Bucks Free Press

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Man who died in car crash was 'likely' over legal alcohol limit, inquest told
A 22-year-old killed in an M40 crash was ‘likely’ above the legal alcohol limit when he ‘lost control’ of the car.

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Councillor slams lack of action after overgrown hedges block High Wycombe pavements
A High Wycombe councillor has criticised the local authority’s response to overgrown hedges obstructing pavements, warning that the issue is forcing pedestrians into dangerous situations on busy roads.

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Bucks disruption amid the heatwave - round up
Buckinghamshire faced widespread disruption as a record-breaking heatwave gripped the county, forcing early closures, school shutdowns, and urgent public health warnings.

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Councillors refuse plans for 45 homes described as 'would be devastating' for town
Plans to build 45 homes which residents warned would be, “devastating” for Old Amersham, have been refused by councillors.

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 08:24:14 +0100
Buckinghamshire pub named one of the most attractive in the UK - Do you agree?
A Marlow pub has been recognised on a national stage after a striking transformation from a former high street shop.

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 07:44:17 +0100
£255,000 fund to help Buckinghamshire schools go fully phone-free
Secondary schools across Buckinghamshire are set to benefit from a share of £255,000 in new funding aimed at helping them become fully mobile phone free.

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 07:35:02 +0100
Rugby player who represented England at the 2025 World Cup given honorary degree
A Buckinghamshire-born rugby star has been recognised for her outstanding achievements after being awarded an honorary degree by Middlesex University.

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 07:14:52 +0100
PAPER PREVIEW: Man, 62, was hit 'three of four times' by ex before dying
This week's Bucks Free Press is out on newsstands now - packed with dozens of local stories you won't be able to read anywhere else.

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
‘Gobsmacked’ parent reacts as sixth form places withdrawn at Sir William Ramsay
A parent has spoken of her shock after being told her child would no longer be able to stay on at Sir William Ramsay School for sixth form.

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 05:56:00 +0100
2,000 people sign petition urging Buckinghamshire Council to reverse decision
A petition demanding Buckinghamshire Council restore public viewing of planning comments after the authority removed them from public view, has ended with over 2,000 signatures.

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Actor says miniature pigs make 'affectionate' pets compared with dogs
As the cost of living continues to rise, more people are reportedly considering pigs as a pocket-friendly pet.

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Plans unveiled to transform former Burgers site in Marlow
Plans have been unveiled to transform the former home of Burgers in Marlow.

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 21:47:25 +0100
Crash on M4-Overturned car- Live
A crash on the M4 is causing all traffic to be held between J8 High Wycombe and J10 Reading

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 19:18:56 +0100
Police warn over off-road dirt bikes being ridden on public roads
Police have issued a warning about the rise of off-road dirt bikes on public roads.

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 18:15:08 +0100
Bucks fire fighters attended oil tank fire
An oil tank and electrical equipment caught fire, prompting an emergency response.

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 18:03:00 +0100
High Wycombe fire fighters attended bus fire on M40
A bus fire occurred on a busy stretch of the M40.

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 17:55:24 +0100
Person trapped after three-vehicle collision in Buckinghamshire village
A collision involving three vehicles occurred in Holmer Green.

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 17:11:34 +0100
Historic bridge to be closed to all vehicles overnight this weekend
Marlow Bridge will be closed to all vehicles overnight, over the weekend.

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 16:49:15 +0100
High Wycombe nursery with 'positive role models' meets expected standards
Partou Bambinos Day Nursery & Pre-School in Terriers, High Wycombe, was found to be meeting 'expected standards' in an inspection by Ofsted.

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 16:31:10 +0100
Facial recognition vans to be deployed in Amersham
Police facial recognition vans will be deployed in Amersham to help identify suspects and deter criminal activity.

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 16:17:03 +0100
Marlow police warn about off-road dirt bikes
Police in Marlow are noticing an increase in the presence of off-road dirt bikes, especially in Bourne End, Stokenchurch and Lane End.

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 13:30:38 +0100
Red weather warning extended in Buckinghamshire
A red weather warning has been extended as extreme heat grips the country.

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 13:05:06 +0100
Full closure order issued for Bucks property following ongoing issues
A full closure order has been secured for a property in Bucks following ongoing anti-social behaviour and criminal activity.

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Councillor says she feels 'very uncomfortable' with way town committee meetings run
A councillor has criticised the way High Wycombe Town Committee is run, saying some practices make her “very uncomfortable”.

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 15:53:23 +0100
Motorbike crash reported on road leading up to Wycombe's Adams Park stadium
The road leading up to Wycombe Wanderers’ Adams Park stadium was closed for roughly three hours following a crash involving a motorbike.

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 13:52:11 +0100
Attempted break-in causes damage at house in High Wycombe
Damage was caused to a property in High Wycombe after an attempted break-in.

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 10:32:03 +0100
High Street charity shop forced to close due to record-breaking heatwave
A High Street charity was forced to temporarily close as a result of the recent heatwave sweeping the country.

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 09:21:56 +0100
'Thoughts are with everyone affected' - Bike crashes into car near Adams Park
Hello and welcome to this live blog. We have been made aware that there are delays in High Wycombe as a result of a three vehicle crash involving a motorbike. More on this as we get it.

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Former mayor raises £20,000 in memory of father after cancer battle
The former Mayor of High Wycombe has raised £20,000 for Cancer Research UK during his year in office.

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Bucks drink drivers among those sentenced at High Wycombe Magistrates' Court
Drink drivers are among those who have been sentenced at High Wycombe Magistrates' Court...

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Chesham carnival celebrates broadcaster's landmark birthday
Chesham has marked Sir David Attenborough's centenary with a community celebration.

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 13:26:07 +0100
Building Society branch reopens after refurbishment
A refurbished Skipton Building Society branch in Chesham has reopened.

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Wycombe firm APS Window Company renews sponsorship deal with Wanderers
APS Window Company has announced it will continue its sponsorship partnership with Wycombe Wanderers FC for another year, reinforcing its commitment to supporting local sport.

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0100
More than 130 clubs, schools and universities compete in regatta
A major rowing regatta saw top clubs, schools and universities battle it out.

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 17:13:49 +0100
Motorists facing delays on the M40 after car towing trailer overturns
Good evening, welcome to our live coverage of delays on the M40.

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 11:00:00 +0100
Peterley Manor Farm launches wellness in the yurt: A new kind of wellbeing
A Buckinghamshire farm with four decades of heritage announces a seasonal wellness programme: yoga, Pilates, meditation, sound baths, wild spa, and more built on the same philosophy that has always guided it: slow down, show up, and trust what's...

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Three-bed Beaconsfield apartment for sale at £1.295m
A three-bedroom first-floor apartment forms part of one of Beaconsfield’s oldest residences and combines 'grand architectural heritage with refined contemporary living'.

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 16:14:20 +0100
Inquest to be held this week for 22-year-old who died in M40 crash
An inquest into the death of a man who died in a crash on the M40 is set to take place this week.

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 15:03:23 +0100
Councillor raises concerns over delayed pedestrian crossing in High Wycombe
A Wycombe councillor is calling for work on a crossing on Bellfield Road to begin, saying the current situation is “very dangerous”.

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 19:25:30 +0100
New dental practice left 'disappointed' after being vandalised
A newly opened dental practice in Prestwood has been left “shocked and disappointed” after being vandalised.

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 17:46:54 +0100
Broken down train causing disruption for passengers in Bucks
Good evening, welcome to our live coverage of train disruption between Bourne End and Marlow following a broken down train.

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 16:17:26 +0100
Councillor appointed vice chairman of High Wycombe town committee
Councillor Lesley Clarke OBE has been chosen as the vice chairman of the High Wycombe Town Committee.

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 09:00:36 +0100
Travel warning as trains cancelled and delayed amid extreme heat
Train operators have cancelled services as the UK faces significant travel disruption during an extreme heat alert.

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Hatters Lane Tesco to face new hygiene inspection when it reopens
Tesco has confirmed its Hatters Lane Express in High Wycombe will reopen following a full refit, after weeks of speculation about the store’s closure.

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Seven-home development in Bucks village approved despite traffic concerns
Plans to build seven homes in Chalfont St Peter have been approved, despite residents warnings that the development could worsen highway issues.

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 17:19:07 +0100
'Unplanned' power cut affected 632 properties - live updates
Good afternoon, welcome to our live coverage of a power cut impacting parts of Bourne End and Cookham.

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 12:55:44 +0100
Driving ban for drug driving speeder caught on major motorway
A High Wycombe drug driver who was caught speeding on the South Coast has been banned from the roads.

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 12:04:18 +0100
Another amber warning issued for Bucks as heatwave continues
Temperatures are set to peak at 34°C as the Met Office issues an amber weather warning.

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 11:33:46 +0100
Met Office extends 'extreme' red heat warning to 40C in Bucks
An updated heat warning has been issued for Buckinghamshire.

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 11:27:42 +0100
Bucks school closures and cancellations due to the heatwave - updating list
Good morning, welcome to our continued coverage of school closures and general disruption due to the heatwave.

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