Bucks Free Press

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Council makes more than 3,500 repairs to roads in two months amid public anger
Buckinghamshire Council says it has made more than 3,500 repairs to the county’s roads in the first two months of the year.

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 07:50:54 +0000
'This year we hope to make it even bigger' - Car show to return to Bucks
Residents in Chesham and nearby towns are being invited to a community fundraising event this Ramadan, as the Chesham Ramadan Appeal – Charity Car & Motorbike Show.

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
'It should not be like this at all' - Uncertainly lies as building works seem to stop
A shop that served High Wycombe residents for more than 30 years has been described as an “eyesore” after construction work at the site came to a halt.

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Ex-Royal Marine looking to raise thousands for veterans with new book
A former Royal Marine is hoping to raise thousands for veterans and their families with the launch of his new book.

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Miss Saigon coming to Milton Keynes this coming April
The highly-anticipated UK and Ireland tour of Miss Saigon is set to arrive at Milton Keynes Theatre from Tuesday, April 7, to Saturday, April 11.

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 16:26:17 +0000
Amersham pub’s plans for upstairs events room face resident objections
Plans by an Amersham pub to expand its licensed area to include an upstairs events room have been met with opposition from nearby residents.

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 16:24:23 +0000
Car park to close permanently and be demolished after council approval
A Wycombe multi-storey car park will close permanently and be demolished after Buckinghamshire Council approved the move.

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 12:30:00 +0000
Concern over road safety near Bucks school with urgent call for intervention
A petition has been launched with an urgent call for enhanced road safety measures around a school.

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Nearly 10,000 sign petition calling for new A&E at Wycombe Hospital
Almost 10,000 people have signed a petition calling for the return of A&E services at Wycombe Hospital, as councillors press NHS leaders over emergency care.

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Man exposed himself onboard train between Bucks and London
A Newbury man exposed himself while travelling on a train between London and Beaconsfield, High Wycombe Magistrates' Court has heard.

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 17:53:36 +0000
Drug dealer jailed after 86 bags of cocaine seized in traffic stop
A man has been jailed after officers seized 86 grip-seal bags of cocaine during a traffic stop.

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 11:27:40 +0000
Busy Bucks road closed in both directions by police in early hours after crash
A busy Buckinghamshire road was closed by police overnight following a crash.

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Man who was assessed as 'morbidly obese' died from multiple-organ failure
A man, who was assessed as morbidly obese, died from multiple-organ failure weeks after being rushed to hospital.

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 16:34:40 +0000
Motorists and walkers warned as historic bridge to close for works this weekend
Motorists and walkers in Marlow have been warned as essential repairs are due to be carried out on Marlow Bridge.

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 16:00:00 +0000
Working men's club attempts to bake the perfect cake without the help of wives
Wooburn Working Men’s Club served up a generous helping of community spirit and good humour as they held their first-ever Men’s Cook-Off to mark International Ladies’ Day.

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 14:40:00 +0000
'Keeping this location going has simply become too hard' - Shop to close Bucks branch
An independent shoe shop has confirmed that its Chesham branch is set to close later this year.

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 12:23:27 +0000
England's last ancient forest 'critically endangered' and could be lost 'forever'
England is “running out of time” to save ancient woodlands smothered by 20th‑century tree plantations, and Penn Wood near High Wycombe is being held up as a crucial example of what must be done before it’s too late.

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 11:10:21 +0000
Victim named in murder case one day after man appears at High Wycombe court
A Henley victim in an ongoing murder case has been named as an ex Microsoft worker by Thames Valley Police.

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 11:07:33 +0000
Wycombe academy player died after cardiac arrest signs not spotted during match
A Wycombe Wanderers academy player who died after collapsing during a match was not given immediate life support because neither the 999 call handler nor those on the pitch recognised the signs of cardiac arrest, a coroner has warned.

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 08:48:47 +0000
Man arrested in Buckinghamshire charged with alleged crimes against humanity
A man who was arrested in Buckinghamshire has been charged with allegedly committing crimes against humanity, following an investigation by Counter Terrorism Policing’s War Crimes Unit, the Metropolitan Police has confirmed.

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
High Wycombe man was found dead at his home
A High Wycombe man was found dead at his home, an inquest opening has heard.

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Multiple items saved from landfill after successful repair café
Retro was the flavour to this month’s Amersham Repair Café, as crowds poured into St Michael’s Church for another busy morning of mending, tinkering and community spirit.

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Extension approved on secluded High Wycombe home
Planning permission has been granted for a High Wycombe house to undergo a huge extension.

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 15:26:23 +0000
Warning issued after police catch e-bike rider in Bucks
A warning has been issued to e-bike owners after a rider was caught by police in Buckinghamshire.

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 11:14:33 +0000
Dangerous dog offence sees man instructed to take special course
Thames Valley Police has said that a man is to take a course after a dangerous dog offence with the force also updating on a Henley burglary.

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 12:31:36 +0000
Drivers urged to cut 'non-essential' car journeys as petrol prices start to rocket
Drivers are being urged to cut non-essential car journeys as oil prices surge above $100 a barrel.

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 11:05:14 +0000
Death confirmed by transport police as all trains cancelled
A death on the train tracks has been confirmed by British Transport Police, as all trains were cancelled.

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Model railway exhibition coming to High Wycombe
A model railway exhibition is set to delight enthusiasts of all ages with a showcase of miniature masterpieces.

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 13:18:00 +0000
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Tue, 10 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
West End star to headline pantomime at Milton Keynes Theatre this Christmas
Singer and West End star Alexandra Burke will headline this year's production of Sleeping Beauty at Milton Keynes Theatre, playing the villainous Carabosse.

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Local nursery group joins Grandir UK family
First Place Nurseries, which operates in Radlett, Bushey and Beaconsfield, has joined the Grandir UK family of nurseries

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 08:55:57 +0000
Murder-accused man to appear in court today after woman drowned
A murder-accused man is set to appear in court today after a woman drowned in Henley, Oxfordshire.

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 16:09:53 +0000
M40 closed in both directions following 'fear for welfare' incident, police confirm
The M40 was closed in both directions due to a fear for welfare incident, police have confirmed.

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 16:19:45 +0000
NHS objects to plans to build flats on Marlow Hill in High Wycombe
The NHS has objected to plans to demolish a house on Marlow Hill and replace it with 19 flats unless the developer contributes almost £18,000 towards expanding clinical space at Wye Valley Surgery.

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 15:31:53 +0000
Traffic for miles as M40 closed near High Wycombe due to 'police incident'
All lanes of the M40 have been closed following a police incident between High Wycombe and Loudwater.

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 12:30:00 +0000
Plans approved to reduce speed limit on A4128 from 40mph to 30mph
Plans to reduce the speed limit on the A4128 Wycombe Road from 40mph to 30mph have been approved.

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 10:02:40 +0000
Man appears at Wycombe court accused of murder after woman drowned near border
A man has appeared in court accused of murder after a woman drowned on the Oxfordshire-Buckinghamshire border.

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Thames Water spends £20 million on sewage upgrades at Bucks treatment works
Thames Water has claimed that a £20 million investment in Chesham Sewage Treatment Works has led to an 85 per cent drop in phosphorus entering the River Chess.

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 13:53:11 +0000
Book of condolence opened for Wycombe Swimming member and Oxford player Amelia Aplin
A book of condolence has been opened for Amelia Aplin, a former member of Wycombe Swimming, who has tragically died aged 15.

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Students take on 1,125 kayak challenge to raise £30,000 for charity
Oliver Smee, 20, from Henley-on-Thames, and Benjamin Watkins, 20, from Bourne End, will paddle the distance in aid of Sue Ryder and Race Against Dementia.

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 15:04:26 +0000
'We won't apologise for keeping the town safe' - Multiple parking tickets issued
Over 30 cars were issued tickets in High Wycombe as officers continue to crack down on illegal and antisocial parking in the town.

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 14:36:42 +0000
Update from police as part of 'outraging public decency' investigation
A man has been identified as part of an investigation into an incident of 'outraging public decency'.

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 12:30:00 +0000
Popular nurseries complete major refurbishments after six months of work
Two popular Beaconsfield nurseries have thrown open their doors after completing major refurbishments designed to give local children the best possible start.

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 10:06:26 +0000
Popular bakery which is 'warm and welcoming' receives new hygiene score
An independent bakery in Amersham has received a new hygiene score following a recent inspection.

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
High Wycombe drug dealer was caught with knuckle duster at home
A High Wycombe drug dealer who had a knuckle duster at his home is among those who have been sentenced at the magistrates' court.

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 15:25:10 +0000
Man identified as part of investigation after exposure incident in Bucks field
A man has been identified by police after reports of a man touching himself inappropriately while stood in a field.

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 09:30:28 +0000
Man NAMED and charged with murder of woman near Bucks border
A man has been named and charged with the murder of a woman in Henley, Oxfordshire.

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Buckinghamshire woman raises £529 for MS Society after Dry January
Buckinghamshire woman Tamsin Holkham raised more than £500 for the Multiple Sclerosis Society after completing a Dry January challenge.

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
ALL the planning applications made in Buckinghamshire
Here are the latest planning applications that have been validated or decided by Buckinghamshire Council.

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 16:42:07 +0000
High Wycombe store among those at risk as clothing brand appoints administrators
LK Bennett has launched a closing-down sale, with up to 75% off, in all its UK stores after entering administration in January.

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