Bucks Free Press

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 09:31:41 +0100
Police road safety check results in 35 traffic offence reports
Thames Valley Police report 35 traffic offences, including 21 mobile phone cases, during High Wycombe road checks; drug driving and red-light offences found.

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Wycombe MP presses for urgent care review as residents raise concerns over long waits
Wycombe MP Emma Reynolds has asked for a review of urgent care opening hours and better X-ray access, as the NHS trust prepares to announce winter developments.

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Historic Princes Risborough landmark repairs approved after clock tower leaks and rot
Repairs to Princes Risborough’s historic Market House clock tower have been approved after an inspection found leaks and decaying timber.

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Family-run Gilberts Taxis celebrates 70 years
Gilberts Taxis celebrates 70 years in Chesham on October 5, thanking customers with cupcakes as its 65-driver fleet moves towards electric vehicles.

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 09:05:50 +0100
Cyclist killed in Buckinghamshire as 40-year-old man arrested
Thames Valley Police has arrested a man after a cyclist was killed on the Oxfordshire border with Buckinghamshire.

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Bucks New University under investigation as student licence suspended over concerns
Buckinghamshire New University had its student sponsor licence suspended over concerns about compliance with its sponsor duties, the LDRS understands.

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 14:17:57 +0100
Suspected counterfeit goods seized across South Buckinghamshire
Operation Machinize sees Thames Valley Police and partners visit South Buckinghamshire businesses, seize suspected counterfeit goods and make one arrest.

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 13:15:33 +0100
Recap: Motorists facing delays on M25 following crash
Good afternoon, welcome to our live coverage of delays on the M25 between junction 17 and junction 16 due to a traffic collision.

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 11:58:23 +0100
Buckinghamshire fire chief quit as she reveals sadness over her decision to step down
Buckinghamshire’s fire chief has announced she is quitting, describing the decision as difficult and saying she will leave with “a real sense of sadness”.

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Wycombe benefits bill revealed as campaign group demands tougher rules for claimants
New research from a campaign group has revealed the size of what it describes as Wycombe’s "benefits bill".

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 20:00:00 +0100
Bucks pub reopens after £250,000 investment
A Buckinghamshire pub has reopened its doors following a £250,000 investment.

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 12:42:30 +0100
UAE ‘shared details’ about FlyDubai flight with Israel
Authorities in the United Arab Emirates shared with Israel a list of passengers and crew ahead of the FlyDubai flight on which a pilot attempted to seize control of the Israel-bound aircraft and crash it, regional officials said.

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 12:30:00 +0100
James Corden and Ruth Jones reunite for new Apple TV comedy drama The Choir
Gavin & Stacey's James Corden and Ruth Jones reunite for The Choir, an eight-part Apple TV comedy drama featuring guest appearance from Hannah Waddingham, premiering in 2027.

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 07:40:12 +0100
Police arrest three men following a vehicle stop and a search at an address
Thames Valley Police arrest three London men after stopping a car in Aylesbury and searching an address.

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
GP surgeries in deprived Bucks areas get less funding per patient, review group hears
GP surgeries serving some of Buckinghamshire’s most deprived communities receive less funding per patient than those elsewhere in the county, a council review has heard.

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 20:00:00 +0100
'We are nothing without our customers': Takeaway celebrates top hygiene rating
A Flackwell Heath takeaway which has been awarded the highest possible food hygiene rating says it is "nothing without" its customers.

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 17:38:42 +0100
Ex-Wycombe Abbey education consultant on trial over £5m fraud allegations
An education consultant who worked with Wycombe Abbey Schools in Asia is standing trial accused of involvement in the theft of more than £5 million from one of the UK's highest-performing sixth form colleges.

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Update provided on child, 1, who fell out of window from High Wycombe building
A one-year-old child who suffered serious injuries after falling from a window in High Wycombe has been discharged from hospital, police have confirmed.

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Chesham war memorial covered up after specialist cleaning ahead of Remembrance Sunday
Chesham war memorial cleaned and treated by specialist conservators ahead of Remembrance Sunday, with protective work tackling dirt and algal build-up.

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 14:32:48 +0100
'We must root out antisemitism': Buckinghamshire MP marks third October 7 anniversary
Beaconsfield and Marlow MP Joy Morrissey has paid tribute to the victims of the October 7 terror attack in Israel, while renewing her call for action against antisemitism in the UK.

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 11:10:12 +0100
Murder of Bucks woman, 42, by husband in hot tub featured on Crimewatch episode
The murder of Milton Keynes mother Carol Georgiou has featured on a recent episode BBC One's Crimewatch Live.

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 07:57:01 +0100
Man arrested following vehicle stop in Aylesbury
A 30-year-old London man was arrested after Thames Valley Police stopped a Vauxhall Crossland in Aylesbury on October 5.

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
'Inhumane'- Pensioner accuses taxi firm of leaving her stranded before Italy holiday
A pensioner from Stoke Mandeville has accused an Aylesbury taxi company of leaving her stranded in the middle of the night, fearing she would miss a long-awaited holiday to Italy.

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Village primary school recognised as one of the leading schools in the county
A primary school near High Wycombe has been recognised by Buckinghamshire Council for its strong performance and ability to support other schools.

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 13:04:22 +0100
Police release CCTV image in connection with attempted robbery
Thames Valley Police release CCTV image after alleged attempted robbery in Denham, on September 7. Appeal issued; no injuries or arrests reported.

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 10:04:43 +0100
Police speak to motorists during close-pass horse riding operation
Mounted Thames Valley Police officers and the British Horse Society ran a close-pass operation in Lacey Green and Walter’s Ash after equestrian safety reports.

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Leave us as we are’: Wycombe residents fear impact of 6 homes approved in cul-de-sac
Residents of a Wycombe cul-de-sac have pleaded to be left “as we are” after plans for six homes were approved.

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Buckinghamshire school unveils revamped nursery and reception provision
Buckinghamshire's Millbrook Combined School unveils revamped nursery and reception provision, with redesigned classrooms supporting learning and independence.

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Care professionals take part in 'immersive dementia dining experience'
Care professionals have taken part in immersive dementia dining training to enhance support for vulnerable residents.

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 15:47:16 +0100
UK crisp company stocked in Tesco closes after 54 years as it enters administration
Northern Ireland crisp maker Glens of Antrim Potatoes has ceased trading after entering administration, with 95 staff made redundant.

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Beaconsfield home has five bedrooms and a south-facing garden
A home with five bedrooms and a south-facing garden is on the market for £1,895,000.

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 20:00:00 +0100
High Wycombe garden branded a 'disgrace' set for planting as council draws up plans
Buckinghamshire Council is planning new planting for High Wycombe’s Library Gardens after drought damage and criticism of its condition as a “disgrace”.

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 16:11:28 +0100
Polish supermarket files shopfront plans for larger store on High Wycombe High Street
A supermarket relocating to High Wycombe’s High Street is seeking permission for a new entrance and illuminated signs at its larger premises.

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 20:00:00 +0100
Worst criminals jailed for violent and sexual offences in September
Below is a round-up of some of the worst offenders who were packed off to jail last month – and in several cases for over a decade.

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 20:00:00 +0100
Wetherspoon pub to host 12-day ale festival in High Wycombe
A 12-day cask ale festival is landing in High Wycombe, promising a global tour of flavours on tap.

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Wycombe urgent treatment centre may open until 10pm amid calls for full A&E to return
Wycombe Hospital’s urgent treatment centre could stay open until 10pm under a proposed trial.

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 20:00:00 +0100
Buckinghamshire farm named best dog-friendly pumpkin patch in South East
Buckinghamshire is home to the South East's best dog-friendly pumpkin patch, according to new research by pet food brand Fish4Dogs.

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Multiple High Wycombe bus routes set to undergo changes this month
High Wycombe bus routes 34, 35, 38 and 29 will change from October 18 as Buckinghamshire Council replaces Pick Me Up before its November 2 closure.

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Wycombe Wanderers plans first-team training move to new base on golf course land
Wycombe Wanderers has unveiled plans for a new training ground to bring its first team and academy together on golf course land in Buckinghamshire.

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 20:00:00 +0100
Alex Horne's Taskmaster heads to UK arena stage for first time
Taskmaster is heading to Manchester's AO Arena, with Chesham-linked creator Alex Horne and host Greg Davies bringing the hit format to the stage.

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Eden Shopping Centre owner David Reuben leaves UK for Monaco
One of the billionaire brothers behind High Wycombe's Eden Shopping Centre has left the UK for Monaco.

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 14:10:43 +0100
Marlow chef Tom Kerridge backs bid to save historic village pub
Marlow chef Tom Kerridge has backed a bid to save a 300-year-old village pub from closure amid ongoing pressures facing the hospitality industry.

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 10:34:27 +0100
Ex-Bucks resident Russell Brand arrives at court for hearing ahead of rape trial
Former Marlow resident Russell Brand stayed silent as he arrived at court on for a hearing ahead of his rape and sexual assault trial.

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 10:32:07 +0100
Shop on busy road fails ANOTHER food hygiene inspection
An Asian supermarket which has repeatedly fallen foul of food hygiene inspectors has been handed another zero-star food hygiene rating.

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 08:40:51 +0100
'By the way, I am a terrorist' - Bucks man, 24, found guilty of terrorism crimes
A Buckinghamshire man who told another social media user "By the way, I am a terrorist" has been found guilty of a series of terrorism offences after a court heard he shared thousands of pieces of Islamic State propaganda and possessed material relat...

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 07:53:35 +0100
High Wycombe hair and beauty salon celebrates town centre award win
A High Wycombe hair and beauty salon is celebrating after being named the town's top health and wellbeing business at the inaugural HWBIDCo Business Awards.

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 07:21:26 +0100
WATCH: Car crashes into building as flats evacuated on busy Buckinghamshire street
A block of flats in Aylesbury was evacuated after a car crashed into the building, causing significant structural damage and prompting a major emergency response.

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 07:02:13 +0100
Man, 32, arrested for multiple drug and vehicle crimes near supermarket
A 32-year-old man has been arrested for multiple drug and vehicle crimes following a stop and search in Aylesbury.

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Four vehicles seized from High Wycombe car park after long-running concerns
Four vehicles have been seized from a High Wycombe car park as Buckinghamshire Council steps up efforts to tackle persistent parking issues across the county.

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Residents say homes came 'dangerously close' to catching fire in The Bury blaze
Residents living within the grounds of The Bury have spoken of the trauma they suffered during the devastating fire that tore through the historic Chesham landmark, revealing their homes came "dangerously close" to being engulfed by the blaze.

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