Bucks Free Press

Fri, 13 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Council issues statement on David Walliams books in libraries
Buckinghamshire Council says it will not remove books by David Walliams from its libraries following reports of allegations of sexual misconduct against him.

Fri, 13 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Marlow, Aylesbury and High Wycombe feature in new 2026 UK sex map
Marlow, Aylesbury, High Wycombe and other local towns have been ranked in Lovehoney's new 2026 UK Sex Map.

Fri, 13 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
In the dock: Prolific shoplifter and drug drivers convicted in High Wycombe
A look at the most recent cases resolved at High Wycombe Magistrates Court, this week's cases included the sentencing for a serial shoplifter and drivers under the infuence.

Fri, 13 Nov 2026 08:42:13 +0000
Thames Valley Police report issues due to Microsoft outage
Some people in Buckinghamshire are struggling to report crime to the police due to the Microsoft outage.

Fri, 13 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
M40 closures this weekend as Buckinghamshire drivers warned of disruption
M40 closures are planned this weekend, with Buckinghamshire motorists facing disruption including a full southbound carriageway closure near Beaconsfield.

Fri, 13 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
New Bucks prison expected to be privately run, report says
A Ministry of Justice report says the new prison near Grendon is expected to be privately operated, subject to future ministerial agreement.

Fri, 13 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
An 'extremely beautiful' village café and bistro receives new hygiene score
A Chalfont St Peter café and bistro has received a new hygiene score following a recent inspection.

Fri, 13 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Couple, 25 and 30, takeover village pub as opening date is officially confirmed
The new landlords of The Stag in Flackwell Heath say they are determined to restore confidence in the village pub and turn it into a thriving destination for both locals and visitors.

Fri, 13 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
New figures reveal prescription spending across Buckinghamshire
Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire West spends significantly less on prescriptions per person than many other parts of England, according to a new study.

Fri, 13 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Women say poor lighting makes High Wycombe streets feel unsafe after dark
A councillor says women are avoiding streets, taking longer routes and refusing to walk alone after dark because of poor lighting and fears about crime.

Fri, 13 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
GP told murder accused siblings not to give mother more painkillers, court hears
A GP who visited an elderly woman hours before her death in Buckinghamshire told her children, who are now accused of her murder by administering morphine, not to give her any further pain killing medication, a court heard.

Fri, 13 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
270 High Wycombe children bring books to life in BBC Children in Need challenge
More than 270 children are bringing books to life through music and movement as part of a nationwide nursery challenge for BBC Children in Need.

Fri, 13 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Wycombe Arts Centre unveils community exhibition across six town venues
There is lots going on at Wycombe Arts Centre this winter.

Thu, 12 Nov 2026 15:43:37 +0000
Police officer facing misconduct for 'using force' on 15-year-old in custody
A Thames Valley Police officer is facing a misconduct hearing for allegedly 'using force' without any justification against a 15-year-old in custody.

Thu, 12 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
100-year-old woman's health got 'worse and worse' before death in Bucks, jury hears
A carer has told a jury that the health of the 100-year-old mother of an Oxford hotelier and his sister got 'worse and worse' shortly before she died.

Thu, 12 Nov 2026 16:48:09 +0000
Police renew appeal for missing mother and son believed to be in Slough
Police have renewed an appeal to find missing Tina, 55, and her son Kearno, 22, who are believed to have been in the Slough area since September 18.

Thu, 12 Nov 2026 12:30:00 +0000
Bucks professor marks major life milestone with poignant artwork in town exhibition
A Bucks New University professor is among more than 100 local artists showcasing their work across High Wycombe in a major community exhibition.

Thu, 12 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
15m stack proposed for waste plant near Wycombe processing bulky household rubbish
A new waste plant with an emissions stack up to 15 metres high could be built near Wycombe to shred bulky household rubbish containing persistent pollutants.

Thu, 12 Nov 2026 07:28:26 +0000
Marlow closure order extended after anti-social behaviour concerns
A closure order imposed on a property in Marlow has been extended for a further three months following ongoing anti-social behaviour concerns.

Thu, 12 Nov 2026 12:53:00 +0000
Man hospitalised after late night brawl in Buckinghamshire town
A man was sent to hospital after he was hit with a metal object near a kebab van in Beaconsfield.

Thu, 12 Nov 2026 12:39:08 +0000
Siblings praise 'extremely dedicated' brother as murder investigation continues
The brother and sister of former Marlow footballer Ezekiel Williams have paid tribute to their ‘dedicate’ sibling after two men have been charged with his murder.

Thu, 12 Nov 2026 11:20:00 +0000
Jewellery shop ram-raided in Buckinghamshire town centre with high value items stolen
Kasim Jewellers, a store in Aylesbury town centre, has been ram raided overnight with high value items being stolen from the property.

Thu, 12 Nov 2026 08:31:21 +0000
Man, 48, who missed daily chemist visit found dead sitting on sofa, court hears
A man who missed his regular pharmacy visit to collect prescribed methadone was later found dead from a drugs overdose, an inquest has heard.

Thu, 12 Nov 2026 08:13:05 +0000
Stolen vehicle found in Buckinghamshire town nearly 40 miles from where it was taken
A stolen vehicle taken from Feltham was recovered in Aylesbury within minutes of officers being alerted, according to the Thames Valley Police Rural Crime Taskforce.

Thu, 12 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Vet clinic to replace café of 83 years in South Buckinghamshire town
A veterinary clinic is set to open in the centre of Beaconsfield, replacing a former café which served the town for more than eight decades.

Thu, 12 Nov 2026 16:00:00 +0000
Maidenhead law firm recognised at national awards
A Maidenhead law firm has won a national award recognising its commitment to responsible business.

Thu, 12 Nov 2026 11:21:44 +0000
Lidl confirms opening date for new Buckinghamshire supermarket
Lidl has confirmed the opening date for its new Buckingham Road store in Aylesbury, which has created up to 40 jobs.

Thu, 12 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Former Downley pub landlords open B&B in French Pyrenees
Former Downley pub landlords Sarah and Mark Shayler have opened a B&B in a more than 500-year-old farmhouse in the French Pyrenees.

Thu, 12 Nov 2026 17:15:43 +0000
DWP 'takes back' £300 Winter Fuel Payment from woman
The DWP has reportedly "taken back" a £300 Winter Fuel Payment from an Oxford woman. Find out when pensioners will be paid and who qualifies.

Thu, 12 Nov 2026 16:00:00 +0000
Former James Bond producer named first female president of Beaconsfield film school
Film producer Barbara Broccoli has been named the first female president of the National Film and Television School in Beaconsfield.

Thu, 12 Nov 2026 12:30:00 +0000
Marlow pays tribute at Remembrance Parade and Service
Residents, veterans and local groups gathered for Marlow’s Remembrance Parade and Service to pay tribute to those who made the ultimate sacrifice.

Thu, 12 Nov 2026 11:18:30 +0000
More than one million yellow box fines issued - what are the rules and how to appeal
More than a million yellow box junction penalties issued by councils in England and Wales since 2023, the junction rules and how to challenge a notice.

Thu, 12 Nov 2026 11:19:16 +0000
Rare Cadbury chocolate bar slashed in price after return to UK supermarkets
The Cadbury Dairy Milk Winter Mint Crisp bar is a popular flavour but is only available in the months leading up to Christmas.

Thu, 12 Nov 2026 11:18:05 +0000
BBC TV Licence fee reduced from £180 to £7.50 for some in UK - are you eligible?
Every household in the UK is legally required to have a TV licence in order to watch or record live TV, regardless of what channel it is on

Thu, 12 Nov 2026 08:13:21 +0000
LIVE - No trains running between Bourne End and Marlow
All trains have been cancelled between Bourne End and Marlow after an earlier broken down train.

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Woman accused of murdering mum in Bucks told her to 'hurry up and die', jury hears
A woman, who is accused of murdering her 100-year-old mother by giving her extra morphine in Bledlow Ridge, told her to 'hurry up and die', a jury heard.

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 16:11:57 +0000
Wycombe urgent treatment centre to stay open until 10pm after care review
Wycombe’s urgent treatment centre will stay open until 10pm, seven days a week, during a four-month winter pilot expected to treat 15 to 20 more patients a day.

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 16:00:00 +0000
Wycombe High students demand Rupert Lowe apology over dog-whistle politics school row
Wycombe High School’s Amnesty International Society has demanded an apology from Rupert Lowe, accusing him of targeting girls with ‘dog-whistle politics’.

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
M40 drivers could face full closures during £23m Loudwater Viaduct repairs
Motorists could face overnight and full road closures on the M40 during a £23 million refurbishment of Loudwater Viaduct, with work due to finish in autumn 2027.

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 17:56:44 +0000
Police arrest man, 26, after Vauxhall Corsa stopped
A 26-year-old man has been arrested after police stopped a car in Wendover.

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 17:21:08 +0000
RECAP: Traffic on busy Buckinghamshire road following reports of incident
Good evening, welcome to our live coverage of traffic on the A404 following reports of an incident.

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 16:00:00 +0000
M&S submits plans for new 25,000 sq ft Beaconsfield Foodhall
M&S has submitted plans for a new 25,000 sq ft Foodhall near Pyebush Roundabout in Beaconsfield, which could create more than 80 jobs.

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 12:30:00 +0000
Thames Valley Police sergeant keeps job despite affair with junior police officer
A Thames Valley Police detective sergeant has kept his job after a misconduct case involving his affair with a junior student officer was dismissed.

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 16:59:31 +0000
Thames Valley Police helped remove Russell Brand after 'violent incident'
Police helped Jemima Goldsmith remove ex-boyfriend Russell Brand from her home during a "violent incident" in 2014.

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 16:15:00 +0000
Four closures announced along busy Buckinghamshire A-road
Four road closures have been announced along the A41 in Aston Clinton this upcoming weekend.

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 16:00:00 +0000
Woman, 60, found dead in bedroom died from 'helium inhalation', court hears
A full inquest will be held into the death of a 60-year-old woman who was found at a property in Beaconsfield.

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 16:00:00 +0000
Buckinghamshire gets £3.3m boost for family hubs as new Wycombe centre proposed
Buckinghamshire Council is set to receive £3.3m for family support services, with a new Best Start Family Hub proposed at Mapledean in Wycombe.

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 12:48:19 +0000
Medical cause of death of man, 19, killed in early morning car crash revealed
The cause of death of a 19-year-old man killed in a single-vehicle crash along the Berkshire-Buckinghamshire border has been revealed.

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 11:56:18 +0000
Power outage causes chaos in the centre of Buckinghamshire town
There was chaos in the centre of High Wycombe following a power outage.

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 10:58:17 +0000
Houses in Buckinghamshire remain without electricity following huge power cut
More than 30 homes in Beaconsfield remain without electricity this morning after a power cut that initially affected around 750 properties on Tuesday evening.

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