Bucks Free Press

Fri, 06 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Murder series set in Bucks renewed for fourth series ahead of third release
The Marlow Murder Club TV show has been renewed for a fourth series, ahead of the upcoming release of its third season.

Fri, 06 Feb 2026 08:24:08 +0000
Inquest date confirmed for man, 69, killed in broad daylight car fire
A date has been set for the inquest of a High Wycombe man who was killed in a devastating car fire.

Fri, 06 Feb 2026 07:30:11 +0000
PAPER PREVIEW: Carnival Queen, 21, killed in High Wycombe plus more
A 'beautiful' woman who was studying in High Wycombe was crushed by a car while she was removing her belongings.

Fri, 06 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Town defers walking and cycling plan ease to traffic and parking pressures
Marlow Town Council facing traffic and parking pressures has chosen not to go ahead with plans to develop a cycling and walking infrastructure plan.

Fri, 06 Feb 2026 09:00:08 +0000
Fish and chip shop that failed recent hygiene inspection is now 'permanently closed'
A High Wycombe fish and chip shop has allegedly shut down just months after it failed another hygiene inspection.

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 12:30:10 +0000
Controversial plans to demolish former Royal British Legion building refused
Controversial plans to demolish a former Royal British Legion building in Flackwell Heath and replace it with flats have been refused by Buckinghamshire Council.

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 17:01:46 +0000
Cocaine dealer duo jailed after using third man to run street deals
A Cocaine dealing duo has been jailed for a combined eight years after an investigation into drug networks in Aylesbury.

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 16:00:00 +0000
Mandelson and billionaire's emails: why does Bucks appear in Epstein files?
Jeffrey Epstein asked Peter Mandelson about a Bucks home in an email , Gerrards Cross is also mentioned in the files.

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 15:16:24 +0000
Man, 58, arrested after teenage girl sexually assaulted on Wycombe bus
A 58-year-old man from Thame has been arrested after a teenage girl was sexually assaulted on a bus heading to High Wycombe.

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 12:56:56 +0000
Great grandmother, 80, first robotic surgery at Wexham Park Hospital
Wexham Park Hospital has carried out its first robotic surgery on a Cookham woman following the multi-million-pound robot investment.

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 09:18:03 +0000
Bucks motorway traffic chaos after crash as all lanes stopped for recovery
All lanes stopped and queueing traffic due to recovery work after a crash on M25 clockwise after J16 M40 with congestion to J15 M4.

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 13:46:57 +0000
Mercedes motorist jailed for causing serious injuries in major A41 crash
The Mercedes motorist has been jailed for causing serious injuries while on the A41 near Woodham, Buckinghamshire.

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Bracknell Forest Council refuses to comment on former mayor's trial
Bracknell Forest Borough Council has refused to comment on the prosecution of its former mayor.

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 16:00:00 +0000
The hidden Wycombe community that is helping the homeless and most vulnerable
A High Wycombe church that offers a free three-course meal to the homeless, needy and lonely is looking for more volunteers.

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 14:52:45 +0000
Three more men charged in connection with ‘Pakistani dissidents assault plots’
Three more men have been charged in connection with alleged plots to attack two Pakistani dissidents at their homes in the UK.

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Cause of death of salesman found dead at home, 'unascertained' inquest hears
The cause of death of a man who was found dead at his home in Denham has been described as ‘unascertained’, an inquest opening has confirmed.

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Six drug drivers who have been sentenced at High Wycombe Magistrates' Court
Drug drivers who were caught on Buckinghamshire's roads have been sentenced at High Wycombe Magistrates' Court.

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Objectors raise noise concerns over plans for new industrial units
Concerns have been raised over noise from plans to build two new industrial units at an estate in Marlow Bottom, submitted to Bucks Council.

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 16:13:29 +0000
Wycombe home residents receive Princess Royal letters in charity's 110th year
Residents living at a High Wycombe care home have received letters from The Princess Royal to mark the charity's 110th year.

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 23:23:52 +0000
PICTURED: Man wanted after shocking bet shop robbery in Wycombe
Police have released an image of a man they want to speak to after a shocking incident at a High Wycombe betting shop.

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 23:19:49 +0000
PICTURES: Real-life Vicar of Dibley who inspired Dawn French steps down
After 14 years serving six churches across the Hambleden Valley, Rev Sue Morton, the real-life inspiration behind the Vicar of Dibley, has taken her final bow.

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Inside the English Heritage gem 50 minutes from Buckinghamshire for a great day out
The English Heritage site, Wrest Park, is less than an hour from Buckinghamshire and is the perfect place for a day out.

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Bungalow to be demolished for two new houses in Marlow Bottom
Plans to demolish a bungalow and build two four-bedroom houses in Marlow Bottom have been approved, despite a Marlow Bottom Council objection.

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 13:30:51 +0000
Dangerous driver fled scene of fatal M40 crash after speeding at up to 146mph
A man who ran from the scene of a fatal M40 crash has been jailed for causing death by dangerous driving.

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 17:13:41 +0000
Wycombe Wanderers face objections to training ground plan it has already built
Wycombe Wanderers has faced objections after submitting a planning application, to Buckinghamshire Council, for a major redevelopment of its training ground, despite the development already being built.

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 11:38:37 +0000
Wycombe e-scooters to keep running until 2028 while Princes Risborough will end
E-scooters will remain in High Wycombe until at least 2028, while they are set to be scrapped in Princes Risborough, after Buckinghamshire Council decision.

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 11:14:19 +0000
Family of Wycombe student with 'heart of gold' pay tribute after 'tragic accident'
The family of a Wycombe university student who died after a 'tragic accident' while she unloaded a car has paid tribute.

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Plans to lower speed limit on A4128 from 40 to 30 mph
Plans to reduce the speed limit on the A4128 Wycombe Road by Buckinghamshire Council from 40mph to 30mph have attracted mixed views from residents.

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 09:12:41 +0000
Investigation launched after fight breaks out following Slough clash with Chelmsford
An investigation has been launched after a fight broke out following Slough's clash with Chelmsford City.

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Amersham school to accept girls for first time in history
The Beacon School in Amersham will accept girls into its main student body for the first time in its 93-year history.

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 20:20:56 +0000
'Human remains' found by police during murder probe search
Thames Valley Police has found "human remains" during searches in Buckinghamshire relating to a murder investigation.

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
New carers café to launch at Stoke Mandeville care home
A care home in Stoke Mandeville has launched a new carers café to bring families and residents together.

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 11:30:00 +0000
'We just want it sorted' - Child hit by car as flood issues continue in village
A Chalfont St Peter councillor has called on Buckinghamshire Council to ‘escalate’ works to reduce the village’s flooding issues, after a 12-year-old boy was hit by a car.

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 10:44:44 +0000
Flood warnings issued as properties at risk in Buckinghamshire
Flood alerts have been issued in the Buckinghamshire area as water levels remain high and more rain is expected later today.

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 17:39:49 +0000
'Standstill traffic' seen in 'both directions' following crash
Standstill traffic was reported on a country road in High Wycombe as a result of a car crash.

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 16:04:37 +0000
Road now reopen following crash after being 'completely closed' in High Wycombe
Hello and welcome to our live blog. Delays are expected along the Marlow Road in High Wycombe due to a 'crash'. One person who is near the scene has said the road is 'completely closed'. No time frame has been given for when it will reopen. We will b...

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 15:26:44 +0000
Award-winning Buckinghamshire restaurant handed two-out-of-five food hygiene score
The manager of a multi-award-winning restaurant has defended its reputation after food hygiene inspectors said improvement is necessary.

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 12:51:34 +0000
High Wycombe drug dealer jailed after being arrested in home of vulnerable person
A High Wycombe drug dealer has been jailed after he was arrested inside the home of a vulnerable person.

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Pre-inquest review into the death of 'kind-hearted girl', 19, to take place this week
A pre-inquest review into the death of a 19-year-old woman is due to take place this week.

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Man crushed to death when working on cousin's van, inquest hears
A 63-year-old man from Aylesbury was crushed to death by his cousin's van in Chesham, an inquest opening has heard.

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Man found at bottom of stairs died from 'brain injury', inquest opening hears
A man who was found at the bottom of some stairs died from a ‘traumatic brain injury’, a pre-inquest hearing has heard.

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 15:37:16 +0000
Wycombe arrest after reports of parcels being stolen
An arrest has been made after reports of parcels being stolen in High Wycombe.

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Nominations for youth community awards open ahead of civic celebration
Nominations for community youth awards have opened ahead of a Marlow's civic celebration.

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 09:08:32 +0000
Murder probe as police search fields near Stoke Poges for missing man
Police have launched a murder probe and are searching fields to find a missing man in Stoke Poges.

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 21:27:01 +0000
Bucks Free Press launching a 'Happy News' section of the paper
The Bucks Free Press is excited to be launching a new Happy News section dedicated to celebrating and sharing all the good things happening.

Tue, 03 Feb 2026 16:23:50 +0000
Chesham town trial introduces new traffic restrictions
Residents in Chesham are being asked for their views after a raft of traffic restrictions were introduced across the town centre under a Bucks council trial.

Tue, 03 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Wycombe: Engineering director loses hours of sleep over legal agreement
A Wycombe engineering boss said a legal agreement, with Bucks Council, affecting his business has caused him to lose sleep.

Tue, 03 Feb 2026 12:30:00 +0000
Bucks council green lights 'monster' data centre plan on county border
A major Wexham Road data centre has been given a green light by a Bucks local authority after it was consulted on plans.

Tue, 03 Feb 2026 11:23:39 +0000
Homeowner's 8ft fence built without planning permission ordered to be removed
A Stoke Poges homeowner has been ordered by Bucks Council to tear down an 8ft fence built without planning permission.

Tue, 03 Feb 2026 07:10:15 +0000
As it happened: Chiltern Railways cancellations amid overrunning works
All lines have now reopened following overrunning engineering works between Aylesbury (via Amersham) and London Marylebone, but trains running between these stations may still be cancelled and delayed.

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