Bucks Free Press

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 08:16:59 +0100
Appeal launched after person attempted to gain entry to Beaconsfield property
Police have launched an appeal after a person attempted to gain entry to a property in Beaconsfield.

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 09:51:35 +0100
High Wycombe man fined following incident in Marlow
A High Wycombe man has been fined following an incident in Marlow.

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 08:34:16 +0100
Special constabulary officers carry out fail to appear warrants operation
Police carried out a fail to appear warrants operation around Amersham and the High Wycombe area on Wednesday, August 26.

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Crime in Buckinghamshire decreased over 12 month period, police data shows
Police-recorded crime in Buckinghamshire fell slightly over the past year, according to the latest figures from Thames Valley Police.

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Heritage day with medieval battles and live music to be held next month
Families can enjoy everything from medieval battles to live music when Amersham Heritage Day returns to Old Amersham next month.

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Popular WWII cafe receives new hygiene score following inspection
A café and tea room in Chesham has been awarded a four out of five food hygiene rating following its latest inspection.

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 08:50:32 +0100
Seychelles Extravaganza event to bring food, music and culture to High Wycombe
Residents are being invited to a celebration of Seychellois culture at a community event in High Wycombe this weekend.

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Pizza restaurant awarded 'generally satisfactory' hygiene rating after inspection
A High Wycombe takeaway has received a new food hygiene score following its latest inspection.

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
NOS canisters and waste found at fly-tipping hotspot on country road
Residents have called for tougher action against littering and fly-tipping after dozens of nitrous oxide canisters were discovered at a known Buckinghamshire hotspot.

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
High Wycombe town centre 'evolving, not dying' as new businesses move in
High Wycombe's town centre is continuing to attract new investment despite several recent shop closures, with business leaders insisting the area is "evolving, not dying".

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 06:00:00 +0100
New parking restrictions planned for Marlow to ease town's traffic issues
NEW parking and loading restrictions could be introduced across parts of Marlow in a bid to improve traffic flow through some of the town's busiest roads.

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Planning round-up: New shopfront, personal gym, and two dwellings
 Plans have been submitted for the installation of a new shopfront on Marlow High Street.

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 17:16:51 +0100
Residential street cordoned off following flooding
Good evening, welcome to our live coverage. A street has flooded in Downley follow earlier rain.

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Plans submitted for Chiltern Rangers' new High Wycombe hub
A conservation organisation has submitted plans for a new headquarters and community hub in High Wycombe.

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Residents urge for action over damaged street signs across High Wycombe
Residents and councillors have called on Buckinghamshire Council to do more to repair damaged street signs across High Wycombe, warning that neglected signage creates a poor impression of the town.

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 13:59:24 +0100
A roaring success: High Wycombe's iconic Red Lion statue finally restored
One of High Wycombe's most recognisable landmarks has finally been restored, bringing an end to years of deterioration and delighting residents across the town.

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 13:00:49 +0100
Travellers leave recreation ground hours after arrival near High Wycombe
Travellers who set up camp at a recreation ground in High Wycombe left the site just hours after arriving, Buckinghamshire Council has confirmed.

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 10:26:31 +0100
High Wycombe man's solo Boomtown trip inspires £2,000 fundraiser
A young man from High Wycombe has been overwhelmed by support after attending one of the UK's biggest music festivals alone and proving his worried sister wrong.

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 09:53:08 +0100
'We are very proud of her' - High Wycombe girl, 9, passes GCSE maths exam
A nine-year-old girl from High Wycombe has achieved an impressive academic milestone after passing her GCSE Mathematics exam while still in primary school.

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Driver handed £30 fine after Mercedes parked dangerously near busy junction
A driver was issued with a £30 fixed penalty notice after a Mercedes-Benz was parked dangerously near a junction in Marlow.

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
High Wycombe sees string of business closures amid changing high street landscape
From independent bakeries to charity shops, High Wycombe has seen a number of businesses close, relocate or announce closures during 2026.

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 11:46:26 +0100
Where you live in Bucks determines your life expectancy, new report finds
Where people live in Buckinghamshire could determine whether they enjoy more than a decade of extra healthy life, a new public health report has revealed.

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 11:30:54 +0100
Wycombe's unhealthy food environment laid bare in new report amid calls for action
HIGH Wycombe's unhealthy food environment has been laid bare in new health report which is calling for action.

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 20:00:00 +0100
Buckinghamshire NHS trust shortlisted for two HSJ Awards
Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust has been shortlisted in two categories at this year's HSJ Awards, recognising projects aimed at improving patient care and experience across the county.

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Military horses and royal pony welcomed to Horse Trust
Three former service horses with royal and military connections have begun their retirements at The Horse Trust in Buckinghamshire.

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 12:28:24 +0100
Met Office extends thunderstorm warning as heavy rain hits Berks and Bucks
Rain has rolled in and an hours-long thunderstorm warning comes into effect following a Met Office update.

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 09:28:44 +0100
World-famous pottery firm hosts closing down sale with items from £2
Denby has been around for 217 years but will close and enter new ownership after entering administration earlier this year.

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 09:28:19 +0100
Aldi shoppers now face a three-per-person limit on one popular item
Aldi is slashing its viral Le Grand Poulet Rosé Magnum to £9.99 – but shoppers face a three-bottle limit while stocks last.

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 09:29:06 +0100
Thousands could be caught by major DWP Universal Credit benefit shake-up
Charities warn proposed DWP changes to health-related Universal Credit for under-22s could push thousands of young people into poverty.

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 12:18:17 +0100
Firefighters surprise Wycombe care home with a special visit
RESIDENTS at a High Wycombe care home got a special visit from their local fire brigade – complete with the chance to see a fire engine up close.

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 12:13:00 +0100
Huge diesel spill at Beaconsfield roundabout caused nearly two weeks of disruption
A DIESEL spill at a busy Beaconsfield roundabout caused disruption for nearly two weeks after a lorry lost its trailer.

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 11:56:24 +0100
Wycombe Museum looking for new volunteers
Wycombe Museum is looking for new volunteer trustees to help guide the popular town attraction through its next chapter.

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 11:13:33 +0100
Double yellow lines could be introduced to stop street parking in High Wycombe
DOUBLE yellow lines could be introduced at five junctions in High Wycombe as part of plans to change parking restrictions in the town.

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 09:48:21 +0100
Person dies following incident near High Wycombe railway station
A person has died following reports of an incident near High Wycombe railway station, British transport Police has confirmed.

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 20:00:00 +0100
Buckinghamshire businesses crowned winners at Muddy Awards 2026
Businesses across Buckinghamshire have been recognised in the Muddy Stilettos Awards 2026, with a host of independent venues and organisations picking up top honours.

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 12:30:00 +0100
Buckinghamshire-based Will Mellor backs life expectancy campaign
Strictly Come Dancing 2022 semi-finalist Will Mellor has said everybody should be given the chance of a long and healthy life as he backed a campaign that aims to highlight the life expectancy gap in the UK.

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Hazlemere election winner vows action on parking and anti-social behaviour
Hazlemere's newly elected parish councillor has pledged to listen to residents and tackle concerns including anti-social behaviour, parking and overgrown trees after securing a victory in last week's by-election.

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 17:30:17 +0100
Severe thunderstorm warning issued for Berkshire and Buckinghamshire
Thunderstorms and heavy rain could cause flooding, travel delays and power cuts across Berkshire and Buckinghamshire.

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 16:00:00 +0100
'Delighted to be opening our latest new store' - Kitchenware shop opens in Wycombe
A kitchenware retailer that recently opened a store at Eden Shopping Centre in High Wycombe is preparing for a launch weekend of events.

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 12:57:19 +0100
Russell Brand billed as headline speaker at New York conference despite criminal case
Russell Brand has been billed as a headline speaker at a conference in New York despite facing multiple sexual offence charges in the UK.

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 12:28:56 +0100
High Wycombe clothing shop reopens in new town centre location
A High Wycombe clothing shop that appeared to have closed its doors has relocated to a new premises in the town centre.

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 12:07:15 +0100
Two more arrests made in murder investigation as women apprehended
Two more people have been arrested as part of an ongoing murder investigation following the fatal stabbing of a man in Bletchley last month.

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 08:19:10 +0100
Popular High Wycombe Polish supermarket set to move premises
A popular Polish supermarket in High Wycombe is set to relocate to larger premises later this year as part of ambitious expansion plans.

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 07:27:26 +0100
CCTV appeal after off-road bikes ridden through town centre
Police have released CCTV images of three individuals they want to speak to following reports of anti-social behaviour and dangerous riding in Aylesbury town centre.c

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 07:09:46 +0100
Woman to be sentenced after hitting parents of girl, 7, and pet dog in hit-and-run
A woman from Chalfont St Peter is due to be sentenced after injuring two people and an animal in a hit-and-run incident in Cambridgeshire.

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Sharp-eyed resident flags blunder on High Street parking sign
An eagle-eyed Marlow resident spotted an unusual mistake on a parking suspension notice after it displayed the impossible date of September 31.

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 16:08:20 +0100
Five-year-old 'thrilled' as painted rock community initiative goes global
A five-year-old girl's idea to spread a little happiness around Bourne End has grown into a community project with a global reach, with painted rocks from the village turning up as far away as South Korea, Japan and the United States.

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 11:08:41 +0100
Disgusting cigarette puts put wildlife at risk in Wycombe parks
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Wed, 26 Aug 2026 08:55:58 +0100
Tributes flood in for 'Queen of country music' Dolly Parton who has died aged 80
Dolly Parton has passed away aged 80 and has been described as the "Queen of country music" by fans.

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 16:56:30 +0100
Legendary actor and Rocky Horror Picture Show star Tim Curry dies aged 80
Legendary actor and singer Tim Curry has died aged 80.

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