Bucks Free Press

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Police panel rules on ex copper's 'sexualised' actions to female colleagues
Thames Valley Police has released its ruling on a former officer who made 'sexualised' actions towards female colleagues.

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Council review rejected as High Wycombe campaigners demand greater voice for the town
Buckinghamshire councillors rejected a countywide governance review, sparking criticism from campaigners seeking a High Wycombe town council.

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 08:45:08 +0100
Gas cylinders involved as fire breaks out in quiet Buckinghamshire village
The emergency services were called to a fire involving two storage outbuildings near Chesham.

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 08:00:16 +0100
Man and woman rescued from house fire on quiet Buckinghamshire street
A man and a woman were rescued from a house fire in Chesham.

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0000
'Let's do much better': Downley councillor hits out at fly-tipping near clothing bin
A Buckinghamshire councillor has hit out residents in her ward to do 'better' after bags of unwanted clothing were left beside a charity donation bin in Downley.

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 07:17:38 +0100
Man arrested as £300k worth of cocaine and £13k cash seized in HUGE drug bust
One man has been arrested after more than £300,000 worth of cocaine has been seized in a huge joint police operation.

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 07:06:11 +0100
Man threatened with knife has two Rolex watches stolen in broad daylight
A man has been arrested and charged after two Rolex watches were stolen in broad daylight.

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Anita Harris to open over-60s community event in Amersham
Singer and actress Anita Harris will open a community event for over-60s in Amersham featuring more than 35 exhibitors.

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Five-bedroom house on Henley Road, Marlow on the market
A five-bedroom detached house on Henley Road in Marlow has been put on the market.

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Food Review: What I thought of popular Loudwater restaurant Mr India
We visited Mr India in High Wycombe for lunch to see what makes the popular Indian restaurant so special after more than 25 years.

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 16:15:12 +0100
High Wycombe car wash applicant says he didn't realise planning permission was needed
A High Wycombe car wash applicant says he did not realise permission was needed before buildings and canopies were installed at the Hughenden Road site.

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 14:03:17 +0100
Campaigners fighting 975 homes in Chalfont St Peter launch urgent £25,000 cash appeal
Sense4CSP is appealing for at least £25,000 to fund its High Court challenge over 975 homes in Chalfont St Peter and support future campaigning.

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 07:23:22 +0100
Stolen moped with false number plates found by police
A stolen moped, an arrest and anti-social behaviour were among incidents dealt with by neighbourhood police across South Bucks.

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 20:00:00 +0100
Fish and chip shop dubbed 'the best in Wycombe' remains closed as revamp continues
A popular High Wycombe fish and chip shop remain shut nearly two months on from the start of its refurbishment works.

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 20:00:00 +0100
'Our students never cease to amaze me' - Teens raise money for breast cancer charity
Students and staff at Wycombe High School turned the campus pink as they raised more than £1,100 for charity.

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 16:06:08 +0100
WACTH: Bucks man, 32, jailed for attacking member of public with sword
A man who wielded a samurai sword and threatened members of the public before assaulting a man who intervened in has been jailed.

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 15:41:48 +0100
Woman, 46, charged after man stabbed on busy street in central High Wycombe
A woman has been charged after a man in his 40s was stabbed in High Wycombe.

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 15:06:22 +0100
Man who raped and abused teenage girls he met on Snapchat given lengthy jail term
A 35-year-old man who was found guilty by a unanimous jury of multiple child sex crimes including rape has been jailed.

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 12:30:00 +0100
Closing date confirmed for High Wycombe TGJones store
A closing date has been confirmed for the TGJones store in High Wycombe.

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 12:05:39 +0100
Officers out in force as speeding reported in numerous Buckinghamshire villages
Speeding checks are taking place in numerous Buckinghamshire villages following reports from concern residents.

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
High Wycombe childcare club requires improvement following Ofsted visit
A High Wycombe childcare club has been told to improve safety procedures after an Ofsted inspection found concerns over mealtime and play safety.

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 12:30:00 +0100
Strictly star with Bucks links to release Christmas single
Strictly judge Anton Du Beke, who has reported links to Burnham in Buckinghamshire, is releasing a new Christmas single.

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 15:33:52 +0100
Martin Lewis shares the 'bonkers' insurance trick could cut your bill in half
Martin Lewis says getting car insurance quotes exactly 26 days early could slash premiums. Some drivers cut bills by nearly 50% using the little-known trick.

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 14:37:14 +0100
BBC to axe 3 major channels in huge shake-up as broadcaster makes £500m cuts
BBC to close BBC Three, Radio 4 Extra and BBC Scotland in spring 2027, moving content online while seeking £500m in savings.

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
£2,995,000 Beaconsfield home comes with pool, sauna and gym
A home with a swimming pool, sauna, and gym has been put on the market for £2,995,000.

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 15:34:24 +0100
One simple form could protect you but millions haven’t done it, says Martin Lewis
If you lose capacity, your family may be unable to pay your care costs. Without an LPA, the process is long, costly and stressful, says Martin Lewis

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 16:01:48 +0100
Six community-made poppy wreaths to go on display at High Wycombe's Eden
Community-made poppy wreaths go on display at Eden High Wycombe from November 4, featuring schools, nurseries and local groups ahead of Remembrance Day.

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 16:15:00 +0100
Legendary music promoter returns to High Wycombe venue after decades-long hiatus
Friars High Wycombe is back after 43 years, with The Dung Beatles set to launch a new era of live music at Wycombe Town Hall.

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Thames Water warns drought pressure remains despite autumn rain
Thames Water is urging customers to keep saving water as reservoir levels remain low and a hosepipe ban continues following an exceptionally dry summer.

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 12:30:00 +0100
Mayor hails new High Wycombe bakery as ‘fantastic addition’ to town centre
High Wycombe Mayor celebrates the opening of 7th Heaven Bakery at Eden Shopping Centre, calling the new dessert café a fantastic addition to the town centre.

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 11:57:29 +0100
Police still searching for father convicted over baby’s death
A man sentenced to 15 years in prison for causing death by dangerous driving is still being sought by police.

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Mayor of Buckinghamshire town launches free breakfast for university students
Students at Buckinghamshire New University (BNU) are set to benefit from free breakfasts for the next eight weeks thanks to a new wellbeing initiative launched with support from the Mayor of High Wycombe.

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 11:26:25 +0100
Countryfile legend John Craven, 86, on 'challenges' after 'final wish' made
BBC Countryfile legend John Craven has opened up on "challenges" after previously sharing a "poignant final wish".

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 16:25:24 +0100
Drug dealer caught with cocaine jailed for two years
A drug dealer who was caught with cocaine intended for onward supply in Aylesbury has been jailed for two years.

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 11:27:08 +0100
Drivers warned they face fines for car heater mistake as cold weather arrives
Running a heater for a long time raises body temperature and lowers oxygen levels inside a car, reducing reaction times and concentration.

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 11:26:45 +0100
Fuel prices could fall as 30,000 drivers demand Budget action from Chancellor
More than 30,000 drivers join calls for a fuel duty cut and permanent freeze as campaigners urge the Chancellor to act in the October 28 Budget.

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 09:20:00 +0100
King Charles III strips 15 people of honours - check the full list
King Charles III has stripped 15 people of honours so far in 2026 - check the full list here.

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Six-bedroom house boasts 1.07 acres and private woodland
A six-bedroom Beaconsfield house is on the market for £2,999,950.

Sat, 17 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
‘Huge boost’ - Buckinghamshire attraction delighted by national award nomination
Odds Farm Park has described its national award nomination as a ‘huge boost’ and recognition of its team’s hard work.

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 11:26:19 +0100
PIP review warning as thousands of young people claim DWP benefits for anxiety
PIP figures reveal that 30% of recent claimants with anxiety disorders are aged 16 to 24, but a leading psychiatrist warns official statistics may not tell the whole story.

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 14:32:22 +0100
Little Mix star Leigh-Anne Pinnock unveils ‘Big Mix’ vinyl with Miranda Hart
High Wycombe-born Little Mix star Leigh-Anne Pinnock has received a special record after her Celebrity Traitors moment with Miranda Hart.

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 08:15:21 +0100
RECAP- Heavy traffic towards Wycombe after crash
There is very heavy traffic and delays on M40 London bound before J4 A404 / A4010 the High Wycombe Handy Cross Roundabout

Sat, 17 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
‘Legendary’ Buckinghamshire volunteer honoured for helping community
‘Legendary’ Buckinghamshire volunteer Dave Persaud has been honoured for his work tackling hunger, loneliness and food waste with FoodCycle.

Sun, 18 Oct 2026 12:30:00 +0100
History: The story behind Amersham’s twinning with Krynica-Zdroj
The street signs welcoming you to Amersham show that in addition to Bensheim, (Nostalgia 9 October) Amersham is also twinned with Krynica in Poland. The twinning was formalised in April 2002, and this is the story.

Sun, 18 Oct 2026 12:30:00 +0100
Old Photos: Images from yesteryear found in our archive
TOP: Men and women, some wearing a uniform, enjoying a drink on the stage, probably at the opening of the Needham Bingo Hall, Desborough Rd, in 1971.

Sun, 18 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Old Amersham food tours launched by TV creators and authors
Two Buckinghamshire food writers and television creators have launched a new walking tour business in Old Amersham.

Sun, 18 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Sarah Green MP: ‘We need practical action to ease pressure on households’
Parliament's return from recess marks the start of a busy autumn at Westminster, writes Sarah Green, the Liberal Democrat MP for Chesham and Amersham.

Sun, 18 Oct 2026 12:30:00 +0100
Eight Buckinghamshire homes up for sale right now
Buckinghamshire has plenty to offer with properties to suit all budgets.

Sun, 18 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Brian Conley to headline Funny Beeseness show in High Wycombe
Brian Conley will headline the first special Funny Beeseness show to High Wycombe.

Sun, 18 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
The planning applications submitted to Buckinghamshire Council this week
Planning applications have been submitted to Buckinghamshire Council, from housing developments to potential tree felling.

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