Bucks Free Press

Fri, 15 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Wycombe families struggling amid poverty concerns, councillor says
Independent councillor Julia Wassell has spoken about the challenges facing residents in Wycombe.

Fri, 15 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Wycombe fresh parking fears after permanent Easton Street closure
Fresh fears have been raised over parking in High Wycombe after the permanent closure of Easton Street multistorey car park.

Fri, 15 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Buckinghamshire care home named one of the UK's best following recent poll
A care home has been named one of the best in the UK.

Fri, 15 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
More waste dumped as fly-tipping continues in High Wycombe
Fly-tipping issues are continuing to High Wycombe as more waste has been dumped in the town.

Fri, 15 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Family launch GoFundMe for funeral of 'loving' High Wycombe mum
A GoFundMe page has been launched in memory of a ‘loving mother’ from High Wycombe who died earlier this year.

Fri, 15 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Why was a main road in central High Wycombe closed off?
A main road in High Wycombe was cordoned off following reports of a fire.

Fri, 15 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Why was this main road in High Wycombe closed?
A road in High Wycombe was cordoned off due to a collision involving a motorbike and a car.

Fri, 15 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Independent clothing shop suddenly closes in Buckinghamshire town
A shop that specialised in Asian clothing in High Wycombe has suddenly closed down.

Fri, 15 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Bucks NHS staff member celebrates 50 years of service
A lifelong career in care has reached a golden milestone with 50 years of dedicated service.

Fri, 15 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Significant changes to Bucks planning policy are emerging
Changes to planning policy emerging from central government could make it easier for developers to build homes, a senior councillor has warned.

Thu, 14 May 2026 14:25:56 +0100
'Wonderful gentleman' who volunteered for Bucks football club passes away
Bernie Leavy, a dedicated Chesham United FC volunteer from Connecticut, has died.

Thu, 14 May 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Progress on new Buckinghamshire Council offices in Wycombe going 'very well’
Progress on Buckinghamshire Council’s new offices in High Wycombe is going “very well”, according to a senior councillor.

Thu, 14 May 2026 12:30:00 +0100
Council claims Buckinghamshire roads are finally improving
Buckinghamshire Council bosses say residents should already be noticing an improvement to the county’s roads as crews repair more than 2,000 defects every month.

Thu, 14 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Judge sets two-day hearing in Chesham Section 215 land appeal
A family fighting a Buckinghamshire Council order to clear land in Chesham will return to court later this year after a judge set dates in their appeal.

Thu, 14 May 2026 17:26:22 +0100
Young person dies with meningitis as multiple cases found in Reading
One young person has died with meningitis in Reading, while two more people are receiving treatment

Thu, 14 May 2026 15:15:30 +0100
Two new family hubs to open in Wycombe and Burnham following cabinet approval
Two new Best Start Family hubs are set to open in High Wycombe and Burnham.

Thu, 14 May 2026 15:07:18 +0100
Police respond after residents raise speeding concerns in Bradenham
A police team has carried out speed surveys in response to residents’ concerns about fast drivers.

Thu, 14 May 2026 14:39:18 +0100
Police seize £4,000 off-road bike from 14-year old riding on public roads
An off-road bike has been seized by police.

Thu, 14 May 2026 13:11:04 +0100
Woman who stole over £155k from community groups jailed
A treasurer who stole more than £155,000 from two community groups has been jailed.

Thu, 14 May 2026 12:40:24 +0100
Aircraft that crashed in Wycombe park investigated
An investigation on the aircraft crash off Marlow Road that injured two people in July 2025 has revealed  the aircraft could have been supplied with contaminated or incorrectly graded fuel.

Thu, 14 May 2026 08:42:47 +0100
Police investigating racial abuse incident at Marlow Weatherspoon's
Police are investigating reports of two members of staff being racially abused at a pub in Marlow.

Thu, 14 May 2026 08:16:55 +0100
Recap- Emergency services called to incident in High Wycombe
Emergency Services called to Priory Avenue

Thu, 14 May 2026 17:26:04 +0100
Revealed: Who will be the new mayor of this Buckinghamshire town?
A new Mayor has been elected to serve the community for the coming year.

Thu, 14 May 2026 13:29:03 +0100
Car smashes into front wall after police chase
A car crashed into a front wall after a police chase last week.

Thu, 14 May 2026 09:28:18 +0100
Police close off busy Wycombe road after reports of 'crash' between bike and car
Officers have been spotted along Desborough Avenue in High Wycombe. Police have cordoned off the road. Updates to follow shortly.

Thu, 14 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Fraudster falsely offered building services to woman in attempt to make £11k
A fraudster who falsely offered building services in a bid to make £11k is among those sentenced at High Wycombe Magistrates' Court.

Thu, 14 May 2026 13:35:41 +0100
Wycombe MP Emma Reynolds attends David Attenborough 100th birthday celebrations
Emma Reynolds MP joined Prince William at the Royal Albert Hall for Sir David Attenborough’s 100th birthday celebrations.

Thu, 14 May 2026 12:38:32 +0100
Chesham elects new mayor and deputy mayor
Chesham has officially elected its new mayor.

Thu, 14 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Pizza takeaway could stay open until 3am if late-night licence granted
A pizza takeaway could soon get the go-ahead to serve customers into the early hours of the morning.

Thu, 14 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Air Raid Shelter Café finally reveals new Bucks location
The official new location of The Air Raid Shelter Café has been announced.

Thu, 14 May 2026 12:47:15 +0100
Amersham elects next town mayor and deputy mayor for the next year
A new mayor has been elected to serve Amersham.

Thu, 14 May 2026 15:02:55 +0100
World’s first ‘laughing gas’ breathalyser tested in ground-breaking trial
A cutting-edge nitrous oxide breathalyser, believed to be the first of its kind in the world, is being trialled by police in a ground-breaking trial

Thu, 14 May 2026 18:26:02 +0100
Meningitis live updates: Death confirmed at college
One young person has died with meningitis in Reading while two more cases are receiving treatment

Wed, 13 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Marlow councillor quits as town faces possible by-election
A Marlow Town councillor has resigned, triggering a vacancy on the council.

Wed, 13 May 2026 12:08:15 +0100
Trains delayed at High Wycombe after trespassers spotted on line
Train journeys were delayed at High Wycombe due to trespassers on the railway line.

Wed, 13 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
‘Enough is enough’: Bucks parents demand social media ban for kids
More than 3,000 people across Buckinghamshire have signed a petition calling for the social media age limit to be raised to 16.

Wed, 13 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Planning bid to rebuild historic cottages and add two new homes near barrows
A planning application has been submitted for the rebuilding of historic cottages in Bucks, with the addition of two new semi-detached homes.

Wed, 13 May 2026 16:34:56 +0100
Police carry out Wycombe Speeding Enforcement Operation
A targeted police operation in High Wycombe has resulted in multiple tickets and a drugs-related stop.

Wed, 13 May 2026 16:00:00 +0100
School falls short of national expectations
A school is falling short of national expectations.

Wed, 13 May 2026 15:22:49 +0100
Bird flu procedures started in park after dead duck found in pond
DEFRA has been called to Chesham following a dead duck being found in the pond.

Wed, 13 May 2026 12:00:20 +0100
Police officer fined over £2000 for breaching data protection
A police officer has been fined more than £2,000 for breaching data protection.

Wed, 13 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Pub on sale for more than £750,000
A pub property has been listed for sale for more than £750,000.

Wed, 13 May 2026 10:39:32 +0100
New mayor of High Wycombe announced
A new Mayor of High Wycombe has been announced.

Wed, 13 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
'Disappointing and unacceptable' - Councillor hits out at High Wycombe fly-tipping
A councillor has said the increase in fly-tipping along a High Wycombe street is ‘disappointing’, calling the behaviour ‘unacceptable’.

Wed, 13 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
'You’re coming up with positive solutions' - Men's mental health walks to take place
A men’s mental health group born out of personal struggle is continuing to grow, offering support to hundreds of men every week through simple “walk and talk” sessions, with one being based in High Wycombe.

Wed, 13 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
New Cake Shed is due to open in Buckinghamshire town this month
A new Cake Shed will open in the Amersham and Little Chalfont area.

Wed, 13 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Buckinghamshire school secures second place in national competition
A school team has been named runner-up in a major national debating competition.

Wed, 13 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Bucks photographer recalls 20 years capturing Hollywood stars at Cannes
An award-winning photographer has shared his memories of two decades spent capturing celebrities and royalty through his lens.

Wed, 13 May 2026 12:33:50 +0100
Man who drove to Beaconsfield after killing cousin found guilty
A man who drove to Beaconsfield after killing his cousin has been found guilty.

Wed, 13 May 2026 11:30:35 +0100
Facial recognition vans to be in Bucks town next week
Live Facial Recognition (LFR) vans will be operational in Bucks next week.

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