Bucks Free Press
Fri, 22 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100Bucks business owner out of pocket after licence application delay
A Bucks business owner has been financially impacted by delays in a licence application.
Fri, 22 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100Bucks residents launch petition to save green belt and farmland from development
A petition that was launched urging Buckinghamshire Council to protect green belt land and farmland across the county, has now reached over 1500 signatures.
Fri, 22 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100MP says HS2 is 'costing nearly a billion pounds a mile' amid fresh delays
An MP has warned that HS2 is “costing nearly a billion pounds a mile” amid fresh delays and rising costs.
Fri, 22 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100Tributes paid to former Bucks council chairman remembered
Tributes have been paid to former Buckinghamshire County Council chairman Kenneth Ross MBE.
Fri, 22 May 2026 08:02:07 +0100Paper Preview: PAPER PREVIEW: Inside this week's Bucks Free Press (May 22)
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, 22 May 2026 07:24:41 +0100Investigation into Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor to include claims of sexual misconduct
Detectives investigating Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor are considering allegations of sexual misconduct as part of a wider inquiry into potential misconduct in public office.
Fri, 22 May 2026 07:13:43 +0100Shop fails inspection after being caught selling knife to 18-year-old
An 18-year-old was able to purchase a knife in a Buckinghamshire shop as a police crackdown on illegally selling in the county continues.
Fri, 22 May 2026 06:53:27 +0100Two shops fail knife test during police premises visits in High Wycombe
High Wycombe Police Cadets have been conducting test purchase visits for Knife Crime Awareness Week.
Fri, 22 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100Calls for change after three serious crashes near schools in just over a year
Two High Wycombe councillors have called for new traffic calming measures outside two schools following three crashes in just over 12 months.
Fri, 22 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100High Wycombe set to be hotter than Spain this weekend
High Wycombe is set to sizzle this weekend with temperatures forecast to reach 30°C
Fri, 22 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100Charity football match on Adams Park pitch set for return this month
A charity football match is set to return to Adams Park later this month – three years on from a hugely successful first event.
Fri, 22 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100'A great inspiration' - Daughter pays tribute to dad 10 years on from his death
A Marlow woman has paid a moving tribute to her late father, describing him as a devoted family man, successful businessman, and much-loved character whose legacy still resonates across the community.
Fri, 22 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100Hearing Dogs charity launches new campaign in High Wycombe
A charity is raising awareness with a new advertising campaign.
Fri, 22 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100Work begins on new college campus in town centre to serve over 1,300 students
Work has begun on a new college campus in High Wycome set to serve more than 1,300 students.
Thu, 21 May 2026 14:31:32 +0100Famous TV show envelopes to appear on Bucks football club's new kits
Chesham United Football Club proudly unveils new season kits featuring iconic Taskmaster envelopes.
Thu, 21 May 2026 11:18:28 +0100Documents on Andrew’s appointment as trade envoy to be released
A trove of files related to Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s appointment as a trade envoy is expected to be published on Thursday.
Thu, 21 May 2026 07:50:52 +0100Man, 28, accused of stalking and coercive behaviour in High Wycombe
A man is set to appear at crown court accused of controlling behaviour, stalking and strangulation in High Wycombe.
Thu, 21 May 2026 15:45:55 +0100Ten arrests as major police operation sees raids across High Wycombe
Police and forensics swarmed a Wycombe street this week as raids were carried out across the town leading to 10 arrests.
Thu, 21 May 2026 11:39:13 +0100MP and councillors respond to M&S plan for new food hall and 100 jobs
Amersham’s MP and councillors have reacted to plans by Marks & Spencer to build a new M&S food hall in the town.
Thu, 21 May 2026 16:00:00 +0100Wrexham Park patient left with permanent vision loss wins £2.4m
A £2.4 million legal settlement has been awarded to a woman left with permanent vision loss following hospital failings.
Thu, 21 May 2026 16:00:00 +0100New Bucks Council chairman says role is 'greatest honour and privilege' of his life
The new chairman of Buckinghamshire Council has said being chosen for the role is the “greatest honour and privilege” of his life.
Thu, 21 May 2026 15:48:15 +0100Woman sentenced for historic child sex offences in Chesham
A woman has been jailed for historic child sex offences in Chesham.
Thu, 21 May 2026 13:08:01 +0100Popular leisure centre to be sold in High Wycombe
A well-known leisure centre in High Wycombe could have a brand new owner.
Thu, 21 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100Education bosses speak out after closure of Bucks village school approved
Education bosses have spoken out after the closure of Little Marlow’s village school was approved by council leaders following a dramatic fall in pupil numbers.
Thu, 21 May 2026 21:28:54 +0100UK Bank Holidays: When is the next one for 2026?
Buckinghamshire residents will be looking forward to clocking off tomorrow for a three-day Bank Holiday weekend.
Thu, 21 May 2026 12:40:28 +0100Libby Squire's mum writes powerful message to killer in 'coward' letter
A mother has penned a powerful message to her daughter's killer, four years after she faced him in court.
Thu, 21 May 2026 12:30:00 +0100'Jealous' man, 36, called ex-girlfriend 'wicked witch of Wycombe' breaches order
A 36-year-old man who called his ex-girlfriend the ‘Wicked Witch of Wycombe’ will be sentenced after pleading guilty to breaching a non-molestation order.
Thu, 21 May 2026 11:46:49 +0100Long-standing post office to be transferred after 38 years of service
After 38 years of service, a long-standing post office will be transferred to new owners.
Thu, 21 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100Two Buckinghamshire pubs named among UK's best for outdoor dining
Two Buckinghamshire pubs have been named among the best places in the country for outdoor dining, as new figures show a growing appetite for eating and drinking outside.
Thu, 21 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100Residents 'shocked' after violence broke out in streets and man attacked with knife
Residents have said they are shocked after a man was attacked with a knife in the early hours of the morning.
Thu, 21 May 2026 16:00:00 +0100Chesham Motor Show 2026 to be 'biggest-ever' say organisers as up to 10,000 expected
The biggest-ever Chesham Motor Show is on the horizon, with more cars, sponsors and special guests confirmed.
Thu, 21 May 2026 12:30:00 +0100Thames boat festival cancelled just months before event
The 47th annual Thames Traditional Boat Festival, due to be held on the banks of the river in Henley, has been cancelled.
Thu, 21 May 2026 09:49:44 +0100M4 speed camera: Driver's 68mph conviction scrapped by court
A Berkshire driver who was clocked at 68mph on a variable speed stretch of the M4 has had his conviction scrapped and the case withdrawn.
Thu, 21 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100Man who was caught with knife on busy Bucks road among those sentenced at court
A man who was caught with a knife on a busy Bucks road is among those who have been sentenced at High Wycombe Magistrates' Court.
Thu, 21 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100PHOTOS: Thousands attend Pub in the Park in Marlow last weekend
Pub in the Park Marlow was attended by hundreds last weekend.
Thu, 21 May 2026 15:06:22 +0100Buckinghamshire university students record vocals for West End musical tour
Musical theatre students are getting a taste of West End life through a new touring stage production.
Thu, 21 May 2026 15:10:47 +0100Patch litter pick team collects 11 bags of rubbish and invites locals
Staff at the Patch mixed fitness with community service at a successful litter-picking event.
Thu, 21 May 2026 15:19:06 +0100Housebuilder donates to primary school
A housebuilder has backed a primary school’s sustainable travel campaign.
Wed, 20 May 2026 09:26:21 +0100High Wycombe's Theo James reveals his favourite restaurant
Theo James has shared what his favourite restaurant in London is, and it's been called an "absolute gem".
Wed, 20 May 2026 11:27:44 +0100Man arrested after young woman targeted in attempted park robbery
A man has been arrested after an attempted robbery that saw a woman in her twenties targeted in High Wycombe.
Wed, 20 May 2026 16:00:00 +0100Wycombe councillors claim regeneration information was “kept secret”
Councillors in Wycombe have claimed information about regeneration proposals for the town’s “Eastern Quarter” is being “kept secret” from elected representatives.
Wed, 20 May 2026 16:00:00 +0100Buckinghamshire man banned from driving after drug found in system
A man has been banned from driving after being caught behind the wheel with drugs in his system.
Wed, 20 May 2026 14:34:40 +0100Man released under investigation after M40 crash killed teenage motorcycle passenger
A man has been released under investigation after the death of a 19-year-old woman on the M40 near High Wycombe.
Wed, 20 May 2026 13:05:07 +0100Burnham flats already built win approval despite Green Belt concerns
Plans to retain a two-storey block of 12 flats in Burnham, which has already been built, have been given the green light.
Wed, 20 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100Grammar school access plans spark debate among Wycombe councillors
Wycombe councillors have clashed over plans aimed at improving access to grammar schools for children in some of High Wycombe’s most deprived areas.
Wed, 20 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100Green belt fury as plans for nearly 200 Beaconsfield homes spark backlash
Major plans to build nearly 200 homes on green belt land in Beaconsfield have sparked opposition.
Wed, 20 May 2026 13:31:35 +0100M40 traffic as lane shut near High Wycombe after crash
Good afternoon, welcome to this live blog. A lane has been closed on the M40 northbound from Junction 2 (Beaconsfield) to Junction 3 (Loudwater) after a crash.
Wed, 20 May 2026 12:55:59 +0100FrogFest 2026 billed as biggest, most exciting festival yet in High Wycombe
High Wycombe’s popular FrogFest is set to return this weekend with an expanded line-up for 2026, promising two days of live music, entertainment and family fun in the town centre.
Wed, 20 May 2026 10:31:10 +0100Chip shop owner pleads for support as'traditional fish and chips are closing'
A long-standing chippy is calling on the community to support National Fish & Chip Day and protect a "fresh, nutritious meal."
Wed, 20 May 2026 09:51:23 +0100James Corden calls one Gavin and Stacey episode 'very, very, very bad'
James Corden has named the one episode of Gavin and Stacey he can’t stand.