Bucks Free Press
Tue, 18 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100Man, 42, found dead on garage floor, inquest opening hears
A man was found dead on the floor of his garage, a court heard.
Tue, 18 Aug 2026 07:25:04 +0100Service suspended between two stations after train breaks down
Good morning, welcome to our live coverage of the suspension of the train service running between Maidenhead and Marlow.
Tue, 18 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100New rules to protect Buckinghamshire pubs from being turned into homes and shops
Pubs across Buckinghamshire are set to receive new protection from developers seeking to turn them into homes, offices or other commercial uses.
Tue, 18 Aug 2026 08:02:52 +0100Six untaxed cars seized and 18 clamped during week of neighbourhood policing
Six untaxed vehicles have been seized and a further 18 clamped as part of a busy week of activity for Wycombe East Neighbourhood Team.
Tue, 18 Aug 2026 07:37:00 +0100Police carry out dedicated ASB patrols in Bucks town
Neighbourhood officers carried out dedicated patrols on the East and West Commons in Gerrards Cross over the weekend following ongoing reports of anti-social behaviour.
Tue, 18 Aug 2026 08:47:00 +0100Man arrested following crash involving marked police car
A man has been arrested after a marked police vehicle was involved in a collision with a van in Milton Keynes.
Tue, 18 Aug 2026 09:18:02 +0100Jeremy Clarkson gives update on future as he admits 'too difficult'
Jeremy Clarkson has given an update on the future of fuel as he admits: "It's too difficult".
Tue, 18 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100Seven-bedroom Beaconsfield home with pool and sauna on sale for £4m
A detached property on Jordans Lane, Beaconsfield, was individually designed and completed in 2017.
Tue, 18 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100Developer expands into Reading with Thames Valley Park land deal
Jansons Property, a developer and investor based in West London, purchased the plot at Thames Valley Park in Reading.
Mon, 17 Aug 2026 16:25:59 +0100Mystery filming shuts Amersham Old Town road as patients struggle to reach surgery
A production brought cameras, onlookers and road closures to Amersham Old Town as filming took place in its historic streets.
Mon, 17 Aug 2026 16:15:00 +0100Bucks Chief Fire Officer says the service will 'continue to improve' following report
Buckinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service's improvement journey is not over despite a positive inspection report, its chief fire officer has said.
Mon, 17 Aug 2026 20:00:00 +0100Demolition begins at Amersham council offices after Lidl supermarket plans refused
Demolition work is under way at Buckinghamshire Council’s former offices in Amersham after plans for a Lidl supermarket on the site were refused.
Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:38:18 +0100Man charged with driving offences in relation to Marlow incident
A man has been charged following a 'serious injury road traffic collision' in Marlow.
Mon, 17 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100Man who could have visited tip to dispose waste fined nearly £2,000 for fly-tipping
A man who dumped waste at the side of a Buckinghamshire road rather than paying to dispose of it legally has been ordered to pay more than £1,700.
Mon, 17 Aug 2026 12:23:00 +0100Wycombe's Red Lion Statue covered up ahead of restoration works
High Wycombe’s historic Red Lion statue has been covered over ahead of restoration work aimed at preserving the town centre landmark.
Mon, 17 Aug 2026 10:10:24 +0100HMRC urges shoppers to report vape shops, barbers and 'dodgy shops' in new campaign
HMRC is urging shoppers to report vape shops, barbers and 'dodgy' high street businesses they suspect of tax fraud or money laundering.
Mon, 17 Aug 2026 11:36:00 +0100Nigella Lawson pictured with Bake Off co-stars for first time as new series teased
The 66-year-old TV chef is joining the popular Channel 4 baking show as a judge, replacing Dame Prue Leith.
Mon, 17 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100Chalfont St Giles home with pool on sale for £2.8m
The detached property on Nightingales Lane in Chalfont St Giles is described as an 'exceptional country residence'.
Mon, 17 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100Five-bed High Wycombe home with countryside views on sale for £925,000
Located on Pimms Close, a property is on the market for offers over £925,000.
Mon, 17 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100Public footpath in Buckinghamshire set to close for six months
A High Wycombe footpath will be closed for up to six months, coming into effect on August 14.
Sun, 16 Aug 2026 15:44:00 +0100Boy, 12, seriously injured after being hit by car as drink driving arrest made
A 12-year-old boy has suffered life-changing injuries after being hit by a car in Station Road, Marlow.
Sun, 16 Aug 2026 13:39:10 +0100A-road closed as air ambulance lands at scene of crash
An A-road in Iver is closed with multiple emergency services on the scene, as an air ambulance lands at the scene of the serious crash.
Sun, 16 Aug 2026 10:04:00 +0100Body of missing man, 50, found in Buckinghamshire woods
Police said a body, believed to be that of a missing 50-year-old man, has been found in a woodland.
Sun, 16 Aug 2026 13:28:08 +0100Multiple fines handed out as police crackdown on speeders
Police have issued 12 speeding tickets during enforcement operations in two areas of Buckinghamshire.
Sun, 16 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0100BFP Nostalgia: Old photos from the archive
Here are more pictures which trace the history of the Brook Street area over the 20th century. Clockwise from top left:
Sun, 16 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100'A fantastic opportunity' - Nursery children enjoy visit at Buckinghamshire RAF base
Children from Partou Woodlands Halton Day Nursery and Pre-School in Wendover enjoyed a special behind-the-scenes visit to nearby RAF Halton.
Sun, 16 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100Marlow Nostalgia: A famous father but not so famous son
This week’s Marlow nostalgia page is a repeat of one of Michael’s pages from August 2016, when he wrote:
Sun, 16 Aug 2026 19:00:00 +0100The Mousetrap cast announced ahead of Aylesbury Waterside Theatre show
Agatha Christie's The Mousetrap will be performed at Aylesbury Waterside Theatre from Monday, November 9, to Saturday, November 15.
Sun, 16 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100Stowe House to host immersive inflatable planetarium this summer
An inflatable planetarium experience is part of a special programme of affordable events at Stowe House, near Buckingham.
Sun, 16 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100Five-bed detached High Wycombe home on sale for £1m
A property, situated in Trinity Circle, High Wycombe, has been listed for sale for £1 million.
Sat, 15 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100Huge M25 service station near Iver Heath approved despite ‘vital green lung’ warning
Plans for a huge motorway service area with almost 1,000 car parking spaces near Iver Heath have been approved despite warnings about its impact on residents and the environment.
Sat, 15 Aug 2026 11:05:31 +0100Photos released of man and woman after alleged shoplifting incident in Marlow
Two images have been released by police in Buckinghamshire after reports of a shoplifting incident.
Sat, 15 Aug 2026 11:25:04 +0100Speed checks and anti-social behaviour patrols launched after community concerns
Targeted speed checks and anti-social behaviour patrols have taken place in response to community concerns.
Sat, 15 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100New mooring fees approved at popular Marlow park as income could almost quadruple
A popular Buckinghamshire park is set to introduce new fees for people using its riverside moorings.
Sat, 15 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100Nostalgia: The bitter feud that split the town of Chesham in 1866
Brother was set against brother; father against son; wives were afraid to go shopping because of the undercurrent of fear and threat of violence that permeated the town.
Sat, 15 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100High Wycombe Nostalgia: The bulldozers begin their work
The first slum-clearance programme in the district, and in the country according to Mr Frederick Skull, Hon. Curator of Wycombe Museum in 1934, was at West Wycombe in the early 1930s, after the village had been acquired by the National Trust in 1929
Sat, 15 Aug 2026 10:52:21 +0100Police and fire team up amid wildfires as double parking hampers response
Emergency services have carried out joint patrols to improve access for fire engines and ambulances.
Sat, 15 Aug 2026 19:00:00 +0100Josh O’Connor’s Golden Boy coming to Buckinghamshire cinema screens
Buckinghamshire audiences will soon have the chance to experience world-class theatre on the big screen.
Sat, 15 Aug 2026 19:00:00 +0100More than 100 young people bring The Addams Family to Wycombe Swan
The Wycombe Swan Theatre is set to stage a youth production of The Addams Family.
Sat, 15 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100Hollywood Bowl launches new Bowlingo glossary
A British-born Hollywood Bowl glossary puts a humorous twist on classic bowling talk.
Sat, 15 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100Discover the 'wonderful' Buckinghamshire garden centre with a 'brilliant' cafe
Haddenham Garden Centre in Aylesbury has earned praise for its brilliant cafe and wonderful range of plants.
Sat, 15 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100Five-bed High Wycombe home on sale for £1million
Located on Marlow Road in High Wycombe, a family home is on the market for £1 million.
Sat, 15 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100Young performers wanted for Wycombe Swan’s Peter Pan panto
Wycombe Swan is holding open auditions for its festive production of Peter Pan.
Sat, 15 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100Five-bedroom Buckinghamshire home with summer house listed for £1.7m
A Buckinghamshire property on Stylecroft Road, Chalfont St Giles, has been put on the market for £1,675,000.
Sat, 15 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100Joy Morrissey: I will keep fighting to protect the Green Belt from development
It has been wonderful to spend more time across our constituency, meeting residents, and celebrating the people and places that make our community so special.
Sat, 15 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100Why do so few people take part in the Local Plan consultation?
Just a couple of weeks ago, I gasped when I read that just 0.56% of people in England take the time to respond to their local Council’s consultations on their Local Plan. That’s less than one percent of us.
Fri, 14 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100Firefighters face heat stress as outdoor fires soar across Buckinghamshire
Firefighters have faced soaring demand and an increased risk of heat stress as prolonged dry weather increases the risk of fires across Buckinghamshire and Milton Keynes.
Fri, 14 Aug 2026 16:00:00 +0100Bucks Fire and Rescue shows progress in new independent inspection
Buckinghamshire Fire & Rescue Service has received six Good ratings in its latest independent inspection, with inspectors highlighting significant progress across the organisation.
Fri, 14 Aug 2026 15:28:20 +0100Police exploring 'all lines of enquiry' following Newton Longville explosion
Police have launched an appeal following the explosion in Newton Longville.
Fri, 14 Aug 2026 12:32:36 +010022 Bucks taxi and private-hire drivers stripped of licences over safety concerns
22 taxi and private-hire drivers had their licences revoked by Buckinghamshire Council in six months amid serious public-safety concerns.