Bucks Free Press
Wed, 09 Sep 2026 17:17:01 +0100Fears for vulnerable amid ‘shooting up’ and aggressive begging in Wycombe town centre
Councillors have sounded the alarm over people openly “shooting up” on benches and aggressive begging in High Wycombe town centre, amid fears for vulnerable visitors.
Thu, 10 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100High Wycombe committee chairman apologises after councillor’s no-confidence warning
The chairman of High Wycombe Town Committee has apologised after a councillor said he was “extremely fortunate” not to face a vote of no confidence.
Thu, 10 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100Thames Valley PC accused of 'touching woman inappropriately on night out'
A Thames Valley policeman is alleged to have touched women inappropriately while on a night out.
Thu, 10 Sep 2026 09:39:50 +0100High Wycombe pub from the 1800s now demolished ahead of flat conversion
A pub that has sat in High Wycombe more than 150 years has now officially been demolished.
Thu, 10 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100Drivers seen causing 'unnecessary obstructions' AVOID parking fines
Drivers caught parking in a way that caused "unnecessary obstructions" in Marlow have been let off with warnings, but police have warned tougher action could follow.
Thu, 10 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100MP praises residents raising speeding issues after boy suffers life-changing injuries
The MP of Marlow has said it is ‘encouraging’ that a meeting about speeding is due to take place in the town, following a serious incident involving a 12-year-old boy.
Thu, 10 Sep 2026 09:52:45 +0100Government issues update on salmonella outbreak as hundreds fall ill
The outbreak is one of three clusters of Salmonella Enteritidis currently under investigation in the UK by the UKHSA and the Food Standards Agency (FSA)
Thu, 10 Sep 2026 09:54:06 +0100Bake Off introduces new themed week for 2026 and it involves the viewers
The Great British Bake Off has introduced a new week with challenges created by the viewers.
Wed, 09 Sep 2026 15:30:02 +0100Policeman of 23 years fired for 'over familiar' and 'inappropriate' behaviour
The police sergeant has been dismissed without notice for a pattern of 'inappropriate sexualised behaviour'.
Wed, 09 Sep 2026 20:00:00 +0100High Wycombe ‘let down’ and put at a disadvantage over new Buckinghamshire Local Plan
High Wycombe has been “let down” and placed at a “distinct disadvantage” over Buckinghamshire’s emerging Local Plan, councillors have claimed.
Wed, 09 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100Four Buckinghamshire green spaces could gain official country park status under plans
Four Buckinghamshire green spaces could receive official country park status under new council plans.
Wed, 09 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100High Wycombe restaurant could be open until early hours with new licence
A restaurant in High Wycombe town centre could stay open until 3am under a licence terms proposed to Buckinghamshire Council.
Wed, 09 Sep 2026 20:00:00 +0100First Friday event branded ‘waste of money’ aimed at ‘middle-class white person’
An attempt to breathe new life into High Wycombe on Friday nights has been branded a “waste of money” which appeals to “a certain middle-class white person”.
Wed, 09 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100High-tech cricket centre returns after first bid was bowled out over heritage fears
A high-tech indoor cricket centre has returned to the crease with revised plans after an earlier bid was rejected over concerns it would harm a historic area.
Wed, 09 Sep 2026 20:00:00 +0100Wycombe secondary school welcomes 200 new sixth formers
More than 200 students have begun the next stage of their education after joining Wycombe High School's sixth form this September.
Wed, 09 Sep 2026 17:19:14 +0100'We are extremely concerned' - Worries grow as man, 20, is reported missing
Worries are increasing after a 20-year-old man from Aylesbury has been reported missing.
Wed, 09 Sep 2026 17:06:19 +0100New sixth form centre opens at school creating 300 places
Students have started the new academic year in a purpose-built sixth form centre.
Wed, 09 Sep 2026 16:57:08 +0100Man, 39, who conducted drug deals arriving on an e-scooter is jailed
A 39-year-old man who showed no ‘disregard for the significant harm that drug-related activity causes’ has been jailed.
Wed, 09 Sep 2026 16:15:37 +0100WATCH: 'Labour couldn't answer' - Bucks MP slams Government in illegal migration row
A Buckinghamshire MP has criticised the Government after ministers declined to directly answer her questions about illegal migration and violence against women and girls during a Commons exchange.
Wed, 09 Sep 2026 15:05:47 +0100Reason given as to why section of High Wycombe supermarket is out of bounds
A section of a High Wycombe supermarket has been sealed off after an incident left part of the store out of bounds.
Wed, 09 Sep 2026 14:17:11 +0100Flight disruptions expected to continue at UK airports today after technical issues
Flight disruptions at UK airports are expected to continue on Wednesday (September 9) due to a technical issue affecting NATS air traffic control services.
Wed, 09 Sep 2026 12:51:46 +0100'This is utterly obscene' - Bucks MP slams porn star as baby appears in promo video
A Buckinghamshire politician has called an adult film actress ‘utterly obscene’ after the latter allegedly held their new born baby in a promotion video.
Wed, 09 Sep 2026 11:58:49 +0100CCTV image released as man may have information on Sainsbury's shoplifting incident
A CCTV image of a man Thames Valley Police would like to speak after an incident in the Marlow branch of Sainsbury’s has been released.
Wed, 09 Sep 2026 11:36:43 +0100CCTV image released after vehicle is stolen along quiet Buckinghamshire street
A CCTV image of a man the police would like to speak to following the theft of a stolen car in Marlow has been released.
Wed, 09 Sep 2026 10:12:57 +0100Man, 19, given lengthy jail term after admitting to numerous drug crimes
A Nottingham man has been jailed after admitting a string of drug and driving offences linked to criminal activity in Aylesbury.
Wed, 09 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100'They've f***ed up': High Wycombe mum's anger at council over child's SEND travel
A High Wycombe mother has accused Buckinghamshire Council of having "f*ed up" her daughter's special educational needs transport arrangements after paying more than £112 for September travel, only to be told the service may not begin until the end o...
Wed, 09 Sep 2026 05:02:00 +0100Inside Berkshire’s hotly anticipated new spa hotel – and why it was worth the wait
It is the first heatwave of the year and everyone is sweltering. Everyone, that is, apart from me, because I am floating in an outdoor pool at one of the county’s newest luxury hotels.
Wed, 09 Sep 2026 19:11:56 +0100Wycombe resident, 53, joins Parliament protest over transgender rights
A resident from High Wycombe was among hundreds of people who travelled to Westminster to take part in a mass lobby of Parliament calling for action on transgender rights.
Wed, 09 Sep 2026 09:20:02 +0100Countryfile's John Craven, 86, makes 'tough' announcement on BBC
Countryfile legend John Craven, 86, has made an emotional BBC announcement, saying that "times are tough".
Wed, 09 Sep 2026 09:06:33 +0100Shoppers at Tesco, Asda, Morrisions & more warned of £100 fine over little-known rule
Supermarket shoppers could be fined up to £100 for breaking a parking rule.
Wed, 09 Sep 2026 14:02:48 +0100Doctor Who actor Noel Clarke charged with sex offences by Metropolitan Police
Actor Noel Clarke has been charged with sex offences by the Metropolitan Police.
Wed, 09 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100Four-bedroom detached Penn home listed for £1.395m
Positioned on Hammersley Lane in Buckinghamshire’s HP10 postcode, the property extends to around 2,785 square feet, including an integral garage.
Tue, 08 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100HSE processes safety concern over solar panels at former council office demolition
Demolition work is continuing at a former Buckinghamshire Council office complex after concerns were raised about dust and the handling of solar panels at the site.
Tue, 08 Sep 2026 20:00:00 +0100Gerrards Cross development takes key step forward in planning process
A controversial proposal to replace a bungalow in Gerrards Cross with a pair of semi-detached homes is set to be approved despite concerns from neighbours.
Tue, 08 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100Speed cushions planned for High Wycombe road after councillor warns of nine crashes
Plans for speed-control measures and double yellow lines have been unveiled amid concerns over speeding and inconsiderate parking in High Wycombe.
Tue, 08 Sep 2026 17:15:00 +0100Heathrow among airports affected by air traffic control issue
Heathrow is among the airports worst affected by the air traffic control issue, Flightradar24 has said.
Tue, 08 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100Road closures and traffic lights planned across Bucks this week
Buckinghamshire Council warns of road closures, temporary lights and overnight works from September 7 as its £120m highways programme continues countywide.
Tue, 08 Sep 2026 20:00:00 +0100Nature-led nursery focusing on outdoor learning to open this week
A new nursery focused on outdoor learning and nature-based education is set to officially open in Gerrards Cross this week
Tue, 08 Sep 2026 20:00:00 +0100Popular riverside pub in village recieves new hygiene score
A popular countryside pub that sides on the River Thames in has been awarded the highest possible food hygiene rating following an inspection by environmental health officers.
Tue, 08 Sep 2026 20:00:00 +0100Vintage barometer and hover shoes among items brought to Amersham Repair Café
A vintage barometer and a pair of hover shoes were among the items repaired at the latest Amersham Repair Café as volunteers helped residents breathe new life into broken possessions.
Tue, 08 Sep 2026 20:00:00 +0100Nationally known tool business officially opens shop in Buckinghamshire town
Toolstation has officially opened its latest Buckinghamshire store.
Tue, 08 Sep 2026 16:08:58 +0100'Very demoralising': Charity shop boss urges people to stop dumping donations
A Buckinghamshire charity shop manager has spoken out about the growing problem of donations being left outside closed stores, saying it is ‘demoralising’, due to the extra work and cost involved.
Tue, 08 Sep 2026 16:03:00 +0100Bucks homecare service handed 'requires improvement' rating following assessment
A homecare service in Aylesbury has been rated ‘requires improvement’ after an assessment by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
Tue, 08 Sep 2026 16:00:00 +0100'Utterly distasteful': Reform councillors slam Emma Reynolds' 'far-right' comment
Two Reform UK councillors on Buckinghamshire Council have criticised High Wycombe MP Emma Reynolds after she described the party as "far-right" during a national television interview.
Tue, 08 Sep 2026 14:36:26 +0100Woman killed in early morning High Wycombe car crash locally named
More floral tributes have been left at the scene of a fatal crash in High Wycombe where the victim has been named locally named.
Tue, 08 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100Disqualified drug driver seriously injured passenger in crash near holiday park
He then had to be chased by an off-duty police officer after he ran off.
Tue, 08 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100Community groups offered grants of up to £20,000 to help prevent crime
Thames Valley groups can apply for up to £10,000 in Community Fund grants to prevent crime, tackle anti-social behaviour and improve safety by September 28, 2026.
Tue, 08 Sep 2026 11:49:39 +0100Monty Don to step down from Gardeners' World after more than 20 years
Monty Don has announced he is stepping down as the presenter of Gardeners' World after 23 years.
Tue, 08 Sep 2026 09:38:07 +0100Highway Code warning as drivers face £1,000 fines for parking outside their homes
Motorists not familiar with the Highway Code may be unaware of rule 248, which could see anyone parking on the road outside their home fined
Tue, 08 Sep 2026 09:38:29 +0100Drivers warned of new police crackdown on roads with £1,000 fines
Drivers caught using incorrectly displayed number plates can be fined up to £1,000.