Bucks Free Press

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Could years of traffic chaos at Wycombe's Handy Cross finally be coming to an end?
National Highways is exploring plans to tackle congestion at Handy Cross Roundabout in High Wycombe, but major improvements could still be years away.

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 09:25:19 +0100
'It is so disappointing' - Suitcases and black bags dumped outside Wycombe McDonald's
Fly-tipped waste including suitcases and black bags has been dumped just feet away from a High Wycombe McDonald’s.

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
South East loses more than 1,000 pubs as closures hit Bucks, Berks and Oxon
The South East has lost more than 1,000 pubs and bars since 2010, new research suggests, with Buckinghamshire, Berkshire and Oxfordshire all seeing significant declines in pub numbers over the past 15 years.

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 09:44:00 +0100
Buckinghamshire College Group announces new Cornerstone Employer
Buckinghamshire College Group has partnered with OCU Group to provide more opportunities for students studying civil engineering.

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Beaconsfield home with saltwater pool on sale for £2,495,000
A Beaconsfield home with a saltwater swimming pool is up for sale.

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 08:46:01 +0100
MP demands answers over ongoing £7bn East West Rail delays
An MP has called out the lack of communication from the Government amid ongoing frustration over the ongoing £7 billion East West Rail project.

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Temple Footbridge replacement could cost £10m as £30k alternative route explored
Replacing Temple Footbridge near Marlow could cost up to £10m. An alternative Thames Path route could cost up to £30,000, but needs landowner agreements.

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 14:24:53 +0100
New photos show Easton Street car park being ripped apart in High Wycombe
New photos show demolition progressing at Easton Street car park in High Wycombe, with concrete torn apart and more sections set to come down.

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Council review rejected as High Wycombe campaigners demand greater voice for the town
Buckinghamshire councillors rejected a countywide governance review, sparking criticism from campaigners seeking a High Wycombe town council.

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Smiles all round as music legend Cliff Richard visits Thames Hospice
Thames Hospice received a famous visitor when music legend Sir Cliff Richard stopped by to spend time with patients, families, staff and volunteers.

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 16:00:00 +0100
More than 18,000 Buckinghamshire homes face flood risk - is yours one of them?
More than 18,000 Buckinghamshire properties are at risk of flooding. See which areas are most vulnerable and why.

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 13:20:43 +0100
Date confirmed for inquest into death of bar manager Rebecca Bullock
A date has been set for the opening of the inquest into the death of a Buckinghamshire bar manager who was killed in Germany.

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 12:13:05 +0100
Man, 39, charged with one count of murder 16 months on from car crash
​A 39-year-old man from Birmingham has been charged with murder following a car crash in Datchet.

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 11:06:23 +0100
New juice bar based on high street officially opens after months of renovation works
A new juice bar has officially opened in High Wycombe.

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 10:47:00 +0100
Former officer barred from policing after sexual misconduct towards colleagues
A former Thames Valley Police officer has been barred from policing after a misconduct hearing found he displayed sexualised behaviour towards two colleagues.

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 08:45:08 +0100
Gas cylinders involved as fire breaks out in quiet Buckinghamshire village
The emergency services were called to a fire involving two storage outbuildings near Chesham.

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 08:00:16 +0100
Man and woman rescued from house fire on quiet Buckinghamshire street
A man and a woman were rescued from a house fire in Chesham.

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0000
'Let's do much better': Downley councillor hits out at fly-tipping near clothing bin
A Buckinghamshire councillor has hit out residents in her ward to do 'better' after bags of unwanted clothing were left beside a charity donation bin in Downley.

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 07:17:38 +0100
Man arrested as £300k worth of cocaine and £13k cash seized in HUGE drug bust
One man has been arrested after more than £300,000 worth of cocaine has been seized in a huge joint police operation.

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 07:06:11 +0100
Man threatened with knife has two Rolex watches stolen in broad daylight
A man has been arrested and charged after two Rolex watches were stolen in broad daylight.

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Anita Harris to open over-60s community event in Amersham
Singer and actress Anita Harris will open a community event for over-60s in Amersham featuring more than 35 exhibitors.

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 12:30:00 +0100
PT, 52, diagnosed with breast cancer 18 months on from mum's death from same disease
A Marlow woman diagnosed with breast cancer just 18 months after losing her mother to the disease is now helping to advance vital cancer research.

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 15:38:44 +0100
Urgent Aldi recall as shoppers warned of electric shock risk from hairdryer
Aldi has issued an urgent recall for Ambiano Ionic Hairdryers over fears of electric shocks and fire risks from damaged cords.

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 15:35:05 +0100
Rare Cadbury chocolate returns to UK supermarket shelves after 18 years away
Astros, space-themed chocolate and candy balls with a biscuit centre, are now available at B&M.

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Five-bedroom house on Henley Road, Marlow on the market
A five-bedroom detached house on Henley Road in Marlow has been put on the market.

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Police panel rules on ex copper's 'sexualised' actions to female colleagues
Thames Valley Police has released its ruling on a former officer who made 'sexualised' actions towards female colleagues.

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Food Review: What I thought of popular Loudwater restaurant Mr India
We visited Mr India in High Wycombe for lunch to see what makes the popular Indian restaurant so special after more than 25 years.

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 16:15:12 +0100
High Wycombe car wash applicant says he didn't realise planning permission was needed
A High Wycombe car wash applicant says he did not realise permission was needed before buildings and canopies were installed at the Hughenden Road site.

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 14:03:17 +0100
Campaigners fighting 975 homes in Chalfont St Peter launch urgent £25,000 cash appeal
Sense4CSP is appealing for at least £25,000 to fund its High Court challenge over 975 homes in Chalfont St Peter and support future campaigning.

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 07:23:22 +0100
Stolen moped with false number plates found by police
A stolen moped, an arrest and anti-social behaviour were among incidents dealt with by neighbourhood police across South Bucks.

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 20:00:00 +0100
Fish and chip shop dubbed 'the best in Wycombe' remains closed as revamp continues
A popular High Wycombe fish and chip shop remain shut nearly two months on from the start of its refurbishment works.

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 20:00:00 +0100
'Our students never cease to amaze me' - Teens raise money for breast cancer charity
Students and staff at Wycombe High School turned the campus pink as they raised more than £1,100 for charity.

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 16:06:08 +0100
WACTH: Bucks man, 32, jailed for attacking member of public with sword
A man who wielded a samurai sword and threatened members of the public before assaulting a man who intervened in has been jailed.

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 15:41:48 +0100
Woman, 46, charged after man stabbed on busy street in central High Wycombe
A woman has been charged after a man in his 40s was stabbed in High Wycombe.

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 15:06:22 +0100
Man who raped and abused teenage girls he met on Snapchat given lengthy jail term
A 35-year-old man who was found guilty by a unanimous jury of multiple child sex crimes including rape has been jailed.

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 12:30:00 +0100
Closing date confirmed for High Wycombe TGJones store
A closing date has been confirmed for the TGJones store in High Wycombe.

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 12:05:39 +0100
Officers out in force as speeding reported in numerous Buckinghamshire villages
Speeding checks are taking place in numerous Buckinghamshire villages following reports from concern residents.

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
High Wycombe childcare club requires improvement following Ofsted visit
A High Wycombe childcare club has been told to improve safety procedures after an Ofsted inspection found concerns over mealtime and play safety.

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 12:30:00 +0100
Strictly star with Bucks links to release Christmas single
Strictly judge Anton Du Beke, who has reported links to Burnham in Buckinghamshire, is releasing a new Christmas single.

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 15:33:52 +0100
Martin Lewis shares the 'bonkers' insurance trick could cut your bill in half
Martin Lewis says getting car insurance quotes exactly 26 days early could slash premiums. Some drivers cut bills by nearly 50% using the little-known trick.

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 14:37:14 +0100
BBC to axe 3 major channels in huge shake-up as broadcaster makes £500m cuts
BBC to close BBC Three, Radio 4 Extra and BBC Scotland in spring 2027, moving content online while seeking £500m in savings.

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
£2,995,000 Beaconsfield home comes with pool, sauna and gym
A home with a swimming pool, sauna, and gym has been put on the market for £2,995,000.

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 15:34:24 +0100
One simple form could protect you but millions haven’t done it, says Martin Lewis
If you lose capacity, your family may be unable to pay your care costs. Without an LPA, the process is long, costly and stressful, says Martin Lewis

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 16:01:48 +0100
Six community-made poppy wreaths to go on display at High Wycombe's Eden
Community-made poppy wreaths go on display at Eden High Wycombe from November 4, featuring schools, nurseries and local groups ahead of Remembrance Day.

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 16:15:00 +0100
Legendary music promoter returns to High Wycombe venue after decades-long hiatus
Friars High Wycombe is back after 43 years, with The Dung Beatles set to launch a new era of live music at Wycombe Town Hall.

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Thames Water warns drought pressure remains despite autumn rain
Thames Water is urging customers to keep saving water as reservoir levels remain low and a hosepipe ban continues following an exceptionally dry summer.

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 12:30:00 +0100
Mayor hails new High Wycombe bakery as ‘fantastic addition’ to town centre
High Wycombe Mayor celebrates the opening of 7th Heaven Bakery at Eden Shopping Centre, calling the new dessert café a fantastic addition to the town centre.

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 11:57:29 +0100
Police still searching for father convicted over baby’s death
A man sentenced to 15 years in prison for causing death by dangerous driving is still being sought by police.

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Mayor of Buckinghamshire town launches free breakfast for university students
Students at Buckinghamshire New University (BNU) are set to benefit from free breakfasts for the next eight weeks thanks to a new wellbeing initiative launched with support from the Mayor of High Wycombe.

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 11:26:25 +0100
Countryfile legend John Craven, 86, on 'challenges' after 'final wish' made
BBC Countryfile legend John Craven has opened up on "challenges" after previously sharing a "poignant final wish".

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