Bucks Free Press
Fri, 30 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000Planned sound system upgrade postponed after theatres heaters fail
Heating failures at the Elgiva Theatre during the recent pantomime run have led to the postponement of planned investment in a new sound system, a report has revealed.
Fri, 30 Jan 2026 08:53:16 +0000'Avoid the area' warning continues amid Bucks A-road closure
An 'avoid the area' warning remains in place for A413 Chalfont closure as Bucks Council says it is aiming to reopen it for the weekend.
Fri, 30 Jan 2026 08:20:52 +0000Van seized by police in Bucks town uninsured vehicle clampdown
A van has been seized Beaconsfield town amid an uninsured vehicle clampdown.
Fri, 30 Jan 2026 07:35:37 +0000PAPER PREVIEW: Bucks Free Press newspapers, January 30
With the Bucks Free Press set to hit the stands this morning (January 30), here's a preview of what's inside your newspaper.
Fri, 30 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000Music, chefs and restaurants line-up announced for 2026 Bucks food festival
The line-up has been revealed for Marlow Pub in the Park 2026, with celebrity chefs, music stars and featured restaurants announced.
Fri, 30 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000New headteacher announced for High Wycombe grammar school
A new headteacher has been announced for a High Wycombe John Hampden Grammar School.
Fri, 30 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000Buckinghamshire social media star, 59, could appear on Britain's Got Talent
A woman from Amersham who boasts thousands of followers on social media has been ‘tipped’ to appear on Britain’s Got Talent.
Fri, 30 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000Three Bucks venues named in UK top 100 restaurants list for 2026
Beaconsfield and Marlow restaurants have made it into SquareMeals top 100 list for 2026.
Fri, 30 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000High Wycombe nursery celebrates 30th birthday in 2026
Cressex Day Nursery High Wycombe is celebrating its 30th birthday this year, after having over 900 families pass through its doors.
Thu, 29 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000M40 crash increase confirmed amid fears over 'unacceptable level of chaos'
M40 between Beaconsfield and Stokenchurch crashes are on the rise, police have confirmed, amid residents' fears over an 'unacceptable level of chaos'.
Thu, 29 Jan 2026 12:30:00 +0000Plans to demolish existing school building and build another in Bucks
Plans have been submitted to demolish an existing school block and replace it with a new teaching building at a primary school in Gerrards Cross.
Thu, 29 Jan 2026 20:00:00 +0000Jeweller 'completely hooked' on ring making wins at national wedding awards
A bespoke jeweller has been recognised as one of the UK’s top wedding professionals at Hitched Wedding Awards 2026.
Thu, 29 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000Date confirmed for when charity shop inside shopping centre will officially open
A date has been confirmed for when a new charity shop will open in High Wycombe.
Thu, 29 Jan 2026 17:35:29 +0000'We will not tolerate anti-social behaviour' - Notice issued for Bucks house
A community protection notice has been issued to three residents in Marlow.
Thu, 29 Jan 2026 16:00:00 +0000River warnings continue as concerns raised over flooding amid wet weather
Residents and businesses have been warned as flood alerts have been issued across Marlow as concerns are raised over defences.
Thu, 29 Jan 2026 16:00:00 +0000Buckinghamshire residents to have say on potential Tax Reduction Scheme
Residents in Buckinghamshire only have a few days left to share their thoughts on proposed changes to the county’s Tax Reduction Scheme.
Thu, 29 Jan 2026 14:25:33 +0000Vehicles seized and arrests made in HUGE police crackdown on M40
Nearly 60 driving crimes were reported across South Buckinghamshire on the same day as part of a huge police operation.
Thu, 29 Jan 2026 12:30:00 +0000Celebrity quizzer to reopen village library after month-long revamp
A quizzer from the popular ITV gameshow will officially launch the reopening of a library in Farnham Common.
Thu, 29 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000Thief caused £1,000 worth of damage to service station door
A thief who caused £1,000 worth of damage to a service station door is among those who have been sentenced at High Wycombe Magistrates' Court
Thu, 29 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000Unique three-storey townhouse now on the market for £2.25 million
A unique three-storey townhouse, the only one of its design in an exclusive gated development in the centre of Marlow, is now on the market for £2.25 million
Wed, 28 Jan 2026 18:58:29 +0000Wanted male remanded after police follow trail of crisp packets on Bucks road
A wanted male has been arrested after police followed a trail of crisps and confectionery to a lorry making a late-night delivery in Bletchley.
Wed, 28 Jan 2026 18:25:03 +0000This Buckinghamshire town is bidding to become the UK's Town of Culture 2028
Chesham is set to submit an 'ambitious' bid to become the UK's Town of Culture in 2028.
Wed, 28 Jan 2026 13:09:25 +0000Ex-Nigeria oil minister in bribery trial stayed in Bucks mansion, court hears
A former Nigerian oil minister accused of taking bribes stayed at including a Gerrards Cross mansion, a court has heard.
Wed, 28 Jan 2026 12:30:00 +0000Bucks Aldi opening next month amid 40 new UK stores in 2026
Amersham's new Aldi will be one of 40 new stores across the UK set to open this year as part of a £370 million investment pledge.
Wed, 28 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000Boxing club plans eight padel courts in move to Bucks village
Flackwell Heath Boxing and Fitness club has planned eight new padel courts for Wooburn Green.
Wed, 28 Jan 2026 16:10:15 +0000'Cowardice' - Warrant issued for convicted rapist who failed to attend sentencing
The behaviour of a convicted rapist has been described as 'cowardice' after he failed to attend court to receive his sentence.
Wed, 28 Jan 2026 12:31:43 +0000Refuse lorries share message about NOT putting nitrous oxide canisters in bins
Residents in High Wycombe and the surrounding areas have been asked not put any nitrous oxide canisters in bins.
Wed, 28 Jan 2026 11:27:50 +0000New signage put up for Tesco supermarket which is due to reopen in 2026
New signage has been erected on High Wycombe’s Tesco building, which is due to reopen this year.
Wed, 28 Jan 2026 10:36:36 +0000Fish and chip shop that serves 'big portions' gets new hygiene score
A popular fish and chip shop just outside High Wycombe has received a new hygiene rating.
Wed, 28 Jan 2026 09:21:42 +0000Driver who acted in 'antisocial manner' identified and given police order
A driver who was alleged to been acting in an antisocial manner’ has been identified by the authorities.
Wed, 28 Jan 2026 08:07:41 +0000M40 traffic reported near three separate areas of Buckinghamshire
Good morning - welcome to this live blog. Traffic is building up in three areas of Buckinghamshire along the M40 due to a crash near Stokenchurch. This is now impacting commuters heading into High Wycombe. Traffic is also building near Loudwater due ...
Wed, 28 Jan 2026 07:26:47 +0000Drug-driving arrest made after 'suspicious vehicle' is seen in Buckinghamshire town
An arrest has been made in Amersham in relation to drug driving.
Wed, 28 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000Over £10,000 raised for family of man, 22, killed in huge M40 car crash
Over £10,000 has been raised for the family of a 22-year-old man who was killed in a car crash near High Wycombe.
Wed, 28 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000Man, 66, to appear in court after being charged with three child sex crimes
A man who has been accused of alleged child sex crimes has been charged.
Wed, 28 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000Woman, 58, found dead next to hot radiator died from drug overdose
A woman who was found with burn marks after passing out next to a hot radiator died with drugs in her system, a pre-inquest has heard.
Wed, 28 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000'An embarrassment for the town centre' - Waste dumped near Buckinghamshire hotel
Several High Wycombe shoppers and residents have slammed the state of the town’s cleanliness after an alleyway next to a hotel was littered with trash.
Wed, 28 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000Older people in Wycombe offered free meals at football stadium this winter
A community initiative has returned to High Wycombe this winter, offering older residents hot meals at Adams Park Stadium.
Wed, 28 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000Modern four-bedroom home in Marlow on the market for £1.595m
A modern family home in Marlow, Buckinghamshire is on the market for £1.595 million
Tue, 27 Jan 2026 17:35:54 +0000Council set to rewrite land sale terms due to worsening market conditions
Buckinghamshire Council is set to rewrite the terms of a major land sale in High Wycombe after the developer said worsening market conditions had put the affordable housing deal at risk.
Tue, 27 Jan 2026 12:30:53 +0000Wexham homeowners lose bid to keep building built without permission
A Wexham homeowner who built an outbuilding in the Green Belt without planning permission has had their bid to keep it refused.
Tue, 27 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000Wycombe councillors clash over £27,000 of taxpayers’ money for magazine
Councillors have clashed over a request for £27,000 of taxpayers’ money to fund a town magazine for another year.
Tue, 27 Jan 2026 16:00:00 +0000Café opening to public amid housing development in Wycombe offices
The demolition of a building for a café and central square has been approved at Kingsmead Business Park set to be redeveloped as housing.
Tue, 27 Jan 2026 16:17:53 +0000'Avoid the area' warning as Bucks A-road closed amid rain and ice forecast
An 'avoid the area' warning has been issued for a Gerrards Cros A413 amid forecast rain and ice.
Tue, 27 Jan 2026 14:33:10 +0000Pavement parkers ticketed after 'multiple complaints' to police
Pavement parkers have been ticketed by a neighbourhood policing team after 'multiple complaints' were made about a Marlow road.
Tue, 27 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000Park approved on Bucks farmland could enable over 1,150-home development
The creation of a new country park on Little Chalfont farmland could enable the development of 1,150 new homes.
Tue, 27 Jan 2026 12:30:58 +0000Chief constable 'cautiously optimistic' over policing reforms
Thames Valley Police's chief constable Jason Hogg is "cautiously optimistic" about the government's plans to reform policing in the UK.
Tue, 27 Jan 2026 11:52:16 +0000British Airways pilot 'secretly' filmed member of cabin crew during sex, jury told
A British Airways pilot ‘secretly’ filmed a member of cabin crew during sex and sent videos to another BA pilot, a court has heard.
Tue, 27 Jan 2026 16:00:00 +0000Man, 67, found dead inside Buckinghamshire village house on New Year's Day
A man who was found dead in their village home in Buckinghamshire has officially been named.
Tue, 27 Jan 2026 16:00:00 +0000'Faultless' Buckinghamshire golf course nominated for national award
A Buckinghamshire golf club that is visited by hundreds of players has been nominated for a national award.
Tue, 27 Jan 2026 12:53:34 +0000American national was found dead in hotel after unsuccessful job application
A man who was found dead in a Buckinghamshire hotel has officially been named.