball
A Marlow business has raised over £400,000 for charity at an annual ball.

Tue, 19 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Wycombe Wanderers make surprise appearance on popular BBC game show
Wycombe Wanderer made a surprise appearance in a recent episode of a popular BBC game show.

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