Bucks Free Press
Sat, 13 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100High Wycombe's crime hotspots revealed weeks after major police operation
Wycombe South has been revealed as the area of High Wycombe with the highest number of reported anti-social behaviour incidents.
Sat, 13 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100'I was advised to avoid Wycombe town centre, and now I know why'
I WAS urged by my wife and a friend to write jolly comments and recollections in this column from my memory based on encounters in more than 40 years as a journalist.
Sat, 13 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100Majority of drivers near school speeding, raising safety concerns data shows
Concerns are mounting over speeding traffic outside a South Bucks primary school, with new figures revealing the scale of the problem and prompting urgent calls for action.
Sat, 13 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100The 'amazing' and 'delicious' restaurant in Buckinghamshire's poshest town
The Beech House in Buckinghamshire's poshest town, Beaconsfield, has been described as "incredible".
Sat, 13 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100Much-loved 17th century pub reopens after two following new ownership
A much-loved Chesham pub has reopened its doors following an extensive refurbishment, marking a new chapter for a venue dating back to the 17th century.
Sat, 13 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100Chesham motor show reveals schedule and special guests
The schedule has been released for this year's Chesham Motor Show.
Sat, 13 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100Crimestoppers launches World Cup warning over potential 38 per cent rise in abuse
Crimestoppers has launched a national campaign ahead of the World Cup, urging the public to help tackle domestic abuse by recognising warning signs and sharing information anonymously.
Sat, 13 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100Laybys on A404 could close for 24 hours under new order
Laybys on the A404 may be set for 24 hours a day closures under a National Highways order
Sat, 13 Jun 2026 09:23:38 +0100Major fashion retailer returns to UK high street after closing all stores 6 years ago
Major fashion retailer Evans has returned to the UK high street in Yours Clothing stores after closing all its shops in 2020.
Sat, 13 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100Transport company wants to base three goods vehicles at Wycombe Air Park
Transport company Fosei Transports Ltd has applied for a good's vehicle operator's licence to use Wycombe Air Park
Sat, 13 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100List of Buckinghamshire schools receiving funds to improve buildings
More than a dozen schools will benefit from funding designed to improve school buildings and create safer learning environments.
Sat, 13 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +010093-year-old care home resident speaks about lifetime of charity work
A 93-year-old care home resident has spoken about her lifetime of charity work and the value of giving back.
Sat, 13 Jun 2026 09:27:51 +0100Aldi introducing new 62p rule at 250 UK supermarkets
Currently, more than 30 Aldi stores are already equipped with the new facilities, including locations in Diss, Eastbourne, Durham, and Yate near Bristol.
Sat, 13 Jun 2026 09:24:20 +0100Born after this date? You could wait longer for your DWP State Pension
The state pension age is gradually rising from 66 to 67. Find out which birth dates are affected and when you'll become eligible for payments.
Sat, 13 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100English Civil War re-enactment taking place this weekend
An English Civil War re-enactment is set to take place this weekend at Chiltern Open Air Museum
Sat, 13 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100Steam engines and classic vehicles to gather for rally in Buckinghamshire this month
Steam engines and hundreds of classic vehicles are set to gather for the Marsworth Steam and Classic Rally on June 21.
Sat, 13 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100Charity to stage hit 1980s musical at Aylesbury Waterside Theatre
Florence Nightingale Hospice Charity is bringing Fame The Musical to the Aylesbury Waterside Theatre this this summer.
Sat, 13 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100South Central Ambulance Charity recruiting CPR advocates
South Central Ambulance Charity aims to equip the public with life-saving skills, including effective cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and the use of public access defibrillators.
Sat, 13 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100Bray bridleway to remain closed until the end of this month
A bridleway in Bray will remain closed to the public until June 28.
Sat, 13 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100Amersham’s Picnic in the Park to bring music, food and fun
Picnic in the Park will take place at King George V Playing Field on Saturday, June 20.
Sat, 13 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100Odds Farm Park to host roaring dinosaur weekends
Odds Farm Park near Beaconsfield is hosting dinosaur weekends throughout June, featuring prehistoric creatures including a Tyrannosaurus rex and a baby Triceratops.
Sat, 13 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100Stage star Julian Ovenden to return to Buckinghamshire this summer
Julian Ovenden will star in a new West End touring production of Cole Porter's classic musical High Society, arriving at Wycombe Swan in July.
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 12:32:22 +0100Wycombe High street bank branch in town centre to close
Halifax has announced that its High Wycombe branch on High Street will close on September 30.
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 12:34:51 +0100Spider-man paints St George's crosses on roundbabouts and crossings across Wycombe
St George’s crosses have been painted over roundabouts and pedestrian crossing’s in and around High Wycombe.
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 18:12:22 +0100Drivers warned about 'urgent' gas repairs on major A-road
Drivers have been warned that 'urgent' gas works could impact traffic on a major A-road in Farnham Common
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 17:48:15 +0100New traffic controls set up for 'emergency water leak' repairs
New two-way traffic signals have been installed to facilitate 'emergency water leak' repairs on Penn Road
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 15:12:38 +0100Man rescued from overturned car in Bucks village
Man rescued after a car overturns in a crash.
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 14:55:47 +0100Firefighters tackle lorry blaze in Bucks
A Lorry was badly damaged in a fire in Buckinghamshire.
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 13:52:52 +0100Facial recognition cameras deployed in Wycombe town centre in crime crackdown
Police facial recognition cameras are back in use in High Wycombe town centre in a bid to crack down on crime.
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 12:30:00 +0100Angler sets record with huge 68lb 8oz carp at Bucks fishery
An angler has set a new British record with an impressive catch at a Bucks fishery.
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100Flooded underpass finally reopens after long-term disruption
A long-flooded underpass in Chesham has finally reopened after years of disruption.
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100Man who repeatedly punched dog banned from owning them
A man has been sentenced after causing unnecessary harm to a dog.
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 22:30:00 +0100People from Buckinghamshire and Berkshire named in Birthday Honours list
Here is a full list people from Buckinghamshire and Berkshire who have been named in this year’s Birthday’s Honours List.
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0100Town council warns public 'don't feed red kites'
Residents of a Bucks town are being urged to stop feeding red kites.
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 12:09:59 +0100Driver, 30, jailed after ramming police car and colliding with another vehicle
A 30-year-old man has been sentenced to three years in prison after a serious collision in Milton Keynes.
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 11:44:58 +0100Thames Valley Police offer condolences to officer, 19, killed in car crash
Thames Valley Police have joined colleagues across the country in paying tribute following the death of a 19-year-old Northumbria Police officer who was killed while on duty.
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 10:58:34 +0100Man, 18, charged with GBH following stabbing in Buckinghamshire town
An 18-year-old man has been charged with grievous bodily harm as well as carrying a knife in public following a stabbing in Aylesbury.
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 08:51:04 +0100Two Buckinghamshire hotels named as some of the best in the UK
Hotels in South Buckinghamshire are celebrating after their parent company was named among the UK’s best places to work.
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 07:10:59 +0100Car '100 per cent damaged' in fire following two vehicle smash on country road
A car was completely destroyed by fire following a two-vehicle crash in Gerrards Cross.
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 06:50:11 +0100No arrests made as '£10,000 to £15,000' stolen in village shop robbery
Between £10,000 and £15,000 is believed to have been stolen in a robbery at a village convenience store in Chalfont St Peter.
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 06:25:38 +0100Closure order extended on property linked to ongoing anti-social behaviour
A closure order has been extended on a property linked to ongoing anti-social behaviour.
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100School praises community support as work experience shapes students’ futures
A school is shining a light on the crucial role of community support in shaping its students' futures.
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100Celebrity chef's multi-award winning gastropub gets new hygiene score
A pub owned by Michelin-starred chef Tom Kerridge has received top marks following its latest hygiene inspection.
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100Buckinghamshire children's nursery named one of the country's best
A children's nursery has been named among the UK’s top 20 childcare providers.
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100Buckinghamshire patients treated in ‘corridor care’ as new NHS figures revealed
Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust recorded an average of five patients a day receiving corridor care for more than 45 minutes in its emergency departments, according to newly released NHS England figures.
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 17:32:31 +0100Closure order issued for property in Buckinghamshire after complaints
A closure order has been issued for a property in Buckinghamshire following repeated complaints from residents.
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 15:58:57 +0100Police target fly-tippers in Buckinghamshire hotspots
Police target fly-tipping in joint patrols around Bucks.
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100Objections lodged to huge hyperscale data centre plans on Bucks green belt
Objections have been lodged against plans to build a hyperscale data centre on Bucks green belt land next to the M40.
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100Bucks charity powered by more than 400 volunteers giving 400 hours a week
A charity is shining a light on the volunteers powering its mission throughout south Buckinghamshire.
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 14:04:24 +0100Police cadets unit in Buckinghamshire town celebrates ten-year anniversary
A volunteer police cadet unit has celebrated its 10-year anniversary in Beaconsfield.