Bucks Free Press

Thu, 12 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
100-year-old woman's health got 'worse and worse' before death in Bucks, jury hears
A carer has told a jury that the health of the 100-year-old mother of an Oxford hotelier and his sister got 'worse and worse' shortly before she died.

Thu, 12 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
15m stack proposed for waste plant near Wycombe processing bulky household rubbish
A new waste plant with an emissions stack up to 15 metres high could be built near Wycombe to shred bulky household rubbish containing persistent pollutants.

Thu, 12 Nov 2026 07:28:26 +0000
Marlow closure order extended after anti-social behaviour concerns
A closure order imposed on a property in Marlow has been extended for a further three months following ongoing anti-social behaviour concerns.

Thu, 12 Nov 2026 08:31:21 +0000
Man, 48, who missed daily chemist visit found dead sitting on sofa, court hears
A man who missed his regular pharmacy visit to collect prescribed methadone was later found dead from a drugs overdose, an inquest has heard.

Thu, 12 Nov 2026 08:13:05 +0000
Stolen vehicle found in Buckinghamshire town nearly 40 miles from where it was taken
A stolen vehicle taken from Feltham was recovered in Aylesbury within minutes of officers being alerted, according to the Thames Valley Police Rural Crime Taskforce.

Thu, 12 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Vet clinic to replace café of 83 years in South Buckinghamshire town
A veterinary clinic is set to open in the centre of Beaconsfield, replacing a former café which served the town for more than eight decades.

Thu, 12 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Former Downley pub landlords open B&B in French Pyrenees
Former Downley pub landlords Sarah and Mark Shayler have opened a B&B in a more than 500-year-old farmhouse in the French Pyrenees.

Thu, 12 Nov 2026 08:13:21 +0000
LIVE - No trains running between Bourne End and Marlow
All trains have been cancelled between Bourne End and Marlow after an earlier broken down train.

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Woman accused of murdering mum in Bucks told her to 'hurry up and die', jury hears
A woman, who is accused of murdering her 100-year-old mother by giving her extra morphine in Bledlow Ridge, told her to 'hurry up and die', a jury heard.

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 16:11:57 +0000
Wycombe urgent treatment centre to stay open until 10pm after care review
Wycombe’s urgent treatment centre will stay open until 10pm, seven days a week, during a four-month winter pilot expected to treat 15 to 20 more patients a day.

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 16:00:00 +0000
Wycombe High students demand Rupert Lowe apology over dog-whistle politics school row
Wycombe High School’s Amnesty International Society has demanded an apology from Rupert Lowe, accusing him of targeting girls with ‘dog-whistle politics’.

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
M40 drivers could face full closures during £23m Loudwater Viaduct repairs
Motorists could face overnight and full road closures on the M40 during a £23 million refurbishment of Loudwater Viaduct, with work due to finish in autumn 2027.

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 17:56:44 +0000
Police arrest man, 26, after Vauxhall Corsa stopped
A 26-year-old man has been arrested after police stopped a car in Wendover.

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 17:21:08 +0000
RECAP: Traffic on busy Buckinghamshire road following reports of incident
Good evening, welcome to our live coverage of traffic on the A404 following reports of an incident.

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 16:00:00 +0000
M&S submits plans for new 25,000 sq ft Beaconsfield Foodhall
M&S has submitted plans for a new 25,000 sq ft Foodhall near Pyebush Roundabout in Beaconsfield, which could create more than 80 jobs.

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 12:30:00 +0000
Thames Valley Police sergeant keeps job despite affair with junior police officer
A Thames Valley Police detective sergeant has kept his job after a misconduct case involving his affair with a junior student officer was dismissed.

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 16:59:31 +0000
Thames Valley Police helped remove Russell Brand after 'violent incident'
Police helped Jemima Goldsmith remove ex-boyfriend Russell Brand from her home during a "violent incident" in 2014.

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 16:15:00 +0000
Four closures announced along busy Buckinghamshire A-road
Four road closures have been announced along the A41 in Aston Clinton this upcoming weekend.

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 16:00:00 +0000
Woman, 60, found dead in bedroom died from 'helium inhalation', court hears
A full inquest will be held into the death of a 60-year-old woman who was found at a property in Beaconsfield.

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 16:00:00 +0000
Buckinghamshire gets £3.3m boost for family hubs as new Wycombe centre proposed
Buckinghamshire Council is set to receive £3.3m for family support services, with a new Best Start Family Hub proposed at Mapledean in Wycombe.

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 12:48:19 +0000
Medical cause of death of man, 19, killed in early morning car crash revealed
The cause of death of a 19-year-old man killed in a single-vehicle crash along the Berkshire-Buckinghamshire border has been revealed.

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 11:56:18 +0000
Power outage causes chaos in the centre of Buckinghamshire town
There was chaos in the centre of High Wycombe following a power outage.

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 10:58:17 +0000
Houses in Buckinghamshire remain without electricity following huge power cut
More than 30 homes in Beaconsfield remain without electricity this morning after a power cut that initially affected around 750 properties on Tuesday evening.

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 07:50:42 +0000
High Court to hear battle over 900-home development on Buckinghamshire Green Belt
Buckinghamshire Council's legal challenge against permission for more than 900 homes on Green Belt land in Chalfont St Peter will be heard in February.

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 07:27:36 +0000
Major rail disruption to hit Buckinghamshire commuters for days after signal fault
A signalling fault at Great Missenden will cause cancellations and delays between Aylesbury Vale Parkway and London Marylebone until Friday.

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Court reveals cause of death of pedestrian, 44, killed in late night crash
A refuse collector who was killed after being hit by a car died of traumatic head and neck injuries, a court has heard.

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 18:12:01 +0000
Police presence in Loudwater as unmarked cars spotted
Multiple unmarked police cars with blue lights have been spotted on Station Road in Loudwater, with several officers at the scene.

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 16:00:00 +0000
Bucks-based company celebrates 35 years after growing into £38m business
Marlow-based MLL Telecom marks 35 years, becoming a £38m connectivity provider employing nearly 200 people and serving UK mobile, public and NHS networks.

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 14:30:42 +0000
Martin Lewis issues 'awful' energy bill warning as price cap set to jump by £276
Martin Lewis warns energy bills could get worse before they improve, as the Ofgem price cap is forecast to rise by £276 in January 2027.

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 12:45:10 +0000
American rock singer joins James Corden for major new Apple TV series
High Wycombe star, James Corden, has reportedly landed a huge US singer for his new Apple TV show The Choir in a major signing for the former Gavin & Stacey star's upcoming project.

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 13:03:30 +0000
When does I'm A Celebrity start as ITV confirms full lineup for 2026?
It's almost time for I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here! to start its 2026 series - here's the full celebrity lineup and start date.

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 12:58:08 +0000
'Do not eat' warning in place for Waitrose shoppers as supermarket issues recall
Waitrose has recalled two doughnut five-packs over undeclared soya. Check the best-before dates and how to get a refund.

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 12:54:11 +0000
How Virgin Media 02 customers can keep free emails as service ends
Virgin Media email users face a choice over transferring to Junara. Find out which addresses are affected, the deadlines and the fees.

Tue, 10 Nov 2026 13:53:45 +0000
Hotel owner accused 'speeding up' 100-year-old mother's death in Bucks village
A hotelier and his sister have been accused of 'speeding up' their 100-year-old mother's death in Bledlow Ridge by giving her four times as much morphine as her GP gave her, a jury heard.

Tue, 10 Nov 2026 16:00:00 +0000
High Wycombe conservation area expanded as four parts of town gain extra protection
Buckinghamshire Council approved an expanded conservation area, giving four High Wycombe locations extra protection. Find out which places are included.

Tue, 10 Nov 2026 16:00:00 +0000
Salary of up to £183k offered for new Buckinghamshire Chief Fire Officer
Buckinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service seeks a new chief on up to £183,000, with applications open until November 29 ahead of Louise Harrison’s departure.

Tue, 10 Nov 2026 12:30:00 +0000
In pictures: Crowds gather for Chesham Remembrance Sunday
Chesham residents, Royal British Legion and local groups gathered for a Remembrance Sunday parade and service at the War Memorial on November 8.

Tue, 10 Nov 2026 12:07:00 +0000
Buckinghamshire’s 91,000-home plan moves closer to approval after cabinet vote
Cabinet has backed sending Buckinghamshire’s Local Plan to Full Council. The plan sets out 91,000 homes to 2045, with infrastructure estimated to cost at least £6.5bn.

Tue, 10 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Six parking bays could go under High Wycombe cycle route plans
Six parking bays and trees could be removed under plans for new cycle tracks, paths and crossings between Hughenden Park and Temple End.

Tue, 10 Nov 2026 12:30:00 +0000
Nearly 100 roadworks planned around High Wycombe in just one week
Nearly 100 roadworks were scheduled to start around High Wycombe in a seven-day period, with closures and temporary traffic lights affecting key routes.

Tue, 10 Nov 2026 20:00:00 +0000
Cause of death revealed of Wycombe man, 31, living in temporary accommodation
A 31-year-old man who died while living in temporary accommodation in High Wycombe died because of a drugs overdose, an inquest opening has heard.

Tue, 10 Nov 2026 16:30:00 +0000
Buckinghamshire MP mocks Government's ketchup sachet ban plans
A Buckinghamshire MP has criticised reports that sauce sachets could be banned across the country.

Tue, 10 Nov 2026 16:00:00 +0000
Man, 24, found dead in bathroom died of drugs overdose, court reveals
A 24-year-old man who was found slumped in a High Wycombe bathroom by his father died from a drugs overdose, a court has heard.

Tue, 10 Nov 2026 15:53:08 +0000
Buckinghamshire school provides statement on David Walliams' 2015 visit
A Buckinghamshire primary school once visited by children's author and television personality David Walliams has responded after a series of allegations of sexual misconduct and grooming were made against the entertainer.

Tue, 10 Nov 2026 12:30:00 +0000
Man found dead inside car in busy public car park named for the first time
A man who was found dead inside a locked car in a busy Amersham car park has officially been named.

Tue, 10 Nov 2026 10:19:51 +0000
Jimmy Carr slammed over Russell Brand joke as fans left divided
High Wycombe-educated comedian Jimmy Carr has faced criticism over a joke about Russell Brand following Brand's sentencing.

Tue, 10 Nov 2026 08:43:44 +0000
Buckinghamshire couple launch new educational 11-plus app
A family from Chalfont St Peter has created an educational app after struggling to find ways to help their own son prepare for Buckinghamshire's competitive 11-plus exam.

Tue, 10 Nov 2026 07:56:12 +0000
Woman's garden restored after losing 'substantial amount of money' from rouge traders
Police cadets and neighbourhood officers joined forces to help a Wendover resident who had fallen victim to rogue traders.

Tue, 10 Nov 2026 07:39:14 +0000
CCTV image released following shoplifting incident at Sainsbury's
A CCTV image has been released by police following a shoplifting incident at a supermarket in Marlow.

Tue, 10 Nov 2026 07:19:12 +0000
Residents told to 'leave a light on' after burglary is reported in affluent village
Police are investigating a burglary in Marlow Bottom and have urged residents to remain vigilant as the evenings grow darker.

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